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Modern Family: Strangers on a Treadmill

Claire and Mitchell enlist each other's help in trying to spare their significant others from embarrassment - Cameron from his unfortunate wardrobe choices, and Phil from his joke-ridden speech for the realtors' banquet. Meanwhile Jay tries to prove a point to Gloria by attending a quinceañera thrown by one of his employees, and Haley gives Alex sisterly advice on how to be cool.

Source: ABC


7.8/10 (17 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 2x4
Production Number: 2ARG02
Airdate: Wednesday October 13th, 2010

Director: Scott Ellis (1)
Writer: Danny Zuker

Alternate Airdates:

UK (Sky One) Oct 21, 2010
NL (RTL 5) Feb 08, 2011

Co-Guest Stars
Laura LeyvaLaura Leyva
As Julio's Wife
Lexi MedranoLexi Medrano
As Little Girl
Luis Jose LopezLuis Jose Lopez
As Bartender
Main Cast
Ed OEd O'Neill
As Jay Pritchett
Sofía VergaraSofía Vergara
As Gloria Delgado-Pritchett
Julie BowenJulie Bowen
As Claire Dunphy
Ty BurrellTy Burrell
As Phil Dunphy
Jesse Tyler FergusonJesse Tyler Ferguson
As Mitchell Pritchett
Sarah HylandSarah Hyland
As Haley Dunphy
Ariel WinterAriel Winter
As Alex Dunphy
Nolan GouldNolan Gould
As Luke Dunphy
Rico RodriguezRico Rodriguez
As Manny Delgado

Recap

The scene opens with Phil and Luke coming into the kitchen and Luke is laughing hysterically. Claire asks what is going on and Luke tells that Phil said a funny joke. Claire hears the joke and thinks completely opposite and tells that she is laughing with her mouth but not with her eyes. Phil tells that he is hosting the SCARB (Southern California Annual Realtor Banquet) and Claire is not happy with the jokes and fears that he is going to embarrass himself. Meanwhile at Gloria and Jay’s home, Gloria tells that a quinceañera is being thrown for one of the daughters of Jay’s employee. Jay puts it off and tells that he will do what he always does and give them an Omaha Steak. Gloria tells that the quinceañera is a special time between a father and his daughter. He tells that he’ll go. Mitchell tells that Cameron has been working out except one issue. Cameron is wearing bicycle shorts that do not flatter him. He tells that he can’t tell him because he throws a fit. ..

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Cultural References
Strangers on a Train

This movie by Alfred Hitchcock is referenced in the title of the episode and in conversation between Claire and Mitchell.



Other Episode Crew

CreatorChristopher Lloyd (2)  |  Steven Levitan
Executive ProducerChristopher Lloyd (2)  |  Steven Levitan
Co-Executive ProducerJeffrey Richman  |  Abraham Higginbotham  |  Jeff Morton  |  Danny Zuker  |  Bill Wrubel  |  Brad Walsh (1)  |  Paul Corrigan  |  Dan O'Shannon  |  Ilana Wernick
Co-ProducerChris Smirnoff
Production DesignerRichard Berg
EditorJonathan Schwartz (3)
CastingJeff Greenberg
Unit Production ManagerSally Young (1)
First Assistant DirectorJames Alan Hensz
Second Assistant DirectorHelena Lamb
Staff WriterElaine Ko
MusicGabriel Mann
Costume DesignerAlix Friedberg
Key GripJeff Hinz
Camera OperatorBrandon Mastrippolito  |  Trey Clinesmith
Set DecoratorAmber Elkins
Location ManagerMatthew B. Chamberlin
Transportation CoordinatorMike Paventi
Property MasterRick Ladomade
Production Sound MixerStephen A. Tibbo
Script SupervisorIwona Kanclerz
Production CoordinatorCurt M. Pratt
Script CoordinatorClint McCray
Assistant EditorRyan C. Fill
Post Production SupervisorKyle Weber
Supervising Sound EditorLisa Varetakis
Re-Recording MixerDean Okrand
Director of PhotographyJames Bagdonas
Makeup Department Head Stephanie L. Massie
Production AccountantTom Chung
Extras CastingCarla Lewis
Chief Lighting TechnicianHugo Cortina (1)
Casting AssociateAllen Hooper
Assistant To The Executive ProducerBrian Resnick  |  Craig Losben
Hair Department HeadMary Ann Hennings
Second 2nd Assistant DirectorMatthew W. Heffernan
Writers' AssistantBianca Douglas
 

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