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Modern Family Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Pilot

First aired: Sep/23/2009
Writer: Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Reid Ewing (Dylan), Hayley Erin (Brenda Feldman), Marcus Brown (Security guard), Matt Corboy (Josh), Jenica Bergere (Soccer mom), Heather Lee (Passenger #3), Duane R. Shepard, Sr. (Passenger #2), Lillian Adams (Passenger #1)

Jay and his new younger wife, Gloria, are growing accustomed to their new life together, complete with Manny, Gloria's pre-teen son. However, when Manny develops a crush on a 16 year-old girl, Jay begins to realize the cultural differences he has with his new wife and stepson. Jay's daughter Claire has a family of her own, three kids and a husband who acts more like a fourth child than an adult. Mitchell, Jay's grown son, is adopting a baby girl from Vietnam with his partner, Cameron.



2 :01x02 - The Bicycle Thief

First aired: Sep/30/2009
Writer: Bill Wrubel
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Lindsey Stoddart (Helen), Julia Lehman (Danielle), Andrew Borba (Mr. Balaban), Davis Mikaels (Anton), Alex Staggs (Scott), Kofi Natei (Bike Salesman), Shamari Berkley (kid)

Phil tries to teach his son about being responsible with his new bike. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron try to play it straight at their first Mommy & Me class with Lily, while Manny and Jay uncomfortably bond while installing a ceiling fan.



3 :01x03 - Come Fly With Me

First aired: Oct/07/2009
Writer: Dan O'Shannon
Director: Reginald Hudlin
Guest star: Reid Ewing (Dylan)

Jay and Phil fly a model airplane. Claire and Manny bond as siblings. Mitchell and Cameron go shopping at Costco. Gloria helps Alex buy a dress.



4 :01x04 - The Incident

First aired: Oct/14/2009
Writer: Steven Levitan
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Shelley Long (Dede Pritchett), Reid Ewing (Dylan)

Dede, Jay's ex-wife, wants to make amends with anyone she may have offended at Jay and Gloria's wedding.



5 :01x05 - Coal Digger

First aired: Oct/21/2009
Writer: Christopher Lloyd
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Andrew Borba (Mr. Balaban)

The family is invited over to Jay and Gloria's for the big football game. However, an incident at school between Manny and Luke creates tension between Gloria and Claire.



6 :01x06 - Run for Your Wife

First aired: Oct/28/2009
Writer: Brad Walsh, Paul Corrigan
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Suzy Nakamura (Dr. Miura)

It's the first day of school and Phil misreads how Claire is coping with having an empty nest. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria disagree on what Manny should wear to his first day of school, and Mitchell and Cameron overreact when Lily gets a bump on the head.



7 :01x07 - En Garde

First aired: Nov/04/2009
Writer: Danny Zuker
Director: Randall Einhorn
Guest star: Monti Sharp (Tournament Official), Amy Landers (Krista Flum), Nolan North (Donald Flum), Mo Collins (Denise), Alexandra Park (Caroline)

Manny has a newfound interest in his life, fencing, and the family comes out for support. Elsewhere, Luke has a hidden talent and Phil is determined to uncover it.



8 :01x08 - Great Expectations

First aired: Nov/18/2009
Writer: Joe Lawson
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Edward Norton (Izzy LaFontaine), Elizabeth Banks (Sal), Reid Ewing (Dylan)

Claire, known for her inability to give good gifts, decides to give Phil a surprising anniversary present -- a private performance by musician Izzy LaFontaine. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell go out on the town with party-girl Sal.



9 :01x09 - Fizbo

First aired: Nov/25/2009
Writer: Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Stacey Hinnen (Guy at Gas Station), Margo Harshman (Tanya), Reid Ewing (Dylan), Kaitlyn Dever (Bianca), Lonnie Colon (Rock Climb Operator)

Phil and Claire try to throw Luke the birthday party of his dreams. However, when Cameron comes to the party as Fizbo the clown, he triggers a chain of events that land some in the hospital.



10 :01x10 - Undeck the Halls

First aired: Dec/09/2009
Writer: Dan O'Shannon
Director: Randall Einhorn
Guest star: The Greg Wilson (Head Elf), Jeremy Scott Johnson (Andrew), Brian T. Finney (Scott), Fred Willard (Phil's Dad)

It's Christmas, but Phil threatens to take Christmas away from the kids until one of them admits to getting a cigarette burn on the couch. Meanwhile, Jay tries to stick with his holiday traditions and has a tough time letting Gloria and Manny incorporate some of their Colombian traditions; and Mitchell and Cameron take Lily to have her picture taken with a mall Santa, but end up dealing with a disgruntled mall Santa.



11 :01x11 - Up All Night

First aired: Jan/06/2010
Writer: Christopher Lloyd
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Benjamin Bratt (Javier Delgado), Joey Baker (Fireman), Giselle Jones (Nurse), Shawn Huff (Mom), Stacy Fuson (Doris), Kelsea Button (Elaine)

Javier, Manny's father, arrives in town, and Jay is less than pleased to see him which worries Gloria. Meanwhile, Claire has to call the hot fireman to take Phil to the hospital while he is in extreme pain from kidney stones; and Mitchell and Cameron try to sleep train Lily, but they have a harder time with the sleep schedule than she does.



12 :01x12 - Not in My House

First aired: Jan/13/2010
Writer: Caroline Williams
Director: Chris Koch
Guest star: Edward Diaz (Gardener), Marina Valle (Bride)

Claire finds a scandalous picture on the computer and assumes it was because of Luke, but Phil doesn't admit it was him instead. Meanwhile, Gloria and Jay have a fight over Jay's beloved life-sized dog butler statue, and Cameron begins to sympathize with their gardener.



13 :01x13 - Fifteen Percent

First aired: Jan/20/2010
Writer: Steven Levitan
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Chazz Palminteri (Shorty), Kristen Schaal (Whitney), Reid Ewing (Dylan), Bernardo Badillo (Delivery Man), Darius Dudley (Dale)

Mitchell begins to think one of Jay's friends, Shorty, is secretly gay, and Jay begins to notice signs that Shorty might be gay as well. Meanwhile, Gloria gives Manny's date a makeover, and Claire and Phil fight over the universal remote.



14 :01x14 - Moon Landing

First aired: Feb/03/2010
Writer: Bill Wrubel
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Minnie Driver (Sue), Andrew Harlander (Creepy Diner), Blake Gibbons (Construction Worker), Brian Oerly (Gym Member), Reid Ewing (Dylan)

Claire is disappointed when an old friend, Valerie, comes for a visit but is not the same as Claire had remembered. Meanwhile, Jay has an awkward moment in the locker room with Cameron when they go to play racquetball, and Mitchell helps Gloria with some legal problems.



15 :01x15 - My Funky Valentine

First aired: Feb/10/2010
Writer: Jerry Collins
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Andrew Borba (Principal Balaban), Reid Ewing (Dylan), David Brenner (Himself), Ariane Price (Pamela), Jackson Odell (Ted Durkas), Bruno Oliver (Tom Mickleson), Rylee Fansler (Fiona), Mieko Hillman (Waitress)

Claire and Phil plan a Valentine's Day excursion; Jay takes Gloria to a comedy show; Cameron and Mitchell try to play cupid for Manny.



16 :01x16 - Fears

First aired: Mar/03/2010
Writer: Steven Levitan
Director: Reginald Hudlin
Guest star: Suzy Nakamura (Dr. Miura), Dale E. Turner (Jenkins)

When Phil and Luke embark on a discovery expedition underneath the house, Phil tries not to let his fear of the dark and of creepy crawlies get the best of him. Meanwhile, Claire takes a nervous Haley to the DMV for her driver's test, Manny's sudden illness before a friend's amusement park birthday party makes Gloria suspicious, and Cameron and Mitchell invite Lily's pediatrician over for what turns out to be an anxiety-ridden brunch.



17 :01x17 - Truth Be Told

First aired: Mar/10/2010
Writer: Joe Lawson
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Bruce Altman (Mr. Jennings), Judy Greer (Denise)

After reconnecting on Facebook, Phil invites his old high school girlfriend to drop by the house, but this friendly visit quickly turns into trouble. Meanwhile Jay accidentally kills Manny's beloved pet turtle, then goes to extremes to cover his tracks, and an overworked Mitchell finally stands up to his boss.



18 :01x18 - Starry Night

First aired: Mar/24/2010
Writer: Danny Zuker
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Lombardo Boyar (Jose)

Mitchell's father-son outing with Jay to watch meteor showers has unexpected company; Phil and Claire help out with their kids' school projects; Gloria and Cameron spend some time together while their partners are preoccupied.



19 :01x19 - Game Changer

First aired: Mar/31/2010
Director: Kevin Charles Sullivan
Guest star: Jason Antoon (Clark), Tyrel Williams (Little Phil (as Tyrel Jackson Williams)), Harrison White (Postman), Whitney Claire Kaufman (Sarah), Kevin Fry (Security guard (as Kevin Fry-Bowers)), Zak Boggan (Kid)

The release of a new product Phil wants coincides with his birthday; Mitchell has a newfound desire to toughen up; Cameron gets involved in a neighbor's marital problems.



20 :01x20 - Benched

First aired: Apr/14/2010
Writer: Danny Zuker
Director: Chris Koch
Guest star: Justin Kirk (Charlie Bingham), Eric Lange (Coach Stupak), Stoney Jackson (Referee)

Luke and Manny's hot-tempered basketball coach quits during a game, causing Jay and Phil to jockey to fill the position. Mitchell takes Cameron along to meet a prospective employer.



21 :01x21 - Travels With Scout

First aired: Apr/28/2010
Writer: Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh
Director: Seth Gordon
Guest star: Christopher Shea (Ben), Reid Ewing (Dylan), Fred Willard (Frank Dunphy), Libby Mintz (Girl In Movie), Ben LeJeune (Brian), Ben Seaward (Neil), Joshua Doswell (Craig)

Claire is suspicious when Phil's father shows up for an expected visit; Manny is traumatized by a horror movie.



22 :01x22 - Airport 2010

First aired: May/05/2010
Writer: Bill Wrubel, Dan O'Shannon
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Tom Wright (Pete), Reid Ewing (Dylan), Patrick Stafford (Jeff), Andrew Heffernan (Gate Attendant), Kelly Michaels (Daryl)

For Jay's birthday, Gloria gives him the best surprise -- a romantic birthday getaway to Hawaii -- the only kicker is she invited the whole entire family to come along. Everyone arrives at the airport, and it's a maddening scene with forgotten I.D.'s, security breaches and flying phobias



23 :01x23 - Hawaii

First aired: May/12/2010
Writer: Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh
Director: Steven Levitan
Guest star: Laki Kaahumanu (Hawaiian Officiant), Jason Sadang (Ukulele Player), Stephanie Barron (Lei Greeter), Casey Enovijas (Pool Attendant), Christian J. Keau (Bus Driver)

Jay could not be more excited to do nothing but indulge and relax in this tropical paradise, but then an unexpected reality check dampens his plans. Meanwhile, Phil is determined to make this trip romantic for Claire, Mitchell and Cameron have opposing views on whether to sightsee or not to sightsee, and the kids get into a little bit of mischief when left to their own devices



24 :01x24 - Family Portrait

First aired: May/19/2010
Writer: Ilana Wernick
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Kobe Bryant (Himself), Sean Smith (Photographer)

Everything seems to be working against Claire's plans for a new family portrait; Cameron gets a gig as a wedding singer, leaving Mitchell home alone with Lily and a wayward pigeon.



25 :02x01 - The Old Wagon

First aired: Sep/22/2010
Writer: Bill Wrubel
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Callie Thompson (Kelly)

Claire finally gets Phil to agree to sell their old station wagon, but not before everyone has to take it on one last ride down memory lane. Meanwhile, when a haphazard hammer-wielding Mitchell decides to build a life-size princess castle for Lily, Cameron calls Jay in for reinforcement, and Manny invites a cute girl over for a study date -- which makes Gloria a little uncomfortable.



26 :02x02 - The Kiss

First aired: Sep/29/2010
Writer: Abraham Higginbotham
Director: Scott Ellis
Guest star: Aaron Sanders (Jeremy)

In honor of her late grandmother, Gloria decides to cook more traditional Colombian meals, which is met with some ribbing from Jay -- but see who gets the last laugh. Meanwhile Claire finds herself becoming the overbearing mom when she finds out Alex likes a boy, and Haley's idea of sisterly advice is not helping matters; and Mitchell and Cameron have a tiff over Mitchell's freakish aversion to PDA.



27 :02x03 - Earthquake

First aired: Oct/06/2010
Writer: Brad Walsh, Paul Corrigan
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Nathan Lane (Pepper), Vic Polizos (Plumber)

An earthquake hits, leaving Claire stuck in the bathroom with the plumber, Manny experiencing an existential crisis while out with Jay, and Mitchell and Cameron digging themselves deeper into a lie when they use the quake to get out of a themed brunch party thrown by their friend, Pepper.



28 :02x04 - Strangers on a Treadmill

First aired: Oct/13/2010
Writer: Danny Zuker
Director: Scott Ellis
Guest star: Myrna Velasco (Bride), Lexi Medrano (Little Girl), Marcus DeAnda (Groom), Laura Leyva (Julio's Wife), Luis Jose Lopez (Bartender), Reggie De Leon (D.J.)

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.



29 :02x05 - Unplugged

First aired: Oct/20/2010
Writer: Steven Levitan
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Michael Rothhaar (Larry Paulson), Carla Renata (Nikki), Taylor Nichols (Mr. Plympton), Kiran Deol (Kavita), Libby Baker (Stephanie), Lauren Cohan (Receptionist)

Noticing that everyone is too busy on their electronic devices to actually interact with one another, Claire and Phil declare a family challenge to see who can stay unplugged the longest. Meanwhile, it's a race against the clock as Mitchell and Cameron frantically try to get Lily into the best pre-schools, and Jay and Manny are concerned about how far Gloria will go to alleviate their problem with the neighbor's barking dog.



30 :02x06 - Halloween

First aired: Oct/27/2010
Writer: Jeffrey Richman
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Amir Talai (Dale), Justin Kirk (Charlie Bingham), Matt Besser (Jerry), Chris Erric Maddox (Ethan), Mike Faiola (James), Curtis Harris (Kid #3), Tanner Buchanan (Kid #2), Lauren Tju (Kid #1), Ryan Gaul (Lance)

Claire loves Halloween and is gearing up to spookify the Dunphy house for the trick or treaters. She gives each family member a role to play, but none of it goes quite right... Cameron can't shake a traumatic childhood experience and hates the holiday, Mitchell has had a terrible day at work, and Gloria is acting weird after Jay and Manny teased her about her accent.



31 :02x07 - Chirp

First aired: Nov/03/2010
Writer: Dan O'Shannon
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Darren Dupree Washington (Director), Reid Ewing (Dylan), Bryan Krasner (Jack), Stephen Shore (Sav-zilla), Alisa Statman (Assistant Director), Samantha Klein (Deb), Mike Rock (Jim), Jim Devoti (Ron)

Claire and Haley have a bit of quality girl time while they're stuck at home sick, and Phil is preoccupied by the taunts of a chirping smoke detector. Gloria and Manny's surprise visit at Jay's work leads to headaches for Jay, and Cameron gets swept up by all the lights and cameras when he goes behind Mitchell's back and takes Lily for a commercial.



32 :02x08 - Manny Get Your Gun

First aired: Nov/17/2010
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Norman Lloyd (Donald), Norma Michaels (Helen), Staci Lawrence (Flash Mob Dancer), Conroe Brooks (Flash Mob Dancer)

Everyone is gathering at a restaurant to celebrate Manny's birthday, though Manny himself is experiencing a mini-life crisis about getting older. Meanwhile, on the way to the restaurant, Phil and Claire decide to engage in a not-so-friendly car race there, and Mitch and Cam get sidetracked when they stop at the mall to pick up a gift.



33 :02x09 - Mother Tucker

First aired: Nov/24/2010
Writer: Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Reid Ewing (Dylan), Celia Weston (Barb Tucker), Amro Salama (doctor), Ki Hong Lee (busboy), Thomas Kasprowicz (David (as Thomas Kasp))

Cameron loves his mom, so Mitchell isn't quite sure how to tell Cam that she makes him a little uncomfortable. Meanwhile, when Haley finally breaks up with Dylan, Phil takes it harder than anyone else, and Jay's little stomach ache gets exacerbated when he and Manny start looking things up on a medical website.



34 :02x10 - Dance Dance Revelation

First aired: Dec/08/2010
Writer: Ilana Wernick
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Danny Trejo (Gus), Kevin Daniels (Longines), Artemis Pebdani (Bethenny), Julie Dretzin (Tyler's Mom), Mo Mandel (Grieving Dog Owner), Greg Roman (D.J. Greg), Steve Kehela (Shopper), Melody Butiu (Babysitter)

It's Luke & Manny's first school dance and everyone gets in on the "fun" -- Jay and Phil have to take the boys on a mall run which becomes quite stressful; and Claire revels in the school dance committee duties, but gets a little jealous when Gloria shows up to help. Meanwhile, Mitch and Cam are horrified to learn that Lily is biting other kids on the playground.



35 :02x11 - Slow Down Your Neighbors

First aired: Jan/05/2011
Writer: Ilana Wernick
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Jami Gertz (Laura), James Marsden (Barry), Sharon Omi (Mrs. Ko)

Claire becomes a determined neighborhood vigilante hoping to catch and stop a menacing car that speeds though their streets. Meanwhile, Phil is busy trying to land an important listing with a difficult client, Jay teaches Manny how to ride a bike -- only to learn Gloria needs lessons too -- and Mitchell and Cameron stumble upon a mysterious neighbor who is quite the charmer.



36 :02x12 - Our Children, Ourselves

First aired: Jan/12/2011
Writer: Dan O'Shannon, Bill Wrubel
Director: Adam Shankman
Guest star: Ajay Mehta (Vish Patel), Anjali Bhimani (Nina Patel), Stephnie Weir (Stephanie Hoffman), Adam Kulbersh (Mike Hoffman), Mark Povinelli (Bobby), Mary Lynn Rajskub (Tracy)

Claire and Phil want Alex to relax a little about her studies, but then they start questioning their own intellectual drives. Meanwhile, Gloria tries to befriend another nice couple, much to Jay's chagrin, and Mitch and Cam run into and old female flame of Mitchell's, only to make a disturbing discovery.



37 :02x13 - Caught in the Act

First aired: Jan/19/2011
Writer: Steven Levitan, Jeffrey Richman
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Rachael Harris (Amelia), Munda Razooki (Counterman), Tristian Eggerling (Jackson)

Plans backfire when the kids go to surprise their parents with breakfast in bed on their anniversary, only to catch Phil and Claire in a compromising position. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria's Vegas getaway is thwarted by a brutally honest email that was accidentally sent to Claire, and Mitch and Cam desperately try to get an "in" at the hot new neighborhood restaurant whose owner happens to be a mom at Lily's preschool.



38 :02x14 - Bixby's Back

First aired: Feb/09/2011
Writer: Danny Zuker
Director: Chris Koch
Guest star: Reid Ewing (Dylan), Jeremy Rowley (Broderick), James Greene (Elderly Gentleman), Abraham Higginbotham (Ryan), Edward Stanley (Maitre D'), Nan Tepper (Older woman)

In an attempt to avoid turning into that old boring couple, Phil and Claire decide to revisit their Clive and Juliana role-playing rendezvous from last Valentine's Day. Meanwhile Jay has planned an elaborate surprise evening for Gloria, but his plans keep getting thwarted, and an admirer comes between Cameron and Mitchell on V-day, but they can't agree whom the admiration is directed towards.



39 :02x15 - Princess Party

First aired: Feb/16/2011
Writer: Elaine Ko
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Matt Dillon (Robbie Sullivan), Shelley Long (Dede Pritchett), Kate Reinders (Princess)

The guest list for Lily's princess-themed birthday party gets a little out of hand when Mitchell decides to invite mom, much to Claire's dismay, and disinvite Fizbo, much to Cameron's dismay. Things get even more strange when Dede (guest star Shelley Long) shows up with Claire's old high school boyfriend (guest star Matt Dillon) in tow, and Jay and Gloria each turn to their own unique methods of dealing with this gathering of misfits.



40 :02x16 - Regrets Only

First aired: Feb/23/2011
Writer: Abraham Higginbotham
Director: Dean Parisot
Guest star: Jeremy Scott Johnson (Andrew), Eva Simone Fisher (caterer), Kate Rylie (waitress)

Phil and Claire had a huge fight and Phil hasn't a clue as to what it was over, so Gloria steps in to counsel Phil and Jay takes Claire. Meanwhile, Jay may have some regret in buying Gloria a karaoke machine, and Cameron is in full prep mode for a huge fundraising event and enlists help from Mitchell and Luke -- which might not be the best choices.



41 :02x17 - Two Monkeys and a Panda

First aired: Mar/02/2011
Writer: Carol Leifer
Director: Beth McCarthy Miller
Guest star: Jonathan McMurtry (Ed), Mary Anne McGarry (Winnie), Tangie Ambrose (Noranne), Christen Sussin (Laurie), Kaliko Kauahi (pedicurist)

While Claire runs herself ragged trying to play peacemaker with Haley and Alex, Phil sneaks off for a nice relaxing day at the spa. Meanwhile, Gloria is horrified by Jay's morbid plans to purchase two primo side-by-side crypts in preparation of the inevitable future, and Cameron decides he wants to write a book that celebrates the fact that Lily is adopted -- however, during the process he unearths artifacts that are quite disturbing.



42 :02x18 - Boys' Night

First aired: Mar/23/2011
Writer: Steven Levitan, Jeffrey Richman
Director: Chris Koch
Guest star: Nathan Lane (Pepper), Philip Baker Hall (Walt Kleezak), Kevin Daniels (Longines), Craig Zimmerman (Crispin), Reid Ewing (Dylan)

Phil and Claire have some trepidation when they find out that Luke has befriended their crotchety old neighbor, Mr. Kleezak; Jay's attempt to avoid sitting through a symphony concert with Gloria and Manny lands him in the middle of Mitchell and Cameron's "boys' night out"; and Haley has her own adventures in babysitting with Lily.



44 :02x19 - The Musical Man

First aired: Apr/13/2011
Writer: Brad Walsh, Paul Corrigan
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Jonathan Banks (Donnie Pritchett), Malachi Smith (Delroy), Megan Raich (Emma), Troy Brown (windmill kid)

Cameron is relishing his role as interim music director at Luke and Manny's school, and he's taking on the upcoming spring musical performance with a little too much zest and fervor. Meanwhile, Jay's brother, Tommy, is in town for a visit, and their relentless brotherly ribbing goes a little too far; and Phil convinces the family to be in his new realty ad, but when he goes as far as to wrap the family minivan in the ad, the results are unexpected.



44 :02x20 - Someone to Watch Over Lily

First aired: Apr/20/2011
Writer: Bill Wrubel
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Alice Dodd (Dr. Klausner), Rachael Marie (Gabby), Hector Osorio (security guard)

Mitchell and Cameron are looking to assign legal guardians for Lily in case anything were to happen to them, and are secretly assessing their family members. But no one is blowing their socks off, as they witness Jay giving Manny a dose of tough love, Claire secretly taking Luke to a child psychologist to assess his development, and Haley and Alex getting into some delinquent activities at school.



45 :02x21 - Mother's Day

First aired: May/04/2011
Writer: Ilana Wernick, Dan O'Shannon
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Jean Villepique (Jen), Todd Weeks (Rick), Elijah Ebe (kid)

Claire and Gloria want to spend a nice Mother's Day outdoors hiking with the kids, but their nonstop bickering and complaining drives Claire to the edge, and she brings Gloria down with her. Meanwhile, Phil and Jay stay home to cook everyone a nice dinner, but things get really awkward when Phil witnesses an unexpected moment of weakness from Jay, and Cameron gets very self-conscious about being seen as the "mother" in the relationship.



46 :02x22 - Good Cop Bad Dog

First aired: May/11/2011
Director: Fred Savage
Guest star: Lin-Manuel Miranda (Guillermo)

Phil and Claire swap parenting roles for the day - Claire will be the fun loving good cop and Phil the disciplinarian bad cop - and it's literally a shock to each kid's system. Meanwhile Gloria is at it again, taking in every sob story and stray she comes across, Jay finds himself dispensing business advice to an overzealous entrepreneur about his dog training business scheme, and Cameron is bedridden with the flu -- leaving Mitchell torn about the Lady Gaga concert tickets they have for later that night.



47 :02x23 - See You Next Fall

First aired: May/18/2011
Writer: Danny Zuker
Director: Steven Levitan
Guest star: Gina St. John (Principal Kaizler), Martin Morales (driver)

The whole family is gathering at Jay's before heading out to Alex's graduation ceremony from middle school, but while at the house, Jay is preoccupied hiding a botox mishap from everyone, Cameron is upset about Mitchell's habit of laughing at his expense, and Phil tries to sympathize with, yet also antagonize Claire on her impending breakdown over the kids growing up too fast. All of this, plus a faulty gate, could mean their missing Alex's big moment.



48 :02x24 - The One That Got Away

First aired: May/25/2011
Writer: Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh, Dan O'Shannon
Director: James Bagdonas
Guest star: Rob Huebel (Glen Whipple), Mim Drew (shopper)

Jay wants nothing more than to have a quiet birthday out fishing on the lake, but the family take that as him wanting a big celebration, and in their frantic scramble to put everything together, Claire and Mitchell wind up trapped in the yard of their childhood home; Phil runs into his old college nemesis while at the mall with Gloria and Lily; Cameron gets himself into some hot water at the bakery, and the kids frantically do some creative editing on grandpa's birthday video, all of which leaves Jay with a headache.



49 :03x01 - Dude Ranch

First aired: Sep/21/2011
Writer: Dan O'Shannon, Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Tim Blake Nelson (Hank), Reid Ewing (Dylan), Matthew Gumley (Jimmy Scrivano)

Our favorite family decide to don their cow boots and hats and head to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for some fun and adventure in the great outdoors. While vacationing on Lost Creek Ranch, they try their hands at a little cattle herding, skeet shooting and horseback riding; there are also some big firsts, a huge surprise and an actual face off between Jay and a foe - a cowboy named Hank!



50 :03x02 - When Good Kids Go Bad

First aired: Sep/21/2011
Writer: Jeffrey Richman
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Laurel Coppock (Miss Elaine), Annie Tedesco (Laura), Amanda Musso (attractive woman)

Mitchell and Cameron want to adopt another child, but Lily is not agreeable. Manny steals something and must come clean. Haley and Alex try to get their own rooms by tricking Luke.



51 :03x03 - Phil On Wire

First aired: Sep/28/2011
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Justin Kirk (Charlie Bingham), Lusia Strus (Officer Blevin), Jenica Bergere (Janet), Andres Londono (server)

The growing bond between man, Jay, and dog, Stella, is grating on Gloria's nerves; Phil and Luke embark on a new adventure involving a tightrope, but it's Claire with the missteps, as she tries to teach the girls a life lesson; and Cameron chooses the most inopportune time to start a juice fast.



52 :03x04 - Door to Door

First aired: Oct/05/2011
Writer: Bill Wrubel
Director: Chris Koch
Guest star: David Cross (Duane Bailey (Councilman Duane Bailey)), Jordan Feldman (Olson), Paleigh Knight (Blanche), Bob Levitan (Eco neighbor), Michelle Anne Johnson (adoption official (Ellen Roberts)), Robin Krieger (Jewish neighbor), Michael D. Cohen (odd neighbor), Murray Gershenz (elderly neighbor)

Everyone sets their eyes on a goal: Jay is determined to help Manny sell wrapping paper for a school fundraiser; Claire petitions the city for a stop sign to be installed at a high-traffic intersection; Mitchell is hell bent on proving a point with Cameron, and neither one of them will back down; Phil and Luke will stop at nothing to create a viral video sensation; and Gloria is desperate to find Stella after losing him.



53 :03x05 - Hit and Run

First aired: Oct/12/2011
Writer: Elaine Ko
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: David Cross (Duane Bailey (Councilman Duane Bailey)), Samm Levine (Josh), David Neher (Peter), Michael Yurchak (Bruce), Gwen McGee (city clerk), Gary Kraus (father), Lily Mae Silverstein (daughter)

Jay is frustrated at work, Manny is stressed out about school work, Gloria would like to help but no one seems to want it. Phil and Claire run into Councilman Duane Bailey again, who is out campaigning for his second run, and he's just as irritating as they remembered -- so much so that Claire may give him a run for his money. Mitch and Cam get into a fender bender and the other car flees, which becomes the tipping point for all the men in the family who decides to take out their frustrations on the kid giving Haley problem.



54 :03x06 - Go Bullfrogs!

First aired: Oct/19/2011
Writer: Abraham Higginbotham
Director: Scott Ellis
Guest star: Gilles G. Marini (Julian), Kevin Daniels (Longinus), Andrea Savage (Holly), Artemis Pebdani (Bethenny), Jordan Nichols (Ben Ford), Rico E. Anderson (policeman), Mandi Kreisher (co-ed), Cory Knauf (darts player), Anastasia Basil (jilted wife), Danny Zuker (Danny), Claudia Choi (Holly's friend), Nika Williams (shopper)

It's father-daughter time, as Phil takes Haley on a college tour of his old alma mater, and Claire, having a rare night alone, forces Mitchell and Cameron to take her for a fun night out with the boys -- but ends up alone with one particular man candy who is anything but gay. Meanwhile, Gloria and Jay deal with a potential situation at home that may require having "the talk" with Manny.



55 :03x07 - Treehouse

First aired: Nov/02/2011
Writer: Steven Levitan
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Leslie Mann (Katie), Chazz Palminteri (Shorty), Jennifer Tilly (Darlene), Craig Zimmerman (Crispin), Kevin Hart (Andre), Jessica Makinson (Waitress), Alex Quijano (Club Guy)

Hanging out with Shorty (Chazz Palminteri) and his girlfriend, Darlene (Jennifer Tilly), makes Gloria envious of how much those two do as a couple, so she gives Jay an ultimatum to step it up for a night of salsa dancing or else. Meanwhile, Cameron take a bet a little too far when Mitchell and Crispin challenge him to get a hot girl's (Leslie Mann) number at the bar, and Phil builds a tree house for Luke, but ends up being the one to make a new friend (Kevin Hart).



56 :03x08 - After the Fire

First aired: Nov/16/2011
Writer: Danny Zuker
Director: Fred Savage
Guest star: Mikey Reid (Abraham), Tyler Alexander Mann (Nerd), Kiva Jump (Cindy), Josh Latzer (Trucker)

After a neighbor's home burns down, the whole family rallies and organizes a community drive to help do some good - though it's not all good, as Jay throws out his back, Cameron does some posturing with a huge moving truck, Claire discovers that Mitchell and Gloria have been spending a lot of time together, and Luke and Manny get their hands on some of the donated toys.



57 :03x09 - Punkin Chunkin

First aired: Nov/23/2011
Writer: Ben Karlin
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Josh Gad (Kenneth), Gretchen Morgan (Natalie), Aaron Krebs (Andy)

When an old neighborhood kid returns to town as a hugely successful internet billionaire, it gets Phil thinking of what could have been. Jay feels Manny could use a little dose of constructive criticism, and Cameron is offended when Mitchell questions the authenticity of his colorful childhood stories. It all comes to a head at Thanksgiving with the family divided between the "Dreamers" and the "Pritchetts" -- and nothing settles the score like a punkin chunkin challenge.



58 :03x10 - Express Christmas

First aired: Dec/07/2011
Writer: Cindy Chupack
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Ron Roggé (Craigslist Guy), Eric Petersen (Tree Salesman), Kamen Edwards (Shopper)

The family is gathered at Jay and Gloria's pool on a sunny December day, and that's where they realize that everyone will be scattered this coming Christmas, so if they want to celebrate together, then it will have to be today! Everyone sets off with their respective duties for Express Christmas - Mitchell, Alex and Lily get the tree, Jay and Cameron are in charge of gift wrapping, Phil and Manny get the groceries, Gloria and Luke go retrieve the ornaments, and Claire and Haley shop for all the gifts. When they all return in the evening, it's quite a sight.



59 :03x11 - Lifetime Supply

First aired: Jan/04/2012
Writer: Jeffrey Richman, Bill Wrubel
Director: Chris Koch
Guest star: Benjamin Bratt (Javier Delgado), Philip Baker Hall (Walt Kleezak), Don Lake (Dr. Sendroff), Steve Tom (Chip)

After having a doctor's visit but then missing the call with the test results, Phil automatically jumps to conclusions and starts saying his goodbyes. Meanwhile Javier pops up unannounced again and takes Manny to the horse races for a belated birthday celebration, and a subtle competition ensues when Mitchell brings home an environmental law award and it becomes a game of who has the bigger trophy.



60 :03x12 - Egg Drop

First aired: Jan/11/2012
Writer: Brad Walsh, Paul Corrigan
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Zoé Jarman (Lindsay), Jonathan Kehoe (Audience Member)

Luke and Manny have a big school project to design the best capsule that would protect an egg in a two-story drop, but when Claire and Jay catch wind of it, their own competitive drives kick in... and eventually take over. Meanwhile, Phil solicits the help of Haley and Gloria to sit as plants in the audience during a huge real estate presentation he has put together, and Mitch and Cam meet with prospective birth mothers and must try their very best to be charming and likeable.



61 :03x13 - Little Bo Bleep

First aired: Jan/18/2012
Writer: Cindy Chupack
Director: Chris Koch
Guest star: David Cross (Duane Bailey), Johnny Ray Meeks (Man At Debate), Carol Abney (Woman At Debate)

The family helps Claire prepare for her upcoming televised debate with Duane Bailey for the town council seat, but will they do more harm than good? Lily is going to be a precious flower girl for the first time, but the problem is she's just discovered her first expletive and Mitch and Cam don't know how best to deal with this new parenting test. And Jay is very concerned with Stella's recent strange behavior and puts the blame on Gloria.



62 :03x14 - Me? Jealous?

First aired: Feb/08/2012
Writer: Ben Karlin
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Greg Kinnear (Tad), Phil Hendrie (Booker Bell), Alexis Fowlkes (Annie), Barbara Dodd (Ellen (as Barbara Dodd Remsen)), Carolyn Morse (Kara), Michael William Arnold (Tad's Son), Cole Bernstein (Tad's Daughter)

Phil is so preoccupied with impressing his new business partner, Tad (Greg Kinnear), that he doesn't notice what Claire believes is Tad being overtly inappropriate with her. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria let Mitchell and Cameron stay over while their house is fumigated, and it turns out four is a crowd.



63 :03x15 - Aunt Mommy

First aired: Feb/15/2012
Writer: Abraham Higginbotham, Dan O'Shannon
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Colin Hanlon (Steven), Rodrigo Rojas (Stefan), Joe Bonilla (Leon (as Joseph Bonilla))

After closing on the sale of a house to Mitch and Cam's friends, Phil and Claire take the two of them out for a celebratory dinner where they proceed to over-indulge in drinks, which leads to some over-sharing, and finally results in waking up the next morning hung over and begging the question - if you'll do anything for family, shouldn't there still be a line drawn somewhere?



64 :03x16 - Virgin Territory

First aired: Feb/22/2012
Writer: Elaine Ko
Director: Jason Winer
Guest star: Ernie Hudson (Miles), Will Greenberg (Dr. Goodall), Jack Laufer (Frank), Marc Vann (Stan), Tim Monsion (Waiter), Jess Allen (Claire's Friend), Hollis Robinson (Miranda)

It's a day of disturbing realizations when Mitchell manages to ruin one of Jay's proudest golf moments, Phil overhears something that may forever change how he sees his little girl, and Gloria stumbles upon Claire's dangerous little secret.



65 :03x17 - Leap Day

First aired: Feb/29/2012
Writer: Danny Zuker
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Kali Rocha (Party Planner), John DiMaggio (Boat Captain), Alex Schemmer (Jorgen), Rob Smith (Scarecrow), Frank Maharajh (Micky), Harris Markson (Davy), Rodney J. Hobbs (Trapeze Guy)

Cameron's birthday falls on Leap Day, and with opportunities to celebrate so few and far between, the pressure for Mitchell to get it right is exceptional. Meanwhile, Jay's machismo is in question, and Phil's plans to observe the Leap Day holiday with the boys is thwarted by the girls.



66 :03x18 - Send Out the Clowns

First aired: Mar/14/2012
Writer: Bill Wrubel, Jeffrey Richman, Steven Levitan
Director: Steven Levitan

The funeral service for a beloved clown mentor reunites Cameron with his estranged ex-clown partner, Lewis (Bobby Cannavale); Phil is serious about landing a very important listing, only to get trumped by a notorious bulldozer of an agent, Verna Roth (Ellen Barkin); and Manny has a cool new friend, which makes both Jay and Gloria suspicious.



67 :03x19 - Election Day

First aired: Apr/11/2012
Writer: Ben Karlin
Director: Bryan Cranston
Guest star: Philip Baker Hall (Walt), Stephanie Faracy (Dottie), Melinda Page Hamilton (Sandy), Frank Wood (Reporter), John Vickery (Cecil Van Gundy), Margaret Welsh (Laurie), Asif Ali (Technician), Dominic Ledesma (Dimpled Chad)

The all important election day has arrived and the whole family rallies for some last minute campaigning - Mitch and Cam ride around in a 'Vote for Claire' mobile, the Dunphy house is campaign central with everyone manning phones and soliciting votes, and Claire does some last minute interviews -- with a few technical difficulties.



68 :03x20 - The Last Walt

First aired: Apr/18/2012
Writer: Dan O'Shannon, Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Barry Corbin (Merle Tucker), Stacey Travis (Kim), Malcolm Foster Smith (Delivery Guy), Mandy McMillian (Francine), Julian Works (Sam), Chip Sickler (Diner Patron)

Claire delicately helps Luke cope with the fact that his friend and their old neighbor, Walt, has passed. Phil takes Alex for some father-daughter bonding time, and Haley throws an unauthorized party. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria go over to Mitch and Cam's to have dinner with Cam's father, Merle, who is in town visiting -- and awkwardness and tension seem to be the rule of the night.



69 :03x21 - Planes, Train and Cars

First aired: May/02/2012
Writer: Brad Walsh, Paul Corrigan
Director: Michael Spiller
Guest star: Kevin Hart (Andre), Eric Edelstein (Mechanic), Joe Bonilla (Leon), Joe Rowley (Pilot), Scott Ferrara (Salesman), Matt Lowe (Guy in Car)

The Dunphys are in the market for a new car and Phil makes a spontaneous purchase without Claire. Will he have buyer's remorse? Meanwhile, Jay is determined to get to his high school reunion with Gloria and Manny in tow, and Lily loses her favorite stuffed animal on a public metro train, leaving Mitch and Cam with an inconsolable toddler.



70 :03x22 - Disneyland

First aired: May/09/2012
Writer: Cindy Chupack
Director: James Bagdonas
Guest star: Reid Ewing (Dylan), Matt Prokop (Ethan), Sarah Baker (Twins' Mom), Frank Romeo (Dapper Dan #1), Eulis Kay (Dapper Dan #2), Nathan Shrake (Dapper Dan #3)

Nothing is more quintessential to good ol' family fun than a trip to Disneyland -- but not without a side of motion sickness, achy feet and a wayward toddler -- when the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan hits the park! Phil tries to keep up with Luke, Claire's shocked when they run into Dylan, Jay and Gloria disagree about what are sensible shoes for the day, and Mitch and Cam must contain Lily's new affinity for running.



71 :03x23 - Tableau Vivant

First aired: May/16/2012
Writer: Elaine Ko, Jeffrey Richman, Bill Wrubel
Director: Gail Mancuso
Guest star: Beth Grant (Maxine), Matt Roth (Skip Woosnum), John Viener (Matt Keneally), Angela Oh (Realtor #1), Lisa Long (Realtor #2), Laird MacIntosh (Realtor #3), Mike Madrigal (Luke's Teacher)

It seems everyone has a bone to pick: Jay and Gloria get on each other's nerves while trying to simply order lunch at their local diner; Phil is put in the position of having to fire Mitchell; Cam and Claire have opposing theories on how to discipline children; and Manny is upset with Luke for accepting an award under false pretenses - all of which spells trouble for Alex who is counting on them to all work together for a "living art" school project display.



72 :03x24 - Baby on Board

First aired: May/23/2012
Writer: Abraham Higginbotham
Director: Steven Levitan
Guest star: Reid Ewing (Dylan), Terry Hoyos (Abuela), Linda Elena Tovar (Juanita), Albert Marrero, Jr. (Ranch Hand), Samantha Ressler (Dance Teacher), Joe Metcalf (Michael), Edward Finlay (Padre), Christina Ochoa Lopez (Nurse (as Christina Ochoa))

It's been an up-and-down emotional roller coaster for Mitch and Cam in their quest to adopt another child. Their latest ride has them bringing Gloria in tow as a translator, leaving Jay and Manny to look after Lily, who has a big dance recital coming up. Meanwhile Claire and Phil have a proud parenting moment when they send Alex off to her first prom, but then that is quickly marred with Haley's shocking news of her future plans.



73 :04x01 - Season 4, Episode 1

First aired: Unknown/Unaired