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S1·E7 En Garde

Episode
Season 1, Episode 7
Air Date
November 4, 2009
Runtime
21 minutes
Director
Randall Einhorn
Writer
Danny Zuker
Score
7.7/10 (34 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 4, 2009 21 min ★ 7.7/10 · 34 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Character-defining development exploring origin backstory and emotional depth.

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Synopsis

The whole family comes out to support Manny's newfound interest - fencing. It turns out he's quite masterful in the sport, but Jay's proud enthusiasm triggers an old childhood wound for Mitchell. Meanwhile Phil is determined to find where Luke's hidden talents lie.

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Episode recap

The whole family comes out to support Manny's newfound interest in fencing. It turns out that Manny is quite masterful in the sport. However, Jay's proud enthusiasm for Manny's fencing triggers an old childhood wound for Mitchell. Meanwhile, Phil is determined to find out where Luke's hidden talents lie.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 7 of Modern Family air?

Season 1, Episode 7 ('En Garde') originally aired on November 4, 2009.

How long is Season 1 Episode 7 ('En Garde')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 21 minutes.

What happens in Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7?

The whole family comes out to support Manny's newfound interest - fencing. It turns out he's quite masterful in the sport, but Jay's proud enthusiasm triggers an old childhood wound for Mitchell. Meanwhile Phil is determined to find where Luke's hidden talents lie....

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