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S3·E23 Tableau Vivant

Episode
Season 3, Episode 23
Air Date
May 16, 2012
Runtime
23 minutes
Director
Gail Mancuso
Writers
Bill Wrubel, Jeffrey Richman
Score
7.6/10 (27 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired May 16, 2012 23 min ★ 7.6/10 · 27 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Pre-finale climax accelerating overarching mythology and major character reckonings.

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Synopsis

Gloria and Jay bicker while trying to order lunch at a diner. Claire and Cam have different theories on how to discipline kids. Luke accepts an award under false pretenses. Phil has a hard time firing Mitchell from his temporary job at the real estate agency. The entire family participates in Alex's living art display of Norman Rockwell's Thanksgiving painting.

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Episode recap

The television episode titled Tableau Vivant finds the members of the family navigating various daily conflicts and responsibilities. Gloria and Jay bicker while they are trying to order lunch at a diner. Elsewhere, Claire and Cam hold different theories on how to discipline children. Luke accepts an award under false pretenses. Phil experiences a hard time when he has to fire Mitchell from his temporary job at the real estate agency. Finally, the entire family participates in Alex's living art display of Norman Rockwell's Thanksgiving painting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 23 of Modern Family air?

Season 3, Episode 23 ('Tableau Vivant') originally aired on May 16, 2012.

How long is Season 3 Episode 23 ('Tableau Vivant')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Modern Family Season 3 Episode 23?

Gloria and Jay bicker while trying to order lunch at a diner. Claire and Cam have different theories on how to discipline kids. Luke accepts an award under false pretenses. Phil has a hard time firing Mitchell from his temporary job at the real estate agency. The entire family participates in Alex's...

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