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S3·E8 After the Fire

Episode
Season 3, Episode 8
Air Date
November 16, 2011
Runtime
22 minutes
Director
Fred Savage
Writer
Danny Zuker
Score
7.5/10 (28 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 16, 2011 22 min ★ 7.5/10 · 28 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

The Pritchetts rally for a good cause after a neighbor's house burns down, but there's a downside to their Samaritan intentions when Jay throws out his back, Cameron takes on a moving truck, and some donated toys fall into the wrong hands.

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Episode recap

In the episode After the Fire of the television series Modern Family, the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, representing three diverse but interrelated family setups living in suburban Los Angeles, rallies for a good cause after a neighbor experiences a house fire. However, their Samaritan intentions come with a series of downsides for the family members.

While attempting to help out, Jay throws out his back. Meanwhile, Cameron takes on a moving truck, and some donated toys unfortunately fall into the wrong hands. The series itself follows the lives of the members within this large, multi-cultural, and modern family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 8 of Modern Family air?

Season 3, Episode 8 ('After the Fire') originally aired on November 16, 2011.

How long is Season 3 Episode 8 ('After the Fire')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.

What happens in Modern Family Season 3 Episode 8?

The Pritchetts rally for a good cause after a neighbor's house burns down, but there's a downside to their Samaritan intentions when Jay throws out his back, Cameron takes on a moving truck, and some donated toys fall into the wrong hands....

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