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S3·E9 Punkin Chunkin

Episode
Season 3, Episode 9
Air Date
November 23, 2011
Runtime
23 minutes
Director
Michael Spiller
Writer
Ben Karlin
Score
7.5/10 (30 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 23, 2011 23 min ★ 7.5/10 · 30 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

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.

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Episode recap

In the episode Punkin Chunkin of the television series Modern Family, an old neighborhood kid returns to town as a hugely successful internet billionaire, which gets Phil thinking of what could have been. Elsewhere, Jay feels that Manny could use a little dose of constructive criticism. Meanwhile, Cameron is offended when Mitchell questions the authenticity of his colorful childhood stories. The series follows the lives of three diverse but interrelated family set-ups living in suburban Los Angeles, forming one big, straight, gay, multi-cultural, and traditional happy family. The show was created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 9 of Modern Family air?

Season 3, Episode 9 ('Punkin Chunkin') originally aired on November 23, 2011.

How long is Season 3 Episode 9 ('Punkin Chunkin')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Modern Family Season 3 Episode 9?

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 stori...

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