S5·E17 Other People's Children
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 17
- Air Date
- March 12, 2014
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- Director
- James Alan Hensz
- Writer
- Megan Ganz
- Score
- 7.5/10 (27 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
It's male-bonding day when Jay takes Luke into the garage to show him the way around tools and impart some manly wisdom, and Gloria goes with Claire and Lily to shop for Lily's flower girl dress. Elsewhere, Mitch, Cam, Alex and Manny go for a cultured day at the museum but it eventually becomes survival of the smartest. And Phil enthusiastically offers to help Andy with his anniversary gift to his girlfriend, which is an elaborate video expression of his love.
Episode recap
In this episode of Modern Family, Jay spends time with Luke in the garage, teaching him about tools and imparting some male wisdom. Meanwhile, Gloria accompanies Claire and Lily on a shopping trip to find a flower girl dress for Lily.
Mitch, Cam, Alex, and Manny visit a museum, where they engage in a competitive activity that tests their knowledge. The episode also follows Phil as he assists Andy in creating an anniversary gift for his girlfriend. The gift is a video expression of Andy's love, and Phil is enthusiastic about helping him make it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 17 of Modern Family air?
Season 5, Episode 17 ('Other People's Children') originally aired on March 12, 2014.
How long is Season 5 Episode 17 ('Other People's Children')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.
What happens in Modern Family Season 5 Episode 17?
It's male-bonding day when Jay takes Luke into the garage to show him the way around tools and impart some manly wisdom, and Gloria goes with Claire and Lily to shop for Lily's flower girl dress. Elsewhere, Mitch, Cam, Alex and Manny go for a cultured day at the museum but it eventually becomes surv...
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