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S5·E20 Australia

Episode
Season 5, Episode 20
Air Date
April 23, 2014
Runtime
23 minutes
Director
Steven Levitan
Writers
Elaine Ko, Danny Zuker
Score
7.6/10 (28 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 23, 2014 23 min ★ 7.6/10 · 28 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

The entire family tags along as Phil fulfills his mom's wish for him to return to his roots and visit the country where he was conceived, Australia. Unfortunately, Phil's attempts to embrace his native land are met by a lot of rejection, while Jay and Claire let work eat into vacation time, and Mitch and Cam get reacquainted with an old friend they can't stand but is now a big-time celebrity in Australia

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Episode recap

In this episode of Modern Family, the entire family accompanies Phil on a trip to Australia, where he was conceived. Phil's attempts to connect with his native land are met with rejection. Meanwhile, Jay and Claire prioritize work over vacation time, and Mitch and Cam reunite with an old acquaintance who has become a celebrity in Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 20 of Modern Family air?

Season 5, Episode 20 ('Australia') originally aired on April 23, 2014.

How long is Season 5 Episode 20 ('Australia')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Modern Family Season 5 Episode 20?

The entire family tags along as Phil fulfills his mom's wish for him to return to his roots and visit the country where he was conceived, Australia. Unfortunately, Phil's attempts to embrace his native land are met by a lot of rejection, while Jay and Claire let work eat into vacation time, and Mitc...

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