S5·E9 The Big Game
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 9
- Air Date
- December 4, 2013
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- Director
- Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Writer
- Megan Ganz
- Score
- 7.5/10 (28 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
With a big football game coming up and a record to break, Coach Cam is intensely focused and showing no mercy even when the opposing team is playing with an unexpected disadvantage. Elsewhere, Claire is determined to prove to the staff that she is more than just the boss's daughter, and Phil tries to teach his kids a lesson about optimism, but the universe just isn't cooperating.
Episode recap
In the episode titled The Big Game from the television series Modern Family, Coach Cam is intensely focused with a big football game coming up and a record to break. He shows no mercy, even when the opposing team plays with an unexpected disadvantage. Elsewhere, Claire is determined to prove to the staff that she is more than just the boss's daughter. Meanwhile, Phil tries to teach his kids a lesson about optimism, but the universe just isn't cooperating. The series follows the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, described as a wonderfully large, straight, gay, multi-cultural, and traditional happy family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 9 of Modern Family air?
Season 5, Episode 9 ('The Big Game') originally aired on December 4, 2013.
How long is Season 5 Episode 9 ('The Big Game')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.
What happens in Modern Family Season 5 Episode 9?
With a big football game coming up and a record to break, Coach Cam is intensely focused and showing no mercy even when the opposing team is playing with an unexpected disadvantage. Elsewhere, Claire is determined to prove to the staff that she is more than just the boss's daughter, and Phil tries t...
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