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S8·E18 Five Minutes

Episode
Season 8, Episode 18
Air Date
March 29, 2017
Runtime
23 minutes
Director
Gail Mancuso
Writer
Elaine Ko
Score
7.4/10 (19 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 29, 2017 23 min ★ 7.4/10 · 19 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

So much can happen to the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan in five minutes! Mitch and Cam have five minutes to catch a new flight while fighting the effects of sleeping pills they took prematurely. Then at Rainer's birthday dinner, Haley and Rainer are forced to reevaluate their entire relationship in the five minutes before the birthday cake arrives. Meanwhile, Phil and Claire pay a surprise visit to Alex and are given a five-minute surprise introduction to her new boyfriend. Finally, with only five minutes to catch a movie, Manny has to find the perfect parking space and endure Jay and Gloria's backseat argument.

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Director & writers

Elaine KoWriterGail MancusoDirector

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 8 Episode 18 of Modern Family air?

Season 8, Episode 18 ('Five Minutes') originally aired on March 29, 2017.

How long is Season 8 Episode 18 ('Five Minutes')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Modern Family Season 8 Episode 18?

So much can happen to the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan in five minutes! Mitch and Cam have five minutes to catch a new flight while fighting the effects of sleeping pills they took prematurely. Then at Rainer's birthday dinner, Haley and Rainer are forced to reevaluate their entire relationship in t...

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