Modern Family: Season 3, Episode 21

Planes, Trains and Cars (2 May 2012)

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Phil makes an impulsive car purchase and wonders how Claire will react, Jay struggles to get himself and his family to a weekend with the guys at Pebble Beach, and Mitchell and Cameron lose Lily's stuffed bunny on the subway.

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Phil makes an impulsive car purchase and wonders how Claire will react, Jay struggles to get himself and his family to a weekend with the guys at Pebble Beach, and Mitchell and Cameron lose Lily's stuffed bunny on the subway.

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Mitchell Pritchett: We took Lily on her first train ride. Just a quick trip to Chinatown.
Cameron Tucker: I was worried she would think we were taking her back to Vietnam, but she seemed okay.
Mitchell Pritchett: Yeah, yeah. Possibly because she was an infant when she left Vietnam. Also, Vietnam's not China.
Cameron Tucker: Well, I had a lollipop with me, just in case.
[cut to Cameron, Mitchell, and Lily getting off the train]
Cameron Tucker: I love that we're doing this. It's important for her to explore the city she lives in.
Mitchell Pritchett: So much diversity. Keep your wallet in your front ...
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