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Modern Family
S3.E21
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Planes, Trains and Cars

  • Episode aired May 2, 2012
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 21m
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Ty Burrell and Kevin Hart in Modern Family (2009)
ComedyDramaRomance
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 ... Read allPhil 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.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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  • Director
    • Michael Spiller
  • Writers
    • Christopher Lloyd
    • Steven Levitan
    • Paul Corrigan
  • Stars
    • Ed O'Neill
    • Sofía Vergara
    • Julie Bowen
  • Director
    • Michael Spiller
  • Writers
    • Christopher Lloyd
    • Steven Levitan
    • Paul Corrigan
  • Stars
    • Ed O'Neill
    • Sofía Vergara
    • Julie Bowen
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    Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill
    • Jay Pritchett
    Sofía Vergara
    Sofía Vergara
    • Gloria Delgado-Pritchett
    Julie Bowen
    Julie Bowen
    • Claire Dunphy
    Ty Burrell
    Ty Burrell
    • Phil Dunphy
    Jesse Tyler Ferguson
    Jesse Tyler Ferguson
    • Mitchell Pritchett
    Eric Stonestreet
    Eric Stonestreet
    • Cameron Tucker
    Sarah Hyland
    Sarah Hyland
    • Haley Dunphy
    Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter
    • Alex Dunphy
    Nolan Gould
    Nolan Gould
    • Luke Dunphy
    Rico Rodriguez
    Rico Rodriguez
    • Manny Delgado
    Aubrey Anderson-Emmons
    Aubrey Anderson-Emmons
    • Lily Tucker-Pritchett
    Kevin Hart
    Kevin Hart
    • Andre
    Eric Edelstein
    Eric Edelstein
    • Mechanic
    Joseph Bonilla
    • Leon
    Joe Rowley
    • Pilot
    Scott Ferrara
    • Salesman
    Matt Lowe
    Matt Lowe
    • Guy in Car
    Gina Fricchione
    Gina Fricchione
    • Woman at Car Dealership
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Spiller
    • Writers
      • Christopher Lloyd
      • Steven Levitan
      • Paul Corrigan
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Jay (Ed O'Neill) mentions he was a "legend" among his high school football friends. This is a nod to his starring role in the sitcom, Married with Children (1987). Ed O'Neill starred as Al Bundy who was a former high school football star (one of his accomplishments included scoring four touchdowns in one game).
    • Goofs
      The scrolling sign on the subway car that Mitchell, Cam and Lily get off of reads "Not in Service".
    • Quotes

      Andre: She wore you down, didn't she?

      Phil Dunphy: This is not about Claire. I really want to sell you the car.

      Andre: It's sad. She got you to believe that.

      Phil Dunphy: No, I... turns out I'm just not a convertible guy.

      Andre: Well, your loss is my gain. It's a sweet ride, Phil.

      Phil Dunphy: Right?

      Andre: It really is. Ugh. Uh-oh.

      Phil Dunphy: What?

      Andre: I'm getting, like, a whiff of mildew.

      Phil Dunphy: I don't smell anything.

      Andre: Yep, that's mildew.

      Phil Dunphy: What?

      Andre: This car has been in a flood. It's a Katrina car. I'm offended that you tried to sell me a Katrina car, Phil.

      Phil Dunphy: Your wife won't let you have a convertible, will she?

      Andre: We will never know, 'cause I'm afraid to ask.

    • Connections
      References Hogan's Heroes (1965)
    • Soundtracks
      Modern Family
      (uncredited)

      Composed and Performed by Gabriel Mann

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 2, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Levitan / Lloyd
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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