S1 E7
Status
Ended
Network
ABC (US)
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Season 1  "En Garde"  1x7

Aired 15 years ago - Nov 04, 2009

The whole family comes out to support Manny's newfound interest - fencing. It turns out he's quite masterful in the sport, but Jay's proud enthusiasm triggers an old childhood wound for Mitchell. Meanwhile Phil is determined to find where Luke's hidden talents lie.

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Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 1
Chris, you're hogging up all the fans!
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Brian. You could win for sure.
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Please, Brian.
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Sorry. What is Diarrhea?
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 6
Good. Roll over.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 7
After all, it's only a dog show.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 8
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 9
I should go. We'll be waiting downstairs whenever you're ready.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 10
Welcome to the Quahog Dog Show. Today's competition will be...
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 11
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 12
Lois, if Liza is wrong, then I don't want to know what right is.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 13
I'll give you a shiny dime if you'll roll me into the nearest lake.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 14
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 15
What the hell is this?
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 16
Yeah? The deal's off.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 17
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 18
Peter, Brian, please.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 19
Really? You could probably just buff that out.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 20
The next time I ask you to do something, I expect you to do it. Understand?
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 21
Is the doggie going bye-bye? I'm so sad.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 22
Oh, God. I left it on my other collar.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 23
I don't suppose you could let us off with a warning?
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 24
- And you better start obeying both of us. - Look at you.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 25
I don't think that's the expression.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 26
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 27
My, your summer coat is really coming in nicely. Isn't it, Peter?
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 28
May I have one on a plate or is Peter planning to balance it on my nose?
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- When I found you, you were just a stray. - You swore you would never speak of that.
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That's okay. No charge.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 33
Look, you got everything you could possibly want right here.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 34
Don't worry. He won't get far without this.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 35
Now why don't you go tie yourself up to that parking meter?
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 36
Have you ever felt like you're dirty?
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 37
Stop it! We all miss him.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 38
- Let's get a kitty! - See, gang? Stewie's got the right idea.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 39
What the hell was that?
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 40
Don't do that. That's what they expect you to do.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 41
Because when he comes home, I want him to know he never left our thoughts.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 42
Gross. Did he just drink from the fountain?
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Sorry, pooch. You gotta sleep outside. No dogs allowed in the bus station.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 45
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 46
Can you spare some change?
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 47
Stop! Help!
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 48
...home.
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 49
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 50
Who's up for a little lunch? Something festive.

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Brian. You could win for sure.
#2
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Please, Brian.
#4
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 5
Sorry. What is Diarrhea?
#5
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 6
Good. Roll over.
#6
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After all, it's only a dog show.
#7
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I should go. We'll be waiting downstairs whenever you're ready.
#9
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 10
Welcome to the Quahog Dog Show. Today's competition will be...
#10
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Lois, if Liza is wrong, then I don't want to know what right is.
#12
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I'll give you a shiny dime if you'll roll me into the nearest lake.
#13
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What the hell is this?
#15
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Yeah? The deal's off.
#16
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Peter, Brian, please.
#18
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Really? You could probably just buff that out.
#19
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The next time I ask you to do something, I expect you to do it. Understand?
#20
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Is the doggie going bye-bye? I'm so sad.
#21
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Oh, God. I left it on my other collar.
#22
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I don't suppose you could let us off with a warning?
#23
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- And you better start obeying both of us. - Look at you.
#24
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I don't think that's the expression.
#25
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My, your summer coat is really coming in nicely. Isn't it, Peter?
#27
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May I have one on a plate or is Peter planning to balance it on my nose?
#28
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- When I found you, you were just a stray. - You swore you would never speak of that.
#31
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That's okay. No charge.
#32
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Look, you got everything you could possibly want right here.
#33
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Don't worry. He won't get far without this.
#34
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Now why don't you go tie yourself up to that parking meter?
#35
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 36
Have you ever felt like you're dirty?
#36
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Stop it! We all miss him.
#37
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- Let's get a kitty! - See, gang? Stewie's got the right idea.
#38
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 39
What the hell was that?
#39
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Don't do that. That's what they expect you to do.
#40
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Because when he comes home, I want him to know he never left our thoughts.
#41
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 42
Gross. Did he just drink from the fountain?
#42
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Sorry, pooch. You gotta sleep outside. No dogs allowed in the bus station.
#44
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Can you spare some change?
#46
Recap of Modern Family Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) - 47
Stop! Help!
#47
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...home.
#48
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Who's up for a little lunch? Something festive.
#50