S01E05Modern Family season 1 episode 5: Coal Digger
Aired 21 October 200922 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Coal Digger”
The whole family is invited to Jay and Gloria's for some barbeque and football. However an earlier incident at school between Manny and Luke makes things very awkward for Gloria and Claire, and then things escalate when a not-so-flattering label is uttered.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 5 of 24 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
- It runs about 22 minutes.
- Directed by Jason Winer, written by Christopher Lloyd.
- TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (36 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Jason Winer
- Writer
- Christopher Lloyd
- Guest stars
- Andrew Borba as Mr. Balaban
Credits: TMDB.
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