S02E12Modern Family season 2 episode 12: Our Children, Ourselves
Aired 12 January 201123 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Our Children, Ourselves”
Phil and Claire pressure Alex to ease back on her school work, but begin to worry about their own intellectual drives. Meanwhile, Jay is upset when Gloria tries to befriend a new couple, and Mitchell runs into an old female flame.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 12 of 24 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 11 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Adam Shankman, written by Dan O'Shannon and Bill Wrubel.
- TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 (31 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Adam Shankman
- Writers
- Dan O'ShannonBill Wrubel
- Guest stars
- Mark Povinelli as BobbyStephnie Weir as Mrs. HoffmanMary Lynn Rajskub as TracyAdam Kulbersh as Mr. HoffmanAjay Mehta as Vish PatelAnjali Bhimani as Nina Patel
Credits: TMDB.
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