S05E10Modern Family season 5 episode 10: The Old Man & the Tree
Aired 11 December 201323 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Old Man & the Tree”
Jay takes Manny out to cut down their own Christmas tree, and Gloria is on edge with mom in town, but changes her tune when she sees her bonding with Claire. Elsewhere, Mitchell is forced to do last minute shopping when they didn't get Lily the right gift, and Cameron takes Lily to a charity event where they experience the true meaning of Chritmas.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 10 of 24 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 9 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Bryan Cranston, written by Brad Walsh and Paul Corrigan.
- TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (32 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Bryan Cranston
- Writers
- Brad WalshPaul Corrigan
- Guest stars
- Reid Ewing as Dylan MarshallElizabeth Peña as Pilar RamírezCharley Koontz as SantaChristopher Gehrman as ClownJessica Pohly as Impatient MomCasey Pope as Impatient KidDoc Farrow as Needy DadAlexis Rosinsky as Needy Girl
Credits: TMDB.
More from Modern Family Season 5
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