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Modern Family · Season 5

Modern Family season 5 episode 16: Spring-a-Ding-Fling

Aired 5 March 201423 minRated TV-PG

7.8TMDB · 30 votesMark watched

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Modern Family season 5 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Fetch TV from $24.99.

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What happens in “Spring-a-Ding-Fling”

Cameron is in charge of the school's big spring dance, but when a popular teacher returns from sabbatical, a bit of not-so-friendly competition blooms. And with Claire on chaperone duty at the dance, Phil gets Haley to accompany him to his annual realtor's banquet and is looking forward to impressing his little girl. Elsewhere, Mitch starts a new job and can't seem to get a good read on the new boss or the work environment. Jay and Gloria babysit Lily and an accident with Gloria's purse ignites a case of whodunit and it's Lily's word against baby Joe's.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 16 of 24 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 15 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.
  • Directed by Gail Mancuso, written by Ben Karlin.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (30 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Gail Mancuso
Writer
Ben Karlin
Guest stars
Joey Luthman as DrewAisha Tyler as WendyWill Sasso as Mr. KaplanMarc Evan Jackson as TadJoe Wengert as ElliotArden Belle as RhondaJared Goldstein as RexJelena Nik as Helen

Credits: TMDB.

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