S05E21Modern Family season 5 episode 21: Sleeper
Aired 30 April 201423 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Sleeper”
Phil fails at his one task to stay home and wait for the repairman, forcing him to tell an elaborate lie to hide the truth from Claire, but the stress is more than he can physically handle. Meanwhile, Gloria is obsessing over the family portrait she is responsible for organizing this year. Claire accuses Cam of being too snobby to use her girls' hand-me-downs and Jay secretly enters Stella in a dog show.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 21 of 24 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 20 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Ryan Case, written by Brad Walsh, Bill Wrubel and Paul Corrigan.
- TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (28 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Ryan Case
- Writers
- Brad WalshBill WrubelPaul Corrigan
- Guest stars
- Rod McLachlan as FredJonathan Runyon as Keith
Credits: TMDB.
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