S09E09Modern Family season 9 episode 9: Tough Love
Aired 6 December 201723 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Tough Love”
After leaving his real estate firm to strike out on his own, Phil decides a solo camping trip in the wild will be just what he needs to boost his confidence. Meanwhile, Mitchell's plan to teach Cam a lesson in gullibility and Lily a lesson in responsibility backfires.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 9 of 22 of season 9, so watch episodes 1 to 8 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by John Riggi, written by Stephen Lloyd.
- TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 (20 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- John Riggi
- Writer
- Stephen Lloyd
- Guest stars
- Olivia Sandoval as Dr. Karen FiskDillon Lane as ShaneDana Powell as Pam TuckerMarsha Kramer as MargaretMegan Suri as Tardy StudentRobyn Okrant as Woman in ParkXavier Shelton as Football PlayerNolan Pugh as Stoner #1
Credits: TMDB.
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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.