This episode was all about imparting wisdom…and how badly that can turn out sometimes.
Phils teachable moments shouldnt be considered wise words of wisdom from an adult.
And so, Gloria thinks she can channel her unused jury-duty energy into solving the issue.
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Hed be the one moping around going grocery shopping in his pajamas with nothing to do!
But then Gloria catches him lying, calling him out for playing with his hair, his one tell.
Because of that, Gloria explains, its not Mitch himself hes worried about; its Cam.
(Teachable moment mission accomplished!)
(Wow, Jay, couldnt you have found someone whodidnthave such a personal connection with kids?)
Good job parenting now all you have to do is convince Big Ears to give you your wallet back!
Sorry, Claire, you tried so hard even your hands bleeding from your efforts.
Okay, Im out, Claire says, finally realizing shes been beaten by her circumstances.
Phil and the boys
The Dunphy patriarch met similar challenges.
(Wow… From now on, Im never trusting anyone I dont remember again.
I dont want to lose $20 bills over altruism!)
Phil first denies it was a scam, but after a while, he realizes Luke may be right.
And he does, with the help of Luke, Manny, and their hipster friends.
But then, the man reveals himself to be Dr. Monty Lemon, the man who delivered Luke.
Speaking of which, heres this weeks…
Line of the Night:Grow up, Manny.
Human beings are ultimately terrible.
Plus, he managed to subtly undermine his own father with this pose:
