[s4e21] Career Day Apr 2026

: Phil Dunphy is excited to present at Luke and Manny’s school career day, but his enthusiasm is dampened when Claire’s ex-boyfriend, Gil Thorpe—a rival real estate agent—also makes a presentation that completely overshadows Phil’s.

: Jay describes a character in his spy novel as not caring what the "brass at Arlington" think; however, the CIA is headquartered in Langley, VA, while the Department of Defense is in Arlington. [S4E21] Career Day

: This episode marks the second appearance of Gil Thorpe, establishing the long-running professional rivalry between him and Phil. : Phil Dunphy is excited to present at

: In a major character development for the season, Claire ultimately decides to quit her job after the events of the day, setting up her future career arc with her father's closet company. : In a major character development for the

: Lily loses a tooth, but Cam and Mitchell accidentally give her too much money ($100) under the guise of the Tooth Fairy. They spend the episode trying to retrieve the money without ruining the "magic" for Lily. Key Credits Directed by : Jim Hensz Written by : Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh Guest Stars : Rob Riggle as Gil Thorpe Trivia & Highlights

is the 21st episode of the fourth season of the American sitcom Modern Family , originally airing on May 1, 2013. The episode features three primary storylines centered around professional aspirations and personal insecurities. Plot Summary