[s6e9] Strangers In The Night -

In a classic Modern Family beat, Alec turns out to be very real—and as academically focused as she is. This storyline highlights the Dunphys' own guilt about how hard they push their middle child. The Pritchett Plan: Escape the Party

Mitchell’s altruistic side gets the better of him when he invites his distraught coworker, Brenda (played by guest star Kristen Johnston), to stay the night. [S6E9] Strangers in the Night

When Alex (Ariel Winter) claims she finally has a boyfriend named Alec, Claire and Phil immediately spiral into doubt. In a classic Modern Family beat, Alec turns

Fearing their constant academic pressure has caused Alex to snap and invent a "Canada-style" boyfriend, they follow her to a park to catch her in the lie. When Alex (Ariel Winter) claims she finally has

The Modern Family episode (Season 6, Episode 9) originally aired on December 3, 2014 , and serves as a masterclass in the show's signature style: three seemingly disparate storylines that converge on themes of social anxiety, parental insecurity, and the inevitable chaos of doing the "right thing". The Dunphy Dilemma: The Imaginary Boyfriend

Jay devises a plan to let Gloria "be the bad guy" and leave the dog party early, giving him an excuse to skip the picnic later.