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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Boxing Opinion Spider Beard
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E6

    John's plan to encourage Samantha to skip her ballet class and take up boxing with his trainer, Troy, behind her mother Heather's back has unexpected consequences. Also, Jen tries to discreetly seek a second opinion when Tim tells her she needs tonsil surgery; Joan constantly scares Matt by hiding spiders around him; and Greg grows a wiry beard that irritates Jen.

    Director:Jason Winer
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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - Family Portrait
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    S1:E24

    Claire painstakingly plans for a new family portrait to be taken, but it seems like everything and everybody is working against her. Gloria and Manny go with Phil and Alex to a Lakers game and end up having a very awkward moment on the jumbotron; Luke interviews Jay for a school project, and Cameron gets a gig as a wedding singer while Mitchell is home alone with Lily and a wayward pigeon.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Will Trash Book Spa
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S1:E14

    When Greg and Jen slip away for a couples massage, the afternoon doesn’t turn out to be as relaxing as they expected. Also, Tim, Heather and the kids have a contest to see who can accumulate the least trash, Colleen asks Matt to illustrate a children’s book she is writing, and Jen helps Joan and John with their will.

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Fizbo
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    S1:E9

    Nothing is too big when Phil and Claire decide to throw Luke the biggest and best birthday party a boy could ever want, but when Cameron shows up as Fizbo the Clown, it sets off a chain of events that ends with someone in the hospital.

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Phil on Wire
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    S3:E3

    Jay's relationship with the dog irritates Gloria. Phil and Luke try to master the tightrope. Cameron starts a juice fast.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Coal Digger
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    S1:E5

    The whole family is invited to Jay and Gloria's for some barbeque and football. However an earlier incident at school between Manny and Luke makes things very awkward for Gloria and Claire, and then things escalate when a not-so-flattering label is uttered.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(58 votes)

    S1:E1

    Jay has just recently married his younger, Colombian wife, Gloria, but he's having trouble keeping up with her and her son Manny. Claire is having trouble with her own family, especially with her husband Phil, who thinks he can be hip with his three kids. Also, Mitchell and his partner Cameron adopt a Vietnamese baby, Lily.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Moon Landing
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    S1:E14

    Claire feels slightly inadequate when her old friend, Valerie, visits and is nothing like Claire remembered. Meanwhile Jay has an unsettling locker room moment when he and Cameron go play racquetball, and Mitchell tries to help Gloria with some legal problems

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Come Fly with Me
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    S1:E3

    Phil pushes Jay to go out with him and fly his new model plane. While Manny takes time out to play with Luke, Gloria accompanies Alex in shopping for a dress. Later on, Manny ends up having a heart-to-heart talk with his sister Claire.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Bicycle Thief
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    S1:E2

    Phil is determined to help Luke prove to mom that he is responsible enough to have the brand new bike they just got him. However Phil ends up being the irresponsible one when a hot neighbor clouds his judgment. Meanwhile Mitchell and Cameron take Lily to their first Mommy & Me class, and Jay and Manny have some awkward father and son time.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Incident
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    S1:E4

    Claire and Mitchell's mother, Dede, drops in for a surprise visit and is determined to make amends with everyone she offended during what has been deemed "the incident" at Jay and Gloria's wedding. Needless to say, no one is thrilled to see her and everything comes to a head when the whole family shows up to dinner at Claire's house.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Airport 2010
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    S1:E22

    For Jay's birthday, Gloria gives him the best surprise -- a romantic birthday getaway to Hawaii -- the only kicker is she invited the whole entire family to come along. Everyone arrives at the airport, and it's a maddening scene with forgotten I.D.'s, security breaches and flying phobias.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Run for Your Wife
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    S1:E6

    It's the first day back at school for the kids and, at the Dunphy house, Phil oversteps when he misreads how Claire is coping with an empty nest. Over at Jay's, he and Gloria are in disagreement over Manny's interesting choice of outfit for his first day of class, and Mitchell and Cameron freak out after Lily gets her first bump on the head.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Fifteen Percent
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    S1:E13

    Mitchell plants the seed in Jay's head that he thinks one of Jay's old buddies might be secretly gay. Jay doesn't believe it for a second... except for all the questionable signs he now keeps noticing. Meanwhile Gloria gives Manny's date a makeover and Claire faces off with Phil's universal remote.

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Dude Ranch
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    S3:E1

    While vacationing on Lost Creek Ranch, the three families try their hands at a little cattle herding, skeet shooting and horseback riding. There are also some big firsts, a huge surprise and an actual face-off between Jay and a cowboy named Hank.

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Hit and Run
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    S3:E5

    Gloria tries to help Jay and Manny with their problems but both are unreceptive. Claire considers running against Councilman Duane Bailey. Cam and Mitch are the victims of a hit-and-run accident.

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Door to Door
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    S3:E4

    Jay helps Manny with a school fundraiser. Claire petitions for a stop sign at a busy intersection. Phil and Luke try to create a viral video. Gloria searches for Stella.

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Treehouse
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    S3:E7

    Gloria persuades Jay to commit to a night of salsa dancing after seeing how much his friend Shorty and his girlfriend do together. Meanwhile, Cameron makes a bet that he can get a woman's phone number at the bar, and Phil builds a tree house for Luke.

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  19. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Queer Eyes, Full Hearts
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    S6:E7

    Haley and Andy start spending a lot of time together. Gloria wants Manny to learn Spanish at school instead of French, and a reporter takes more than a passing interest in Cameron and Mitchell's lives.

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Starry Night
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    S1:E18

    Phil and Claire each tackle one of their kids' school projects; Jay and Mitchell set out on their traditional father-son outing to see the meteor showers, but Mitchell is surprised to see Manny will be joining them; and with the boys gone, Gloria and Cameron go out for some quality bonding time, but not without a few mishaps.

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Truth Be Told
    7.5/10(34 votes)

    S1:E17

    After reconnecting on Facebook, Phil invites his old high school girlfriend to drop by the house, but this friendly visit quickly turns into trouble. Meanwhile Jay accidentally kills Manny's beloved pet turtle, then goes to extremes to cover his tracks, and an overworked Mitchell finally stands up to his boss.

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Great Expectations
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    S1:E8

    With a history of giving bad gifts, Claire is determined to surprise Phil with an amazing anniversary present: a private performance by one of their favorite musicians, Izzy LaFontaine. However, it turns out to be unexpected in more ways than one. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron call up their "party-girl bestie", Sal, for a long overdue night out on the town.

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Egg Drop
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    S3:E12

    Jay and Claire take control of their kids' school projects from Manny and Luke, while Haley and Gloria help Phil with a real estate presentation. Elsewhere, Cam and Mitchell meet with a potential birth mother.

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Virgin Territory
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    S3:E16

    It's a day of disturbing realizations when Mitchell manages to ruin one of Jay's proudest golf moments, Phil overhears something that may forever change how he sees his little girl, and Gloria stumbles upon Claire's dangerous little secret.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Wedding
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    S1:E3

    The guys are invited to a wedding, and Nick is fearful that he'll run into his ex, so he asks Jess to be his date. Meanwhile, Winston takes his role as usher very seriously, and Schmidt catches the eye of two women.

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Jason Winer Ratings Summary

"Boxing Opinion Spider Beard" is the best rated episode directed by Jason Winer. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 12/1/2016 and is rated 0.9 points higher than their second-best episode, "Family Portrait".