Ep 17. Truth Be Told

In "Modern Family" season 1 episode 17, we see the families facing different communication problems as they try to solve issues that affect their relationships with each other.

The episode starts with Claire and Phil taking their daughters to get a photo for the family portrait. However, things start to go wrong when Alex and Haley start arguing, causing the photo to be taken with neither girl in it. This leads Claire to have a talk with the girls about why they are always fighting and not getting along, trying to get them to see that they are sisters and should support each other instead of fighting.

Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria are trying to find the right time to tell Manny that they are having another child. The conversation doesn't go as expected as Manny feels like he would be losing his position as their only child in the family.

Furthermore, the conflict between Cameron and Mitchell also continues in this episode as they attend a barbecue party of Mitchell's old flame, a successful lawyer named Teddy. During the event, Cameron starts to feel insecure seeing Teddy's success and is unhappy with Mitchell, who he thinks is not doing enough for their family.

To resolve their issues, the couples decide to have a talk with each other about their different struggles. The story arc includes the creation of a heated discussion where everyone has something they would like to get off their chest and discuss with their partners. In the end, the couples find a better way of communicating with one another, showing that honesty and openness can go a long way in resolving conflicts.

Throughout the episode, we see the families experiencing different challenges they have to overcome. The Dunphy sisters need to learn how to get along, just as Manny and his stepbrother need to learn how to accept each other despite their differences. Additionally, we see the difficulties of maintaining a healthy relationship with a loved one.

Overall, this episode helps the audience explore the dynamic relationships between the families in "Modern Family." The show continues to address important issues and resolutions, revealing that everyone has problems and struggles in their homes--it's how they handle them that matters.