Ep 10. Diamond in the Rough
- TVPG
- December 12, 2012
- 21 min
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7.7 (2,352)
The Emmy award-winning show Modern Family follows the lives of three interconnected families and their daily adventures in Los Angeles. In season 4 episode 10, titled "Diamond in the Rough," the families continue to navigate through their chaotic lives and learn valuable lessons along the way.
The episode begins with Claire (Julie Bowen) overhearing her teenage daughter, Alex (Ariel Winter), talking on the phone about her first kiss. Claire quickly becomes obsessed with finding out who Alex kissed and goes to extreme measures to find out. Meanwhile, Phil (Ty Burrell) is nervous about getting a vasectomy and tries to avoid going to the doctor's appointment. Gloria (Sofía Vergara) and Jay (Ed O'Neill) decide to invest in a diamond, which sparks a debate about investment opportunities within the family.
As the episode progresses, Claire becomes more and more obsessed with finding out who Alex kissed and begins to interrogate her daughter's friends. In an attempt to get out of his vasectomy appointment, Phil agrees to help Gloria and Jay with their diamond investment. However, things take a turn for the worse when Phil accidentally swallows the diamond. Desperate to retrieve it, the family comes up with a plan to get it out of him, leading to hilarious consequences.
Throughout the episode, the families learn valuable lessons about honesty and the consequences of their actions. Claire learns to trust her daughter and allow her to make her own decisions. Phil learns the importance of facing his fears and taking responsibility for his actions. And Gloria and Jay learn that sometimes, the best investment is the one you make for your family.
Overall, "Diamond in the Rough" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode of Modern Family that showcases the show's ability to tackle important themes while also delivering plenty of laughs. With its talented cast and sharp writing, Modern Family continues to be one of the most beloved sitcoms on television.