Ep 22. My Hero

In Modern Family season 4 episode 22 titled "My Hero," the Dunphy family faces an unexpected challenge when Phil's father Frank comes to stay with them. Frank is recently divorced and feeling lost, so Phil tries to be there for him in any way he can. At first, it seems like things are going smoothly as Phil and Frank bond over their shared love of magic tricks. However, the situation quickly becomes complicated when Frank begins to overstay his welcome and intrude on Phil and Claire's personal space.

Meanwhile, Cam and Mitch are also dealing with their own family drama. After discovering that his old high school bully is now in prison, Cam decides to visit him and confront him about the way he treated him in the past. However, things don't go quite as planned and Cam ends up causing more harm than good. Mitch tries to talk him through it, but it's clear that the situation has brought up some painful memories for Cam.

Elsewhere, Gloria is dealing with a different kind of family drama. She's worried that her son Manny is becoming too much of a mama's boy, so she decides to take him on a trip to a dude ranch to toughen him up. However, Manny is hesitant to participate in any of the activities and seems more interested in the spa treatments than anything else. Gloria is frustrated, but eventually realizes that she needs to let Manny be who he is instead of trying to force him to be someone he's not.

Throughout the episode, the various members of the family struggle to connect with each other and with themselves. However, they ultimately come together and support each other in their own unique ways. As always, the show manages to balance humor and heart in a way that makes it both entertaining and meaningful. "My Hero" is a standout episode of the season that will leave fans laughing, crying, and feeling grateful for the families they have in their own lives.