Ep 5. The Late Show

The Late Show episode of Modern Family season 5 features the characters of the show in their respective story arcs. The episode opens with Phil Dunphy trying to impress his new real estate clients, a pair of would-be home buyers. He brings them to see houses, but they're not impressed by any of them. Phil realizes that the houses he's showing them are not new and fresh. In an effort to save the deal, Phil tries to sell his own house to the couple, but the couple is turned off by the various quirks of the house.

Meanwhile, Gloria Pritchett has a new job working in a sandwich shop, and things are not going well. She is trying to find her groove in the sandwich world, but it's clear that she's not cut out for it. Her coworkers are unimpressed by her shortcomings and her inability to keep up with the work. In an effort to remedy the situation, Gloria advises her co-workers that she will make them a special sandwich of her own creation that will 'blow their socks off'. Yet, the sandwich making process doesn’t go as Gloria wanted it to.

Elsewhere, Mitchel Pritchett is struggling with being a stay-at-home dad. He is finding it difficult to balance his responsibilities and needs for personal and professional development. He decides to take the opportunity to catch up on some much-needed doctor appointments and therapy sessions. While at the session, Mitchel goes through the run of emotions when he discovers that there could be something very wrong with him.

Finally, Jay Pritchett prepares for his guest appearance on a late-night talk show. However, things do not go as planned as right before the show is to air, Jay receives some shocking news which makes him unable to perform at his best.

Overall, Modern Family season 5 episode 5 is an entertaining episode with an equal balance of humour and heart, showing the different challenges each member of the family faces. The late show serves as a great backdrop for the character's story arcs, showcasing the family's diversity in their personalities and struggles as they confront them. It's an enjoyable episode that resounds with many viewers for its ability to mimic the trials and tribulations of everyday life in a humorous way.