Ep 7. A Fair to Remember

Jay is determined to make Thanksgiving a special one for the whole family in this Thanksgiving episode of Modern Family. He decides to take them all to the county fair in order to bring back the nostalgic memories of days gone by. However, things soon begin to go wrong when an unexpected member of the family shows up at the fair. Phil tries to win a stuffed animal from a carnival game to impress Jay, while Manny sees a girl he likes and tries to impress her with his Spanish skills. Gloria tries to win a contest for having the best looking pumpkin, and Claire has to deal with her husband's jealous tendencies when he sees her talking to another man. Meanwhile, Cam and Mitchell take Lily to her first carnival and become overly protective, causing her to rebel in her own way.

The episode starts with Phil on a mission to impress Jay with a stuffed animal from a carnival game. He goes to great lengths to win the game, but things take an unexpected turn when one of the stuffed animals goes missing. As a result, he becomes even more determined to win and impress Jay, but discovers that his obsession with the game is starting to cause problems.

Meanwhile, Manny sees a girl at the fair who he likes, but doesn't know how to approach her. He decides to show off his Spanish skills, but ends up embarrassing himself in the process. Later on, he gets into a conversation with the girl's father, and the two of them hit it off, much to Manny's disappointment.

Gloria is determined to win a contest for having the best-looking pumpkin. She puts all her efforts into making her pumpkin look perfect, but things don't go according to plan when an unexpected event occurs. Despite the setback, Gloria doesn't give up and tries to salvage the situation.

Claire is having a conversation with a man at the fair, causing her husband, Phil, to become jealous. He starts to act irrationally, causing Claire to become annoyed with him. However, it isn't long before Phil realizes that he's being ridiculous and tries to make things right with Claire.

Meanwhile, Cam and Mitchell take Lily to her first carnival, but they become overly protective, causing Lily to rebel in her own way. The episode explores the dynamic of the three and the different ways they approach parenting.

In the end, all of the families come together to share a special Thanksgiving dinner, and it becomes evident that despite the mishaps at the fair, they are all grateful for one another and the memories they have created. The episode emphasizes the importance of family, tradition, and appreciating the moments we have with one another.