![]() ![]() The man himself actually shows up to high tea, but the whole Rainer and Haley thing just doesn’t work. But now that Haley is older, she starts to tell Mitch about something Rainer asked her to do in bed which makes her uncomfortable. It’s fun to see Haley and Mitchell gossip, and their close relationship is not something new. Modern Family acknowledges that these two don’t have anything in common, so although the scenes are a bit contrived, they produce giggles. We see that Cam has tried to have his own tea party with Alex, but it’s not quite like Haley and Mitch’s. They get dolled up, sport British accents (for a minute), and gossip. It gives the plots a hint of freshness and sets up the potential for comedic bits.Īpparently, Haley and Mitchell have high tea together every year. Modern Family works well when characters who aren’t usually together pair up. MODERN FAMILY – “Basketball!” -ABC/Ron Tom Claire and Phil have been winning the couple game this season, by the way. It’s also great that Claire (and Charles Barkley!) is there to witness it. Related 17 Memorable Musical Moments from Non-Musical TV Shows So, it’s touching at the end to see Phil overcome his fear of failure, and to take the shot to see if his hard work paid off. Phil starts to cave under the pressure, and he looks defeated half way through the episode. He’s under even more pressure as two NBA players, Charles Barkley and DeAndre Jordan, watch on and eventually make bets on the basketball game. On “Basketball,” Phil’s hard work is put to the test. He has doubted himself and then perseveres. We saw it earlier in the season when he decided to go for his dream of Dunphy Tower after a boost of confidence. However, there have been new developments with Phil. ![]() Modern Family has been on-air for eight seasons and therefore, much of the character development has fallen by the wayside. We know that Phil doesn’t do anything half-heartedly, so his desire to become a better player is consistent with his character.Īlong the way, there is some physical comedy which Ty Burrell is a master of.īut we also see vulnerable Phil, which makes him so endearing. Phil is so dedicated with practicing his free throws that he even gets out of bed in his jammies before he goes to sleep to throw a few more. In the cold open, Phil practices his basketball skills after he choked at a school fundraiser the year before. Phil Dunphy is truly the heart of Modern Family, and he proves it again with this episode. ![]() There are some plots that fall a little flat, and it’s overcrowded as always, but this episode delivers on laughs and provides a few tender moments, which always make for a good episode of Modern Family.Ĭheck out the Best Moments of “Basketball,” and why it works. Modern Family Season 8 Episode 16 “Basketball” is a delight to watch. ![]()
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