: When Claire pressures her to wear a dress, Alex retorts, "Instead of trying to force me to wear a dress, why don't you worry about getting Luke to wear some pants?".
Reviewers from IGN and Entertainment Weekly praised the episode for its mix of absurdist humor and genuine heart, particularly noting the growth of the series' core relationships. Come Fly with MeModern Family : Season 1 Episode 3
: Cameron takes Mitchell to Costco for the first time. Though initially snobbish about the big-box store, Mitchell quickly becomes obsessed with the bargains and the variety of items available—even contemplating buying a "diaper shed". Key Quotes & Highlights : When Claire pressures her to wear a
: Gloria takes Alex shopping for a dress for a wedding. During their outing, Gloria convinces Alex that being the "smart one" doesn't mean she can't also look beautiful, and they share personal secrets, including Gloria's past. Though initially snobbish about the big-box store, Mitchell
: The episode ends with Gloria revealing that she dressed Manny as a girl for the first year of his life and later told him it was his "twin sister who died" to explain the photos. Critics' Reception
: Phil tries to bond with Jay while Jay is building a model airplane. Jay begrudgingly takes Phil out to fly it, but the excursion ends in disaster when Jay "accidentally" (though Claire suspects on purpose) flies the plane directly into Phil's nose.
"," the third episode of Modern Family 's first season, originally aired on October 7, 2009. Directed by Reginald Hudlin, this episode focuses on unexpected family bonding through three central storylines. Episode Summary