Coal Digger

"Coal Digger"
Modern Family episode
Episode no.	Season 1 Episode 5
Directed by	Jason Winer
Written by	Christopher Lloyd
Cinematography by	Jim Bagdonas
Editing by	Ryan Case
Production code	1ARG03
Original air date	October 21, 2009 (2009-10-21)
Guest appearance
Andrew Borba as Mr. Balaban
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"Coal Digger" is the fifth episode of the American family sitcom television series Modern Family. It premiered on ABC in the United States on October 21, 2009. The episode was written by co-creator and executive producer of Modern Family, Christopher Lloyd and directed by Jason Winer.^[1]

In the episode, the whole family gathers at Jay and Gloria's to watch the football game. Mitch, who does not know much about football, decides to learn some things about it so he can enjoy the game. Luke and Manny make up after fighting at school, but when Manny says that Luke calls Gloria a "coal digger" (a term he has heard from Claire), things get worse, with Gloria leaving the room. Eventually, Claire apologizes and the two women make up.

"Coal Digger" received positive reviews from critics and was named in the top 100 best television episodes of 2009 by BuddyTV. It received a 3.4/9 in the 18-49 demographic according to Nielsen Media Research.