| "Patriot Games" | |
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| Modern Family episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 22 |
| Directed by | Alisa Statman |
| Written by | Vali Chandrasekaran |
| Production code | 6ARG22 |
| Original air date | May 6, 2015 |
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"Patriot Games" is the twenty-second episode of the sixth season of the American sitcom Modern Family, and the series' 142nd episode overall. It originally aired on May 6, 2015. The episode was written by Vali Chandrasekaran, and directed by Alisa Statman.
In the episode, Phil, Claire and Alex get a call to meet Alex's principal, where they learn that she must settle for co-valedictorian with Sanjay, Alex's competition at school for many years. Gloria studies to become an American citizen, something that Jay supports but Javier (Manny's father) tries to prevent. Mitchell and Cameron join a protest against a restaurant they love, in order to prove to their friends that they are still very political about gay rights.
"Patriot Games" received positive reviews from the critics.