| "Two Monkeys and a Panda" | |
|---|---|
| Modern Family episode | |
.jpg) Phil (Ty Burrell) at the spa | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 17 |
| Directed by | Beth McCarthy-Miller |
| Written by | Carol Leifer |
| Production code | 2ARG15 |
| Original air date | March 2, 2011 |
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"Two Monkeys and a Panda" is the 17th episode of the second season of the American comedy television series Modern Family and the 41st episode overall. It was originally aired on March 2, 2011. The episode was written by Carol Leifer and directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller.
In the episode, Claire tries everything to prevent Haley and Alex from fighting about a sweater that belonged to Haley and Alex accidentally tore while Phil enjoys a day at the spa using a gift certificate. Cameron decides to write a book that celebrates the fact that Lily is adopted but he soon finds out that Lily has only Mitchell's last name and not his. Mitchell promises to fix it and tries to explain why this happened in order to calm Cameron down. Jay wants to buy two side-by-side crypts for him and Gloria as preparation of their death. Gloria is horrified with the idea and tries to change his mind especially when their "future neighbors", an elderly couple, wants to discuss with them the fact that they will be neighbors for eternity.
"Two Monkeys and a Panda" received positive reviews from the critics.