Great Expectations (Modern Family)

"Great Expectations"
Modern Family episode
Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron's (Eric Stonestreet) old friend, Sal (Elizabeth Banks)
Episode no.	Season 1 Episode 8
Directed by	Jason Winer
Written by	Joe Lawson
Production code	1ARG07
Original air date	November 18, 2009 (2009-11-18)
Guest appearances
Elizabeth Banks as Sal Edward Norton as Izzy LaFontaine Reid Ewing as Dylan
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"Great Expectations" is the eighth episode of the ABC sitcom Modern Family. It premiered in the United States on November 18, 2009. The episode was written by Joe Lawson and directed by Jason Winer.^[1]

In the episode, Claire wants to make a special gift to Phil for their anniversary since she always picks the worst presents for him, while he chooses some amazing ones. All the kids are gathered at Jay's house for a sleepover, in a night that Jay calls "Jay's night". Haley does not want to be there and wants to go to a party with Dylan, but Dylan ends up being part of the sleepover with all of them. Mitch and Cameron go out to meet their party friend, Sal, so they can have fun for the first time in a long time only to realize that Sal is jealous of Lily.

"Great Expectations" received positive reviews from television critics.