| "Planes, Trains and Cars" | |
|---|---|
| Modern Family episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 21 |
| Directed by | Michael Spiller |
| Written by | Paul Corrigan Brad Walsh |
| Production code | 3ARG18 |
| Original air date | May 2, 2012 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Planes, Trains, and Cars" is the 21st episode of the third season of the American sitcom Modern Family and the series' 69th episode overall. It aired on ABC on May 2, 2012 and was written by Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh and directed by Michael Spiller.
In the episode, Phil wants to buy a new car and despite knowing Claire would not be happy with it, he gets a two-seat convertible. Surprisingly, Claire does not react to this only because she hopes Phil will realize his mistake on his own. On a ride with Lily on the subway, Cameron and Mitchell lose her favorite stuffed rabbit. They try to convince her to choose another toy to be her favorite but she refuses, forcing them to go back to the subway and find it. Jay has to attend a college reunion and wants Gloria and Manny to go with him so he can show off his new wife to his friends, something that Gloria has no idea about. Gloria though, is afraid to travel on a small private plane and Jay is forced to drive them to the reunion.
The episode received mixed reviews from the critics.