" Truth Be Told " is the 17th episode of the first season of . It originally aired on March 10, 2010. Episode Summary
The episode follows three chaotic storylines driven by secrets, lies, and the inevitable fallout of telling the truth: [S1E17] Truth Be Told
Phil reconnects with his high-school girlfriend, Denise (played by Judy Greer), on Facebook and invites her over. Claire is convinced Denise is still into Phil, which Phil obliviously denies—until Denise makes a move on him in the pantry. " Truth Be Told " is the 17th episode of the first season of
Jay accidentally kills Manny’s pet turtle, Shel Turtlestein. Instead of coming clean, he stages a "break-in" by an imaginary raccoon to cover his tracks. Mitchell eventually convinces him to tell the truth, leading to a surprisingly emotional confession. Claire is convinced Denise is still into Phil,
Jay’s elaborate cover-up and his subsequent guilt highlight his developing father-son bond with Manny.
