[s1e7] En Garde (Web)

Watch these clips to see Gloria's hilariously ruthless tactics and the competitive spirit of the Pritchett-Dunphy clan:

Mitchell (the "Fire") and Claire (the "Nice") perform their old routine in the parking lot.

" En Garde " is the of the hit sitcom Modern Family , originally airing on November 4, 2009. The episode centers on Manny’s fencing tournament and explores how parental pride can inadvertently reopen old sibling wounds. 🤺 Plot Summary

Manny discovers a natural talent for fencing. Jay is incredibly proud, which makes Mitchell feel neglected as he remembers how Jay never supported his own "non-traditional" interests.

This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series.

To help Manny win, Gloria uses "psychological warfare" by making up a tragic backstory for Manny's opponent (claiming the girl is a diabetic orphan) to make Jay feel too guilty to cheer against her. 🌟 Key Highlights & Quotes