[s1e7] En Garde -

"I'm a dreamer. I have to be. I'm a... [long pause]".

This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series. [S1E7] En Garde

" 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 "I'm a dreamer

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

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.

Mitchell reveals he and Claire were once a champion figure skating duo called "Fire and Nice" . He confronts Claire for "quitting" right before a major championship, which he considers his "Emerald City".

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