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: This episode marks the second appearance of Gil Thorpe, establishing the long-running professional rivalry between him and Phil.
is the 21st episode of the fourth season of the American sitcom Modern Family , originally airing on May 1, 2013. The episode features three primary storylines centered around professional aspirations and personal insecurities. Plot Summary [S4E21] Career Day
: Jay describes a character in his spy novel as not caring what the "brass at Arlington" think; however, the CIA is headquartered in Langley, VA, while the Department of Defense is in Arlington. : This episode marks the second appearance of
: Phil Dunphy is excited to present at Luke and Manny’s school career day, but his enthusiasm is dampened when Claire’s ex-boyfriend, Gil Thorpe—a rival real estate agent—also makes a presentation that completely overshadows Phil’s. Plot Summary : Jay describes a character in
: Gloria attempts to prove to Jay that she used to be a taxi driver in Colombia. Her story is met with skepticism until she takes Jay on a wild ride to prove her skills, eventually admitting she might have embellished the details of her "professional" driving past.