: Features an appearance by Leslie Mann as Katie. Director : Directed by Steven Levitan.
: Claire returns to the workforce, starting a new job at Jay's closet company, Pritchett's Closets & Blinds . She feels "rusty" and faces the challenge of being the boss's daughter while trying to prove her competence to her new colleagues. [S5E2] First Days
: Luke and Manny start their first day of high school . While the boys are relatively calm, Phil and Gloria struggle with their children growing up and try to shadow them at school. : Features an appearance by Leslie Mann as Katie
: Cameron begins a new role as a substitute history teacher at the high school. In typical Cam fashion, he tries to make the subject more "theatrical" by dressing up as historical figures like George Washington, which backfires when Alex has to correct his factual errors. She feels "rusty" and faces the challenge of
: With Cam at work, Mitchell is left to handle Lily’s first day of pre-school alone while simultaneously trying to manage an important meeting for a high-stakes case. Episode Details Original Air Date : September 25, 2013.
In the episode " First Days " (Season 5, Episode 2), the family members navigate major life transitions as the summer ends: Key Plot Lines