[s1e7] En Garde -

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

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

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

During the fencing meet, the baby Mitch is carrying is very clearly an unlifelike doll rather than a real baby. To help Manny win, Gloria uses "psychological warfare"

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.

While Luke is portrayed as "dim-witted," actor Nolan Gould actually has an IQ of 150 and is a member of Mensa. The episode centers on Manny’s fencing tournament and

Seeing Manny’s success, Phil becomes determined to find a "hidden talent" for Luke. This leads to several failed experiments, including baseball and potential "static electricity" powers.