The episode follows three chaotic storylines driven by secrets, lies, and the inevitable fallout of telling the truth:
Alex convinces Luke that he is actually adopted and that his "real" family is coming to pick him up. Luke’s gullibility leads to a frantic attempt to pack his bags and hide. Key Highlights [S1E17] Truth Be Told
Phil reconnects with his high-school girlfriend, Denise (played by Judy Greer), on Facebook and invites her over. Claire is convinced Denise is still into Phil, which Phil obliviously denies—until Denise makes a move on him in the pantry. The episode follows three chaotic storylines driven by
Jay accidentally kills Manny’s pet turtle, Shel Turtlestein. Instead of coming clean, he stages a "break-in" by an imaginary raccoon to cover his tracks. Mitchell eventually convinces him to tell the truth, leading to a surprisingly emotional confession. Claire is convinced Denise is still into Phil,