[s1e7] En: Garde

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

During the fencing meet, the baby Mitch is carrying is very clearly an unlifelike doll rather than a real baby. [S1E7] En Garde

While Luke is portrayed as "dim-witted," actor Nolan Gould actually has an IQ of 150 and is a member of Mensa. Mitchell (the "Fire") and Claire (the "Nice") perform

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. Manny discovers a natural talent for fencing

"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.

" 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