Modern News #25 – “Lifetime Supply” (3×11)

On the next episode of Modern Family, when Phil’s lifetime supply of razors runs out right around the same time he has an unsettling doctor’s visit, he takes it  as a very bad omen.

Synopsis: After having a doctor’s visit but then missing the call with the test results, Phil automatically jumps to conclusions and starts saying his goodbyes. Meanwhile Javier pops up unannounced again and takes Manny to the horse races for a belated birthday celebration, and a subtle competition ensues when Mitchell brings home an environmental law award and it becomes a game of who has the bigger trophy. Source

Air Date: January 4^th, 2012

Written By: Jeffrey Richman and Bill Wrubel

Directed By: Chris Koch

Guest Stars: Benjamin Bratt as Javier, Philip Baker Hall as Walt, Don Lake as Dr. Sendroff and Steve Tom as Game Show Host

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• Emmy- and Tony-winning actress Ellen Barkin is joining ABC’s monster hit in the potentially recurring role of Vera, a very tough, legendary real estate broker who becomes Phil’s main nemesis. Source
• Will & Grace alum Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale. is set to guest star on Modern Family as Louis, the former clown partner of Cam’s alter ego Fizbo. Source
• Modern Family has landed a major-name talent for a key guest role: Greg Kinnear is coming to the hit ABC series this season. In his first TV sitcom gig since he appeared on NBC’s Friends in 2003, Kinnear will play Tad — Phil Dunphy’s new business partner. Tad is described as a successful and athletic real estate broker, and Phil is extremely impressed by him. But Claire has quite the opposite impression of Tad. Source