[s3e21] Planes, Train And Cars Instant

is the 21st episode of the third season of the hit ABC sitcom Modern Family , which first aired on May 2, 2012. Its title is a playful homage to the 1987 John Hughes comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles . The episode features three separate storylines centered on the mishaps and emotional realizations involving different modes of transportation. Storyline Summaries

Phil makes a spontaneous, solo purchase of a two-seat Porsche convertible, fearing Claire's wrath. To his surprise, Claire remains eerily calm, hoping he will realize the car's impracticality on his own. After Phil struggles to use the tiny car for his real estate work, Claire takes it for a reckless joyride to the beach. The couple ultimately agrees they need a more sensible vehicle but should also make more time for spontaneous fun. [S3E21] Planes, Train and Cars

Mitchell and Cameron take Lily on her first metro train ride to Chinatown. During a quick hand-sanitizing break, Lily’s favorite stuffed animal, "Bunny," is left behind on the departing train. The dads go to extreme lengths to retrieve it, even creating "Missing" posters that accidentally look like they are offering a reward for their daughter. They eventually find the bunny with a homeless man, but decide to leave it behind after seeing him use it as a tissue. Character Highlights and Quotes Modern Family Recap – Planes, Trains and Cars is the 21st episode of the third season

Jay is determined to attend his high school football reunion at Pebble Beach to show off his beautiful wife, Gloria, to his old buddies. However, his plans go awry when Gloria refuses to fly in a "teeny tiny" private plane. Their subsequent road trip is derailed by a massive pothole, leading to a stay at a dingy motel (which used the same set as the film Psycho ). After Jay confesses he was actually a benchwarmer and just wanted to use Gloria as a "trophy" to impress people, she decides to embrace the role, eventually agreeing to ride in a mechanic's rickety helicopter to make it to the reunion. Storyline Summaries Phil makes a spontaneous, solo purchase