Flip Flop (Modern Family)

"Flip Flop"
Modern Family episode
Episode no.	Season 4 Episode 20
Directed by	Gail Mancuso
Written by	Jeffrey Richman Bill Wrubel
Production code	4ARG19
Original air date	April 10, 2013
Guest appearance(s)
Benjamin Bratt (Javier) Paget Brewster (Trish) Rob Riggle (Gil Thorpe) Anders Holm (Zack)

"Flip Flop" is the 20th episode of the fourth season of the American sitcom Modern Family, and the series' 92nd episode overall. It was aired on April 10, 2013. The episode was written by Jeffrey Richman & Bill Wrubel and it was directed by Gail Mancuso.

Plot

The house that Claire (Julie Bowen) and Cam (Eric Stonestreet) were preparing for a flip is ready and they are also ready to start searching for a buyer. After turning down an offer from Gil (Rob Riggle), another real estator, they struggle to find a buyer. Luke (Nolan Gould) tells them that he has a friend, Zach (Anders Holm), who is looking for a house and Haley (Sarah Hyland) uses her social network skills to research about him and learn what he likes. After learning what they wanted, they all make the house perfect for him.

They arrange a date with Zach but during the house inspection, Cam mentions Zach's dog name, something that makes Zach wondering how Cam knew something like that. When a little bit later Haley mentions his birthday too, he freaks out and leaves. Gil comes to gloat, but Phil (Ty Burrell) pretends that Cam and Mitchell are potential clients who are interested in the house. After seeing that, Gil is willing to renegotiate the price for his buyer and offers them a higher price.

Meanwhile, Gloria's (Sofía Vergara) ex-husband, Javier (Benjamin Bratt), introduces to Gloria, Jay (Ed O'Neill) and Manny (Rico Rodriguez) his new fiancée, Trish (Paget Brewster). Gloria is worried about being replaced by Trish when she sees how close Manny and Trish get due to their many common interests. When Javier proposes to Trish, Trish runs upstairs and locks herself in Manny's room. Gloria tries to talk to her and convince her to come out. During their discussion, Gloria finds out that the reason Trish does not want to get married to Javier is because she feels like she can not live up to Gloria as a mother and as a wife. Hearing that, Gloria abandons her plan to scare her away and welcomes her to the family.

Reception

Ratings

In its original American broadcast, "Flip Flop" was watched by 10.38 million; down 0.5 from the previous episode.^[1]

Reviews

"Flip Flop" received generally positive reviews.

Donna Bowman of The A.V. Club gave an A- grade to the episode saying that the episode was made only to make you laugh. "“Flip Flop” seems like the kind of episode that gets made when the creative team doesn’t think they can fail. It’s full of broad gags and muttered asides and old-fashioned farce. It isn’t concerned with appealing to desirable demographics or pushing envelopes. It’s the kind of episode that gets made when the only thing the creative team wants to do is make each other laugh."^[2]

Victoria Leigh Miller from Yahoo! TV said that the episode was hilarious and truly memorable. "It was guest stars galore on Wednesday night's "Modern Family" when the family flipped out over a flipped house and a new female friend. The episode, titled "Flip Flop", featured family teamwork at its best and the return of Benjamin Bratt as Javier."^[3]

Michael Adams of 411mania gave the episode 8.5/10 saying that it was a fantastic episode. "Two main plot points, no wacky, craziness, just great writing and acting. [...] Everything about it was just so on point and hysterical, not to mention Rob Riggle was a guest star."^[4]

Wyner C of Two Cents TV gave a good review to the episode saying it was "cute" and it ended the house flipping story arc. "Families support each other through it all – they are our walking sticks. We need to move forward but they make the walk smoother, easier. Unfortunately, with their help, we are exposed to their opinions – wanted or not."^[5]

Leigh Raines from TV Fanatic rated the episode with 4/5^[6] and Zach Dionne from the Vulture, rated the episode with 3/5.^[7]

References

↑ Amanda Kondolojy (April 11, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Survivor' & 'Suburgatory' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers.
↑ Donna Bowman (April 10, 2013). "Flip Flop". A.V. Club.
↑ Victoria Leigh Miller (April 11, 2013). "'Modern Family' Recap, Review: 'Flip Flop' is No Flop". Yahoo! TV.
↑ Adams, Michael (April 10, 2013). "Modern Family Review - 4.20 'Flip Flop'". 411mania.
↑ Wyner C (April 11, 2013). "Modern Family – Recap & Review – Flip Flop". Two Cents TV.
↑ Leigh Rainer (April 11, 2013). "Modern Family Review: Flattery". TV Fanatic.
↑ Zach Dionne (April 11, 2013). "Modern Family Recap: Clameron". Vulture.

Modern Family

Episodes

Season 1	"Pilot" "The Bicycle Thief" "Come Fly with Me" "The Incident" "Coal Digger" "Run for Your Wife" "En Garde" "Great Expectations" "Fizbo" "Undeck the Halls" "Up All Night" "Not in My House" "Fifteen Percent" "Moon Landing" "My Funky Valentine" "Fears" "Truth Be Told" "Starry Night" "Game Changer" "Benched" "Travels with Scout" "Airport 2010" "Hawaii" "Family Portrait"

Season 2	"The Old Wagon" "The Kiss" "Earthquake" "Strangers on a Treadmill" "Unplugged" "Halloween" "Chirp" "Manny Get Your Gun" "Mother Tucker" "Dance Dance Revelation" "Slow Down Your Neighbors" "Our Children, Ourselves" "Caught in the Act" "Bixby's Back" "Princess Party" "Regrets Only" "Two Monkeys and a Panda" "Boys' Night" "The Musical Man" "Someone to Watch Over Lily" "Mother's Day" "Good Cop Bad Dog" "See You Next Fall" "The One That Got Away"

Season 3	"Dude Ranch" "When Good Kids Go Bad" "Phil on Wire" "Door to Door" "Hit and Run" "Go Bullfrogs!" "Treehouse" "After the Fire" "Punkin Chunkin" "Express Christmas" "Lifetime Supply" "Egg Drop" "Little Bo Bleep" "Me? Jealous?" "Aunt Mommy" "Virgin Territory" "Leap Day" "Send Out the Clowns" "Election Day" "The Last Walt" "Planes, Trains and Cars" "Disneyland" "Tableau Vivant" "Baby on Board"

Season 4	"Bringing Up Baby" "Schooled" "Snip" "The Butler's Escape" "Open House of Horrors" "Yard Sale" "Arrested" "Mistery Date" "When a Tree Falls" "Diamond in the Rough" "New Year's Eve" "Party Crasher" "Fulgencio" "A Slight at the Opera" "Heart Broken" "Bad Hair Day" "Best Men" "The Wow Factor" "The Future Dunphys" "Flip Flop" "Career Day" "My Hero" "Games People Play" "Goodnight Gracie"

Season 5	"Suddenly, Last Summer" "First Days" "Larry's Wife" "Farm Strong" "The Late Show" "The Help" "A Fair to Remember" "ClosetCon '13" "The Big Game" "The Old Man & the Tree" "And One to Grow On" "Under Pressure" "Three Dinners" "iSpy" "The Feud" "Spring-a-Ding-Fling" "Other People's Children" "Las Vegas" "A Hard Jay's Night" "Australia" "Sleeper" "Message Received" "The Wedding (Part 1)" "The Wedding (Part 2)"

Season 6	"The Long Honeymoon" "Do Not Push" "The Cold" "Marco Polo" "Won't You Be Our Neighbor" "Halloween 3: AwesomeLand" "Queer Eyes, Full Hearts" "Three Turkeys" "Strangers in the Night" "Haley's 21st Birthday" "The Day We Almost Died" "The Big Guns" "Rash Decisions" "Valentine's Day 4: Twisted Sister" "Fight or Flight" "Connection Lost" "Closet? You'll Love It!" "Spring Break" "Grill, Interrupted" "Knock 'Em Down" "Integrity" "Patriot Games" "Crying Out Loud" "American Skyper"

Season 7	"Summer Lovin'" "The Day Alex Left for College" "The Closet Case" "She Crazy" "The Verdict" "The More You Ignore Me" "Phil's Sexy, Sexy House" "Clean Out Your Junk Drawer" "White Christmas" "Playdates" "Spread Your Wings" "Clean for a Day" "Thunk in the Trunk" "The Storm" "I Don't Know How She Does It" "The Cover-Up" "Express Yourself" "The Party" "Man Shouldn't Lie" "Promposal" "Crazy Train" "Double Click"

Season 8	"A Tale of Three Cities" "A Stereotypical Day" "Blindsided" "Weathering Heights" "Halloween IV : Revenge of Rod Skyhook " "Grab It" "Thanksgiving Jamboree" "The Alliance" "Snow Ball"

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