The Asterisk War

All together they must bridge generational, cultural and social gaps.

Phil is determined to help Luke prove he is responsible enough to have a new bike; Jay and Manny have some father and son time.

Things go awry when Jay takes Phil out to fly his new model plane; Gloria takes Alex dress shopping.

Claire and Mitchell's mother tries to make amends with everyone.

Tensions rise during a day of barbecue and football at Jay and Gloria's.

Jay and Gloria have a disagreement about Manny's choice of outfit for his first day back at school; Cameron and Mitchell freak out when Lily gets a bump on the head.

The family comes out to support Manny's newfound interest, fencing; Phil is determined to find Luke's hidden talent.

Cameron and Mitchell invite their friend Sal out for a night on the town.

Claire and Phil decide to plan the biggest and best birthday party for Luke.

Claire and Phil threaten to take away Christmas when the kids get in trouble; Cameron and Mitchell take Lily to get her first picture with Santa.

Gloria does not like Jay's reaction to the arrival of Manny's father; Phil is rushed to the hospital; Mitchell and Cameron try to sleep train Lily.

When Claire finds a dirty picture on the computer and assumes it's Luke's doing, a guilty Phil doesn't necessarily correct her.

Mitchell plants an idea in Jay's head; Manny's date gets a makeover from Gloria.

A visit from an old friend (Minnie Driver) leaves Claire feeling inadequate; Mitchell tries to help Gloria with some legal issues.

Claire and Phil plan a Valentine's Day excursion.

Phil tries to conquer his fear of the dark when he and Luke go on a discovery expedition underneath the house; Mitchell and Cameron invite Lily's pediatrician over for brunch.

Phil invites his high school girlfriend (Judy Greer) to the house; Jay accidentally kills Manny's pet turtle, then goes to extremes to cover his tracks; overworked Mitchell stands up to his boss.

Gloria and Cameron bond during a night out.

The release of a new product Phil wants coincides with his birthday.

Luke and Manny's hot-tempered basketball coach quits during a game, causing Jay and Phil to jockey to fill the position; Mitchell takes Cameron along to meet a prospective employer.

Claire is suspicious when Phil's father shows up for an expected visit; Manny is traumatized by a horror movie.

Gloria invites the whole family on a getaway to Hawaii.

An unexpected reality check dampens Jay's plans for relaxation.

Cameron gets a gig as a wedding singer, leaving Mitchell home alone.