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Baby Steps

‘Baby Steps’

Season 11, Episode 15 -  Aired March 18, 2020

Claire has landed an interview for her dream job and is thwarted on her way to the interview by Phil’s tricky staircase. Meanwhile, Cam and Mitch debate the pros and cons of adopting another baby after unexpectedly receiving a call from their adoption agency.

Quote from Cameron

Mitchell: Oh, God, the clock is ticking. We have half a day to give them an answer.
Cameron: Okay, you know what, no thinking. On the count of three, say yes or no. One, two, three...
Mitchell: I don't know.
Cameron: I can't decide!

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Quote from Haley

Haley: Hey, why is there a black Suburban outside with a driver?
Alex: My company sent it. I'm manning the Helo Dynamics booth for the job recruitment fair at Caltech.
Haley: Wow! Look at you, being chauffeured in a giant SUV. When I picture you driving, you're crying in a Prius.

Quote from Phil

Claire: Phil! Phil, can you come in here? I've worked up a little presentation for my Skype interview, and I would love to get your feedback.
Phil: Yes, please! You've been such a cheerleader for me with all my magic shows and SCARB dinners, I'd love to be yours. Hit it.
Claire: [inhales deeply]
Phil: I'm gonna stop you right there.

Quote from Claire

[aside to camera:]
Claire: Anyway, I am going to channel my anxiety into a career. I am interviewing for my dream job, Senior VP of my favorite organizing chain store, Organize 'Em! I'm so excited, I could have an organaz...
Phil: You're better than that.

Quote from Luke

Phil: Oh, yeah, I forgot to tell you, your dad came over to help me. I gotta fix that step.
Luke: It splintered. I wiped out this morning and landed on my head.
Claire: Yeah, but my call.
Jay: We gotta take care of that before someone gets hurt.
Luke: Someone did.
Phil: I mean, what if it was Haley with the babies? Or Dylan? Or...?
Luke: Or me. I threw up.
Jay: Holy Moses. Gloria was here yesterday in heels. That could've been ugly.
Luke: [sighs] I'm sleepy.
Phil: Buddy, you gotta move. Someone's gonna trip over you.

Quote from Claire

Claire: Hey, guys, we can't do this right now, okay? I've got... I've got an interview at 1:23.
Phil: Well, that's specific.
Claire: No, not for Audrey Beckman. Her whole life is scheduled down to the second. She's a god to OCD people. Why do you think I've got that bumper sticker that says "Straighten It Like Beckman"?

Quote from Cameron

Cameron: Okay, we are not that old.
Lily: You're like 50.
Cameron: [gasps, stammers] Oh, my God! No! Daddy's 44, and I'm 48.
Lily: You do realize when the baby's a senior in high school, you guys will be senior citizens?
Cameron: We will not be senior c...
Mitchell: Cam.
Cameron: Sixty-six. I'll be sixty-six.
Mitchell: And I'll be sixty-one.
Cameron: Well, sixty-two.
Mitchell: Not until June!

Quote from Haley

Haley: Why is someone wearing socks and sandals yelling at your fabulous shoes?

Quote from Alex

Arvin: They're not fans of your employer?
Alex: Which is so unfair. [scoffs] I'm doing very advanced research that could have far-reaching implications.
Arvin: Yeah. Of course you are. One sec. [loudly] How do you sleep at night?!
Alex: Okay, so, you, too?
Arvin: No, of course not. I am not here to judge you or your boss... [loudly] Satan!

Quote from Cameron

Cameron: Mitchell, this house, huh?
Mitchell: Cam, I can't even begin to think about a house when we haven't even made a decision about whether or not we're going to...
Cameron: But maybe it's a sign. You know, the new job goes away, a baby comes along, and all of a sudden, we're standing in a charming three-bedroom...
Gloria: Three and a half bath.
Cameron: Which, holy cow, we could afford if we just switch back to grocery store face cream.

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