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Daddy Issues

‘Daddy Issues’

Season 9, Episode 18 -  Aired April 4, 2018

When Gloria's ex-boyfriend Jorge stops by for a visit, his striking resemblance to Manny prompts Jay to wonder if he might be Manny's real father. For once, Phil is the one struggling to find a last-minute wedding anniversary gift. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell are out of their depth when Lily gets into a schoolyard fight over bras.

Quote from Alex

Alex: We could do a DNA test. I could do one at the lab at school. And then you would have a definitive answer. If it comes back negative, mm, you don't even really have to tell Gloria.
Jay: Well, what do you need, saliva? We take these two down to the Sizzler, and you squeegee what you need off the salad-bar window?
Alex: They use hairs now!

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Quote from Mitchell

Emma: Lily? Why does your dad have a fallopian tube?
Cameron: That's what it is.
Mitchell: Oh.
Lily: What's wrong with you?!
Mitchell: Calm down, okay? Your father was fiddling with your teacher's reproductive organ.
Both: Oh, my God! Ms. Wolfe?!
Mitchell: No, ju the model on her desk. And then he put his finger into it, and then he couldn't... Well, now mine's stuck!

Quote from Cameron

Lily: Hey, I saw what you put in the bag. Thanks.
Cameron: You're welcome, sweetie. And we love you.
Lily: Are you gonna be this cool when I like a boy?
Mitchell: Oh, no. No.
Cameron: No. Not a chance.

Quote from Gloria

Gloria: Papi, you look great in that new shirt! So handsome!
Jorge: Gloria!
Gloria: Oh. I thought you were Manny.
Jay: Good. You're caught up now.
Jorge: I know I put on a few, but they don't take you seriously as an opera singer when you're too skinny. Do you know what happens when the thin lady sings? The show just keeps going.

Quote from Jay

Gloria: Do you think that Jorge could be..?
Jay: Jorge mentioned you bounced around between him and Javier. How much bouncing did you do?
Gloria: Technically, it's possible.
Jay: Oh, my God.
Gloria: How is Manny going to handle this?
Jay: Not great. You know he doesn't respond well to surprises. Remember how upset he got when he found out those mashed potatoes were really just whipped cauliflower?

Quote from Phil

Phil: [aside to camera] Claire's gift involved a blindfold and a second location, showmanship of the highest order. To make things worse, the clock ran out on me. My gift- I settled- I can't even say it out loud.

Quote from Claire

Claire: Ta-da!
Phil: Oh, my God. Our old apartment.
Claire: I know. I was noodling around on Airbnb a couple of weeks ago and it was just right there listed.
Phil: Unbelievable.
Claire: It's $85 for the night, $6 for our old favorite Arizona fish sticks, which you will smell warming right now $3 for the "Forget Paris" rental.
Phil: Aw, you even found cans of the wine we used to like. You completely nailed it.
Claire: I know. I really did! I did! I did! And it was the first time ever. And [sighs] I really want this feeling to last. Would it be weird if I asked you not to give me your gift until tomorrow?
Phil: You got it.
Claire: Yes!
Phil: In fact, I might, uh I might sneak off and trade this in for something really terrible just to seal your victory.

Quote from Claire

Phil: Come on.
Claire: Honey, what happened?
Phil: I spilled some milk. Apparently the only thing this mop can't do is mop.
Claire: Well, there's no use crying over it.

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