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Good Grief

‘Good Grief’

Season 10, Episode 5 -  Aired October 24, 2018

The Pritchett family deal with some unexpected news on Halloween.

Quote from Phil

Cameron: I have an idea. Mitchell was just talking about a great memory he had of Dede taking him for ice cream in West Hollywood. We could go pick some up. It would be a perfect tribute.
Phil: That's great. Plus, I don't know why, but there's... there's something about the way Claire eats ice cream that I just enjoy.
Cameron: I just wish I could remember the name of it.
Phil: I'm on it. Anderson Scooper?
Cameron: No.
Phil: Priscilla Queen of the Desserts?
Cameron: Mnh-mnh.
Phil: Sherbert and Ernie?
Cameron: Mnh-mnh. It was something very specific.
Phil: West Hollywood Ice Cream Shop?
Cameron: That's it. Let's go.

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Quote from Cameron

Phil: You know, we've been so focused on Mitchell and Claire, I haven't had a chance to really...
Cameron: Yeah. I know. First time I met her, she threatened to murder me if I ever made her son unhappy. [Phil laughs] Went into pretty graphic detail, described how she'd get rid of my body and everything. [laughs] I was like, "Wow, this woman will never trust me."
Phil: That's so her.
Cameron: Then one time, she overheard me talking about drinking dandelion wine with my... with my grandma. She went over to the kitchen cabinet and pulled out a bottle. Apparently, she had an aunt that taught her how to make it. And we sat there at the kitchen table drinking and swapping stories about growing up in the boondocks.
Phil: Mm.
Cameron: The wine made me go blind for a bit, but I'll never forget her voice, slurring in the darkness, telling me she understood why Mitchell loved me.

Quote from Dede

Dede: [on voicemail ]Hey, honey. It's Mom. I just want to apologize. I should not have lost my temper. Shaman Phoenix Feather's family-planning advice may not be for everyone, and you just want to keep your daughters safe. I get it. I have a daughter of my own, and I know how much she means to me. Anyway, I'm sorry. I love you, and I always will.
Claire: [voice breaking] I love you, too, Mom.
Dede: Also, I saw your new photo on social media. Are you part of some protest where you're not allowed to wash your hair? Or are you just trying to be... [beep]
Claire: I'm gonna listen to that later.

Quote from Alex

Haley: I can't believe Nana's gone.
Alex: If God really is an old white guy, he's about to get an earful.

Quote from Phil

Claire: Can you come in here and help me with this web?
Phil: [in a fly costume] Sorry, gotta fly. I'm gonna do that one again when there's more people around.

Quote from Cameron

Claire: Who are you supposed to be?
Mitchell: Ah, I'm Pr... I'm Prince Harry.
Claire: Oh, does that mean Cam is...
Lily: Hear ye, hear ye, presenting the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan...
Cameron: No, no, no, no, no. That was for Pepper's party. We're not doing that anymore. Go console your cousins.

Quote from Phil

Phil: Okay, how are we gonna handle this?
Cameron: You mean because the two most emotionally complicated people on earth are facing the loss of the most complicated relationship of their lives?
Phil: So not an edible arrangement.

Quote from Cameron

Phil: We just have to be there for them.
Cameron: Whatever they need. I... It just feels inappropriate being dressed like this.
Phil: Yeah.
Cameron: I should be in something darker with a cap sleeve.

Quote from Claire

Claire: Yeah, no, you guys are being so sweet. I just...
Mitchell: Yeah, but w-we cope with things a little less touchy-feely and a little more...
Claire: Irish. Yes.
Mitchell: Right. Right. You know, have some drinks, tell some funny stories.

Quote from Claire

Claire: Mm. Do you remember the time Mom was so mad because "Laverne and Shirley" moved to California? [laughter]
Mitchell: Or, no, remember how she used to always bring her own ice cubes to restaurants?
Claire: Oh, God, yes!
Phil: Remember when she got thrown out of Scientology? [Phil and Cameron laughing]
Claire: [laughter stops] Our mother is dead, Phil.
Phil: I-I thought we were...
Mitchell: Maybe you should just give us a little space?
Phil: Yeah. Yeah, sure. Sure.

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