Blindsided[1] is the third episode from Season 8 of Modern Family, it aired on October 5, 2016.
Plot Summary
The Dunphys and Pritchett's are going head-to-head when Luke decides his best chance at getting into college is running for senior class president against Manny. The outcome of this election is even more important to Jay, Gloria and Claire, who prove to be dubious campaign managers. Now that Haley has started her own promotion business, Phil insists on introducing her to marketing guru Merv Schechter, who hasn’t seen a stress ball he can’t slap a logo on yet. Meanwhile, Cam finds out his star football player is moving away and makes a rash decision that is going to make home life a little cramped for Mitch and Cam.
Episode Description
Main Cast
(The characters striked out do not appear in this episode)
- Jay Pritchett
- Gloria Pritchett
- Manny Delgado
Joe Pritchett- Claire Dunphy
- Phil Dunphy
- Haley Dunphy
- Alex Dunphy
- Luke Dunphy
- Mitchell Pritchett
- Cameron Tucker
- Lily Tucker-Pritchett
Guest Starring
- Martin Short as Merv Schechter
- Andrew Daly as Principal Brown
- Winston Duke as Dwight
- Christian Barillas as Ronaldo
- Liv Mai as Leslie Kwan Collins
- Michael Cotter as Dad
- Rebecca Avery as Mom
- Tyler Capri Clark as Katen
- Allegra Edwards as Arizona
- Victoria Konefal as Rivka
- Sophie Hart as Goth Girl
Trivia
- Joe does not appear in this episode.
Continuity
Cultural references
- The nickname "Downton Stabby" is a reference to Downton Abbey, while "Charles Mansion" is Charles Manson.
- Merv doesn't understand Empire.
