[s6e15] Fight Or Flight ›

: Mitchell and Cameron team up with their flamboyant friend Pepper to throw a delayed baby shower for Sal. The trio soon realizes that Sal is struggling with the transition to motherhood, forcing them to confront her (and their own expectations) about her new lifestyle. Key Themes

: Phil and Claire are flying home from a cheerleading reunion. While Phil is excited to share stories with his old friends in coach, Claire manages to snag a single first-class upgrade. She spends the flight guiltily (but happily) indulging in luxury while Phil remains oblivious in the back, though the situation eventually leads to a comedic confrontation about their "fairness" in the relationship. [S6E15] Fight or Flight

: Manny is tasked with standing up to his bully, while Jay and Gloria "fight" over the best way to handle the situation. : Mitchell and Cameron team up with their

You can find more detailed discussions and fan reactions on the Modern Family Episode Discussion on Reddit. While Phil is excited to share stories with

: Claire literally takes flight in a higher class to avoid the social exhaustion of Phil's friends, and Sal attempts to "flee" her responsibilities as a new mother.

: Gloria discovers that Manny is being picked on by a bully in his cooking class. She encourages Jay to teach Manny how to stand up for himself, leading to a classic Jay-style "tough love" lesson that clashes with Gloria's more direct—and often more aggressive—approach.

The episode title, "Fight or Flight," is a literal play on the central conflicts: