Fears (Modern Family)
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Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) when they realize why Lily says "mommy"
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| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 16 |
| Directed by | Reginald Hudlin |
| Written by | Steven Levitan |
| Production code | 1ARG18 |
| Original air date | March 3, 2010 |
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"Fears" is the sixteenth episode of the first season of Modern Family and the sixteenth episode of the series overall. It was originally aired on March 3, 2010. The episode was written by co-creator, Steven Levitan and directed by Reginald Hudlin.
In the episode, Phil and Luke decide to search the dark place under their house to discover if there is anything hidden there that worth their attention but they only find some Halloween decorations. Haley finally passes the test and gets her driver's license after the third time and Alex decides to go to a dance. Mitchell and Cameron invite Lily's pediatrician for a brunch but they end up doubting their worth as parents when Lily says "mommy" in the pediatrician's presence. Gloria wants to make Jay and Manny face their fear of roller coasters and forces them, in her way, to ride one.
"Fears" achieved a Nielsen Rating of 3.5/9 and 8.08 million viewers and got positive reviews from critics.
This episode begins with the kids being interviewed as to their fears, a theme which runs through the three family plotlines.
After a cable guy tells Haley (Sarah Hyland) "that's a great collection you've got down there", Phil (Ty Burrell) and Luke (Nolan Gould) think the cable guy is talking about something else and decide to go under the house. Phil gives up, because of his fear of the dark so they send Luke's car with a camera attached on it to search the area. Unfortunately, the car crashes and gets stuck making Luke upset. Luke decides to go under, but gets his belt loop stuck on something. Phil breaks his fear of dark to save Luke and get the car. The two then decide to go farther but their discovery of some human bones rushed them out of there. They call the police just to realize the bones are Halloween decorations from the old owner.
Haley tries to get her driver's license for the third time and if she fails she has to wait six months to try again. Claire (Julie Bowen) tries to motivate her, but Haley becomes more nervous when she gets the same examiner. Claire also tries to motivate Alex (Ariel Winter) to go to a dance, because Alex thinks no one will ask her. Claire convinces her to go and that someone will ask her to dance. Haley finally gets her license, but almost loses it when she forgets to put the brake on with the teacher still in the car.
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