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S1 E18

Modern Family · Season 1, Episode 18

Phil and Claire in “Starry Night”

Phil

Claire, I know you've got your methods, but so do I, and I'm sorry but I'm not a micro-manager. Trust me, I can provide Luke with the tools and guidance he needs without smothering him.

Claire

You think I smother our children?

Phil

It's not your fault, honey, mother is part of the word. You ever hear of anyone being sfathered to death?

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