The Bicycle Thief (Modern Family Episode)
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"The Bicycle Thief" | ||
Modern Family episode | ||
Cam (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) with Lily at the doctor's office | ||
Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 2 | |
Directed by | Jason Winer | |
Written by | Bill Wrubel | |
Production code | 1ARG02 | |
Original air date | September 30, 2009 | |
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"The Bicycle Thief" is the second episode of the ABC series Modern Family. It originally premiered on American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in the United States on September 30, 2009. The episode was written by Bill Wrubel and directed by Jason Winer.
In the episode, Jay (Ed O'Neill) tries to show his stepson he can be a good father; Phil (Ty Burrell) tries to teach his son a lesson by stealing his bike, but gets in lots of trouble when he discovers he got the wrong bike; Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) put Lily (Ella Hiller/Jaden Hiller) in Day Care Center and try to act straight.
"The Bicycle Thief" received positive reviews from critics mostly towards Ty Burrell's performance as Phil Dunphy. The episode was viewed by more than 9 million viewers and dropped 4 tenths from last week's episode, "Pilot" in the 18-49 demographic tying with the Criminal Minds in the timeslot according Nielsen Media Research.
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