Episode 23: Tableau Vivant May 2026

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The episode features recreations of several iconic paintings: by Norman Rockwell American Gothic by Grant Wood The Son of Man by René Magritte Plot Highlights

: Phil feels pressured to fire Mitchell from his law firm but struggles to deliver the news. Simultaneously, Claire and Cam clash over Cam’s parenting strategies, specifically his use of "time-outs" with Lily.

Jay and Gloria argue about how a waitress is closer to Jay than Gloria. Luke is awarded a medal for putting out a fire he started,

Provide a summary of the that follows this episode "Modern Family" Tableau Vivant (TV Episode 2012) - IMDb

: Luke is awarded a medal of bravery for putting out a fire—though he actually started the fire himself. Production & Reception Original Air Date : May 16, 2012.

: Jay and Gloria get into an argument after Jay suggests a local waitress knows him better than his own wife does.

is the 23rd episode of the third season of the American sitcom Modern Family . The title refers to the French term for "living picture," a style of artistic presentation where actors or models remain still to recreate a famous scene or painting. The "Tableau Vivant" Feature