[s9e8] Brushes - With Celebrity

: Mitchell and Cameron run into the host of their favorite gardening show (Sam Anvilmaker). They attempt to mimic the high-drama conflict often seen on reality shows to get him interested in renovating their yard, but they find themselves unable to stop agreeing with each other. Guest Star Roster Guest Star Notable Contribution Chris Martin Sings a tribute song for Phil. Terry Bradshaw Becomes Jay's jury duty nemesis. Billy Crystal

: The Terry Bradshaw storyline is a meta-reference for fans of Ed O’Neill (Jay); in real life, O’Neill was actually drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers before pursuing acting. [S9E8] Brushes with Celebrity

" Brushes with Celebrity " (Season 9, Episode 8) of Modern Family originally aired on November 29, 2017. The episode follows the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan as they recount their varied and often awkward encounters with famous people. : Mitchell and Cameron run into the host

Plays a harsh, reclusive playwright who crushes Manny's spirits. Sam Anvilmaker Host of a gardening show that Mitch and Cam obsess over. Fun Facts & Trivia Terry Bradshaw Becomes Jay's jury duty nemesis

: Mitch and Cam's struggle to "fake fight" is a nod to their frequent bickering throughout the series. "Modern Family" Brushes with Celebrity (TV Episode 2017)

: Manny meets his favorite reclusive playwright (played by Billy Crystal ) while out with Gloria. Expecting an intellectual exchange, Manny is instead met with harsh and mean-spirited advice from his idol.

: Phil is thrilled to show a house to his musical idol, Chris Martin (lead singer of Coldplay). However, Phil is sidelined by an "embarrassing" medical emergency involving a swollen testicle. While Phil is in the hospital, Martin visits and eventually performs an improvised song about Phil’s skills as a realtor.