Modern Family season 10 episode 13 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Acting Vice Principal Tucker grapples with promoting college as the sole post-graduation path under Principal Brown's pressure for maintaining the school's status. Cam and Mitch discuss career compromises, while Jay faces technology challenges in a business meeting. A family casting call at Glen Valley Mall leads to awkward moments for Phil, Claire, and Joe. Tucker navigates the "whanex" seminar at school, and eventually conforms to Principal Brown's demands, resulting in his promotion. Jay nostalgically revisits his old office, and Gloria contemplates reigniting her modeling career, with Phil suggesting real estate as a new passion.

Full Episode S10E13 Recap

### Scene 1: Vice Principal Tucker's Introduction - Vice Principal Tucker introduces himself as the guide to the future at a school event. - Tucker is disappointed by the lack of an echo effect in his speech. - He expresses concern about Principal Brown and his own challenges at school. ### Scene 2: Tucker's Dilemma with Principal Brown - Tucker discusses his plans for a seminar with Principal Brown, who insists on promoting only college as a post-graduation path. - Principal Brown pressures Tucker with the possibility of becoming Vice Principal if he aligns with the college-only agenda. - Tucker struggles with the idea of promoting a path he doesn't fully believe in. ### Scene 3: Cam and Mitch's Ambitions - Cam and Mitch discuss their aspirations and the compromises they've made, like baking cupcakes for a District Attorney, to climb the career ladder. - They joke about finding the right "power couple" name for themselves. ### Scene 4: Jay's Business Meeting and Technical Troubles - Jay prepares for a business meeting with cigars and a strategy to impress his client. - He faces technical difficulties during a video conference, struggling with a new interactive closet system and failing to connect properly. ### Scene 5: Family Casting Call at Glen Valley Mall - Phil and Claire, along with Joe, attend an open casting call for a mall advertisement. - The family encounters confusion and awkwardness as they try to fit into the roles, leading to Joe being swapped out for another child. ### Scene 6: Whanex Seminar at School - Tucker introduces the "whanex" seminar at school, focusing on different post-graduation paths. - He faces a banner mishap and tries to navigate through the seminar with varied success. ### Scene 7: Closet Business Meeting Continues - Claire steps in to record voice prompts for the new smart closet prototype. - Jay returns to the meeting, still frustrated with the technological changes and the direction of the company. ### Scene 8: Tucker's Decision and Promotion - Tucker receives advice from Cam about career compromises. - He decides to follow Principal Brown's directive to push college applications. - Tucker is promoted to permanent Vice Principal. ### Scene 9: Jay Reflects at Old Office - Jay visits his old office, reminiscing about the past and the changes in his professional life. - Claire joins him, expressing concern about his happiness post-retirement. ### Scene 10: Gloria's Modeling Ambition and Real Estate Idea - Gloria feels nostalgic about her past modeling career and desires to rekindle her passion. - Phil suggests she consider a career in real estate, sparking new interest in her. ### Scene 11: Phil's Surprise and Closet Joke - Phil surprises Claire at her real estate class with a dinner invitation. - They are interrupted by the smart closet prototype, leading to an awkward moment with Jay's voice. ### Scene 12: Conclusion and Reflections - Characters reflect on their experiences, decisions, and the challenges of asking "what's next" in life. - The episode ends with a mix of humor, self-realization, and contemplation of future possibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Vice Principal Tucker?

Vice Principal Tucker is a character in the show, currently serving as the Acting Vice Principal.

What is the theme of Tucker's school event?

The theme is about guiding students to the future and discussing post-graduation paths.

Why is Principal Brown pressuring Tucker?

Principal Brown wants the school to maintain its "Golden Apple" status, which requires a minimum of 60% college acceptance.

What dilemma does Tucker face?

Tucker is conflicted about promoting only college as a post-graduation path, despite not fully believing in it.

What are Cam and Mitch's ambitions?

Cam and Mitch are aspiring to climb their respective career ladders and are discussing the compromises they've made for it.

What technical difficulties does Jay encounter?

Jay struggles with a new interactive closet system and connecting properly during a business video conference.

What happens at the Glen Valley Mall casting call?

Phil, Claire, and Joe attend the casting call, but face awkward situations and Joe gets swapped out for another child.

What is the "whanex" seminar?

The "whanex" seminar at school is an event focusing on different post-graduation paths for students.

How does Tucker resolve his dilemma?

Tucker decides to follow Principal Brown's directive to push college applications and gets promoted to permanent Vice Principal.

What does Jay reflect on at his old office?

Jay reminisces about the past and the changes in his professional life since retiring and selling his company.

Why is Gloria interested in modeling again?

Gloria feels nostalgic about her past modeling career and misses being passionate about something.

What career does Phil suggest for Gloria?

Phil suggests that Gloria consider a career in real estate.

What happens with the smart closet prototype at the end?

The smart closet prototype, using Jay's voice, creates an awkward moment for Phil and Claire.

Modern Family season 10 episode 13

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