[s1e19] Game — Changer

Claire Dunphy attempts to secure an iPad for Phil as a birthday gift, hoping to finally give him a present he genuinely loves.

The episode primarily centers on , which happens to coincide with the highly anticipated release of the first iPad. 1. The iPad Mission (The Dunphys) [S1E19] Game Changer

Mitchell Pritchett feels insecure about his lack of "toughness" and wants to learn self-defense. Claire Dunphy attempts to secure an iPad for

Mitchell asks his father, Jay, to teach him Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, Jay ends up putting Mitchell in a "sleeper hold" (Mata-leão) after Mitchell attacks with built-up childhood anger. The iPad Mission (The Dunphys) Mitchell Pritchett feels

Meanwhile, Cameron eavesdrops on a neighbor’s marital problems via a baby monitor. He eventually intervenes, successfully preventing a divorce by clarifying a misunderstanding about one neighbor learning Italian. 3. The Chess Match (The Pritchetts) Objective: Jay faces off against Gloria and Manny in chess.

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