Punkin Chunkin (Modern Family)
"Punkin Chunkin" is the ninth episode of the third season of the American sitcom Modern Family, and the series' 57th episode overall. It aired on November 23, 2011. The episode was written by Ben Karlin and directed by Michael Spiller.
| "Punkin Chunkin" | |
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| Modern Family episode | |
Cam (Eric Stonestreet) trying to prove his story is true while the whole family's watching. | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Michael Spiller |
| Written by | Ben Karlin |
| Production code | 3ARG05 |
| Original air date | November 23, 2011 |
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In the episode, a former kid neighbor of the Dunphys, who never attended college but is now a billionaire, visits, which creates tension in the family since Haley now claims that going to college isn't the only way to follow your dreams, while Phil blames Claire for holding him back from his dreams. Jay tries to give Manny constructive criticism but Gloria does not understand why they should tell Manny negative things. Mitchell questions the authenticity of Cameron's stories and challenges him to prove that his stories are true.
"Punkin Chunkin" received mixed reviews from critics.