[s9e20] Mother! Info

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While Mitchell deals with his mother, the Dunphy household is engaged in a high-stakes tactical game. Phil, Luke, Alex, and Haley all have different pieces of bad news to deliver to Claire. They decide to wait for her "post-spa" window—the tiny sliver of time when she is actually relaxed—leading to a hilarious competition to see who can drop their bombshell first before her stress levels inevitably skyrocket again. 📺 Episode Highlights

This episode marks the final physical appearance of Shelley Long as Dede Pritchett before the character's off-screen passing later in the series. [S9E20] Mother!

The central conflict ignites when Dede drops in unexpectedly, immediately throwing Mitchell and Cam into a tailspin. The episode cleverly dissects how Dede’s passive-aggressive nature has shaped Mitchell’s personality, forcing the couple to realize that her "whimsical" visits often leave a trail of psychological debris. The "Relaxation Window" Race

The title "Mother!" is a nod to the 2017 Darren Aronofsky film of the same name, and the script includes references to icons like Donna Summer and ZZ Top. Available on Amazon Prime Video and DirectTV

If you'd like, I can dive deeper into over the seasons or provide a recap of the episode's ending for each family. Would you like a breakdown of the specific "bad news" the Dunphy kids were hiding? "Modern Family" Mother! (TV Episode 2018) - IMDb

Reviewers from The A.V. Club gave the episode a "B+," praising its ability to balance the show's classic slapstick humor with genuine character growth. Where to Watch They decide to wait for her "post-spa" window—the

You can catch "Mother!" and the rest of Season 9 on various platforms: Watch full episodes on Hulu or Disney+.