As Haley wants to follow the guidelines of her parenting books, Phil and Claire are convinced that their old ways are better. Manny attempts to win back his ex-girlfriend.
Claire desperately tries to make a good impression on a reporter from a big women's business magazine. Cam and Mitchell buy a high-tech smart refrigerator.
Phil, Claire, Alex, and Luke give Haley the day off, after they realize that the babies can be helpful with their to-do lists.
Mitch and Cam help Lily to feel confident about wearing a bathing suit to a pool party. Jay feels neglected after Gloria becomes too busy with her new internship.
When Lily goes to her first Halloween party alone, Mitch and Cam decide to go to a carnival. Phil wants to give Claire a good scare on Halloween.
Gloria wants to secretly baptize the twins while Haley and Dylan are out. Cam has a quarrel with his school's mascot.
Haley tries to thank Claire and Phil with their help with the twins by cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Jay takes Phil and Dylan to fly his model plane.
The Dunphy house becomes overcrowded after Dylan's mom moves in and Claire's stepdad wants to visit them. Jay and Gloria try to help Manny deal with his breakup with Sherry.
Claire doesn't want to work at Jay's dog bed company. Mitchell thinks that Cameron is up to something when he keeps everyone happy for Christmas dinner.
The family is looking to take advantage of Alex's high-profile residents after her company puts her up at a new fancy apartment building. Phil sets out to review the restaurant's famous sliders.
Phil goes to visit his father to check up on him. Claire and Mitch remember their first family vacation after Jay gives him and Claire some of their old childhood collection.
The surprise visit of a former resident of the house teaches Mitchell an important lesson. The Dunphy's old neighbor Kenneth has a big surprise for Phil. Manny's father offers his son an important chance.
The three families travel to Paris as Jay is given a lifetime achievement award for his work. Claire goes to a secret meeting.
In an attempt to show Haley and Dylan that they're good parents, Phil and Claire take them to dinner. Mitch and Cam accompany Lily on her first date.
Claire is unable to go to an interview for her dream job after an incident with Phil's complex staircase. Cam and Mitch think about adopting another baby.
Gloria is helping Mitchell leave his old life behind. When Claire and Phil leave for a trip, Haley, Luke and Alex decide to have a party at the house.
Mitchell and Cam adjust to their new situation. Gloria feels that Jay and the kids don't need her like they used to.
Phil and Claire agree that one of the kids should move out of the house as it becomes overcrowded. Jay tries to speak like a real Columbian, and Cam receives his dream job offer.