Do You Believe in Magic (Modern Family)

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"Do You Believe in Magic"
Modern Family episode
Episode no.Season 8
Episode 12
Directed byGail Mancuso
Written byJon Pollack
Production code8ARG15
Original air dateFebruary 8, 2017 (2017-02-08)
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"Do You Believe in Magic" is the twelfth episode of the eighth season of the American sitcom Modern Family , and the series' 178th episode overall. It aired on American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in the United States on February 8, 2017. The episode was written by Jon Pollack, and directed by Gail Mancuso. [1] [2]

Contents

Plot summary

Claire decides to hire a magician who could help her and Phil bring some mystery on Valentine's Day. Cam and Mitch teach Haley and Sal (Elizabeth Banks) to stand up against their men with unexpected results. As Jay has developed the habit to prefer Joe over Manny, Alex discovers that Ben, Claire's assistant, has a crush on her.

Reception

Ratings

In its original U.S. broadcast, "Do You Believe in Magic" was watched by 7.34 million people; [3] down by 0.73 from the previous episode. [4]

Reviews

Kyle Fowle of The A.V. Club gave episode a B+, saying "“Do You Believe In Magic” isn’t a perfect episode, but it does hit a rewarding sweet spot between saccharine and hilarious." [5]

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References

  1. "'Modern Family' Season 8, Episode 12 Spoilers: "Do You Believe In Magic?" – Haley Catches Cheating Boyfriend, Phil Summons Alter Ego to Help Marriage with Claire". EconoTimes. 8 February 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  2. "Do You Believe in Magic". ABC. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
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