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Jay and Gloria clash over Manny’s choice of attire—a traditional Colombian poncho. Jay fears Manny will be bullied, while Gloria insists he embrace his heritage.

The resolution of Manny’s poncho storyline is surprisingly touching, as Jay eventually stands up for Manny’s right to be himself, even if it means "playing the flute" in the middle of a school hallway. Watch Modern Family S01E06

"Phil and Claire's race is still one of my favorite Dunphy moments. It’s so relatable how they turn a simple morning into a full-blown Olympic event." Jay and Gloria clash over Manny’s choice of

earns its place as a top-tier early episode by proving that while the characters are archetypes, their love for one another is entirely real. "Phil and Claire's race is still one of

"The first day of school episode is where I knew I was hooked. The way they managed to make Jay's grumpiness feel like protective love for Manny was so well done."