Claire Dunphy attempts to secure an iPad for Phil as a birthday gift, hoping to finally give him a present he genuinely loves.

After several failures, Claire eventually manages to get the device, solidifying her status as a "great gift-giver" in Phil's eyes. 2. Toughening Up (The Pritchett-Tuckers)

Meanwhile, Cameron eavesdrops on a neighbor’s marital problems via a baby monitor. He eventually intervenes, successfully preventing a divorce by clarifying a misunderstanding about one neighbor learning Italian. 3. The Chess Match (The Pritchetts) Objective: Jay faces off against Gloria and Manny in chess.

Often cited for its heavy (though reportedly unpaid) promotion of the Apple iPad Kevin Sullivan

Mitchell asks his father, Jay, to teach him Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, Jay ends up putting Mitchell in a "sleeper hold" (Mata-leão) after Mitchell attacks with built-up childhood anger.

Claire oversleeps and misses the initial release, leading to a frantic, technology-fueled search involving social media and help from her children.

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