The Late Show (Modern Family)

"The Late Show" is the eighth episode of the second season of the American sitcom Modern Family. It originally aired on ABC on November 3, 2010.

The episode centers around Phil Dunphy's long-awaited opportunity to appear on a local real estate television program, "The Late Show with Dave Roth." Determined to make a good impression and further his career, Phil prepares extensively. Claire, however, is less enthusiastic and worries about Phil embarrassing himself on television.

Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria are invited to a dinner party at Mitchell and Cameron's, but Jay secretly dreads spending an evening with Mitchell's theater friends, anticipating a night of pretentious conversation. Gloria attempts to encourage Jay to be more open-minded.

Mitchell and Cameron, on the other hand, are stressed about hosting the dinner party and try to make everything perfect. Their preparations are complicated by Lily's unexpected misbehavior.

The episode explores themes of ambition, acceptance, and the challenges of family dynamics. The title, "The Late Show," refers primarily to Phil's television appearance, but also alludes to the lateness of various characters' understanding of each other's perspectives.