<Li> Harry Groener as Joel L.L. Logan </Li> <Li> Ben Schwartz as Nick </Li> <Table> <Tr> <Th> No . overall </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> Prod . code </Th> <Th> US viewers (millions) </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 189 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Lake Life" </Td> <Td> James Bagdonas </Td> <Td> Elaine Ko </Td> <Td> September 27, 2017 (2017 - 09 - 27) </Td> <Td> 9ARG03 </Td> <Td> 7.01 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Jay arranges the whole family for a vacation on a lake to witness the solar eclipse, while also wondering how he will be remembered after his passing . Mitch runs into an old flame and Alex faces the reality of her relationship with Ben . Phil and Claire endeavour to keep up their youthfulness, while the kids' quest for a good time goes awry . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 190 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "The Long Goodbye" </Td> <Td> Jim Hensz </Td> <Td> Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh </Td> <Td> October 4, 2017 (2017 - 10 - 04) </Td> <Td> 9ARG02 </Td> <Td> 6.36 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Phil and Claire realise that Alex may be more self - sufficient in college than they thought; Manny works to avoid a tearful goodbye after Gloria and Jay move him into his dorm; Haley comes across an unexpected opportunity while working her new job at the country club . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 191 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Catch of the Day" </Td> <Td> Fred Savage </Td> <Td> Jeffrey Richman </Td> <Td> October 11, 2017 (2017 - 10 - 11) </Td> <Td> 9ARG01 </Td> <Td> 6.27 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Phil's morning ritual makes him believe that he has an unlucky day coming . Mitch wants to find out why the kitchen rebuild contractor calls Cam "Boss," making him feel like the trophy wife . Jay copes with the absence of Manny at home, as no one can back him up against Gloria . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 192 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Sex, Lies and Kickball" </Td> <Td> John Riggi </Td> <Td> Abraham Higginbotham </Td> <Td> October 18, 2017 (2017 - 10 - 18) </Td> <Td> 9ARG05 </Td> <Td> 6.22 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Jay and Gloria bump into their old friend Shorty in the city and invite him to stay at their house . Pepper's and Ronaldo's adopted son Lionel has a sleepover with Lily and Mitch and Cam question whether Lionel's upbringing is hindering him . Alex takes a bold step in protest of Claire's treatment of Ben . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 193 </Th> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> "It's the Great Pumpkin, Phil Dunphy" </Td> <Td> Beth McCarthy - Miller </Td> <Td> Jon Pollack </Td> <Td> October 25, 2017 (2017 - 10 - 25) </Td> <Td> 9ARG04 </Td> <Td> 5.96 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Everyone else's lack of shared enthusiasm in Halloween makes Phil and Claire wonder if they've outgrown the holiday . Mitch and Cam are frustrated by how long Jay is taking to finish their kitchen remodel, which forces Mitch to finally stand up to his dad . Meanwhile, Gloria's hospitality is wearing thin when Cam oversteps his boundaries as a house guest . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 194 </Th> <Td> 6 </Td> <Td> "Ten Years Later" </Td> <Td> Fred Savage </Td> <Td> Danny Zuker </Td> <Td> November 1, 2017 (2017 - 11 - 01) </Td> <Td> 9ARG08 </Td> <Td> 5.51 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Claire organises a garden party for Jay & Gloria's 10th wedding anniversary . Gloria gets upset while preparing for Phil's magic trick for a reason she refuses to accept . Cam convinces Mitch to sing at the party, but the performance drives them to quarrel . Phil struggles to cope with the knowledge that his aspiring career as a magician could have been reality 15 years ago . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 195 </Th> <Td> 7 </Td> <Td> "Winner Winner Turkey Dinner" </Td> <Td> Beth McCarthy - Miller </Td> <Td> Bill Wrubel </Td> <Td> November 15, 2017 (2017 - 11 - 15) </Td> <Td> 9ARG06 </Td> <Td> 5.96 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Jay celebrates the high profile accomplishments of his children during Thanksgiving dinner, but the backstories of Mitch's battle against an intruder and Claire's championship in a 10K run turn out much less than triumphant . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 196 </Th> <Td> 8 </Td> <Td> "Brushes with Celebrity" </Td> <Td> Jeffrey Walker </Td> <Td> Vali Chandrasekaran </Td> <Td> November 29, 2017 (2017 - 11 - 29) </Td> <Td> 9ARG09 </Td> <Td> 6.15 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Each of the family members recall their brushes with celebrities . Chris Martin shows up as Phil's client, but Phil has a medical emergency . Jay's annoyance of Terry Bradshaw during jury duty reaches a critical point . Mitch and Cam are eager to be selected by a gardening show host and Manny chats with a famous writer who doesn't bother hiding his displeasure at meeting a fan . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 197 </Th> <Td> 9 </Td> <Td> "Tough Love" </Td> <Td> John Riggi </Td> <Td> Stephen Lloyd </Td> <Td> December 6, 2017 (2017 - 12 - 06) </Td> <Td> 9ARG10 </Td> <Td> 5.81 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Phil decides to go in the woods alone for one week with the goal of proving his strong side, while Claire drives a truck for the very first time . Jay and Gloria are concerned about Manny's girlfriend, and the lessons Mitch attempts to teach Cam and Lily do not wind up as he thinks . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 198 </Th> <Td> 10 </Td> <Td> "No Small Feet" </Td> <Td> James Bagdonas </Td> <Td> Teleplay by: Ryan Walls Story by: Ryan Walls & Matt Plonsker </Td> <Td> December 13, 2017 (2017 - 12 - 13) </Td> <Td> 9ARG07 </Td> <Td> 5.89 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Alex and Luke start an online business with a rather peculiar target customer group . Claire lands an unprecedented opportunity for Pritchett's Closets & Blinds, but neither Claire nor Jay is content with each other's reaction . Gloria and Phil have troubles with a house Phil dreadfully tries to sell, and Bo Johnson, Pam's ex-lover and biological father of her son, shows up . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 199 </Th> <Td> 11 </Td> <Td> "He Said, She Shed" </Td> <Td> Jim Hensz </Td> <Td> Jeffrey Richman & Ryan Walls </Td> <Td> January 3, 2018 (2018 - 01 - 03) </Td> <Td> 9ARG11 </Td> <Td> 5.90 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Luke and Phil attempt to conceal the truth behind Claire's request to build a "She Shed" in their backyard being denied by the homeowners association . Meanwhile, Cam reluctantly visits Mitch's therapist with his company to deal with the aftermath of Pameron disclosing a family secret . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 200 </Th> <Td> 12 </Td> <Td> "Dear Beloved Family" </Td> <Td> Gail Mancuso </Td> <Td> Bill Wrubel </Td> <Td> January 10, 2018 (2018 - 01 - 10) </Td> <Td> 9ARG12 </Td> <Td> 5.81 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Phil is hospitalised upon experiencing intense stomach pains and the whole family rush to his side for support . Claire goes on a hunt for the "Surgery Bear" to help Phil get through the surgery, while Phil's situation provokes Cam into escalating his jealousy on Mitch's crush, and Joe into contemplating the topic of death . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 201 </Th> <Td> 13 </Td> <Td> "In Your Head" </Td> <Td> Steven Levitan </Td> <Td> Jack Burditt </Td> <Td> January 17, 2018 (2018 - 01 - 17) </Td> <Td> 9ARG13 </Td> <Td> 6.24 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Manny, Phil and Gloria search for Luke who has gone missing in a sketchy neighbourhood--as Manny perceives and Gloria remembers so . Haley interrupts Alex's college class to seek help for a job interview, and her professor Dr. Arvin Fennerman (Chris Geere) candidly addresses his thoughts to Haley . Jay tries to solve a riddle planted by his career nemesis, much to Claire's chagrin . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 202 </Th> <Td> 14 </Td> <Td> "Written in the Stars" </Td> <Td> Jaffar Mahmood </Td> <Td> Abraham Higginbotham & Jon Pollack </Td> <Td> February 28, 2018 (2018 - 02 - 28) </Td> <Td> 9ARG15 </Td> <Td> 4.96 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> With Gloria angry about the lack of concern on Jay's side over Valentine's Day, Phil and Claire introduce him to their role playing escapade to spice up their romantic evening . They are thrown out when Gloria is mistaken for a prostitute . Joe develops a crush on Claire, in which Claire does not reciprocate . Cam and Mitch are forced to have their dinner next to Luke who has been stood up . Meanwhile, Haley and Arvin have a night out in which the former finds the latter incompatible . Manny is concerned about not preparing a Valentine's card for his mother for the first time . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 203 </Th> <Td> 15 </Td> <Td> "Spanks for the Memories" </Td> <Td> James Bagdonas </Td> <Td> Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh </Td> <Td> March 7, 2018 (2018 - 03 - 07) </Td> <Td> 9ARG14 </Td> <Td> 5.25 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Jay is concerned about the romantic dry spell with Gloria . He later tries to invent new ideas to match up to what he perceives Gloria has been missing . Cam and Mitch throw a party to celebrate the new fancy job to which Cam buys a grand piano; Mitch later loses his job after his boss was caught embezzling, forcing them to return it the buyer but without letting their guests know . Claire crashes into their party and meets Sam Turnbull, an editor of a popular magazine, to get herself featured on the magazine cover . Phil reports to Alex that he might be facing possible bullying from a young woman . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 204 </Th> <Td> 16 </Td> <Td> "Wine Weekend" </Td> <Td> Beth McCarthy - Miller </Td> <Td> Elaine Ko </Td> <Td> March 21, 2018 (2018 - 03 - 21) </Td> <Td> 9ARG16 </Td> <Td> 5.56 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Haley brings Manny and the adults to her boss' house for the Wine Weekend where nobody can touch the tiara . Jay and Claire struggle to keep Stella away from Gloria who attends a private party that Oprah Winfrey will be attending with Mitch . Elsewhere, Phil and Cam hide from their spouses their hip hop entertainment . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 205 </Th> <Td> 17 </Td> <Td> "Royal Visit" </Td> <Td> Gail Mancuso </Td> <Td> Teleplay by: Jack Burditt & Jessica Poter Story by: Jeffrey Richman </Td> <Td> March 28, 2018 (2018 - 03 - 28) </Td> <Td> 9ARG17 </Td> <Td> 5.43 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Haley brings her genius Astrophysicist boyfriend Dr. Arvin Fennerman to the Dunphy house for introducing him to Phil, Claire and Luke . Alex dates a good looking, dim witted but sensible Fire fighter Bill, whom she meets while he saves her from a small fire accident in her room . She is a bit mean to him as he is not smart . Phil and Claire try to outsmart each other to impress the Genius but some incident lead to a mishap in the house . Meanwhile Jay and Gloria get intimidated by Joe's friends parents whom Joe idolizes . Cam lies to Mitch and goes to the Royal Palace to watch the game and meets his favorite player (George Brett). They talk with each other and end their misery at the end . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 206 </Th> <Td> 18 </Td> <Td> "Daddy Issues" </Td> <Td> Chris Koch </Td> <Td> Vali Chandrasekaran & Stephen Lloyd </Td> <Td> April 4, 2018 (2018 - 04 - 04) </Td> <Td> 9ARG18 </Td> <Td> 5.61 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Jay feels awkward when Jorge who happens to be Gloria's ex, shows up and has a strong resemblance with Manny . Luke and Joe help Phil to find the perfect gift for his anniversary with Claire . Lilly's puberty hits on Mitch and Cam . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 207 </Th> <Td> 19 </Td> <Td> "CHiPs and Salsa" </Td> <Td> Gail Mancuso </Td> <Td> Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh & Bill Wrubel </Td> <Td> April 11, 2018 (2018 - 04 - 11) </Td> <Td> 9ARG19 </Td> <Td> 4.97 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> When Haley hears that her loopy boss is looking for a product with the magical properties of peppers, she tries to gain favor by convincing Gloria to sell her salsa to NERP; Mitchell gets Cam the police ride - along he's always dreamed of . Also, Phil and Claire compete against one another while Luke has a meeting with a dean of university . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 208 </Th> <Td> 20 </Td> <Td> "Mother!" </Td> <Td> Eric Dean Seaton </Td> <Td> Story by: Abraham Higginbotham Teleplay by: Jon Pollack & Ryan Walls </Td> <Td> May 2, 2018 (2018 - 05 - 02) </Td> <Td> 9ARG20 </Td> <Td> 4.60 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> When Dede drops in unexpectedly, Mitchell and Cam come to a realization about her effect on their lives; Phil, Luke, Alex and Haley all have different bad news to break to Claire and compete about when to do it, the tiny window of time after her monthly spa day when she's her most relaxed </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 209 </Th> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> "The Escape" </Td> <Td> Steven Levitan </Td> <Td> Jack Burditt & Danny Zuker </Td> <Td> May 9, 2018 (2018 - 05 - 09) </Td> <Td> 9ARG21 </Td> <Td> 4.73 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Haley meets Arvin's parents but when things don't go as planned, fate leads to an unexpected reunion with all of her ex-boyfriends . Meanwhile, the family seizes on a nursing home visit with Jay's mean sister, Becky, to settle old scores . But as Jay, Claire and Mitchell compete for her time, Phil, Cam and Gloria end up getting trapped in the home's basement with no way out . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 210 </Th> <Td> 22 </Td> <Td> "Clash of Swords" </Td> <Td> Jim Hensz </Td> <Td> Elaine Ko & Stephen Lloyd </Td> <Td> May 16, 2018 (2018 - 05 - 16) </Td> <Td> 9ARG22 </Td> <Td> 5.02 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="8"> Mitchell sneaks out to Hero - Con with Phil; Gloria's dinosaur party for Joe is ruined when her nemesis upstages her with a far bigger and better party next door . </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> No . overall </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> Prod . code </Th> <Th> US viewers (millions) </Th> </Tr>

Season 9 episode 8 modern family guest stars