Do You Believe in Magic (Modern Family) explained
| Series: | Modern Family |
| Season: | 8 |
| Episode: | 12 |
| Production: | 8ARG15 |
| Director: | Gail Mancuso |
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| Prev: | Sarge & Pea |
| Next: | Do It Yourself |
| Episode List: | List of Modern Family episodes |
| Season Article: | Modern Family season 8 |
"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]
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]
Notes and References
- Web site: '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. 8 February 2017 . EconoTimes. March 5, 2017.
- Web site: Do You Believe in Magic. ABC. March 5, 2017.
- Web site: Wednesday final ratings: 'Empire,' 'SVU' and others adjusted up, 'Arrow' holds, 'Nashville' adjusted down. https://web.archive.org/web/20170209215605/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tv-ratings-wednesday-feb-8-2017/. dead. February 9, 2017. TV by the Numbers. Porter. Rick. October 8, 2015. October 8, 2015.
- Web site: Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Empire', 'Survivor', 'Modern Family' & 'Rosewood' Adjusted Up; 'Nashville' & 'Code Black' Adjusted Down. https://web.archive.org/web/20151002235554/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/01/wednesday-final-ratings-empire-survivor-modern-family-nashville-code-black-adjusted-down/474734/. dead. October 2, 2015. TV by the Numbers. Dixon. Dani. October 1, 2015. October 1, 2015.
- Web site: Fowle. Kyle. A touching Modern Family finds the right balance between sweet and silly. A.V. Club. February 8, 2017. March 5, 2017.
