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While Luke is portrayed as "dim-witted," actor Nolan Gould actually has an IQ of 150 and is a member of Mensa.

Mitchell (the "Fire") and Claire (the "Nice") perform their old routine in the parking lot.

Mitchell reveals he and Claire were once a champion figure skating duo called "Fire and Nice" . He confronts Claire for "quitting" right before a major championship, which he considers his "Emerald City". [S1E7] En Garde

Watch these clips to see Gloria's hilariously ruthless tactics and the competitive spirit of the Pritchett-Dunphy clan:

Seeing Manny’s success, Phil becomes determined to find a "hidden talent" for Luke. This leads to several failed experiments, including baseball and potential "static electricity" powers. While Luke is portrayed as "dim-witted," actor Nolan

" En Garde " is the of the hit sitcom Modern Family , originally airing on November 4, 2009. The episode centers on Manny’s fencing tournament and explores how parental pride can inadvertently reopen old sibling wounds. 🤺 Plot Summary

Manny wins the tournament, but only after misunderstanding Jay and Gloria’s frantic hand signals (intended to make him go easy on the "orphan") as a sign to fight harder. 🔍 Trivia & Goofs He confronts Claire for "quitting" right before a

To help Manny win, Gloria uses "psychological warfare" by making up a tragic backstory for Manny's opponent (claiming the girl is a diabetic orphan) to make Jay feel too guilty to cheer against her. 🌟 Key Highlights & Quotes