[s9e8] Brushes With Celebrity Apr 2026

: The episode holds a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb based on over 2,000 user reviews.

: Phil is thrilled to show a house to his musical idol, Chris Martin (lead singer of Coldplay). However, Phil is sidelined by an "embarrassing" medical emergency involving a swollen testicle. While Phil is in the hospital, Martin visits and eventually performs an improvised song about Phil’s skills as a realtor. [S9E8] Brushes with Celebrity

: While serving on a jury, Jay meets football legend Terry Bradshaw . Jay's attempt to bond goes south after he accidentally insults one of Bradshaw’s movie performances. His obsession with fixing the relationship eventually leads to a restraining order, which Jay ironically frames because it contains Bradshaw’s signature. : The episode holds a 7

: Mitchell and Cameron run into the host of their favorite gardening show (Sam Anvilmaker). They attempt to mimic the high-drama conflict often seen on reality shows to get him interested in renovating their yard, but they find themselves unable to stop agreeing with each other. Guest Star Roster Guest Star Notable Contribution Chris Martin Sings a tribute song for Phil. Terry Bradshaw Becomes Jay's jury duty nemesis. Billy Crystal While Phil is in the hospital, Martin visits

: The Terry Bradshaw storyline is a meta-reference for fans of Ed O’Neill (Jay); in real life, O’Neill was actually drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers before pursuing acting.

: Mitch and Cam's struggle to "fake fight" is a nod to their frequent bickering throughout the series. "Modern Family" Brushes with Celebrity (TV Episode 2017)