is the 23rd episode of the third season of the American sitcom Modern Family . The title refers to the French term for "living picture," a style of artistic presentation where actors or models remain still to recreate a famous scene or painting. The "Tableau Vivant" Feature
: Phil feels pressured to fire Mitchell from his law firm but struggles to deliver the news. Simultaneously, Claire and Cam clash over Cam’s parenting strategies, specifically his use of "time-outs" with Lily. Episode 23: Tableau Vivant
: Jay and Gloria get into an argument after Jay suggests a local waitress knows him better than his own wife does. is the 23rd episode of the third season
The episode features recreations of several iconic paintings: by Norman Rockwell American Gothic by Grant Wood The Son of Man by René Magritte Plot Highlights Simultaneously, Claire and Cam clash over Cam’s parenting