The episode's primary gimmick involves Phil Dunphy, who is stranded in Seattle due to an ear infection that prevents him from flying. To avoid missing Alex's graduation party at Jay and Gloria's house, he "attends" via a telepresence robot —a tablet mounted on a mobile base—which allows him to roam the party and interact with guests through Skype.

The season 6 finale of Modern Family , titled originally aired on May 20, 2015. Directed by series co-creator Steven Levitan and written by Elaine Ko, the episode centers on Alex’s high school graduation party and serves as a major turning point for several character arcs. Plot Summary: The Graduation Party

The episode features the full main ensemble alongside several notable guest appearances: as Andy Bailey Laura Ashley Samuels as Beth Horatio Sanz as Armando Lou Beatty Jr. as Spencer Critical Reception