: The duo goes "girl crazy" trying to flirt with fellow passengers.
: Gets swept up in a romantic Titanic -esque subplot with a charming traveler named James, only to discover he isn't quite the gentleman she imagined. [S7E21] The Favourite
Claire and Mitchell's petty squabbling over who "knows DeDe better". Phil and Cam's high-energy geeking out over Simon Hastings. The Realization : The duo goes "girl crazy" trying to
Jay admitting he actually feels a sense of loss seeing DeDe move on. Phil and Cam's high-energy geeking out over Simon Hastings
: Jay is initially overjoyed that DeDe is finally moving on, but his over-enthusiasm turns to concern when he meets her new fiancé's son. He realizes the man might be just as unstable as DeDe, leading to a rare moment of genuine Pritchett family unity as they decide whether to warn her. Train Romance & Misfortune :
: Claire and Mitchell spend the journey battling over who should give the wedding toast. Mitchell reveals that DeDe personally asked him to write it, sparking Claire's competitive drive to prove she is the "favourite" child.
In Modern Family Season 7, Episode 21—officially titled —the entire clan boards a train to Portland to attend the wedding of Jay’s ex-wife, DeDe. While "The Favourite" isn't the official title, the episode centers on themes of competition and vying for "favorite" status, particularly between Claire and Mitchell during their speech preparations. The "Crazy Train" Plot Breakdown