The episode deals with the difficulties that can arise in relationships and the petty squabbles that can have injurious effects for those close.
When she finally comes downstairs, Haley (Sarah Hyland), who is there to babysit Joe, remarks that her earrings aren't big enough, so they both head back upstairs.
At the Dunphy house, Phil (Ty Burrell) has put on a new suit to look nice for Claire (Julie Bowen), but it's too tight and he can barely move in it.
When they are all finally ready to be seated, Fiona (Jessalyn Wanlim), the hostess, informs Jay that she has given their table away, just as she had warned him that she would have to do.
Despite how the night has turned out, they all end up having a great time laughing, singing, and dancing to Jay's favorite song, "Midnight Train to Georgia".
"Most of all, I loved that they all ended up having a great meal at the taco truck, dancing, singing, drinking and watching Phil split his suit.
"[2] Britt Hayes of Screen Crush gave a positive review, saying that the episode was a serious improvement over previous ones.
"Sitcoms are formulaic, but the reason that ones like ‘Modern Family’ stick around for so long is that they have such great characters and often charming writing that we can forgive the repetitive nature and just have a good time.
[...] This is a show that's gotten very comfortable with relying on voice-overs or come-together moments in order to give the illusion of heartwarming family comedy, but I think they deliver on that promise only half the time.
"[5] Wyner from TwoCentsTV said that the episode was "cute", "focused on family time management" and that "the character personalities shone".