[s1e17] Truth Be Told Now

Phil’s panicked reaction to Denise’s advances is a classic example of his awkwardness and Claire’s "I told you so" intuition.

Jay accidentally kills Manny’s pet turtle, Shel Turtlestein. Instead of coming clean, he stages a "break-in" by an imaginary raccoon to cover his tracks. Mitchell eventually convinces him to tell the truth, leading to a surprisingly emotional confession. [S1E17] Truth Be Told

" Truth Be Told " is the 17th episode of the first season of . It originally aired on March 10, 2010. Episode Summary Phil’s panicked reaction to Denise’s advances is a

The episode follows three chaotic storylines driven by secrets, lies, and the inevitable fallout of telling the truth: Mitchell eventually convinces him to tell the truth,

Manny’s reaction to the truth shows he is often more mature than the adults in the room. Where to Watch

Phil reconnects with his high-school girlfriend, Denise (played by Judy Greer), on Facebook and invites her over. Claire is convinced Denise is still into Phil, which Phil obliviously denies—until Denise makes a move on him in the pantry.