Gloria is frustrated by a neighbor’s barking dog and Jay's perceived indifference. Jay’s attempt to solve the problem behind her back leads to a misunderstanding involving a "hitman" (who is actually a dog trainer).

Claire and Phil realize their kids are obsessed with their electronics. They issue a challenge: whoever stays off their devices the longest wins a prize. However, the parents soon find that they are the ones most "hooked" on their gadgets.

" Unplugged ," the fifth episode of second season, is a classic study in the Dunphy-Pritchett clan's struggle to balance technology, competition, and parenting. Episode Overview