"Game Changer" is the 19th episode of the first season of Modern Family. It premiered on ABC on March 31, 2010. The episode's teleplay was written by Joe Lawson & Alex Herschlag from a story by Vanessa McCarthy & Joe Lawson. It was directed by Kevin Sullivan.In the episode, it's Phil's birthday and Claire wants to buy him an Apple iPad, excited about buying a good gift for the first time.