TV picks for Feb. 11:  "Modern Family," "Colosseum," "Date Night"

February 10, 2015 at 6:54PM
MODERN FAMILY - "The Big Guns" - Claire is furious about neighbors Ronnie and Amber's eye-sore of a boat on their front lawn and it soon becomes an all-out war when Phil calls in the "big guns" as back up -- his dad Frank and all his retired friends to give them a taste of their own medicine. Elsewhere, Jay is trying to potty train Joe but Gloria does not think he's ready yet, and Cam secretly takes Lily to clown school behind Mitchell's back, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 (9:00-9:31
Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell in “Modern Family.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Best seat in the house

If you think the new Vikings stadium is a spectacle, wait until you visit "Colosseum: Roman Death Trap," a new "Nova" special that explores how the ancient Romans built this center so they could re-enact naval battles and stage spectacles involving hundreds of gladiators and wild animals. 7 p.m. TPT, Ch. 2

Role play

Clive and Juliana are back! Dedicated "Modern Family" fans will remember them as Phil and Claire's alter egos when they attempt a romantic night out on the town. This time out, Claire worries that her hubby may be a little too much into the game. 8 p.m. KSTP, Ch. 5

The other couple

Am I the first to notice that Phil and Claire are also the names of the couple in 2010's "Date Night" who take on alter egos when they attempt a romantic night out on the town? This is either a weird coincidence or Hollywood is running out of ideas — and names. 9 p.m. FXM

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