Modern Family

Name: Modern Family
Released: 2009

A blended, unconventional family in suburban Los Angeles navigates the chaos and comedy of modern life through the eyes of its eccentric but loving members.

Directed by

Gail Mancuso, Steven Levitan

Written by

Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd

First aired

2009

Rated

TV-PG

Seasons

11 seasons

Comedy

The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.

Seasons & Episodes

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1.01PilotSep 23, 2009Rate
Jay has recently married his younger Colombian wife, Gloria, but is struggling to keep up with her and her son, Manny. Claire is dealing with family issues, particularly with her husband Phil, who tries to be cool with their three children. Meanwhile, Mitchell and his partner Cameron adopt a Vietnamese baby named Lily.
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1.02The Bicycle ThiefSep 30, 2009Rate
Phil is determined to help Luke prove to his mom that he is responsible enough to have the brand new bike they just got him. However, Phil ends up being the irresponsible one when a hot neighbor clouds his judgment. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron take Lily to her first Mommy & Me class, and Jay and Manny have some awkward father and son time.
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1.03Come Fly with MeOct 7, 2009Rate
Phil encourages Jay to join him in flying his new model plane, while Manny takes a break to play with Luke, and Gloria accompanies Alex in shopping for a dress. Later, Manny has a heartfelt conversation with his sister Claire.
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1.04The IncidentOct 14, 2009Rate
Dede, the mother of Claire and Mitchell, makes an unexpected visit with the intention of reconciling with everyone she offended during what has become known as "the incident" at Jay and Gloria's wedding. Unsurprisingly, the family is not pleased by her arrival. The situation escalates when the entire family gathers for dinner at Claire's home.
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1.05Coal DiggerOct 21, 2009Rate
The entire family is invited to Jay and Gloria's home for a barbecue and football gathering. However, an earlier incident at school between Manny and Luke creates tension for Gloria and Claire, and the situation escalates further when a somewhat disparaging remark is made.
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1.06Run for Your WifeOct 28, 2009Rate
On the first day back at school, tensions arise at the Dunphy house as Phil miscalculates how Claire is handling the transition to an empty nest. Meanwhile, at Jay's home, a disagreement erupts between Jay and Gloria over Manny's unconventional outfit choice for his first day of class. At the same time, Mitchell and Cameron become increasingly anxious after Lily suffers a minor head injury.
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1.07En GardeNov 4, 2009Rate
The family gathers to support Manny as he explores his new interest in fencing, a sport in which he quickly shows remarkable skill. However, Jay's enthusiastic pride stirs up an old emotional wound for Mitchell from his childhood. At the same time, Phil is focused on discovering where Luke's hidden talents might be.
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1.08Great ExpectationsNov 18, 2009Rate
Claire, known for her history of giving poor gifts, is determined to surprise Phil with an exceptional anniversary present: a private performance by one of their favorite musicians, Izzy LaFontaine. However, the event turns out to be unexpectedly complicated in more ways than one. At the same time, Mitchell and Cameron reach out to their "party-girl bestie," Sal, for a long-overdue night out on the town.
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1.09FizboNov 25, 2009Rate
When Phil and Claire decide to throw Luke the biggest and best birthday party a boy could ever want, nothing is too big. However, when Cameron shows up as Fizbo the Clown, it sets off a chain of events that ends with someone in the hospital.
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1.10Undeck the HallsDec 9, 2009Rate
In *Modern Family* Season 1, Episode 9, titled "The Last Man on Christmas Earth," the Dunphy family faces a Christmas crisis when the kids get into trouble, prompting Phil and Claire to threaten taking Christmas away until someone confesses. At the same time, Jay wrestles with maintaining traditional American holiday customs, while Gloria and Manny push for incorporating their Colombian traditions. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron take Lily to the mall for her first photo with Santa, only to encounter a very unhappy mall Santa.
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1.11Up All NightJan 6, 2010Rate
Gloria is unhappy with Jay's response to Javier's arrival, as he is Manny's notoriously unreliable father. At the same time, Phil is dealing with kidney stones, and his dramatic behavior forces Claire to call in the paramedics to rush him to the hospital. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron find it more difficult than Lily to successfully sleep train her.
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1.12Not In My HouseJan 13, 2010Rate
When Claire discovers a suggestive image on the computer and assumes Luke is responsible, Phil, who is actually guilty, chooses not to correct her. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria have a disagreement over Phil's cherished life-sized dog butler statue, and Cameron becomes entangled in their gardener's problems, to Mitchell's frustration.
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1.13Fifteen PercentJan 20, 2010Rate
Mitchell suggests to Jay that one of Jay's old friends might be secretly gay, planting a seed of doubt. Jay initially dismisses the idea, but he begins to notice what he considers questionable signs. At the same time, Gloria helps Manny prepare for a date by giving his look a makeover, while Claire finds herself in a confrontation over Phil's universal remote.
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1.14Moon LandingFeb 3, 2010Rate
Claire feels slightly inadequate when her old friend, Valerie, visits and is nothing like Claire remembered. Meanwhile, Jay has an unsettling locker room moment when he and Cameron go play racquetball, and Mitchell tries to help Gloria with some legal problems.
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1.15My Funky ValentineFeb 10, 2010Rate
In this episode, Phil and Claire deviate from their usual Valentine's Day dinner and plan a "role play" adventure. At the same time, Jay and Gloria experience a difference in romantic preferences when Jay takes Gloria to a comedy show. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron attempt to help Manny find love.
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1.16FearsMar 3, 2010Rate
Phil and Luke set out on an exploration beneath the house, with Phil struggling to overcome his fear of the dark and creepy crawlies. At the same time, Claire takes Haley to the DMV for her driver's test, though Haley is visibly nervous. Manny becomes suddenly ill just before attending a friend's amusement park birthday party, which raises Gloria's suspicions. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell invite Lily's pediatrician for brunch, which turns into a tense and anxiety-filled experience.
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1.17Truth Be ToldMar 10, 2010Rate
After reconnecting on Facebook, Phil invites his former high school girlfriend to visit his house, but the casual encounter soon leads to complications. At the same time, Jay unintentionally kills Manny's cherished pet turtle and takes drastic measures to hide the evidence. Meanwhile, Mitchell, overwhelmed by his workload, finally confronts his boss.
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1.18Starry NightMar 24, 2010Rate
Phil and Claire each take on one of their children's school projects. Jay and Mitchell embark on their customary father-son outing to view the meteor showers, though Mitchell is surprised to learn that Manny will be joining them. With the boys away, Gloria and Cameron spend some quality bonding time together, though not without encountering a few mishaps along the way.
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1.19Game ChangerMar 31, 2010Rate
It is fitting that Phil's birthday coincides with the release of a new and popular product, and he is eager to be among the first to own one—this becomes Claire's mission. In the meantime, before arriving at Phil's party, Mitchell becomes preoccupied with a sudden desire to toughen up, Cameron gets caught up in a neighbor's marital issues, and Jay finds himself in a chess match against Gloria and Manny.
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1.20BenchedApr 14, 2010Rate
When Luke and Manny's basketball coach abruptly quits during a game, Jay and Phil both compete to take over the coaching role. Claire and Gloria each grapple with the possibility that they may no longer be the top priority in their children's lives, while Mitchell brings Cameron to meet a potential employer, though Cameron's larger-than-life personality may not help in making a favorable impression.
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1.21Travels with ScoutApr 28, 2010Rate
Claire is taken by surprise when Phil's father arrives in an RV with a four-legged companion, leading her to suspect there may be a more significant motive behind the visit. At the same time, Cameron learns that Dylan's band is short a drummer and eagerly volunteers to step in, while Jay and Gloria deal with the fallout of unintentionally taking Manny to a disturbing horror film.
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1.22Airport 2010May 5, 2010Rate
For Jay's birthday, Gloria surprises him with a romantic getaway to Hawaii, though she also invites the entire family to join. Upon arrival at the airport, the family's trip is met with chaos, including forgotten IDs, security issues, and members dealing with fears of flying.
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1.23HawaiiMay 12, 2010Rate
Jay is eager to relax and enjoy the tropical paradise, but his plans are soon interrupted by an unexpected reality check. At the same time, Phil is focused on making the trip romantic for Claire, while Mitchell and Cameron disagree on whether they should sightsee or avoid it altogether. Left to their own devices, the kids find themselves getting into a bit of mischief.
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1.24Family PortraitMay 19, 2010Rate
Claire makes careful arrangements for a new family portrait, but her efforts are repeatedly disrupted. Gloria and Manny accompany Phil and Alex to a Lakers game, where they find themselves in an awkward situation when their image appears on the jumbotron. Meanwhile, Luke interviews Jay for a school project, and Cameron lands a job as a wedding singer. At home, Mitchell is left alone with Lily and an unexpected, mischievous pigeon.
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