The vacation continues as Jay tries to relax and Phil tries to be romantic.
Game Changer — Writer: Ben Karlin; Director: Jason Winer; Air date: Apr 7, 2010
Phil invites his ex-girlfriend Denise (Judy Greer) over via Facebook, insists she is totally over him, but quickly realizes she expects a romantic rekindling. Jay accidentally kills Manny's pet turtle. 18. "Starry Night" Original Air Date: March 24, 2010 index of modern family season 1
The introduction to the three branches of the family: Jay Pritchett (Ed O'Neill) and his young wife Gloria (Sofía Vergara); his daughter Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen) and her husband Phil (Ty Burrell); and his son Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and his partner Cameron (Eric Stonestreet).
A misunderstanding over a baby-naming tradition creates conflict between Jay and Gloria, while Claire tries to manage her kids' antics. The vacation continues as Jay tries to relax
Cameron introduces his clown persona at Luke’s birthday party, leading to chaos. Feb 10, 2010
Undeck the Halls — Writer: Ben Karlin; Director: Jason Winer; Air date: Dec 9, 2009 Cameron introduces his clown persona at Luke’s birthday
The evolution of the traditional family unit and the challenges of communication across different generations and lifestyles. Episode Index Key Plot Point Pilot
The making of Modern Family was a collaborative effort between the cast, crew, and writers. Here are some interesting behind-the-scenes insights from Season 1:
The Incident — Writer: Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh; Director: Michael Spiller; Air date: Oct 14, 2009