Modern Family

The first episode of the Emmy-winning comedy, shot from the perspective of an unseen documentary maker. It's not easy being part of a family these days... (S1 Ep1)

Phil is determined to help Luke show his mum that he's responsible enough to have the new bike they just got him, but Phil ends up being the irresponsible one. (S1 Ep2)

Jay reluctantly takes Phil out to fly his new model plane, but a manoeuvre goes awry... (S1 Ep3)

Claire and Mitchell's mother, Dede, drops in for a surprise visit and is determined to make amends with everyone who she offended during 'the incident'. (S1 Ep4)

The family are invited to Jay and Gloria's for a barbecue and football, but an incident at school between Manny and Luke makes things awkward for Gloria and Claire. (S1 Ep5)

On the kids' first day back at school, Phil oversteps when he misreads how Claire's coping with an empty nest. (S1 Ep6)

The family supports Manny's new interest - fencing. It turns out he's pretty good at it, but Jay's proud enthusiasm triggers an old childhood wound for Mitchell. (S1 Ep7)

With a history of giving bad gifts, Claire is determined to surprise Phil with an amazing anniversary present - a private performance by Izzy LaFontaine. (S1 Ep8)

Phil and Claire throw Luke the biggest birthday party a boy could want. But when Cameron appears as a clown named Fizbo, it sets off a chain of events that ends in hospital. (S1 Ep9)

Christmas is in full swing at the Dunphy house, until the kids get into trouble and Phil and Claire threaten to cancel Christmas unless one of them fesses up. (S1 Ep10)

Gloria isn't happy with Jay's reaction to the arrival of Javier, Manny's infamously unreliable dad. Phil is suffering from kidney stones. (S1 Ep11)

When Claire finds an X-rated picture on the computer and assumes that it's Luke's doing, a guilty Phil doesn't necessarily correct her. (S1 Ep12)

Mitchell seeks revenge when Jay introduces Cameron as just his 'friend'. Gloria gives Manny's date a makeover. (S1 Ep13)

Claire feels slightly inadequate when her old friend, Valerie (guest star Minnie Driver), visits and is nothing like Claire remembered. (S1 Ep14)

Phil and Claire break from their traditional Valentine's Day dinner date and plan a little role play excursion. And Jay and Gloria's ideas of romance clash. (S1 Ep15)

When Phil and Luke embark on a discovery expedition underneath the house, Phil tries not to let his fear of the dark and of creepy crawlies get the best of him. (S1 Ep16)

After reconnecting on Facebook, Phil invites his old high school girlfriend to drop by the house, but the friendly visit quickly turns into trouble. (S1 Ep17)

Jay and Mitchell set out on their traditional father-son outing to see the meteor showers, but Mitchell is surprised to see that Manny will be joining them. (S1 Ep18)