Modern Family

Can one clan bridge generational, cultural and social gaps?

Claire and Mitchell's mum drops in for a surprise visit

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)

Phil oversteps with Claire when the kids return to school

Luke's birthday party doesn't go well

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 Javier's arrival

Claire's friend Valerie visits. She's changed.

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)

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

Mitchell decides to toughen up, Cameron gets involved in a neighbour's marital problems, and it's Jay against Gloria and Manny in chess. (S1 Ep19)

Luke and Manny's hot-tempered basketball coach quits

For Jay's birthday, Gloria surprises him with a getaway to Hawaii - but she's invited the whole family. And there's no greater test than travelling with the family. (S1 Ep22)

A relaxing family vacation in Hawaii gets slightly derailed when everyone has their own ideas of fun. (S1 Ep23)