Modern Family

2009•3 series•Entertainment / Comedy

Available on E4 HD

Told from the perspective of an unseen documentary filmmaker, the series offers an honest and often hilarious perspective of family life. Parents Phil and Claire yearn for an honest, open relationship with their three kids. But a teen who is trying to grow up too fast, another who is too smart for her own good, and a rambunctious young son make it challenging. Jay and his much-younger wife are raising her son together, but people sometimes mistake Jay for his wife's father. Meanwhile, partners Mitchell and Cameron have just adopted a child from Vietnam, which poses a different set of challenges.

Episode 1Lake Life

Jay makes the family take their holiday on a houseboat to create memories that will last long after he's gone. And Mitchell runs into an old flame. (S9 Ep1)

Episode 2The Long Goodbye

Phil and Claire realise that Alex is more self-sufficient in college than they thought. Manny is determined to avoid a tearful goodbye when he moves to college. (S9 Ep2)

Episode 3Catch of the Day

Phil is convinced he's going to have a bad luck day after failing to complete his daily superstition. Mitch is certain that Cam is undermining him. (S9 Ep3)

Episode 4Sex, Lies & Kickball

Sex, Lies, and Kickball: Jay's best friend, Shorty, returns from Costa Rica and stays at the house so that they can reconnect. And Alex is ready to shed her good-girl image. (S9 Ep4)

Episode 5It's the Great Pumpkin, Phil Dunphy

Phil and Claire want to celebrate Halloween in a big way, but no one else seems to share their enthusiasm for it. (S9 Ep5)

Episode 6Ten Years Later

Claire is determined to make up for her less-than-joyful mood at Jay and Gloria's wedding by throwing their 10th-anniversary party. (S9 Ep6)

Episode 7Winner Winner Turkey Dinner

Jay's Thanksgiving toast honours the entire family on their recent successes, even though everyone knows that they aren't quite true. (S9 Ep7)

Episode 8Brushes With Celebrity

The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan recount their celebrity encounters. When Phil shows a house to his musical hero, he's determined to make a good impression. (S9 Ep8)

Episode 9Tough Love

After leaving his real estate firm to strike out on his own, Phil decides that a solo camping trip in the wild is just what he needs to boost his confidence. (S9 Ep9)

Episode 11He Said, She Shed

The homeowners association deny Claire's request to build a 'She Shed' in the garden, and only Luke and Phil know the real reason why. (S9 Ep11)

Episode 12Dear Beloved Family

Gloria rushes Phil to hospital for emergency surgery when he experiences intense stomach pains. (S9 Ep12)

Episode 13In Your Head

Luke goes missing after a night out. Can Manny, Phil and Gloria find him? Haley tries to land an interview with the creator of a big lifestyle website. (S9 Ep13)

Episode 14Written in the Stars

Phil thinks that Gloria is upset with Jay for dropping the ball on Valentine's Day, so he convinces Jay to spice things up with a little role playing. (S9 Ep14)

Episode 16Wine Weekend

The family go on a wine-tasting trip, and Gloria and Mitch are invited to a party at Oprah's house - but they can't bring anyone else. (S9 Ep16)

Episode 17Royal Visit

When Haley's astrophysicist boyfriend visits, Claire and Phil compete to prove who's smarter. Mitch and Cam go to a yoga retreat. (S9 Ep17)

Episode 18Daddy Issues

Gloria's ex-boyfriend Jorge's resemblance to Manny makes Jay question if he might be Manny's real dad. Phil agonises over getting an anniversary gift for Claire. (S9 Ep18)

Episode 19CHiPs and Salsa

When Haley hears that her boss is looking for a product with the magical properties of peppers, she tries to convince Gloria to sell her salsa. (S9 Ep19)