Modern Family

20095 seriesEntertainment / Comedy
Available on
Channel 4

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.

The Kiss: Episode Image
Episode 2The Kiss

In honour of her late grandmother, Gloria decides to cook traditional Colombian meals, which is met with some ribbing from Jay. And Claire becomes overbearing. (S2 Ep2)

Earthquake: Episode Image
Episode 3Earthquake

An earthquake traps Claire in the bathroom with the plumber. Manny has an existential crisis while he's out with Jay. (S2 Ep3)

Strangers on a Treadmill: Episode Image
Episode 4Strangers on a Treadmill

Claire and Mitchell help each other spare their partners from embarrassment - Cameron from wardrobe choices, and Phil from his estate agents' speech. (S2 Ep4)

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Episode 5Unplugged

Claire and Phil challenge the family to a digital detox contest. (S2 Ep5)

Halloween: Episode Image
Episode 6Halloween

Claire, who loves Halloween, ropes in the whole family to spookify the Dunphy house, but none of it goes quite to plan. (S2 Ep6)

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Episode 7Chirp

Claire and Haley have a bit of quality girl time while they're stuck at home sick. Phil is preoccupied by the taunts of a chirping smoke detector. (S2 Ep7)

Manny Get Your Gun: Episode Image
Episode 8Manny Get Your Gun

Everyone gathers at a restaurant to celebrate Manny's birthday, although Manny himself is experiencing a mini-life crisis about getting older. (S2 Ep8)

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Episode 9Mother Tucker

Cameron loves his mum, so Mitchell isn't sure how to tell Cam that she makes him uncomfortable. When Haley breaks up with Dylan, Phil takes it harder than anyone. (S2 Ep9)

Dance Dance Revelation: Episode Image
Episode 10Dance Dance Revelation

Everyone gets in on the fun at Luke and Manny's first school dance. A trip to the mall with the boys becomes stressful for Jay and Phil. (S2 Ep10)

Slow Down Your Neighbors: Episode Image
Episode 11Slow Down Your Neighbors

Claire becomes a determined neighbourhood vigilante hoping to catch and stop a menacing car that speeds through the streets. (S2 Ep11)

Our Children, Ourselves: Episode Image
Episode 12Our Children, Ourselves

Claire and Phil want Alex to relax about her studies, but then question their own intellectual drives. And Gloria tries to befriend another nice couple. (S2 Ep12)

Caught in the Act: Episode Image
Episode 13Caught in the Act

The kids catch Phil and Claire in a compromising position when they surprise them with breakfast in bed on their anniversary. (S2 Ep13)

Bixby's Back: Episode Image
Episode 14Bixby's Back

To avoid turning into that old boring couple, Phil and Claire decide to revisit their Clive and Juliana role-playing rendezvous from last Valentine's Day. (S2 Ep14)

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Episode 15Princess Party

The guest list for Lily's princess-themed birthday party gets a little out of hand when Mitchell decides to invite Mum, much to Claire's dismay. (S2 Ep15)

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Episode 16Regrets Only

Phil and Claire have a huge fight but Phil hasn't got a clue what it's about. Gloria and Jay try to help them. (S2 Ep16)

Two Monkeys and a Panda: Episode Image
Episode 17Two Monkeys and a Panda

While Claire runs herself ragged trying to play peacemaker with Haley and Alex, Phil sneaks off for a nice relaxing day at the spa. (S2 Ep17)

Boys' Night: Episode Image
Episode 18Boys' Night

Jay's attempt to avoid a symphony concert with Gloria and Manny lands him in the middle of Mitchell and Cameron's boys' night out. (S2 Ep18)

The Musical Man: Episode Image
Episode 19The Musical Man

Cameron relishes being interim music director at Luke and Manny's school, but takes on the upcoming spring musical with a little too much zest and passion. (S2 Ep19)

Someone to Watch Over Lily: Episode Image
Episode 20Someone to Watch Over Lily

Mitchell and Cameron secretly weigh up who in the family could be suitable legal guardians for Lily if anything ever happens to them. (S2 Ep20)

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Episode 21Mother's Day

Claire and Gloria want to spend Mother's Day hiking with the kids, but their bickering and complaining drive Claire mad, and she brings Gloria down with her. (S2 Ep21)

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