Modern Family
MODERN FAMILY is about the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, a wonderfully large and blended family that gives an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.
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- 2009-2020
- 11 seasons
- ABC
- Comedy, Drama
- TV-PG
MODERN FAMILY is about the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, a wonderfully large and blended family that gives an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.
Season 8 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
A Tale of Three Cities
Wed, Sep 21, 2016 21 mins
After recent trips take the Dunphys to New York; Mitch, Cam and Lily to the Midwest; and Jay, Gloria, Manny and Joe to Juarez, Mexico; the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan reunites in its eighth season premiere with all of the families converging at home for Father's Day.
Episode 2
A Stereotypical Day
Wed, Sep 28, 2016 21 mins
Jay wants to make a good impression on a family moving in across the street; Manny tries to attract a radical thinker; the Pritchett family uses Alex's bout of mono to their advantage; Cam and Mitchell try to teach a message of acceptance.
Episode 3
Blindsided
Wed, Oct 5, 2016 21 mins
The Dunphys and Pritchetts are competing when Luke decided his best shot at getting into college is to win the senior class president election against Manny. Meanwhile, the election seems much more important to Jay, Gloria, and Claire, though.
Episode 4
Weathering Heights
Wed, Oct 12, 2016 21 mins
Phil is excited when he's invited to appear in a real estate segment for the local news; Phil meets his weatherman hero, Rainer Shine; Jay tries to improve Manny's video interview for a college application.
Episode 5
Halloween 4: The Revenge of Rod Skyhook
Wed, Oct 26, 2016 21 mins
The Dunphy's try to kick start Luke's Halloween party; Cam confronts his Halloween nemesis; Jay plans to go to a party at an old enemy's home to deliver an unforgettable trick.
Episode 6
Grab It
Wed, Nov 9, 2016 21 mins
Phil considers becoming a member at Jay's favorite refuge; Claire is mistaken about her influence on Alex's choices; Cam holds back on telling Mitchell what his play is really about.
Episode 7
Thanksgiving Jamboree
Wed, Nov 16, 2016 21 mins
Cameron spares no expense for his Thanksgiving jamboree; Hayley tells Phil she'd rather spend the holiday with her new boyfriend; Jay works to keep his blood pressure down; Alex and Dwight get closer.
Episode 8
The Alliance
Wed, Nov 30, 2016 21 mins
Hayley's day with Rainer Shine's daughter doesn't go as expected; Luke unintentionally helps Jay with his petition; Gloria, Phil and Cam have a secret meeting.
Episode 9
Snow Ball
Wed, Dec 14, 2016 21 mins
Manny and Luke's efforts to put on the school's winter dance get complicated due to a texting error; Gloria, Claire, Mitchell and Cam volunteer at the dance while Jay tries to get out of it by pretending he wants to spend time with Phil.
Episode 10
Ringmaster Keifth
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 21 mins
Cam wants to throw a New Year's Day feast for the family. Phil's father arrives with his new girlfriend, who happens to be Phil's childhood babysitter. Gloria and Jay must decide who will look after little Joe if something should happen to them.
Episode 11
Sarge & Pea
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 21 mins
Cam goes to the extremes to confront a parent who robbed him of a precious Lily moment during her dance recital.
Episode 12
Do You Believe in Magic
Wed, Feb 8, 2017 21 mins
Phil wants to have a romantic Valentine Day with Claire, however Claire is busy and she tried to fix it in a magic way.Gloria is unsatisfied about Joe's recent behavior, which is apparently learnt from Jay.Cam and Mitch taught the Sal and Haley to break up with men they are dating despite they have no idea what facts really are.
Episode 13
Do It Yourself
Wed, Feb 15, 2017 20 mins
Phil talks Jay into investing in a property he has long wanted to develop; Claire's culinary ventures aren't as successful as she thinks; Cam and Mitchell try to teach Lily the value of hard work.
Episode 14
Heavy Is the Head
Wed, Feb 22, 2017 21 mins
Phil realizes he can't keep his dream of the Dunphy Towel when they find methane underground.Cam is extremely afraid of finishing the NMR for some terrible childhood flashbacks. Gloria picks the most inappropriate time to celebrate Claire's birthday in her office. Alex struggles to get along with her colleagues, but only to make herself separated again.
Episode 15
Finding Fizbo
Wed, Mar 1, 2017 21 mins
After seeing an online video of his Fizbo costume being desecrated, Cam sets out to restore the character's good name; Phil meets his soon-to-be stepbrother; Manny enlists Gloria, Claire and Haley to do a read-through of his newest play.
Episode 16
Basketball
Wed, Mar 8, 2017 21 mins
After choking at last year's charity basketball game, Phil has been training all year to redeem himself. However, when NBA stars Charles Barkley and DeAndre Jordan attend the game and start making bets, Phil tries to not buckle under the pressure. Meanwhile, Gloria has to step-up at Manny's school when her nemesis, Donna Duncan (Jane Krakowski), tries to shame her for her lack of support at the school. Finally, Claire does whatever it takes to keep a work mistake secret from Jay, while Jay's concerned that Joe doesn't have a healthy fear of him at all.
Episode 17
Pig Moon Rising
Wed, Mar 15, 2017 21 mins
Mitchell accidentally knocks over an urn containing the ashes of Cam's beloved pet pig, Lilly; Cam tries to catch Mitchell in a lie.
Episode 18
Five Minutes
Wed, Mar 29, 2017 21 mins
Mitch and Cam have five minutes to make their flight; Haley and Rainer have five minutes to re-evaluate their relationship; Claire and Phil have five minutes to meet Alex's new boyfriend; Manny has five minutes to try to find the perfect parking space for his bickering parents.
Episode 19
Frank's Wedding
Wed, Apr 5, 2017 21 mins
Phil gets the Dunphy clan to show up in costume for Frank's Roaring '20s-themed wedding; Jay masters the art of saying no; Cam stands up to his sister, Pam.
Episode 20
All Things Being Equal
Wed, May 3, 2017 21 mins
Gloria, Claire, Haley, Alex, Lily, Luke, and Manny show support for gender equality and the women's movement in their own ways; Jay and Phil butt heads over their parking attendant; Cam feels jealous when Pam prefers Mitchell's help with the baby.
Episode 21
Alone Time
Wed, May 10, 2017 21 mins
Mitch and Jay end up at the same resort when they separately seek out a retreat from the family; Phil and Claire struggle to enjoy empty-nester life; not knowing what to do with himself while Mitch is away, Cam drops in on Gloria.
Episode 22
The Graduates
Wed, May 17, 2017 21 mins
Jay picks up the pieces after Manny's father takes him out to celebrate graduation; the family prepares for Luke and Manny's big day.
