
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.
- Metascore87
- 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 9 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2017 - 2018
Episode 1
Lake Life
Wed, Sep 27, 2017 21 mins
The whole family decides to rent a boat to view the solar eclipse. Jay becomes worried about what people will say about him when he passes on. Phil and Claire worry they are becoming old, and decide to try various adventurous excursions to maintain their youth. Alex struggles with her feelings towards Ben. The kids decide to go looking for a good time elsewhere, and it doesn't go as planned.

Episode 2
The Long Goodbye
Wed, Oct 4, 2017 21 mins
Manny leaves for college and it's hard to say goodbye to his family. Haley starts working for Luke at the club and Phil and Claire visit Alex at college. Cam and Mitchell have problems with their kitchen.

Episode 3
Catch of the Day
Wed, Oct 11, 2017 21 mins
Phil and Claire refuse to buy Hailey a new phone while Gloria doesn't admit that she was in an accident. Cam is eavesdropping on his sister, Pam, and Mitch is certain that Cam's undermining him during their kitchen renovation. Phil believes that he'll have a day of bad luck after failing to complete his everyday superstition.

Episode 4
Sex, Lies & Kickball
Wed, Oct 18, 2017 21 mins
Alex thinks that her mother doesn't respect her boyfriend, Ben, so she comes up with a scheme to force a discussion of the issue using body paints that she found at her parents' house. A friend of Jay's arrives and despite accepting an invitation to stay at the with Jay and Gloria he seems reluctant to spend time with Jay. Mitch and Cam think that friends of theirs aren't allowing their adopted son to be a kid.

Episode 5
It's the Great Pumpkin, Phil Dunphy
Wed, Oct 25, 2017 21 mins
Phil and Claire still want to celebrate Halloween in a big way, but it seems no one shares their same enthusiasm making them wonder if maybe everyone is right. Over at the Pritchett's, Mitch and Cam are frustrated by how long Jay is taking to finish their kitchen remodel, which forces Mitch to finally stand up to his dad. Meanwhile, Gloria's hospitality is wearing thin when Cam oversteps his boundaries as a house guest.

Episode 6
Ten Years Later
Wed, Nov 1, 2017 21 mins
Claire is determined to make up for her less-than-joyful mood at Jay and Gloria's wedding by throwing their tenth-anniversary party. As part of the festivities, Phil is going to perform a magic trick featuring Gloria appearing out of thin air in her wedding dress; that is if Gloria can still get into it!

Episode 7
Winner Winner Turkey Dinner
Wed, Nov 15, 2017 21 mins
Everyone is celebrating their triumph on the thanksgiving while the truth is that all of them cheated.

Episode 8
Brushes with Celebrity
Wed, Nov 29, 2017 21 mins
Each member of the family reminisce about run-ins with celebrities.

Episode 9
Tough Love
Wed, Dec 6, 2017 21 mins
After leaving his real estate firm to strike out on his own, Phil decides a solo camping trip in the wild will be just what he needs to boost his confidence. Meanwhile, Mitchell's plan to teach Cam a lesson in gullibility and Lily a lesson in responsibility backfires.

Episode 10
No Small Feet
Wed, Dec 13, 2017 21 mins
When Claire lands a big opportunity for Pritchett's Closets, Jay expects a little validation for his contribution and takes over her celebration when he doesn't get one. Pam's charming but grifting ex-boyfriend Bo shows up to win his family back and Mitchell sees this as the perfect opportunity to get Pam out of the house.

Episode 11
He Said, She Shed
Wed, Jan 3, 2018 21 mins
Jay teaches Joe how to play golf but he and Gloria both push him into becoming too competitive. Mitch and Cam host a party for Lily and her friends. Claire thinks that the Homeowners Association turned her application to build a shed on her own property.

Episode 12
Dear Beloved Family
Wed, Jan 10, 2018 21 mins
Phil is sick and wants Claire to find his surgery bear. Jay and Gloria are having issues over explaining Joe about "the death" scenario whilst Cam is furious at Mitchell as he has a crush on someone.

Episode 13
In Your Head
Wed, Jan 17, 2018 21 mins
When Luke goes missing after a night out in a sketchy neighborhood, Manny, Phil and Gloria team up to track him down. Meanwhile, Haley is desperate to land an interview with the creator of a popular lifestyle website and interrupts Alex during one of her college classes.

Episode 14
Written in the Stars
Wed, Feb 28, 2018 21 mins
On Valentine's Day, Mitch and Cam ruin Luke's date, Jay and Gloria do some role playing and Joe has a crush on Claire.

Episode 15
Spanks for the Memories
Wed, Mar 7, 2018 21 mins
When Jay overhears Gloria talking about spanking, he thinks she's bored in the bedroom. After Mitchell gets a great new job, he and Cam throw a party to rub it in Cam's friend's face.

Episode 16
Wine Weekend
Wed, Mar 21, 2018 21 mins
The family go wine tasting and stay in Haley's boss's country house which has one important rule, don't touch the tiara. Meanwhile, Gloria and Mitch are invited to a party at Oprah's house but can't bring anyone else.

Episode 17
Royal Visit
Wed, Mar 28, 2018 21 mins
Clair and Phil compete about who's smarter, trying to impress Hailey's smart boyfriend. Alex is embarrassed by her firefighter boyfriend. Mitchel and Cam go to a Yoga retreat, but Cam realizes that his favorite baseball team in practicing nearby.

Episode 18
Daddy Issues
Wed, Apr 4, 2018 21 mins
When Jorge, Gloria's ex-boyfriend, stops by for a visit, his resemblance to Manny makes Jay question Manny's paternity. Phil agonizes over the perfect gift for Claire for the anniversary. Cam and Mitch deal with Lily's women's troubles.

Episode 19
CHiPs and Salsa
Wed, Apr 11, 2018 21 mins
When Haley hears that her loopy boss is looking for a product with the magical properties of peppers, she tries to gain favor by convincing Gloria to sell her salsa to NERP; and Mitchell gets Cam the police ride-along he's always dreamed of.

Episode 20
Mother!
Wed, May 2, 2018 21 mins
When Dede drops in unexpectedly, Mitchell and Cam come to a realization about her effect on their lives; Phil, Luke, Alex and Haley all have different bad news to break to Claire and compete about when to do it, the tiny window of time after her monthly spa day when she's her most relaxed.

Episode 21
The Escape
Wed, May 9, 2018 21 mins
Haley meets Arvin's parents but when things don't go as planned, fate leads to an unexpected reunion with all of her ex-boyfriends. Meanwhile, the family also seizes on a nursing home visit with Jay's mean sister, Becky, to settle old scores.

Episode 22
Clash of Swords
Wed, May 16, 2018 21 mins
Mitchell sneaks out to "Hero-Con" with fanboy Phil, dressed as their favorite characters from the show "Clash of Swords." It's great until Phil commits the ultimate fan faux pas. In a clash of another kind, Gloria's dinosaur party for Joe is ruined when her nemesis, Dr. Donna Duncan.
