Provide a list of the show's best running gags (like Phil's infamous "Dunphy-isms") Compare Season 1 to the later, later seasons of the show
It's the first day of school for the kids. Phil and Claire engage in a competitive race, while Manny sports a traditional Colombian poncho to class, causing Jay and Gloria to clash over his parenting. Episode 7: "En Garde" Original Air Date: November 4, 2009
Claire tries to prove she’s the "fun" parent; Jay takes the grandkids for the night. index of modern family season 1
Phil invites his ex-girlfriend over; Jay accidentally tells Manny the truth about Santa. Mar 24, 2010
The family gathers at Jay and Gloria’s house to watch football, but tension spikes when Luke reveals Manny called Gloria a "coal digger" (mishearing "gold digger"). Episode 6: "Run for Your Wife" Original Air Date: October 28, 2009 Provide a list of the show's best running
- Phil and Claire play a risky game. Episode 16: Fears - The family confronts their phobias.
Jay has a run-in with Gloria's ex-husband, Javier (Benjamin Bratt). Jan 13, 2010 Phil invites his ex-girlfriend over; Jay accidentally tells
The first season of Modern Family (2009–2010) serves as a foundational exploration of the diverse structures that define contemporary American families. Structured as a mockumentary, it follows three interrelated households: the nuclear Dunphy family, the blended Pritchett-Delgado family, and the same-sex couple Mitchell and Cameron. Index of Season 1 Episodes
Gloria surprises Jay with a trip to Hawaii, but the whole family tags along. May 12, 2010