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The Best Episodes of Modern Family

Every episode of Modern Family ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Modern Family!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Modern Family Season 5 Episode 18 - Las Vegas
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    #1 - Las Vegas

    S5:E18

    he adults are Vegas-bound when Jay hooks them up with Excelsior Level hotel accommodations courtesy of one of his big clients, but after learning there's an even higher level, Jay becomes obsessed with upgrading. Meanwhile, everyone's sneaking around when Claire secretly hits the tables to win back money she lost years ago, Phil goes underground auditioning for a secret society of magicians, Cam ducks out of a spa day with Mitch to join their friend's bachelor party shenanigans, and Gloria is determined to hide a female version of dog butler Barkley from Jay.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writers:Paul Corrigan, Bill Wrubel, Brad Walsh

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  2. Modern Family Season 6 Episode 16 - Connection Lost
    8.5/10(33 votes)

    #2 - Connection Lost

    S6:E16

    Claire does some online snooping that causes drama with the rest of the family.

    Director:Steven Levitan
    Writers:Steven Levitan, Megan Ganz

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  3. Modern Family Season 1 Episode 15 - My Funky Valentine
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #3 - My Funky Valentine

    S1:E15

    Phil and Claire break from their traditional Valentine's Day dinner date and plan a little "role play" excursion. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria's ideas of romance clash when he takes her to a comedy show, and Mitchell and Cameron play cupid for Manny.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Jerry Collins

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  4. Modern Family Season 4 Episode 2 - Schooled
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Schooled

    S4:E2

    Claire and Phil embarass Haley when they drop her off at college; Manny makes Gloria and Jay take a class; Lily gets into a tussle on her first day of kindergarten.

    Director:Jeff Melman
    Writers:Steven Levitan, Dan O'Shannon

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  5. Modern Family Season 4 Episode 13 - Fulgencio
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Fulgencio

    S4:E13

    When Gloria's mother and sister visit, they bring traditions, baby names and family baggage; Phil helps the kids with their problems; Mitchell and Cameron try to correct Lily's bad habits.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writer:Bill Wrubel

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  6. Modern Family Season 1 Episode 24 - Family Portrait
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Family Portrait

    S1:E24

    Claire painstakingly plans for a new family portrait to be taken, but it seems like everything and everybody is working against her. Gloria and Manny go with Phil and Alex to a Lakers game and end up having a very awkward moment on the jumbotron; Luke interviews Jay for a school project, and Cameron gets a gig as a wedding singer while Mitchell is home alone with Lily and a wayward pigeon.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  7. Modern Family Season 4 Episode 7 - Arrested
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Arrested

    S4:E7

    Cameron watches Alex and Luke while Phil, Claire and Mitchell deal with Haley's arrest; Jay tries to cut a surprise visit from Dede short, so she doesn't learn about Gloria's pregnancy.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

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  8. Modern Family Season 4 Episode 24 - Goodnight, Gracie
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Goodnight, Gracie

    S4:E24

    Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. Gloria has to contend with an outstanding arrest warrant in Florida, Cam finds himself fitting right into an elderly women's group at Frank's retirement community, and Jay runs into a pivotal person from his past.

    Director:Steven Levitan
    Writer:Jeffrey Richman

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  9. Modern Family Season 5 Episode 1 - Suddenly, Last Summer
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Suddenly, Last Summer

    S5:E1

    The family is in the throes of summer activities: Phil and Claire are trying to orchestrate a kid-free week by coordinating Luke's camp with Haley's beach trip and Alex's volunteering excursion; Jay and Gloria are getting Manny ready for his first solo trip back to Colombia; and Mitch and Cam make it a summer to remember.

    Director:James R. Bagdonas
    Writer:Jeffrey Richman

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  10. Modern Family Season 6 Episode 24 - American Skyper
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #10 - American Skyper

    S6:E24

    The sixth season ends with Alex's graduation party at Jay and Gloria's house, but Phil is stuck in Seattle on a business trip, so he uses the latest in technology to be as close as he can get. Meanwhile, Claire worries about Alex's gift, Jay complains that Gloria's cousin has overstayed his welcome, Mitchell keeps the news of his layoff a secret from Cameron, and a visit from Andy's girlfriend turns Haley's world upside down.

    Director:Steven Levitan
    Writer:Elaine Ko

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  11. Modern Family Season 5 Episode 12 - Under Pressure
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Under Pressure

    S5:E12

    The high school open house puts the parents in a bit of a time warp when Claire finds herself stressed out by all the pressure, Gloria encounters a “mean girl” mom and Jay teaches Phil how to play a little hookie. Elsewhere, Mitchell gets defensive when he encounters his judgemental, environmentalist neighbor and Alex goes to see a therapist.

    Director:James R. Bagdonas
    Writer:Elaine Ko

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  12. Modern Family Season 7 Episode 16 - The Cover-Up
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #12 - The Cover-Up

    S7:E16

    Phil has a new client whom he tries to hide from his wife because she's attractive, while Claire would rather keep her hot yoga instructor a secret. Jay becomes preoccupied making a Web show, but is tormented by an Internet troll. Lily is nervous about learning to ride a bicycle, and her parents aren't exactly the best teachers.

    Director:James Alan Hensz
    Writer:Chuck Tatham

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  13. Modern Family Season 7 Episode 18 - The Party
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #13 - The Party

    S7:E18

    Manny and Luke babysit Lily so the adults in the family can have some fun, which includes Phil and Mitchell seeing a movie, Claire and Gloria going to a spa, and Jay and Cameron hitting a sports bar to watch a big fight, but Claire suspects the boys are going to throw a party.

    Director:Steven Levitan
    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  14. Modern Family Season 1 Episode 9 - Fizbo
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    #14 - Fizbo

    S1:E9

    Nothing is too big when Phil and Claire decide to throw Luke the biggest and best birthday party a boy could ever want, but when Cameron shows up as Fizbo the Clown, it sets off a chain of events that ends with someone in the hospital.

    Directors:Jason Winer, Randall Einhorn
    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  15. Modern Family Season 1 Episode 23 - Hawaii
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #15 - Hawaii

    S1:E23

    Jay could not be more excited to do nothing but indulge and relax in this tropical paradise, but then an unexpected reality check dampens his plans. Meanwhile, Phil is determined to make this trip romantic for Claire, Mitchell and Cameron have opposing views on whether to sightsee or not to sightsee, and the kids get into a little bit of mischief when left to their own devices.

    Director:Steven Levitan
    Writers:Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh

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  16. Modern Family Season 2 Episode 8 - Manny Get Your Gun
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Manny Get Your Gun

    S2:E8

    It's Manny's birthday and the family is gathering at a restaurant to celebrate, though Manny himself is depressed about getting older. Phil and Claire decide to engage in a not-so-friendly car race on the way to the restaurant, and Mitch and Cam get sidetracked when they stop at the mall to pick up a gift.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  17. Modern Family Season 2 Episode 13 - Caught in the Act
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    #17 - Caught in the Act

    S2:E13

    It's Phil and Claire's anniversary, and when the kids go to surprise them with breakfast in bed, they get a surprise of their own. Jay and Gloria's plans for a Vegas vacation are ruined because of a brutally honest email accidentally sent to Claire, and Mitchell and Cam try to get into a new restaurant owned by a mom at Lily's preschool.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writers:Steven Levitan, Jeffrey Richman

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  18. Modern Family Season 4 Episode 1 - Bringing Up Baby
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Bringing Up Baby

    S4:E1

    Phil takes Jay on an unconventional fishing trip; Gloria wonders how to break the news about her pregnancy; Dylan temporarily moves in with the Dunphys; Cam and Mich think about adopting a cat.

    Director:Steven Levitan
    Writers:Paul Corrigan, Dave Weasel, Brad Walsh

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  19. Modern Family Season 4 Episode 19 - The Future Dunphys
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #19 - The Future Dunphys

    S4:E19

    At the hospital Claire and Phil see the older version of their family; Mitchell and Cameron plan a day for Lily and Gloria; Manny and Jay go to a private school to look around.

    Director:Ryan Case
    Writer:Elaine Ko

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  20. Modern Family Season 5 Episode 22 - Message Received
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Message Received

    S5:E22

    Jay, Gloria and Manny challenge each other to step outside their comfort zone and try something new. Mitch and Cam's wedding is getting too big and costly so they resort to selling a couple of their prized possessions, and the kids play a joke on Phil and Claire.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Steven Levitan

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  21. Modern Family Season 7 Episode 7 - Phil's Sexy, Sexy House
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #21 - Phil's Sexy, Sexy House

    S7:E7

    Phil is selling an upscale home where various members of the family sneak off for alone time.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Stephen Lloyd

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  22. Modern Family Season 7 Episode 9 - White Christmas
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #22 - White Christmas

    S7:E9

    Gloria's plans for a White Christmas don't go as planned.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writers:Andy Gordon, Jon Pollack

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  23. Modern Family Season 8 Episode 8 - The Alliance
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #23 - The Alliance

    S8:E8

    Hayley's plan for a fun-filled girl's day with Rainer Shine's teen daughter may be a little more angst-filled than expected. Meanwhile, Luke finds himself in a compromising position with a widow at the club and unwittingly helps his grandpa, Jay, with his petition. At the Pritchett-Tucker home, Gloria, Phil and Cam have formed a secret alliance to ensure their respective "mistakes" are concealed from their spouses. However, their diabolical plan may be derailed when Mitchell starts suspecting something just isn't right.

    Director:James R. Bagdonas
    Writers:Ryan Walls, Andy Gordon

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  24. Modern Family Season 1 Episode 5 - Coal Digger
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #24 - Coal Digger

    S1:E5

    The whole family is invited to Jay and Gloria's for some barbeque and football. However an earlier incident at school between Manny and Luke makes things very awkward for Gloria and Claire, and then things escalate when a not-so-flattering label is uttered.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Christopher Lloyd

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  25. Modern Family Season 1 Episode 14 - Moon Landing
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #25 - Moon Landing

    S1:E14

    Claire feels slightly inadequate when her old friend, Valerie, visits and is nothing like Claire remembered. Meanwhile Jay has an unsettling locker room moment when he and Cameron go play racquetball, and Mitchell tries to help Gloria with some legal problems

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Bill Wrubel

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Best Episodes Summary

"Las Vegas" is the best rated episode of "Modern Family". It scored 8.6/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Gail Mancuso and written by Paul Corrigan, Bill Wrubel, Brad Walsh, it aired on 3/26/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Connection Lost".