Modern Family

The Best Episodes of Modern Family

Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC

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

The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted,...
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  1. 9.5/10(9.1k votes)

    #1 - Connection Lost

    S6:E16

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

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  2. 9.2/10(5.1k votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. 8.9/10(4.2k votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. 8.9/10(4.6k votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Lev L. Spiro
  5. 8.7/10(2.9k votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Writer:Elaine Ko
  6. 8.6/10(4.2k votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. 8.6/10(3.8k votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. 8.6/10(3.6k votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Jason Winer
  10. 8.6/10(3.0k votes)

    #9 - Baby on Board

    S3:E24

    Gloria's bilingualism comes in handy on Mitchell and Cameron's quest to adopt another child. Meanwhile, Jay and Manny help Lily get ready for a dance recital. Alex goes to her first prom, and Haley announces her future plans, which come as a shock to her family.

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  11. 8.6/10(3.2k votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. 8.6/10(2.9k votes)

    #11 - The Wedding (2)

    S5:E24

    The wedding day chaos continue as the entire party shifts from one contingency plan to another. Guests start to get testy, Mitchell and Cameron are feeling discouraged and poor Claire shows physical wear and tear, but an unexpected turn of events leads to the ceremony we’ve all been waiting for.

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  13. 8.6/10(2.8k votes)

    #12 - Phil's Sexy, Sexy House

    S7:E7

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

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  14. 8.6/10(2.7k 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.

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  15. 8.6/10(2.1k votes)

    #14 - A Year of Birthdays

    S10:E22

    As the birth of Haley and Dylan’s twins approaches, we take a look back at how each family member celebrated their birthdays this past year.

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  16. 8.6/10(2.7k votes)

    #15 - Finale (2)

    S11:E18

    The entire family discovers saying goodbye is much harder than it seems.

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  17. 8.5/10(3.5k votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. 8.4/10(3.3k votes)

    #17 - Halloween

    S2:E6

    Claire gets ready to spookify the Dunphy house for the trick or treaters during her favorite holiday. She gives each family member a role to play, but nothing goes right. Cameron won't stop hating the holiday due to a traumatic childhood experience. Mitchell had a terrible day at work, and Gloria acts weird after Jay and Manny tease her about her accent.

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  19. 8.4/10(3.0k votes)

    #18 - Little Bo Bleep

    S3:E13

    Claire prepares for her debate with Duane Bailey. Mitch and Cam try to clean up Lily's language before her turn as a flower girl. Jay blames Stella's strange behavior on Gloria.

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    Director:Chris Koch
  20. 8.4/10(2.8k votes)

    #19 - 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.

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  21. 8.4/10(2.8k votes)

    #20 - Party Crasher

    S4:E12

    Gloria and Jay try to make Manny's 14th birthday extra special by planning a surprise party; Haley starts hanging out with a much older guy.

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  22. 8.4/10(2.9k votes)

    #21 - 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.

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  23. 8.4/10(2.5k votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  24. 8.3/10(3.3k votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  25. 8.3/10(2.6k votes)

    #24 - Three Turkeys

    S6:E8

    Phil and Luke take over Thanksgiving duties but Claire readies an emergency plan. Jay and Gloria get their holiday plans interrupted and regret not telling anyone. Cameron has to think of a way to get Lily to wear a dress for dinner.

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  26. 8.3/10(2.7k votes)

    #25 - The Day We Almost Died

    S6:E11

    A near miss from a crash has everyone in the car either on edge or adopting a new carpe diem mentality.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Connection Lost" is the best rated episode of "Modern Family". It scored 9.5/10 based on 9147 votes. Directed by Steven Levitan and written by Steven Levitan, Megan Ganz, it aired on 2/25/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Las Vegas".