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The Best Episodes of Modern Family

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

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,...
  1. Background image for Las Vegas
    8.5/10(25 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.

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  2. Background image for Connection Lost
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #2 - Connection Lost

    S6:E16

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

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  3. Background image for My Funky Valentine
    8.3/10(29 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.

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  4. Background image for Schooled
    8.2/10(17 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.

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  5. Background image for Family Portrait
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #5 - 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
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  6. Background image for Fulgencio
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #6 - 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
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  8. Background image for Goodnight, Gracie
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. Background image for Suddenly, Last Summer
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for Caught in the Act
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Background image for Arrested
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. Background image for The Future Dunphys
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for American Skyper
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Writer:Elaine Ko
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  14. Background image for Fizbo
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. Background image for Hawaii
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. Background image for Manny Get Your Gun
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for Bringing Up Baby
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. Background image for Under Pressure
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. Background image for The Wedding (2)
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. Background image for Phil's Sexy, Sexy House
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. Background image for The Party
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #20 - 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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  22. Background image for Coal Digger
    7.8/10(29 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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  23. Background image for Moon Landing
    7.8/10(30 votes)

    #22 - 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
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  24. Background image for The Old Wagon
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #23 - The Old Wagon

    S2:E1

    Phil finally agrees to sell the old station wagon but only after a family trip down memory lane; Cameron asks Jay for help when Mitchell decides to build a life-size princess castle for Lily.

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  25. Background image for When Good Kids Go Bad
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #24 - When Good Kids Go Bad

    S3:E2

    Mitchell and Cameron plan an evening with the whole family to break the happy news that they're attempting to adopt another child. However, things go wrong when they realize Lily may not take well to another baby in the house. Meanwhile, Claire and Jay are each focused with proving a point.

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  26. Background image for Phil on Wire
    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #25 - Phil on Wire

    S3:E3

    Jay's relationship with the dog irritates Gloria. Phil and Luke try to master the tightrope. Cameron starts a juice fast.

    Director:Jason Winer
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Best Episodes Summary

"Las Vegas" is the best rated episode of "Modern Family". It scored 8.5/10 based on 25 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".