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The Best Episodes of Modern Family Season 10

Every episode of Modern Family Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Modern Family Season 10!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Modern Family Season 10 Episode 22 - A Year of Birthdays
    8.6/10(2435 votes)

    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.

    Director:Steven Levitan
    Writer:Steven Levitan

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  2. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 2 - Kiss and Tell
    7.9/10(2201 votes)

    S10:E2

    Haley needs a little help deciding whether or not to tell Arvin about her kiss with Dylan and goes to Mitch and Cam for their advice. Gloria suspects Manny's Canadian girlfriend is made up and wants to find out the real truth.

    Director:Steven Levitan
    Writers:Abraham Higginbotham, Jon Pollack

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  3. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 20 - Can't Elope
    7.9/10(1905 votes)

    S10:E20

    Haley and Dylan's plan to quietly elope before the babies are born doesn't go as smoothly as they had hoped. Meanwhile, Jay continues to try and get his new business off the ground by courting an Instagram celebrity.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  4. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 19 - Yes-Woman
    7.6/10(1845 votes)

    S10:E19

    In an effort to be less negative, Claire is rebranding herself as the girl who says “yes” and inadvertently approves of Luke's new relationship with someone from his work. Meanwhile, Phil tries to surprise Alex at school right before she receives an award she didn't tell him about.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writers:Brad Walsh, Paul Corrigan

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  5. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 9 - Putting Down Roots
    7.5/10(1805 votes)

    S10:E9

    Dede's husband, Jerry comes to town to bequeath her possessions to the family. Mitch and Claire receive a little more of Dede than they really know what to do with. Jay and Gloria feel sorry for Jerry and invite him to stay with them while he is in town.

    Director:James Bagdonas
    Writers:Danny Zuker, Jon Pollack

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  6. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 10 - Stuck in a Moment
    7.5/10(1849 votes)

    S10:E10

    Hayley wants to give the family a Christmas gift they will never forget if she can just figure out the perfect time. Claire is mad that Phil has once again borrowed the family Christmas tree for a house-showing. Jay, Gloria and Joe have to deal with some unwelcome visitors over the holidays.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Elaine Ko

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  7. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 5 - Good Grief
    7.4/10(2096 votes)

    S10:E5

    It's another epic Halloween full of costumes, tricks and treats for the Dunphy-Pritchett-Tucker clan as they deal with huge, unexpected news.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writers:Stephen Lloyd, Vali Chandrasekaran

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  8. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 6 - On the Same Paige
    7.4/10(1930 votes)

    S10:E6

    When Phil learns that his real estate class will be cancelled if any additional students drop it, he turns on his powers of charm and flattery to keep one particular student from leaving. Then...Luke asks her out by inviting her over to dinner. Jay may unknowingly be flirting with the mother of Joe's classmate and tries to set boundaries.

    Director:Ryan Case
    Writer:Ryan Walls

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  9. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 7 - Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
    7.4/10(1829 votes)

    S10:E7

    When Cam forgets the words to his favorite country song, he blames Mitch and decides he needs to reconnect with his roots and get a chicken. When Alex is up for a prestigious government job that requires a family interview, it causes everyone to overcompensate and jeopardize her chances. Haley and Dylan think it might be time they grew up a little.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Bill Wrubel

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  10. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 4 - Torn Between Two Lovers
    7.3/10(2017 votes)

    S10:E4

    Haley can't seem to choose between her past and present relationships and is forced to make a decision. Manny returns to college and dorm life while his girlfriend continues to stay at Jay and Gloria's—and might be overstaying her welcome.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writers:Jeffrey Richman, Danny Zuker

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  11. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 14 - We Need to Talk About Lily
    7.3/10(1799 votes)

    S10:E14

    Phil may have conquered his biggest real estate challenge when he thinks he found Pepper his dream home. Meanwhile, in an attempt to connect with Lily, Mitch and Cam get invited to an exclusive event for her favorite vlogger.

    Director:Abraham Higginbotham
    Writers:Abraham Higginbotham, Jeffrey Richman

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  12. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 15 - SuperShowerBabyBowl
    7.3/10(1760 votes)

    S10:E15

    Jay is hosting a Super Bowl party, and Claire is hosting a baby shower for Haley; both at Jay's house. What could go wrong?

    Director:Helena Lamb
    Writers:Jon Pollack, Jack Burditt

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  13. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 3 - A Sketchy Area
    7.2/10(1991 votes)

    S10:E3

    Phil stumbles into an exciting new career after dropping by Luke's college. Claire deals with her dad, and the merger of Pritchett's Closets with a tech-savvy, hipper company. Mitch's new high-profile case as an assistant district attorney is marred by an unflattering courtroom sketch by the resident artist.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Elaine Ko

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  14. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 8 - Kids These Days
    7.2/10(1874 votes)

    S10:E8

    Haley needs a little motherly advice from Claire as she considers her future with Dylan and her career. Jay and Cam's less than politically correct coaching style earns them a class on sensitivity from Manny and Phil. Mitch runs into Phil's nemesis at an unlikely place.

    Director:James Bagdonas
    Writers:Danny Zuker, Jon Pollack

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  15. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 17 - The Wild
    7.2/10(1843 votes)

    S10:E17

    Mitch, Cam and Phil crash Jay's annual hiking trip to find an elusive bald eagle after Gloria asks them to keep an eye on him. Meanwhile, Gloria, Alex, Claire and Haley get together to plan her baby shower.

    Director:James Bagdonas
    Writer:Elaine Ko

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  16. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 18 - Stand By Your Man
    7.2/10(1752 votes)

    S10:E18

    Dylan and Luke are really impressed with Bill's tales of heroism and survival as a firefighter, which make Phil feel emasculated. To impress the guys, he invites them over for a little male-bonding moment that goes terribly wrong.

    Director:James Alan Hensz
    Writers:Bill Wrubel, Jeffrey Richman, Jack Burditt

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  17. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 21 - Commencement
    7.2/10(1797 votes)

    S10:E21

    Cam is finally getting a chance to shine when he is asked to preside over the high school graduation ceremony at the last minute, while Jay gives the commencement address. Meanwhile, Claire runs into her former high school rival who brings out the worst in her.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writers:Stephen Lloyd, Vali Chandrasekaran

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  18. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 11 - A Moving Day
    7.0/10(1777 votes)

    S10:E11

    Claire and Phil aren't convinced that Haley and Dylan can make it on their own as they move them into their new apartment before the baby arrives. Meanwhile, Pameron gets out of prison early and has a bone to pick with Mitchell.

    Director:Iwona Sapienza
    Writers:Brad Walsh, Paul Corrigan

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  19. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 16 - Red Alert
    6.9/10(1777 votes)

    S10:E16

    Lily has reached a womanly milestone that Cam and Mitch are not prepared for – at all – so they call in reinforcements.

    Director:Julie Bowen
    Writers:Ryan Walls, Jessica Poter

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  20. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 13 - Whanex?
    6.8/10(1754 votes)

    S10:E13

    While preparing a presentation for his students about their future goals, Cam must also contend with a bully at the school and Jay is having a little technical trouble during his video conference. Meanwhile, the local mall is holding a photo shoot for its new ad campaign and Gloria tricks Phil and Joe into participating.

    Director:Elaine Ko
    Writer:Bill Wrubel

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  21. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 1 - I Love a Parade
    6.7/10(2136 votes)

    S10:E1

    The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan are going to be setting off more than a few fireworks when they get together at the annual Fourth of July parade where Jay will be acting as the grand marshal. Haley's goodbye with Arvin before his trip to Switzerland doesn't go as planned when she's distracted by the return of an old flame.

    Director:James Bagdonas
    Writers:Brad Walsh, Paul Corrigan

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  22. Modern Family Season 10 Episode 12 - Blasts from the Past
    6.7/10(1792 votes)

    S10:E12

    Phil and Claire decide to take a cycling tour through Italy before they become grandparents, and Dylan introduces them to his mom who has an interesting past. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell discover some interesting reading material in Lily's room and decide to confront her about it, while Gloria and Jay discover their respective great uncles may have fought on opposing sides of a war.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writers:Stephen Lloyd, Vali Chandrasekaran

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Season 10 Ratings Summary

"A Year of Birthdays" is the best rated episode of "Modern Family" season 10. It scored 8.6/10 based on 2435 votes. Directed by Steven Levitan and written by Steven Levitan, it aired on 5/8/2019. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Kiss and Tell".