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Index Of Modern Family Season 1 [verified]

Phil threatens to cancel Christmas after finding a cigarette burn on the couch. Jay tries to introduce Gloria and Manny to his traditional holiday customs, while they want to honor Colombian traditions. 11. "Up All Night" Original Air Date: January 6, 2010

DeDe (Jay’s eccentric ex-wife) makes a surprise appearance after crashing Jay and Gloria's wedding months prior. She attempts to make amends, causing massive family tension. 5. "Coal Digger" Original Air Date: October 21, 2009

Claire discovers a mysterious love note. index of modern family season 1

Moon Landing — Writer: Joe Lawson; Director: Jason Winer; Air date: Feb 10, 2010

(Winner - Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd for the "Pilot") Phil threatens to cancel Christmas after finding a

Phil and Luke venture beneath the house crawlspace to conquer their fear of the dark. Haley fails her driver's license test, and Mitchell and Cameron invite Lily’s pediatrician over for a tense, over-prepared dinner party. 17. "Truth Be Told" (Episode 17) Original Air Date: March 10, 2010

The brilliance of Season 1 lies in its economy of storytelling. Unlike many sitcoms that take a year or two to find their footing, Modern Family arrived fully formed. The character dynamics—such as Phil desperately wanting Jay's approval, or Claire clashing with Gloria—provided an endless well of relatable, grounded comedy that set the standard for the next decade of television. "Up All Night" Original Air Date: January 6,

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Benched — Writer: Abraham Higginbotham; Director: Jason Winer; Air date: Apr 14, 2010

Mitchell and Gloria bond during a night out.

Mitchell's disastrous, comical failure with building the castle. 4. The Incident

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