Family Season 1 | Index Of Modern

Season 1 of Modern Family consists of 24 episodes that aired between 2009 and 2010. The season introduces the three interconnected families—the Pritchetts, Dunphys, and Tucker-Pritchetts—using a mockumentary style. Episode Index

Episode Index

| # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Director | Writer(s) | Brief Synopsis | |---|----------------|------------------|----------|-----------|----------------| | 1 | Pilot | Sept 23, 2009 | Jason Winer | Steven Levitan & Christopher Lloyd | Introduces the three families. Claire manages Phil’s distraction; Jay struggles with Gloria’s loud personality; Mitchell hides his relationship from his father. | | 2 | The Bicycle Thief | Sept 30, 2009 | Jason Winer | Bill Wrubel | Phil tries to teach Luke a lesson after his bike is stolen. Mitchell and Cameron face homophobic neighbors. Jay attempts to bond with Manny. | | 3 | Come Fly with Me | Oct 7, 2009 | Reginald Hudlin | Dan O’Shannon | Phil books a surprise trip for two – but must choose Claire or Haley. Gloria wants a baby. Mitchell tries to get Cameron on a plane. | | 4 | The Incident | Oct 14, 2009 | Jason Winer | Steven Levitan | Flashback to a disastrous family dinner where Mitchell embarrassed Jay. In the present, a soccer game causes tension. | | 5 | Coal Digger | Oct 21, 2009 | Jason Winer | Christopher Lloyd | Gloria feels alienated at a Dunphy family barbecue. Claire tries to mediate. Mitchell and Cameron bring Lily for the first time. | | 6 | Run for Your Wife | Oct 28, 2009 | Jason Winer | Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh | Phil runs a 5K but hides an injury. Mitchell and Cameron lie about meeting a celebrity. Jay teaches Manny to box. | | 7 | En Garde | Nov 4, 2009 | Randall Einhorn | Danny Zuker | Manny takes fencing; Jay dismisses it. Claire tries to prove she’s fun. Mitchell struggles to make gay friends. | | 8 | Great Expectations | Nov 18, 2009 | Jason Winer | Joe Lawson | Gloria’s mother visits, creating language-barrier chaos. Phil tries to spice up date night. Cameron coaches a kids’ team. | | 9 | Fizbo | Nov 25, 2009 | Jason Winer | Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh | Cameron’s clown alter-ego “Fizbo” appears at Luke’s birthday party. Jay and Manny get lost in a storm. Claire has a meltdown. | | 10 | Undeck the Halls | Dec 9, 2009 | Randall Einhorn | Dan O’Shannon | Claire threatens to cancel Christmas unless kids confess. Cameron obsesses over holiday decorations. Jay buys Gloria an inappropriate gift. | | 11 | Up All Night | Jan 6, 2010 | Michael Spiller | Christopher Lloyd | Mitchell and Cameron are sleep-deprived with baby Lily. Jay tries to keep Gloria awake during a movie. Phil tries a new business venture. | | 12 | Not in My House | Jan 13, 2010 | Chris Koch | Caroline Williams | Phil tries to scare Haley’s boyfriend. Gloria discovers a secret about Manny. Cameron confronts a bully. | | 13 | Fifteen Percent | Jan 20, 2010 | Jason Winer | Steven Levitan | Jay refuses to give a discount to a Latino client, angering Gloria. Claire helps Mitchell negotiate a raise. Phil has a lucky streak. | | 14 | Moon Landing | Feb 3, 2010 | Jason Winer | Bill Wrubel | Phil’s dad visits, clashing with Claire’s rules. Jay and Gloria argue about her past. Cameron joins a competitive choir. | | 15 | My Funky Valentine | Feb 10, 2010 | Michael Spiller | Jerry Collins | Valentine’s Day: Phil tries a sexy hotel roleplay. Jay takes Gloria to a fancy restaurant. Mitchell and Cameron go to a gay bar. | | 16 | Fears | Mar 3, 2010 | Reginald Hudlin | Steven Levitan | Claire forces herself to face her fear of birds. Luke and Manny try to scare Alex. Mitchell avoids public speaking. | | 17 | Truth Be Told | Mar 10, 2010 | Jason Winer | Joe Lawson | Phil accidentally sees Claire’s private journal. Jay lies about golf to avoid an errand. Cameron fakes an injury for attention. | | 18 | Starry Night | Mar 24, 2010 | Jason Winer | Danny Zuker | Phil tries to paint a masterpiece. Jay and Mitchell bond over a model airplane. Gloria helps Haley with a boy problem. | | 19 | Game Changer | Mar 31, 2010 | Kevin Hooks | Vanessa McCarthy & Joe Mande | Phil buys an expensive iPad without telling Claire. Jay coaches Manny’s soccer team. Mitchell and Cameron have a fight over an ex. | | 20 | Benched | Apr 14, 2010 | Chris Koch | Danny Zuker | Claire joins Jay’s softball team. Phil helps Luke with a bully. Mitchell feels left out when Cameron reunites with old friends. | | 21 | Travels with Scout | Apr 28, 2010 | Seth Gordon | Bill Wrubel | The families go camping. Phil loses the family dog. Jay refuses to ask for directions. Cameron over-prepares for wilderness. | | 22 | Airport 2010 | May 5, 2010 | Jason Winer | Dan O’Shannon & Joe Lawson | At the airport: Claire misses a flight while confronting a rude passenger. Jay tries to avoid a former employee. Mitchell and Cameron panic about Lily’s adoption papers. | | 23 | Hawaii | May 12, 2010 | Steven Levitan | Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh | The family goes to Hawaii for Jay and Gloria’s anniversary. Phil tries to plan a perfect moment. Mitchell and Cameron lose Lily’s favorite toy. | | 24 | Family Portrait | May 19, 2010 | Jason Winer | Christopher Lloyd | The families attempt one big photo for Jay’s gift. Everything goes wrong – sunburn, tantrums, Manny’s espresso, and Cameron’s period costume. | index of modern family season 1

Up All Night — Writer: Elaine Ko; Director: Michael Spiller; Air date: Jan 13, 2010 Season 1 of Modern Family consists of 24

The second episode delves deeper into the lives of the characters, showcasing Claire's no-nonsense parenting and Gloria's cultural adjustments in America. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron's relationship is put to the test as they navigate their new life with Lily. Air Date: November 4, 2009 Writer: Danny Zuker

Episode 7: En Garde

Mitchell's suspicion, locker room awkwardness, Valentine's, and driving test. Truth Be Told - Benched Mar-Apr '10