Index Of Modern Family Season 1 Official

We are introduced to three seemingly different families: Claire and Phil struggle with their three kids; Jay lives with his much younger Colombian wife, Gloria, and her son, Manny; Mitchell and Cameron return from Vietnam after adopting a baby girl. The twist at the end reveals they are all one big, extended family. Episode 2: "The Bicycle Thief" Original Air Date: September 30, 2009

It's the first day of school for the kids. Phil and Claire engage in a competitive race, while Manny sports a traditional Colombian poncho to class, causing Jay and Gloria to clash over his parenting. Episode 7: "En Garde" Original Air Date: November 4, 2009

The family arrives in Maui. Jay wants to relax, but faces health scares. Phil tries to give Claire the romantic honeymoon they never had. Episode 24: "Family Portrait" index of modern family season 1

Manny takes up fencing and shows immense talent, making Jay incredibly proud. This triggers deep-seated childhood trauma for Mitchell and Claire regarding their own past synchronized ice dancing days. 8. "Great Expectations" Original Air Date: November 18, 2009

| | Title | Original Air Date | Brief Synopsis | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | "Pilot" | Sep 23, 2009 | The three families are introduced as Jay and Gloria adjust to married life, Phil tries to be a "cool" dad, and Mitchell and Cameron return from Vietnam with their newly adopted baby, Lily. | | 2 | "The Bicycle Thief" | Sep 30, 2009 | Phil tries to teach Luke responsibility by buying him a new bike, but his plan backfires. Jay attempts to bond with Manny, and Mitchell and Cameron try to act "normal" at a parent-baby class. | | 3 | "Come Fly with Me" | Oct 7, 2009 | Jay begrudgingly takes Phil to fly his model airplane. Alex and Gloria go dress shopping, and Claire ends up having a heart-to-heart with Manny. | | 4 | "The Incident" | Oct 14, 2009 | Claire and Mitchell's mother, Dede, makes a surprise visit, stirring up old family drama for Jay and Gloria. | | 5 | "Coal Digger" | Oct 21, 2009 | The families gather for a barbecue, where a seemingly innocent remark from Claire leads to tensions between her and Gloria. | | 6 | "Run for Your Wife" | Oct 28, 2009 | Phil and Claire have mixed feelings about the kids' first day of school. A minor issue with baby Lily gets blown out of proportion for Mitchell and Cameron. | | 7 | "En Garde" | Nov 4, 2009 | The family supports Manny at a fencing tournament, but the event triggers an old childhood wound for Mitchell. Phil searches for Luke's hidden talents. | | 8 | "Great Expectations" | Nov 18, 2009 | Claire strives to give Phil the perfect anniversary gift, a private performance by a singer. Mitchell and Cameron go for a night out with a friend. | | 9 | "Fizbo" | Nov 25, 2009 | Cameron's clown alter ego, Fizbo, is hired for Luke's birthday party, leading to a series of mishaps. | | 10 | "Undeck the Halls" | Dec 9, 2009 | Claire struggles to teach the kids a lesson by threatening to cancel Christmas, but the family ends up learning something about her, too. | | 11 | "Up All Night" | Jan 6, 2010 | Manny's biological father returns with extravagant gifts. Mitchell and Cameron have conflicting ideas on how to get Lily to sleep through the night. | | 12 | "Not in My House" | Jan 13, 2010 | Phil tries to instill discipline when Luke goes too far. Jay has a hard time dealing with one of Manny's friends, and Mitchell reconnects with an old friend. | | 13 | "Fifteen Percent" | Jan 20, 2010 | Mitchell tells Jay that one of his friends is gay to teach him a lesson. Claire gets frustrated with Phil's new master remote, and Gloria gives Manny's "date" a makeover. | | 14 | "Moon Landing" | Feb 3, 2010 | Claire becomes suspicious when Phil starts having lunch with a female neighbor. Mitchell tries to prove he’s not high-maintenance, and Jay tries to bond with Manny over sports. | | 15 | "My Funky Valentine" | Feb 10, 2010 | Phil and Claire attempt a romantic role-play date. Jay takes Gloria to see a comedian, and Cameron and Mitchell try to spice up their Valentine's Day. | | 16 | "Fears" | Mar 3, 2010 | Phil loses Luke's toy while searching for treasure under the house. Haley takes her driver's test, and Cameron becomes convinced the house is haunted. | | 17 | "Truth Be Told" | Mar 10, 2010 | The adults try to keep secrets, with varying degrees of success. Claire wants a specific kind of birthday present from Phil, and Cameron lies about his past as a football player. | | 18 | "Starry Night" | Mar 24, 2010 | The entire family goes to an observatory, where Mitchell faces a racist neighbor, and Phil can't stop trying to fix everything. | | 19 | "Game Changer" | Mar 31, 2010 | Phil buys a new iPad and becomes obsessed. Jay tries to teach Manny how to be more assertive, and Cameron accidentally tells Mitchell's secret. | | 20 | "Benched" | Apr 14, 2010 | Phil is forced to coach Luke's basketball team. Claire is put on a committee with Gloria, and Mitchell tries to get Cameron to be more proactive about his career. | | 21 | "Travels with Scout" | Apr 28, 2010 | The families deal with a stray dog. Jay tries to teach Manny how to ride a bike, and Cameron is jealous of Mitchell’s friendship with a handsome new neighbor. | | 22 | "Airport 2010" | May 5, 2010 | The family goes to the airport to pick up a friend. Phil and Claire argue about technology, and Jay makes an important business deal. | | 23 | "Hawaii" | May 12, 2010 | The whole family goes on a vacation to Hawaii. Jay and Gloria try to renew their vows, but Manny has other plans. Phil desperately tries to get a massage. | | 24 | "Family Portrait" | May 19, 2010 | Claire meticulously organizes a family photo shoot, but everything that can go wrong does. The season finale ties the families together in a memorable way. | We are introduced to three seemingly different families:

A tense, high-stakes evening brings all the families together. The episode is a masterclass in comedy, with each storyline converging.

| Episode # | Title | Original Air Date | Directed by | Written by | Synopsis | |-----------|-------|-------------------|--------------|-------------|-----------| | 1 | "Pilot" | Sep 23, 2009 | Jason Winer | Steven Levitan & Christopher Lloyd | Introduces the three families: Jay and his new Colombian wife Gloria with her son Manny; Phil and Claire with their three kids; and Mitchell and Cameron welcoming adopted baby Lily. | | 2 | "The Bicycle Thief" | Sep 30, 2009 | Jason Winer | Bill Wrubel | Phil tries to teach Luke a lesson about responsibility after his bike is stolen; Mitchell fears his parenting is too rigid. | | 3 | "Come Fly with Me" | Oct 7, 2009 | Reginald Hudlin | Dan O'Shannon | Jay reluctantly takes Manny to a father-son event; Claire tries to help Alex relax; Mitchell and Cameron have a flying phobia. | | 4 | "The Incident" | Oct 14, 2009 | Jason Winer | Steven Levitan | A flashback reveals the first disastrous family gathering where Mitchell and Cameron announced their engagement. | | 5 | "Coal Digger" | Oct 21, 2009 | Jason Winer | Christopher Lloyd | The family reacts when Luke uses a racially insensitive term; Gloria’s past is questioned by Claire. | | 6 | "Run for Your Wife" | Oct 28, 2009 | Jason Winer | Rick Wiener & Kenny Schwartz | Phil buys a race car without Claire’s approval; Mitchell tries to be more spontaneous. | | 7 | "En Garde" | Nov 4, 2009 | Randall Einhorn | Danny Zuker | Manny takes fencing lessons; Claire tries to break Haley and Dylan up; Cameron gets competitive. | | 8 | "Great Expectations" | Nov 18, 2009 | Jason Winer | Joe Lawson | Jay’s ex-wife Dede visits; Phil tries to be a cool dad; Mitchell and Cameron host a playdate. | | 9 | "Fizbo" | Nov 25, 2009 | Jason Winer | Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh | Cameron’s clown alter-ego Fizbo causes chaos at Luke’s birthday party. | | 10 | "Undeck the Halls" | Dec 9, 2009 | Randall Einhorn | Dan O'Shannon | Claire enforces harsh Christmas punishment after Luke and Haley lie; Mitchell and Cameron try to find a perfect tree. | | 11 | "Up All Night" | Jan 6, 2010 | Michael Spiller | Christopher Lloyd | All three families struggle with sleepless nights for various reasons. | | 12 | "Not in My House" | Jan 20, 2010 | Chris Koch | Caroline Williams | Phil installs a security system to spy on Haley; Jay tries to bond with Manny over sports. | | 13 | "Fifteen Percent" | Feb 3, 2010 | Jason Winer | Steven Levitan | Jay feels disrespected by a gay client; Mitchell gets a promotion; Claire feels invisible. | | 14 | "Moon Landing" | Feb 10, 2010 | Jason Winer | Bill Wrubel | Phil lies to Claire about going to a self-help seminar; Cameron’s competitive nature flares. | | 15 | "My Funky Valentine" | Feb 17, 2010 | Michael Spiller | Jerry Collins | The adults go on a Valentine’s date at a hotel; the kids throw a party at home. | | 16 | "Fears" | Mar 3, 2010 | Reginald Hudlin | Steven Levitan | Phil fears his dad is losing his memory; Claire tries to overcome a childhood fear. | | 17 | "Truth Be Told" | Mar 10, 2010 | Jason Winer | Joe Lawson | Claire tries to teach honesty after Alex lies; Jay teaches Manny to ride a bike. | | 18 | "Starry Night" | Mar 24, 2010 | Jason Winer | Danny Zuker | Phil plans an elaborate stargazing date; Mitchell feels left out of Jay’s fishing trip. | | 19 | "Game Changer" | Mar 31, 2010 | Kevin Hooks | Vanessa McCarthy & Joe Mande | A new iPad-like tablet causes chaos; Jay’s masculinity is challenged. | | 20 | "Benched" | Apr 14, 2010 | Chris Koch | Danny Zuker | Phil coaches Luke’s basketball team; Gloria feels ignored by Jay. | | 21 | "Travels with Scout" | Apr 28, 2010 | Seth Gordon | Bill Wrubel | The family goes on a road trip; Cameron’s beloved pig, Lilly (later renamed Scout), causes trouble. | | 22 | "Airport 2010" | May 5, 2010 | Jason Winer | Dan O'Shannon & Joe Lawson | The family heads to Hawaii; multiple misadventures at the airport. | | 23 | "Hawaii" | May 12, 2010 | Steven Levitan | Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh | The family vacation in Hawaii; Jay plans a vow renewal for him and Gloria. | | 24 | "Family Portrait" | May 19, 2010 | Jason Winer | Christopher Lloyd | The season finale as the family attempts to take a unified portrait for Jay’s birthday. | Phil and Claire engage in a competitive race,

: The whole family prepares for a trip to Hawaii for Jay's birthday.

Jay and Phil spend time together; Claire and Gloria attempt a girls' day.

The confusion and hilarity over the mysterious "gift." 13. Fifteen Percent