: Mitchell, Jay’s son, is a high-strung lawyer who, alongside his theatrical partner Cameron, has just adopted a baby girl named Lily. Their journey through first-time fatherhood is marked by Cam’s dramatic flair and Mitchell’s need for control. Season 1 Index and Key Milestones
Claire's competitive streak is revealed when she tries to help Haley with her slump in sports. The episode highlights Claire's supportive side and her desire to connect with her family.
that introduce the three interconnected branches of the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker family. Season 1 Episode Index index of modern family season 1
Phil and Claire play "The Game" to spark their romance.
Cameron introduces Lily to the family while blasting music from The Lion King . Episode 2: "The Bicycle Thief" Original Air Date: September 30, 2009 : Mitchell, Jay’s son, is a high-strung lawyer
Great Expectations — Writer: Christopher Lloyd & Steven Levitan; Director: Michael Spiller; Air date: Nov 11, 2009
| Episode # | Title | Original Air Date | Director | Writer(s) | Short Plot Summary | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | "Pilot" | September 23, 2009 | Jason Winer | Steven Levitan & Christopher Lloyd | Jay struggles to connect with Manny; Claire tries to keep her family in check while Phil tries to be a "cool dad"; Mitchell and Cameron fear being judged while introducing baby Lily. | | 2 | "The Bicycle Thief" | September 30, 2009 | Jason Winer | Bill Wrubel | Phil loses Luke's bike at a carnival; Manny gets his heart broken by a girl; Mitchell and Cameron clash with a rude mother at a playgroup. | | 3 | "Come Fly with Me" | October 7, 2009 | Reginald Hudlin | Dan O'Shannon | Jay tries to teach Manny to fly a model airplane; Claire is jealous of Phil's female business partner; Mitchell helps Cameron face his fear of flying. | | 4 | "The Incident" | October 14, 2009 | Jason Winer | Steven Levitan | A flashback reveals conflicts from Jay and Gloria's wedding day involving Claire's drunken toast and Mitchell's song choice. | | 5 | "Coal Digger" | October 21, 2009 | Jason Winer | Christopher Lloyd | The family gathers for a barbecue; Haley’s boyfriend uses a derogatory term about Gloria, forcing Claire to confront the issue head-on. | | 6 | "Run for Your Wife" | October 28, 2009 | Jason Winer | Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh | Phil buys a race car to keep up with a younger neighbor; Mitchell and Cameron realize they have no friends; Jay and Gloria go on a double date. | | 7 | "En Garde" | November 4, 2009 | Randall Einhorn | Danny Zuker | Manny takes fencing lessons; Phil tries to bond with Alex; Mitchell is furious when Cameron volunteers to paint a nude portrait of an ex-boyfriend. | | 8 | "Great Expectations" | November 18, 2009 | Jason Winer | Joe Lawson | Claire tries to win over her father’s admiration; Gloria gives Phil advice on romance; Mitchell and Cameron search for a new nanny. | | 9 | "Fizbo" | November 25, 2009 | Jason Winer | Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh | Cameron’s alter-ego, Fizbo the clown, ruins Luke’s birthday party; Jay and Manny get locked in a mall; Claire gets revenge on a rude neighbor. | | 10 | "Undeck the Halls" | December 9, 2009 | Randall Einhorn | Bill Wrubel | Claire threatens the kids with no Christmas if they lie; Mitchell feels guilty for returning a "tacky" ornament from Cameron. | | 11 | "Up All Night" | January 6, 2010 | Michael Spiller | Christopher Lloyd | Jay and Gloria babysit Lily (while Gloria obsesses over a new purse); Claire tries to have sex with Phil before he falls asleep. | | 12 | "Not in My House" | January 20, 2010 | Chris Koch | Caroline Williams | Phil discovers a provocative poster in Haley’s room; Jay becomes obsessed with a drone; Mitchell tries to rid the house of spiders. | | 13 | "Fifteen Percent" | February 3, 2010 | Jason Winer | Steven Levitan | Gloria negotiates a business deal for Jay; Mitchell and Cam argue over a gay neighbor; Claire accidentally insults a friend. | | 14 | "Moon Landing" | February 10, 2010 | Jason Winer | Bill Wrubel | Phil’s dad visits and reveals a secret; Jay tries to get Manny to punch a bully; Mitchell panics when Lily says "Daddy" to Cam first. | | 15 | "My Funky Valentine" | February 10, 2010* (*Special night) | Michael Spiller | Jerry Collins | A Valentine’s Day disaster at a hotel; Jay and Gloria role-play at a bar; Mitchell and Cam accidentally swap romantic gifts. | | 16 | "Fears" | March 3, 2010 | Reginald Hudlin | Steven Levitan | Phil forces the family to confront fears (clowns, birds, failure); Jay helps Manny with a school presentation; Cam fears he's boring. | | 17 | "Truth Be Told" | March 10, 2010 | Jason Winer | Joe Lawson | Claire snoops on the kids' social media; Jay lies to Gloria about smoking; Mitchell lies about attending a colleague's party. | | 18 | "Starry Night" | March 24, 2010 | Jason Winer | Danny Zuker | Phil tries to create a romantic starry night for Claire but accidentally locks the family out; Jay and Manny build a sick cat a contraption. | | 19 | "Game Changer" | March 31, 2010 | Kevin Hooks | Vanessa McCarthy & Joe Mande | Phil becomes obsessed with a new iPad-like tablet; Jay plays favorites with Mitchell and Claire; Gloria gets a new dog. | | 20 | "Benched" | April 14, 2010 | Chris Koch | Danny Zuker | Phil coaches Luke’s basketball team; Claire bonds with Alex at a father-daughter dance; Jay and Gloria join a country club. | | 21 | "Travels with Scout" | April 28, 2010 | Seth Gordon | Bill Wrubel | The family takes a disastrous road trip; Gloria gets carsick; Cam brings a pet pig along for the ride. | | 22 | "Airport 2010" | May 5, 2010 | Jason Winer | Dan O'Shannon & Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh | Mitchell misses his flight to a butterfly exhibit; Jay argues with a ticket agent; Claire loses Haley at the airport. | | 23 | "Hawaii" | May 12, 2010 | Steven Levitan | Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh & Dan O'Shannon | The family goes to Hawaii for Jay and Gloria’s second honeymoon; Phil almost ruins a surprise renewal ceremony. | | 24 | "Family Portrait" | May 19, 2010 | Jason Winer | Ilana Wernick | The family tries to take a perfect portrait for Jay’s birthday, but everything goes wrong – from a stained shirt to a runaway sprinkler. | The episode highlights Claire's supportive side and her
The entire family heads to the airport for a trip to Hawaii. May 12, 2010
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