Modern Family [OV]

Jay has grown children, grandchildren and a gorgeous young wife, who has a preteen son of her own; all together they must bridge generational, cultural and social gaps.

Being a good dad can take various forms.

Being in a family is all about making an effort.

Everyone is on edge when Jay's ex-wife drops in for a surprise visit.

A nice family barbeque gets a bit uncomfortable when a little too much is said.

It's an excitement-filled day!

Manny's fencing tournament ends up igniting everyone's competitive spirit.

Expectations run high when an anniversary and a big night out are in the works.

Luke gets the ultimate birthday party and everyone has a say except for maybe Luke.

The Dunphy kids are in trouble again, but this time Claire and Phil are threatening to take Christmas away. Gloria and Manny want to incorporate some of their Colombian practices into Jay's holiday traditions, but he wants to keep it his way. Meanwhile Cameron and Mitchell take Lily to the mall for her first picture with Santa, however this Santa isn't very jolly.

No one gets any sleep when Jay fraternizes, Phil dramatizes and Mitchell ferberizes.

Everyone seems to have an unwelcomed guest.

Things are not always what they seem.

Jay and Claire are each thrown off their game by some unexpected encounters.

Valentine's Day gets celebrated in unconventional ways.

Facing one's fears is easier said than done.

The truth comes out.

Family bonding can take on many different forms.

A happy coincidence on Phil's birthday turns sour.

A family is like a sports team... some members are first-stringers and others get benched.

Grandpa Dunphy is in town and Cameron joins a rock band.

There's no greater test than traveling with your family.

A relaxing family vacation in Hawaii gets slightly derailed when everyone has their own ideas of fun.

Shot from the perspective of an unseen documentary filmmaker, this comedy takes a modern look at the complications that come with being a family in 2009.