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S1·E4 The Incident

Episode
Season 1, Episode 4
Air Date
October 14, 2009
Runtime
23 minutes
Director
Jason Winer
Writer
Steven Levitan
Score
7.7/10 (39 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 14, 2009 23 min ★ 7.7/10 · 39 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

Claire and Mitchell's mother, Dede, drops in for a surprise visit and is determined to make amends with everyone she offended during what has been deemed "the incident" at Jay and Gloria's wedding. Needless to say, no one is thrilled to see her and everything comes to a head when the whole family shows up to dinner at Claire's house.

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Episode recap

Claire and Mitchell's mother, Dede, drops in for a surprise visit and is determined to make amends with everyone she offended during what has been deemed the incident at Jay and Gloria's wedding. Needless to say, no one is thrilled to see her and everything comes to a head when the whole family shows up to dinner at Claire's house.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 4 of Modern Family air?

Season 1, Episode 4 ('The Incident') originally aired on October 14, 2009.

How long is Season 1 Episode 4 ('The Incident')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Modern Family Season 1 Episode 4?

Claire and Mitchell's mother, Dede, drops in for a surprise visit and is determined to make amends with everyone she offended during what has been deemed "the incident" at Jay and Gloria's wedding. Needless to say, no one is thrilled to see her and everything comes to a head when the whole family sh...

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