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S5·E1 Suddenly, Last Summer

Episode
Season 5, Episode 1
Air Date
September 25, 2013
Runtime
23 minutes
Director
James Bagdonas
Writer
Jeffrey Richman
Score
8.1/10 (35 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired September 25, 2013 23 min ★ 8.1/10 · 35 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

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Synopsis

The family is in the throes of summer activities: Phil and Claire are trying to orchestrate a kid-free week by coordinating Luke's camp with Haley's beach trip and Alex's volunteering excursion; Jay and Gloria are getting Manny ready for his first solo trip back to Colombia; and Mitch and Cam make it a summer to remember.

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Episode recap

In the fifth season premiere of Modern Family, titled Suddenly, Last Summer, the family is fully engaged in various summer activities. Phil and Claire attempt to orchestrate a kid-free week by coordinating Luke's camp with Haley's beach trip and Alex's volunteering excursion. Elsewhere, Jay and Gloria work on getting Manny ready for his first solo trip back to Colombia. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron make it a summer to remember.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 1 of Modern Family air?

Season 5, Episode 1 ('Suddenly, Last Summer') originally aired on September 25, 2013.

How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('Suddenly, Last Summer')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Modern Family Season 5 Episode 1?

The family is in the throes of summer activities: Phil and Claire are trying to orchestrate a kid-free week by coordinating Luke's camp with Haley's beach trip and Alex's volunteering excursion; Jay and Gloria are getting Manny ready for his first solo trip back to Colombia; and Mitch and Cam make i...

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