Modern Family: Season 10
The tenth season of Modern Family continues to follow the lives of the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, a large and blended family living in suburban Los Angeles. As the season begins, the family gathers for a Fourth of July parade where Jay is scheduled to serve as the grand marshal, an event that leads to an excessive display of fireworks. Throughout the season, the characters navigate various personal and professiona
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series follows three diverse but interrelated family set-ups that comprise the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan.
- The show is presented as a mockumentary sitcom that explores the trials and tribulations of a large, blended family.
- The characters reside in suburban Los Angeles and have been documented by the series since its debut in 2009.
- The family dynamic is defined by a mix of traditional, gay, and multi-cultural relationships that form their modern structure.
Season overview
The tenth season of Modern Family continues to follow the lives of the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, a large and blended family living in suburban Los Angeles. As the season begins, the family gathers for a Fourth of July parade where Jay is scheduled to serve as the grand marshal, an event that leads to an excessive display of fireworks. Throughout the season, the characters navigate various personal and professional transitions. Phil Dunphy explores a new career opportunity, while Claire Dunphy faces challenges regarding her evolving role within the family dynamic. Gloria Pritchett remains focused on her family life, specifically concerning Manny's romantic relationship and Joe's participation in extracurricular activities. As the extended family experiences the trials and tribulations of life, they also confront the reality of death. Despite these serious moments, the family continues to evolve, maintaining the comedic tone established throughout the series. The narrative remains centered on the interconnected lives of these three diverse family units as they manage the complexities of their relationships and individual growth within their unique, modern domestic structure.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
I Love a Parade
Sep 26, 2018 · 23 min
The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan are going to be setting off more than a few fireworks when they get together at the annual Fourth of July parade where Jay will be acting as the gr
Kiss and Tell
Oct 3, 2018 · 23 min
Haley needs a little help deciding whether or not to tell Arvin about her kiss with Dylan and goes to Mitch and Cam for their advice. Gloria suspects Manny's Canadian girlfriend is
A Sketchy Area
Oct 10, 2018 · 23 min
Phil stumbles into an exciting new career after dropping by Luke's college. Claire deals with her dad, and the merger of Pritchett's Closets with a tech-savvy, hipper company. Mitc
Torn Between Two Lovers
Oct 17, 2018 · 23 min
Haley can't seem to choose between her past and present relationships and is forced to make a decision. Manny returns to college and dorm life while his girlfriend continues to sta
Good Grief
Oct 24, 2018 · 23 min
It's another epic Halloween full of costumes, tricks and treats for the Dunphy-Pritchett-Tucker clan as they deal with huge, unexpected news.
On the Same Paige
Oct 31, 2018 · 23 min
When Phil learns that his real estate class will be cancelled if any additional students drop it, he turns on his powers of charm and flattery to keep one particular student from l
Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
Nov 7, 2018 · 23 min
When Cam forgets the words to his favorite country song, he blames Mitch and decides he needs to reconnect with his roots and get a chicken. When Alex is up for a prestigious gover
Kids These Days
Nov 28, 2018 · 23 min
Haley needs a little motherly advice from Claire as she considers her future with Dylan and her career. Jay and Cam's less than politically correct coaching style earns them a clas
Putting Down Roots
Dec 5, 2018 · 23 min
Dede's husband, Jerry comes to town to bequeath her possessions to the family. Mitch and Claire receive a little more of Dede than they really know what to do with. Jay and Gloria
Stuck in a Moment
Dec 12, 2018 · 23 min
Hayley wants to give the family a Christmas gift they will never forget if she can just figure out the perfect time. Claire is mad that Phil has once again borrowed the family Chri
A Moving Day
Jan 9, 2019 · 23 min
Claire and Phil aren't convinced that Haley and Dylan can make it on their own as they move them into their new apartment before the baby arrives. Meanwhile, Pameron gets out of pr
Blasts from the Past
Jan 16, 2019 · 23 min
Phil and Claire decide to take a cycling tour through Italy before they become grandparents, and Dylan introduces them to his mom who has an interesting past. Meanwhile, Cameron an
Whanex?
Jan 23, 2019 · 23 min
While preparing a presentation for his students about their future goals, Cam must also contend with a bully at the school and Jay is having a little technical trouble during his v
We Need to Talk About Lily
Jan 30, 2019 · 23 min
Phil may have conquered his biggest real estate challenge when he thinks he found Pepper his dream home. Meanwhile, in an attempt to connect with Lily, Mitch and Cam get invited to
SuperShowerBabyBowl
Feb 20, 2019 · 23 min
Jay is hosting a Super Bowl party, and Claire is hosting a baby shower for Haley; both at Jay's house. What could go wrong?
Red Alert
Feb 27, 2019 · 23 min
Lily has reached a womanly milestone that Cam and Mitch are not prepared for – at all – so they call in reinforcements.
The Wild
Mar 13, 2019 · 23 min
Mitch, Cam and Phil crash Jay's annual hiking trip to find an elusive bald eagle after Gloria asks them to keep an eye on him. Meanwhile, Gloria, Alex, Claire and Haley get togethe
Stand By Your Man
Mar 20, 2019 · 23 min
Dylan and Luke are really impressed with Bill's tales of heroism and survival as a firefighter, which make Phil feel emasculated. To impress the guys, he invites them over for a li
Yes-Woman
Apr 3, 2019 · 23 min
In an effort to be less negative, Claire is rebranding herself as the girl who says “yes” and inadvertently approves of Luke's new relationship with someone from his work. Meanwhil
Can't Elope
Apr 10, 2019 · 23 min
Haley and Dylan's plan to quietly elope before the babies are born doesn't go as smoothly as they had hoped. Meanwhile, Jay continues to try and get his new business off the ground
Commencement
May 1, 2019 · 23 min
Cam is finally getting a chance to shine when he is asked to preside over the high school graduation ceremony at the last minute, while Jay gives the commencement address. Meanwhil
A Year of Birthdays
May 8, 2019 · 23 min
As the birth of Haley and Dylan's twins approaches, we take a look back at how each family member celebrated their birthdays this past year.