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Modern Family: Season 6

24 episodes Premiered Sep 24, 2014 Updated Oct 2, 2026

In the sixth season of Modern Family, the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan continues to navigate the complexities of their interconnected lives. Following their recent wedding, Mitch and Cam adjust to the realities of married life. Meanwhile, Phil and Claire face various domestic challenges, including tensions with neighbors, a difficult Thanksgiving dinner, and issues arising from Claire's online snooping. The season al

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Season 6 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan consists of three related families living in suburban Los Angeles.
  • ⚡ The series follows the lives of Jay Pritchett and his large, blended, and multi-cultural family.
  • ⚡ The show is presented as a mockumentary sitcom focusing on the trials and tribulations of the family members.
  • ⚡ The family dynamic includes a mix of straight, gay, and traditional household structures.
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Season overview

In the sixth season of Modern Family, the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan continues to navigate the complexities of their interconnected lives. Following their recent wedding, Mitch and Cam adjust to the realities of married life. Meanwhile, Phil and Claire face various domestic challenges, including tensions with neighbors, a difficult Thanksgiving dinner, and issues arising from Claire's online snooping. The season also features significant disruptions within the extended family, such as a spy-camera drone causing chaos in Jay and Gloria's backyard. Additionally, a near-miss incident on the highway serves as a catalyst for various members of the Pritchett-Dunphy family to make amusing changes to their lives. As the family members continue to deal with their trials and tribulations in their own unique ways, the season maintains the series' focus on the often warm and sometimes twisted dynamics of this large, blended group. The narrative explores how these three related families manage their personal and collective experiences while living in suburban Los Angeles, highlighting the humor found in their everyday interactions and the evolution of their relationships as they move past the initial excitement of major life milestones.

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Season 6 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 6: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S6·E1 Mytharc

The Long Honeymoon

Sep 24, 2014 · 22 min

Cameron isn't ready to conclude his honeymoon with Mitchell after their wedding. Gloria takes Jay to task over his appearance. The Dunphys must ready themselves for the return to s

S6·E2 Core

Do Not Push

Oct 1, 2014 · 23 min

Phil, Luke, and Haley cause nothing but aggravation for Alex when they tag along on her tour of Caltech. Jay and Gloria have trouble finding the perfect gifts for their anniversary

S6·E3 Core

The Cold

Oct 8, 2014 · 23 min

The Dunphys are down with a cold, thanks to Phil. Jay and Gloria try to help Manny deal with playing football, and Cameron doesn't know how much playtime to give him. Mitchell deba

S6·E4 Core

Marco Polo

Oct 15, 2014 · 23 min

Things become tense when the Dunphys temporarily move into a hotel, Gloria is suspicious of Manny's new girlfriend, and Mitchell discovers that he has jinxed Cameron's football tea

S6·E5 Core

Won't You Be Our Neighbor

Oct 22, 2014 · 23 min

The Dunphys try to persuade the perfect couple to move in next door, Manny dates the daughter of Jay's biggest nemesis, and Mitchell and Cameron try to get Lily a new teacher.

S6·E6 Core

Halloween 3: AwesomeLand

Oct 29, 2014 · 23 min

Phil takes over Halloween decorating duties from Claire. Jay is upset when he wants to dress up as Prince Charming but Gloria buys him a Shrek costume. Mitchell has a problem in co

S6·E7 Core

Queer Eyes, Full Hearts

Nov 12, 2014 · 23 min

Haley and Andy start spending a lot of time together. Gloria wants Manny to learn Spanish at school instead of French, and a reporter takes more than a passing interest in Cameron

S6·E8 Core

Three Turkeys

Nov 19, 2014 · 23 min

Phil and Luke take over Thanksgiving duties but Claire readies an emergency plan. Jay and Gloria get their holiday plans interrupted and regret not telling anyone. Cameron has to t

S6·E9 Core

Strangers in the Night

Dec 3, 2014 · 23 min

Jay and Gloria try to get out of parties they must attend. Mitchell's kind gesture to a co-worker backfires on him, and Phil and Claire think Alex is lying when she tells them she

S6·E10 Core

Haley's 21st Birthday

Dec 10, 2014 · 22 min

Claire and Gloria hang out with Haley on her 21st birthday. Alex, Luke and Manny babysit Lily and she decides to drop the 'where do babies come from?' bomb.

S6·E11 Core

The Day We Almost Died

Jan 7, 2015 · 23 min

A near miss from a crash has everyone in the car either on edge or adopting a new carpe diem mentality.

S6·E12 Core

The Big Guns

Jan 14, 2015 · 23 min

The Dunphys learn that neighbor wars are not for the faint of heart.

S6·E13 Core

Rash Decisions

Feb 4, 2015 · 23 min

When Phil thinks Luke is giving him the cold shoulder, Andy becomes Phil's new right-hand man. Joe might be allergic to Stella.

S6·E14 Core

Valentine's Day 4: Twisted Sister

Feb 11, 2015 · 23 min

Claire believes that Phil could be more into "Juliana" than her. Gloria's sister pays a visit.

S6·E15 Core

Fight or Flight

Feb 18, 2015 · 23 min

Jay shows Manny how to defend himself whilst Mitch and Cam decide to throw Sal a belated baby shower.

S6·E16 Mytharc

Connection Lost

Feb 25, 2015 · 23 min

Claire does some online snooping that causes drama with the rest of the family.

S6·E17 Core

Closet? You'll Love It!

Mar 4, 2015 · 23 min

When their competitor releases a catchy ad, Claire and Jay race to shoot a commercial of their own.

S6·E18 Core

Spring Break

Mar 25, 2015 · 23 min

Claire tackles spring cleaning; Haley tries to distract Alex by taking her to a music festival.

S6·E19 Core

Grill, Interrupted

Apr 1, 2015 · 23 min

Jay's birthday comes with a number of interesting gifts, including Phil's high-tech outdoor grill, and Claire and Mitchell's offer to pay back some ancient loans—though they don't

S6·E20 Core

Knock 'Em Down

Apr 22, 2015 · 22 min

Jay agrees to sub in on Cam's bowling team, not knowing it's an all-gay league. Phil and Clair have an unexpectedly nice time with their neighbors. Gloria and Mitch agree to go out

S6·E21 Core

Integrity

Apr 29, 2015 · 23 min

Jay and Phil try to stand up for themselves on the home front while Haley attempts it at work.

S6·E22 Core

Patriot Games

May 6, 2015 · 22 min

Alex learns she has to share valedictorian honors with a rival, but the tie could be broken by a 1-mile run for a gym grade neither has completed. Meanwhile, Gloria studies for her

S6·E23 Mytharc

Crying Out Loud

May 13, 2015 · 23 min

Claire gets a job offer from a big hotel chain, but can't tell if Jay wants her to take it or keep working for him. Meanwhile, Phil, Haley and Luke are more interested in Alex's se

S6·E24 Mytharc

American Skyper

May 20, 2015 · 23 min

The sixth season ends with Alex's graduation party at Jay and Gloria's house, but Phil is stuck in Seattle on a business trip, so he uses the latest in technology to be as close as

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