Modern Family: Season 7
The seventh season of Modern Family continues to follow the lives of the diverse and interrelated Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan residing in suburban Los Angeles. As the family navigates their unique trials and tribulations, the Dunphy children begin to spread their wings, while Phil takes on the responsibility of raising a trio of orphan ducklings. Financial challenges and encounters with wild fraternity members occup
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Modern Family is a mockumentary sitcom centered on three interrelated families living in suburban Los Angeles.
- The series was created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan and aired on ABC.
- The show features a large, blended family unit including the Pritchett, Dunphy, and Tucker households.
- The narrative explores the comedic trials and tribulations faced by the family members in their daily lives.
Season overview
The seventh season of Modern Family continues to follow the lives of the diverse and interrelated Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan residing in suburban Los Angeles. As the family navigates their unique trials and tribulations, the Dunphy children begin to spread their wings, while Phil takes on the responsibility of raising a trio of orphan ducklings. Financial challenges and encounters with wild fraternity members occupy Cam and Mitchell. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria focus on managing Joe’s preschool education, and Manny begins to explore the dating scene. Throughout the season, the narrative explores the evolving dynamics of this large, blended family, specifically questioning whether a romantic future exists for Haley and Andy. The season maintains the show's focus on the warm and occasionally twisted nature of their modern family connections, providing an honest and humorous look at their collective experiences as they face various life changes and personal growth milestones together.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Summer Lovin'
Sep 23, 2015 · 23 min
Haley gets back together with Dylan. Alex and Sanjay plan their breakup since they are both going off to college. Mitchell avoids finding a new job and takes up art. Jay and Gloria
The Day Alex Left for College
Sep 30, 2015 · 23 min
Phil and Claire are hurt when Alex lies about her college move-in date and Luke doesn't want to spend the day at Phil's open house; being landlords stresses out Mitch and Cam.
The Closet Case
Oct 7, 2015 · 23 min
Mitchell takes a job with a rival of Jay's; Luke and Manny visit Alex but use the opportunity to meet girls; Gloria is upset when a cheerleader doesn't decorate Manny's locker; Phi
She Crazy
Oct 14, 2015 · 23 min
Phil convinces Lily to help with hatch the ducks he made a habitat for; Claire wants to impress her father with some ideas she has for the business; Cam spends time bonding with th
The Verdict
Oct 21, 2015 · 23 min
Gloria is excited at the possibility for being selected for jury duty; Claire brings Alex and Haley to work and hopes to impress them; Phil takes Manny and Luke's class to communit
The More You Ignore Me
Nov 11, 2015 · 23 min
Phil is surprised by Claire's reaction to Luke's arrest; Mitchell helps Gloria figure out the secret to her family sauce recipe.
Phil's Sexy, Sexy House
Nov 18, 2015 · 23 min
Phil is selling an upscale home where various members of the family sneak off for alone time.
Clean Out Your Junk Drawer
Dec 2, 2015 · 23 min
Gloria wins a silent auction to have a therapist come for an afternoon with the adults; Haley and Alex consider dumping their boyfriends.
White Christmas
Dec 9, 2015 · 23 min
Gloria's plans for a White Christmas don't go as planned.
Playdates
Jan 6, 2016 · 23 min
Haley, Alex and Luke scramble to fulfill their promise of a special day for Mitchell; Gloria arranges a playdate with a couple at Joe's school.
Spread Your Wings
Jan 13, 2016 · 23 min
Claire and the kids seize an opportunity to help expedite the ducks leaving the nest while Phil is off visiting Alex at college. Jay helps Mitch with Lily's sleepover with her frie
Clean for a Day
Feb 10, 2016 · 23 min
Claire decides to get rid of all of the clutter out of the house before taking over Jay's business. Jay's new hobby causes concern for Cameron.
Thunk in the Trunk
Feb 17, 2016 · 22 min
Phil feels unappreciated as Claire is busy running the closet business. A life-size standee of Gloria for her hot sauce display receives some unsavory attention. Cam and Mitch feel
The Storm
Feb 24, 2016 · 23 min
A powerful storm hits Los Angeles and causes widespread power outages, so the entire Pritchett clan hunkers down at Jay and Gloria's house to use their generator. Meanwhile, Phil t
I Don't Know How She Does It
Mar 2, 2016 · 22 min
Jay and Gloria are suffering with a lack of sleep after Joe goes through a fussy phase. Claire's balance of life and work is so flawless and easy that her family is getting suspici
The Cover-Up
Mar 16, 2016 · 23 min
Phil has a new client whom he tries to hide from his wife because she's attractive, while Claire would rather keep her hot yoga instructor a secret. Jay becomes preoccupied making
Express Yourself
Mar 23, 2016 · 23 min
Phil has the crazy idea of going on a spontaneous trip to Paris with Claire, the only problem is that they are both so ridiculously tired but try to push through it. Jay has taken
The Party
Apr 6, 2016 · 22 min
Manny and Luke babysit Lily so the adults in the family can have some fun, which includes Phil and Mitchell seeing a movie, Claire and Gloria going to a spa, and Jay and Cameron hi
Man Shouldn't Lie
Apr 13, 2016 · 23 min
Claire brings home a stray dog and gets the kids to help her hide it from Phil while she tries to find its owner. Unfortunately, her evasive behavior only makes Phil try even harde
Promposal
May 4, 2016 · 23 min
With Closet-Con right around the corner, Claire is on high alert and convinced there is a mole in the company. Meanwhile, Phil goes vigilante when he and Gloria confront Auntie Ali
Crazy Train
May 11, 2016 · 23 min
Dede is getting remarried, and Manny convinces the family to take the train up to the wedding. Jay could not be more ecstatic that Dede has moved on for good but his overenthusiasm
Double Click
May 18, 2016 · 23 min
Claire can't seem to find the right time to fire one of her employees, while, back at home, Phil thinks he caught Luke with a girl in his bed, and no one seems to notice that Alex