Modern Family: Season 9
The ninth season of the mockumentary sitcom Modern Family continues to follow the lives of the diverse and interrelated Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan residing in suburban Los Angeles. At the center of the family is patriarch Jay Pritchett, who is married to his second wife, Gloria. Together, they are raising their young son, Joe, alongside Gloria's son, Manny, who is preparing for his transition to college. The narrat
Season 9 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 setups that form the larger Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan.
- Jay Pritchett serves as the patriarch of the family and is married to his second wife, Gloria.
- The show is presented as a mockumentary sitcom that explores the trials and tribulations of modern family life.
- The central characters include the households of Jay and Gloria, Claire and Phil, and Mitchell and Cameron.
Season overview
The ninth season of the mockumentary sitcom Modern Family continues to follow the lives of the diverse and interrelated Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan residing in suburban Los Angeles. At the center of the family is patriarch Jay Pritchett, who is married to his second wife, Gloria. Together, they are raising their young son, Joe, alongside Gloria's son, Manny, who is preparing for his transition to college. The narrative also focuses on Jay's daughter, Claire, and her husband, Phil, as they navigate the shifting dynamics of their household while becoming empty nesters. Simultaneously, Claire's brother, Mitchell, and his husband, Cameron, continue to manage the challenges of parenthood while nurturing their gifted daughter, Lily. As the family faces various trials and tribulations, the season explores the comedic and often complex realities of their blended, multi-cultural, and traditional family structure. Created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, the series maintains its focus on the honest and humorous interactions between these three distinct family units as they grow and evolve within their shared, often twisted, family embrace.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
Lake Life
Sep 27, 2017 · 23 min
Jay forces the family to take their family vacation on a houseboat on a lake in an effort to create memories that will last long after he's gone. Meanwhile, Mitchell runs into an o
The Long Goodbye
Oct 4, 2017 · 23 min
Phil and Claire realize that Alex may be more self-sufficient in college than they give her credit for when they drop in for a quick visit. Meanwhile, Manny is determined to avoid
Catch of the Day
Oct 11, 2017 · 23 min
Phil's convinced he is going to have a day of bad luck after failing to successfully complete his daily superstition. However, Claire is eager to make it to a concert and has no ti
Sex, Lies & Kickball
Oct 18, 2017 · 23 min
Jay's best friend, Shorty, is back from Costa Rica and stays at the house so they can catch up and reconnect. However, Shorty is spending more time with Gloria and seems to be avoi
It's the Great Pumpkin, Phil Dunphy
Oct 25, 2017 · 23 min
Phil and Claire still want to celebrate Halloween in a big way, but it seems no one shares their same enthusiasm making them wonder if maybe everyone is right. Over at the Pritchet
Ten Years Later
Nov 1, 2017 · 23 min
Claire is determined to make up for her less-than-joyful mood at Jay and Gloria's wedding by throwing their tenth-anniversary party. As part of the festivities, Phil is going to pe
Winner Winner Turkey Dinner
Nov 15, 2017 · 23 min
During Jay's Thanksgiving toast, he honors the entire family on their recent successes, even though everyone knows that isn't quite true. As everyone desperately tries to hide the
Brushes with Celebrity
Nov 29, 2017 · 23 min
The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan recount all their biggest celebrity encounters. Phil shows a house to his musical hero, Coldplay's Chris Martin, and is determined to make a good i
Tough Love
Dec 6, 2017 · 23 min
After leaving his real estate firm to strike out on his own, Phil decides a solo camping trip in the wild will be just what he needs to boost his confidence. Meanwhile, Mitchell's
No Small Feet
Dec 13, 2017 · 23 min
When Claire lands a big opportunity for Pritchett's Closets, Jay expects a little validation for his contribution; and Pam's ex-boyfriend Bo shows up and Mitchell sees this as the
He Said, She Shed
Jan 3, 2018 · 23 min
Claire's request to build a “She Shed” in their backyard is denied by the homeowners association and only Luke and Phil know the real reason why. Meanwhile Pameron lets Cam in on a
Dear Beloved Family
Jan 10, 2018 · 23 min
Gloria has to rush Phil to the hospital for an emergency surgery after he experiences some intense stomach pains and rallies the entire family to be by his side.
In Your Head
Jan 17, 2018 · 23 min
When Luke goes missing after a night out in a sketchy neighborhood, Manny, Phil and Gloria team up to track him down. Meanwhile, Haley is desperate to land an interview with the cr
Written in the Stars
Feb 28, 2018 · 23 min
Phil thinks that Gloria is upset at Jay for dropping the ball on Valentine's Day, so he convinces Jay to spice things up with a little role playing that doesn't go off as planned.
Spanks for the Memories
Mar 7, 2018 · 23 min
When Jay overhears Gloria on the phone talking about spanking, he assumes she is frustrated in the bedroom. When he attempts to light the spark again by giving her exactly what she
Wine Weekend
Mar 21, 2018 · 23 min
The family goes on a wine tasting trip and stays in Haley's new boss' country house where the only rule is: Don't touch the tiara! Meanwhile, Gloria and Mitch are invited to a part
Royal Visit
Mar 28, 2018 · 23 min
Haley's brilliant astrophysicist boyfriend comes to meet the family, setting Claire and Phil off in a competition about which one of them is smarter, making Alex feel self-consciou
Daddy Issues
Apr 4, 2018 · 23 min
When Gloria's ex-boyfriend Jorge stops by for a visit, his striking resemblance to Manny makes Jay question if he might be Manny's real dad; Phil agonizes over getting the perfect
CHiPs and Salsa
Apr 11, 2018 · 23 min
When Haley hears that her loopy boss is looking for a product with the magical properties of peppers, she tries to gain favor by convincing Gloria to sell her salsa to NERP; Mitche
Mother!
May 2, 2018 · 23 min
When Dede drops in unexpectedly, Mitchell and Cam come to a realization about her effect on their lives; Phil, Luke, Alex and Haley all have different bad news to break to Claire a
The Escape
May 9, 2018 · 23 min
Haley meets Arvin's parents but when things don't go as planned, fate leads to an unexpected reunion with all of her ex-boyfriends. Meanwhile, the family seizes on a nursing home v
Clash of Swords
May 16, 2018 · 23 min
Mitchell sneaks out to “Hero-Con” with fanboy Phil, dressed as their favorite characters from the show “Clash of Swords.” It's great until Phil commits the ultimate fan faux pas. I