The families are introduced separately, masked as three independent households. Phil tries to connect with his kids by shooting Luke with a BB gun, Gloria defends Manny’s maturity at a soccer game, and Mitchell hides the adoption of baby Lily from his judgmental family.

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The season was nominated for 14 Emmy Awards, including 8 Primetime Emmy Awards. Among the wins:

Jay's competitive streak is revealed when he tries to help Manny with a special project. The episode highlights Jay's softer side and his desire to connect with his family.

Modern Family Season 1 (aired September 23, 2009 – May 19, 2010 on ABC) is the foundational season of the acclaimed mockumentary sitcom. Created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, the season introduced audiences to the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan. It received widespread critical acclaim, winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series and earning a Peabody Award. This report indexes the season’s episodes, characters, production credits, and key statistics.

Jay Pritchett , an older, wealthy patriarch, is newly married to Gloria , a younger Colombian woman. They live with Gloria’s pre-teen son, Manny .

An old friend visits Claire and boasts about her successful career. Mitchell tries to navigate a property dispute, and Gloria gets into a minor car accident with Jay. Episode 15: "My Funky Valentine"

An old friend from Claire's past visits, making her feel insecure about her life choices. Mitchell offers legal help to Gloria after she gets into a car accident. 15. "My Funky Valentine" Original Air Date: February 10, 2010

The family arrives in Maui. Jay wants to relax, but faces health scares. Phil tries to turn the vacation into the honeymoon he and Claire never had. 24. "Family Portrait" Original Air Date: May 19, 2010

Jay's eccentric ex-wife, Dede (guest star Shelley Long), makes a surprise appearance after crashing Jay and Gloria's wedding months prior. Her attempts to make amends create massive friction, especially between Mitchell and Claire. 5. Episode 5: "Coal Digger" Original Air Date: October 21, 2009