Created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, Modern Family is an American sitcom that follows the lives of three families. It ran for 11 seasons with 250 episodes from September 23, 2009, to April 8, 2020. Due to its relatable plotline, it resonated with families across generations and communities and became one of the most popular series of the decade.
The cast of the series includes Ed O’Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Jeremy Maguire, Reid Ewing, Ed Begley Jr. and more. The show received positive feedback from fans and critics alike and won multiple Emmy Awards.
As the holiday season approaches, one can watch the comedy series to bond with the family and reminisce about the old times. Let’s dive into the curated list of Christmas-themed episodes without further ado.
7 ‘Modern Family’ Christmas Episodes
Undeck the Halls- Season 1, Episode 10
In this episode, Phil and Claire discover the mischiefs their children are up to and try to investigate. Naturally, they all lie, so the parents cancel Christmas until someone confesses. Meanwhile, Jay hesitates to follow Gloria and Manny’s Christmas traditions, creating a riff among them. Cameron and Mitchell take Lily to visit Santa Claus.
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Express Christmas- Season 3, Episode 10
The family discovers that everyone is going out on their respective vacation on Christmas Day, so Phil proposes a plan to celebrate it on December 16 instead. Everyone gets into hilarious scenarios which will leave you gasping for air. Does the plan work out in the end?
The Old Man & the Tree- Season 5, Episode 10
Jay and Manny try to maintain the Christmas tradition of getting their own Christmas Tree from the forest. Meanwhile, Claire and Gloria’s mother start to bond, which leaves Gloria jealous. On the other hand, Mitchell helps Phil get to Canada with his elliptical machine.
White Christmas- Season 7, Episode 9
Gloria plans a Christmas Holiday for the family in a faraway cabin to have a “White Christmas”, but the weather worsens. Meanwhile, Haley and Andy maintain their secret relationship, which also complicates lives. Alex makes a new friend, and Jay makes an important decision regarding his business.
Snow Ball- Season 8, Episode 9
Manny and Luke take on the responsibility of organising the school’s winter dance, but miscommunication makes the situation complicated. Hence, Gloria, Claire, Mitchell and Cameron volunteer to help them out, but they get into a hot and cold war due to their competitive nature. Meanwhile, Jay is looking for an opportunity to bail out of the situation.
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Stuck in Moment- Season 10, Episode 10
Haley wants to give her family a perfect Christmas present but is having difficulty finding the best time to deliver it. Meanwhile, Phil gets into a difficult situation when he borrows the Christmas Tree for a house showing. On the other hand, Jay, Gloria and Joe try to figure out ways to get rid of the unwelcome guests.
The Last Christmas- Season 11, Episode 9
Cameron is working relentlessly for the Christmas dinner to make everyone happy, which makes Mitchell suspicious of his motives. Meanwhile, Jay is opening a new business of creating dog beds and invites Claire to join in, but she is not interested. A riff between Luke and Manny is created when the former kisses the latter’s ex-girlfriend.
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