Modern Family

10 Best Episodes of Modern Family - Season 10

Modern Family is one of the most beloved sitcoms of the last decade, having aired on ABC since 2009. This show follows the lives of the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, a blended family which is a source of both comedy and drama. After 12 seasons, viewers have been able to rank the best episodes and discuss their favorite moments. Here we look at the episodes that have been highly ranked by viewers, and why they have become so popular.

Written by Sophie and last updated on mar 28, 2024.

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Modern Family - S10E13

#15 - Whanex? (Season 10 - Episode 13)

Cam must also contend with a bully at the school. Jay is has a little technical trouble during his video conference. The local mall holds a photo shoot for its new ad campaign and Gloria tricks Phil and Joe into participating.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 1373 votes.

Modern Family - S10E6

#14 - On the Same Paige (Season 10 - Episode 6)

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Phil learns that his real estate class will be cancelled if any additional students drop it. Jay may unknowingly be flirting with the mother of Joe’s classmate and tries to set boundaries.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 1499 votes.

Modern Family - S10E17

#13 - The Wild (Season 10 - Episode 17)

Mitch, Cam, and Phil crash Jay’s annual hiking trip to find an elusive bald eagle after Gloria asks them to keep an eye on him. Gloria, Alex, Claire, and Haley get together to plan her baby shower.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 1262 votes.

Modern Family - S10E16

#12 - Red Alert (Season 10 - Episode 16)

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Lily has reached a womanly milestone that Cam and Mitch are not prepared for – at all – so they call in reinforcements.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 1259 votes.

Modern Family - S10E18

#11 - Stand By Your Man (Season 10 - Episode 18)

Dylan and Luke are really impressed with Bill’s tales of heroism and survival as a firefighter, which make Phil feel emasculated. To impress the guys, he invites them over for a little male-bonding moment that goes terribly wrong.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 1290 votes.

Modern Family - S10E4

#10 - Torn Between Two Lovers (Season 10 - Episode 4)

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Haley can’t seem to choose between her past and present relationships. Manny returns to college and dorm life while his girlfriend, Sherry, continues to stay at Jay and Gloria’s, and might be overstaying her welcome.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 1547 votes.

Modern Family - S10E14

#9 - We Need to Talk About Lily (Season 10 - Episode 14)

Phil thinks he found Pepper his dream home. In an attempt to connect with Lily, Mitch and Cam get invited to an exclusive event for her favorite vlogger.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 1363 votes.

Modern Family - S10E9

#8 - Putting Down Roots (Season 10 - Episode 9)

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Dede’s husband, Jerry, comes to town to bequeath her possessions to the family. Mitch and Claire receive a little more of Dede than they really know what to do with, and Jay and Gloria feel sorry for Jerry and invite him to stay with them while he is in town.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 1400 votes.

Modern Family - S10E8

#7 - Kids These Days (Season 10 - Episode 8)

Haley needs a little motherly advice from Claire as she considers her future with Dylan and her career. Jay and Cam’s less-than-politically-correct coaching style earns them a class on sensitivity from Manny and Phil. Mitch runs into Phil’s nemesis, Gil, at an unlikely place.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 1444 votes.

Modern Family - S10E7

#6 - Did the Chicken Cross the Road? (Season 10 - Episode 7)

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Cam decides he needs to reconnect with his country roots and get a chicken. Alex is up for a prestigious government job. Haley and Dylan think it might be time they grew up a little.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 1499 votes.

Modern Family - S10E19

#5 - Yes-Woman (Season 10 - Episode 19)

In an effort to be less negative, Claire is rebranding herself as the girl who says “yes” and inadvertently approves of Luke’s new relationship with someone from his work. Phil tries to surprise Alex at school right before she receives an award she didn’t tell him about.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 1274 votes.

Modern Family - S10E20

#4 - Can't Elope (Season 10 - Episode 20)

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Haley and Dylan’s plan to quietly elope before the babies are born doesn’t go as smoothly as they had hoped. Jay continues to try and get his new business off the ground by courting an Instagram celebrity.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 1270 votes.

Modern Family - S10E10

#3 - Stuck in a Moment (Season 10 - Episode 10)

Hayley works to figure out the best time to give the family a Christmas gift they will never forget. Phil borrows the family Christmas tree for a house-showing. Jay, Gloria, and Joe deal with unwelcome holiday visitors.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 1406 votes.

Modern Family - S10E2

#2 - Kiss and Tell (Season 10 - Episode 2)

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Haley needs a little help deciding whether to tell Arvin about her kiss with Dylan and goes to Mitch and Cam for their advice. Gloria suspects Manny's Canadian girlfriend is made up and wants to find out the real truth.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 1609 votes.

Modern Family - S10E22

#1 - A Year of Birthdays (Season 10 - Episode 22)

As the birth of Haley and Dylan’s twins approaches we take a look back at how each family member celebrated their birthdays this past year.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 1251 votes.

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