Modern Family: Season 9

2017
22 episodes

The outrageous ninth season revolves around the blended Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, headed by Jay Pritchett. Jay and his vivacious second wife Gloria are raising their young son Joe and Gloria's college bound son Manny. Meanwhile, Jay's grown daughter Claire and her husband Phil are becoming empty nesters, while Clare's brother Mitchell and his husband Cameron fumble through nurturing their gifted daughter Lily.

Season 9 of Modern Family premiered on September 27, 2017 and has 22 episodes, from "Lake Life" to "Clash of Swords". The last episode aired on May 16, 2018.

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In the United States, you can stream Modern Family on Hulu, Peacock and YouTube TV. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 64 countries.

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Episodes

Episode 1Lake LifeAired September 27, 2017
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 old flame that opens some old wounds; Cam has to stay out of the sun at all costs; Phil and Claire try out some adventureous excursions; and the kids' quest for a good time may not be as fun as they expected.
- 23m
- Directed by James Bagdonas
- Written by Elaine Ko
Guest stars
- Joe Mande Ben
- Kyle Bornheimer Scotty
- Annika Foster Jet Ski Kid
Episode 2The Long GoodbyeAired October 4, 2017
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 a long tearful goodbye after Gloria and Jay move him into his college dorm. Finally, Mitch may have accidentally accelerated a planned renovation, and Hayley gets an unexpected opportunity when she befriends a wealthy female member at the country club.
- 23m
- Directed by James Alan Hensz
- Written by Brad Walsh and Paul Corrigan
Guest stars
- Dana Powell Pam Tucker
- Vanessa Williams Rhonda
- Spenser McNeil Reuben Rand
- Joy Regullano Sujata
- Megan Lee Florence
- Andrew Glick Trevor
- Cuyle Carvin Firefighter
Episode 3Catch of the DayAired October 11, 2017
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 time for his silly notion. Meanwhile, Mitch is certain that Cam is undermining him during their kitchen renovation, and Jay is determined to get Gloria to admit she was in a car accident.
- 23m
- Directed by Fred Savage
- Written by Jeffrey Richman
Guest stars
- Rob Riggle Gil Thorpe
- Dana Powell Pam Tucker
- Joe Nieves Francisco
Episode 4Sex, Lies & KickballAired October 18, 2017
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 avoiding Jay. Meanwhile, Alex is ready to shed her good-girl image and is going to prove to Claire that her relationship with Ben is definitely a sexual relationship.
- 23m
- Directed by John Riggi
- Written by Abraham Higginbotham
Guest stars
- Nathan Lane Pepper Saltzman
- Chazz Palminteri Shorty
- Christian Barillas Ronaldo
- Joe Mande Ben
- Cedric Joe Lionel
- LeAire George Theatre Goer
Episode 5It's the Great Pumpkin, Phil DunphyAired October 25, 2017
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 Pritchett's, Mitch and Cam are frustrated by how long Jay is taking to finish their kitchen remodel, which forces Mitch to finally stand up to his dad. Meanwhile, Gloria's hospitality is wearing thin when Cam oversteps his boundaries as a house guest.
- 23m
- Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Written by Jon Pollack
Guest stars
- Will Buie Jr. Older Son
- Kate Comer Destiny
- Jessica Joy Carol
- Marsha Kramer Margaret
- Joe Mande Ben
- Jessica Blair Herman Jessica
- Amanda Mayfield Abby
- Cuyle Carvin Firefighter
Episode 6Ten Years LaterAired November 1, 2017
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 perform a magic trick featuring Gloria appearing out of thin air in her wedding dress; that is if Gloria can still get into it!
- 23m
- Directed by Fred Savage
- Written by Danny Zuker
Guest stars
- Shelley Long DeDe Pritchett
- Fred Stoller Mister Ekshun
- Gareth Imparato Student
- Justin Abarca Party Guest #1
- Gloria Laino Party Guest #2
- Wes Martinez Party Guest #3
- Elsa Morales Myers Party Guest #4
- Joe Sachem Party Guest #5
Episode 7Winner Winner Turkey DinnerAired November 15, 2017
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 facts about their perceived triumphs, Phil works hard to master a classic magic trick and prove he's not the family failure.
- 23m
- Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Written by Bill Wrubel
Guest stars
- Teri Gamble Principal
- Joseph Callari Congressman Morley
- Lesley Ann Braun Upper Valley Coach
- Xavier Shelton Football Player
Episode 8Brushes with CelebrityAired November 29, 2017
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 impression despite the intense pain radiating from a very inconvenient part of his body. Meanwhile, Jay's day at jury duty takes an unexpected turn when he gets to serve it alongside one of America's biggest football icons. Finally, Manny's encounter with his favorite playwright and a celebrated actor and comedian don't go exactly as you'd expect.
- 23m
- Directed by Jeffrey Walker
- Written by Vali Chandrasekaran
Guest stars
- Sharon Muthu Lawyer
- Terry Bradshaw Self
- Billy Crystal Self
- Brandon Firla Scott Hunter
- Chris Martin Self
- Peter Giles Sam Anvilmaker
- Vladimir Perez Bailiff
- Donielle Nash Pregnant Juror
Episode 9Tough LoveAired December 6, 2017
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 plan to teach Cam a lesson in gullibility and Lily a lesson in responsibility backfires.
- 23m
- Directed by John Riggi
- Written by Stephen Lloyd
Guest stars
- Olivia Sandoval Dr. Karen Fisk
- Dillon Lane Shane
- Dana Powell Pam Tucker
- Marsha Kramer Margaret
- Megan Suri Tardy Student
- Robyn Okrant Woman in Park
- Xavier Shelton Football Player
- Nolan Pugh Stoner #1
Episode 10No Small FeetAired December 13, 2017
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 perfect opportunity to get Pam out of the house. Meanwhile, Luke and Alex stumble upon a successful online business that finally gets them on their feet.
- 23m
- Directed by James Bagdonas
- Written by Ryan Walls and Matt Plonsker
Guest stars
- James Van Der Beek Bo Johnson
- Dana Powell Pam Tucker
- Marsha Kramer Margaret
- Rebecca Wisocky Mrs. Graham
- Kasey Mahaffy Dom
- Lateefah Holder Nicole
- Christina Jeffs Heather
- Mark Capri Expo Chairman
Episode 11He Said, She ShedAired January 3, 2018
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 family secret that forces him to visit Mitch's therapist to work through this new information.
- 23m
- Directed by James Alan Hensz
- Written by Jeffrey Richman and Ryan Walls
Guest stars
- Rob Nagle Bill
- Dana Powell Pam Tucker
- Cathy Ladman Dr. Green
- Jill E. Alexander Lisa
- Yanellie Ireland Melanie
- Morgan Peter Brown Craig
- Mike Trehy Brady
- Sara Ballantine Sheila
Episode 12Dear Beloved FamilyAired January 10, 2018
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.
- 23m
- Directed by Gail Mancuso
- Written by Bill Wrubel
Guest stars
- Jessica Gardner Jackson's Mom
- Fred Savage Caleb
- Fred Willard Frank Dunphy
- Michael Churven Superman
- Jodie Bentley Wesley's Mom
- Tatiana Varria Elsie
- Sawyer Jones Tyler
- Jaiden McLeod Joe's Friend
Episode 13In Your HeadAired January 17, 2018
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 creator of a popular lifestyle website and interrupts Alex during one of her college classes. Alex's professor, Arvin Fennerman, then proceeds to try and give Haley a piece of his mind.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Levitan
- Written by Jack Burditt
Guest stars
- Jessica Garza Angelina
- Sarah Baker Shirl Chambers
- Mira Sorvino Nicole Rosemary Page
- Marsha Kramer Margaret
- Chris Geere Arvin Fennerman
- Cheyenne Jackson Max
- Riki Lindhome Poet
- Ray Porter Lazlo
Episode 14Written in the StarsAired February 28, 2018
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. Meanwhile, Mitch and Cam may have unwittingly ruined Luke's Valentine's Day date and are forced to make things right.
- 23m
- Directed by Jaffar Mahmood
- Written by Abraham Higginbotham and Jon Pollack
Guest stars
- Ava Allan Amanda
- Chris Geere Arvin Fennerman
- Christopher B. Duncan Security Guard
- Lily Berlina Hostess
- Andrea Nelson Bartender
Episode 15Spanks for the MemoriesAired March 7, 2018
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 wants, he realizes he might have made a mistake. Meanwhile, now that Mitchell has an amazing new job, he and Cam throw a party to rub it in Cam's friends' faces so they can no longer give him “the look of pity”.
- 23m
- Directed by James Bagdonas
- Written by Brad Walsh and Paul Corrigan
Guest stars
- Kimia Behpoornia Stephanie
- Kevin Daniels Longinus St. Germaine
- Matthew Risch Jotham
- Colin Hanlon Steven
- Bo Foxworth Sam Turnbull
- Mel Powell Cam and Mitchell's Friend (uncredited)
Episode 16Wine WeekendAired March 21, 2018
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 party at Oprah's house but can't bring anyone else.
- 23m
- Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Written by Elaine Ko
Guest stars
- Christian Barillas Ronaldo
- Stephen 'tWitch' Boss Sho Nuff
- Mel Cowan Server
Episode 17Royal VisitAired March 28, 2018
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-conscious about her dim but handsome firefighter boyfriend, Bill. Mitch and Cam go on a yoga retreat, but when Cam finds out his dream team, the Kansas City Royals, is having spring training next door, he can't resist sneaking out.
- 23m
- Directed by Gail Mancuso
- Written by Jeffrey Richman, Jack Burditt and Jessica Poter
Guest stars
- Jimmy Tatro Bill
- Chris Geere Arvin Fennerman
- George Brett George Brett
- Steve Valentine Doctor Randy
- John Brotherton Clay
- Alexander Hodge Attendant
- Lauren Shaw Jenny
- Caden Dragomer Henry
Episode 18Daddy IssuesAired April 4, 2018
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 anniversary gift for Claire; Cam and Mitch are out of their depth when Lily gets into a fight at school over bras.
- 23m
- Directed by Chris Koch
- Written by Stephen Lloyd and Vali Chandrasekaran
Guest stars
- Gabriel Iglesias Jorge
- Wynn Everett Ms. Wolfe
- Alyssa de Boisblanc Christina
- Ruby Jay Emma
- Erik Liberman Max Feldman
- Michael Churven Kiosk Worker
- Clayton Thomas Security Guard
Episode 19CHiPs and SalsaAired April 11, 2018
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; Mitchell gets Cam the police ride-along he's always dreamed of.
- 23m
- Directed by Gail Mancuso
- Written by Brad Walsh, Bill Wrubel and Paul Corrigan
Guest stars
- Mira Sorvino Nicole Rosemary Page
- Toks Olagundoye Lucy
- Chris Bauer Officer Stablitzky
- Kerry O'Malley Dr. Perry
- Margaret Judson Madison
Episode 20Mother!Aired May 2, 2018
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 and compete about when to do it, the tiny window of time after her monthly spa day when she's her most relaxed.
- 23m
- Directed by Eric Dean Seaton
- Written by Abraham Higginbotham, Ryan Walls and Jon Pollack
Guest stars
- Dana Powell Pam Tucker
- Shelley Long DeDe Pritchett
- Jack Seavor McDonald Duncan
- Bayley Corman Sexy Camper
Episode 21The EscapeAired May 9, 2018
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 visit with Jay's mean sister, Becky, to settle old scores. But as Jay, Claire and Mitchell compete for her time, Phil, Cam and Gloria end up getting trapped in the home's basement with no way out.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Levitan
- Written by Danny Zuker and Jack Burditt
Guest stars
- Reid Ewing Dylan Marshall
- Nathan Fillion Rainer Shine
- Mira Sorvino Nicole Rosemary Page
- Mary Louise Wilson Aunt Becky
- Kate Burton Iris Fennerman
- Chris Geere Arvin Fennerman
- Adam Devine Andy Bailey
- Michael Churven Jarvis
Episode 22Clash of SwordsAired May 16, 2018
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. In a clash of another kind, Gloria's dinosaur party for Joe is ruined when her nemesis, Dr. Donna Duncan, upstages her with a far bigger and better party right next door.
- 23m
- Directed by James Alan Hensz
- Written by Elaine Ko and Stephen Lloyd
Guest stars
- Jane Krakowski Donna Duncan
- Marsha Kramer Margaret
- Christian Barillas Ronaldo
- Harry Groener Joel L.L. Logan
- Adam Rose Adam
- Dylan Bay Kleckner Cal
- Brian Dare Peter Pan
- Terrence Terrell Tinkerbell