Season Review-Modern Family Season 3
by whifferrack | created - 03 May 2012 | updated - 10 Jan 2013 | PublicOverall: 7.0-good Pretty inconsistent, but still good. It better not win again this year.
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1.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Dude Ranch
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The family's dude ranch vacation turns into disaster when Dylan proposes to Haley, Alex gets an unexpected first kiss, their cowboy guide keeps hitting on Gloria, and Phil goes out of his way to impress Jay.
Director: Jason Winer | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,751
5.0-bad
2.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
When Good Kids Go Bad
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Lily has problems with Mitchell and Cameron's plans to adopt another child, Jay tries to get Manny to confess to stealing a locket at school, and Claire goes to extreme lengths to prove that she was right in an argument.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,578
7.0-good
3.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Phil on Wire
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Phil tries to learn tightrope walking, Haley and Alex wind up in the same math class, Gloria becomes upset over Jay's pampering of the dog, and Mitchell joins Cameron on a juice fast.
Director: Jason Winer | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,564
8.0-great
4.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Door to Door
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Claire recruits her family to help gather signatures for a petition to get a stop sign, Gloria loses the family dog, Jay helps Manny try to sell wrapping paper for school, and Cameron leaves a mess in the kitchen for Mitchell.
Director: Chris Koch | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,478
7.0-good
5.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Hit and Run
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Claire leaves Phil at home to watch the kids while she applies to run for public office, Mitchell and Cameron are victimized by a hit-and-run driver, and an annoying client asks Jay to "wow" him.
Director: Jason Winer | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,419
8.5-great
6.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Go Bullfrogs!
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
While Phil takes Haley on a tour of his alma mater, Claire goes out on the town with a man she mistakenly assumes is Mitchell and Cameron's gay friend. Meanwhile, Gloria is alarmed and curious about Manny's mail-order package.
Director: Scott Ellis | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,427
6.5-ok
7.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Treehouse
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Phil tries to build a treehouse, Haley struggles with writing a college admissions essay, Cameron hits on a single woman to win a bet with Mitchell, and Jay doesn't want to go out salsa dancing with Gloria and another couple.
Director: Jason Winer | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,603
7.0-good
8.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
After the Fire
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
As the family collects goods for a family whose house burned down, Jay makes an embarrassing remark to Phil during a massage, Claire is jealous of Mitchell's friendship with Gloria, and Cameron struggles with a moving van in a parking lot.
Director: Fred Savage | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,377
6.5-ok
9.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Punkin Chunkin
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Phil is upset that Claire is stifling his creativity, Mitchell doesn't believe Cameron's "punkin chunkin" story, Gloria won't let Jay tell Manny that his Thanksgiving centerpiece is horrible, and Hayley and Alex get in an accident.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,428
6.0-ok
10.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Express Christmas
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Phil proposes that the entire family celebrate "Express Christmas" together on December 16, when they discover that they won't be spending Christmas Day together.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,531
8.0-great
11.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Lifetime Supply
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After having a doctor's visit but then missing the call with the test results, Phil automatically jumps to conclusions and starts saying his goodbyes. Meanwhile Javier pops up unannounced ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Koch | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,396
7.5-good
12.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Egg Drop
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
While Jay and Claire become hyper-competitive while working on their boys' science project, Gloria tries to help Phil with his real estate seminar. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell interview a potential birth mother.
Director: Jason Winer | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,340
8.0-great
13.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Little Bo Bleep
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Claire's family tries to help her prepare for her political debate, Lily begins saying the "F word" right before her appearance as a flower girl at a wedding, and Jay begins to wonder if his dog Stella is suicidal.
Director: Chris Koch | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,699
9.0-amazing
14.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Me? Jealous?
(2012)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Claire thinks Phil's prospective new client is hitting on her, tensions rise as Mitchell and Cameron temporarily stay with Jay and Gloria, and Alex becomes jealous when Hayley volunteers as a Big Sister.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,380
7.0-good
15.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Aunt Mommy
(2012)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Claire makes a drunken decision to donate her egg for Mitchell and Cameron's next child, while Manny gets hurt after Jay gets him into a football game.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,379
6.5-ok
16.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Virgin Territory
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Alex accidentally reveals a secret about Haley to their dad, Cameron fakes a back injury to catch Claire in a lie, Mitchell confesses a secret about one of Jay's proudest moments, and Luke helps Manny try to impress a girl.
Director: Jason Winer | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,394
6.5-ok
17.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Leap Day
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Claire, Hayley, and Alex's cycles ruin Phil's big Leap Day plans, Mitchell tries to throw an elaborate party for Cameron's "tenth" birthday, and Gloria wants Jay to get in a fight.
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,450
7.5-good
18.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Send Out the Clowns
(2012)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Cameron reunites an old clown act despite Mitchell's warnings, Phil plays hardball with a rival to get a listing, Manny's new "friend" has a crush on Gloria, and Claire wants her daughters to friend her on Facebook.
Director: Steven Levitan | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,339
6.0-ok
19.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Election Day
(2012)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
It's Claire's election day, and the entire family tries in vain to pitch in to help her win the vote. Meanwhile, Haley anxiously awaits her final chance to get accepted into a college.
Director: Bryan Cranston | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,349
8.5-great
20.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
The Last Walt
(2012)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Cameron's dad is visiting from the farm, and when Jay comes over, it's two manly men squaring off.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,262
6.5-ok
21.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Planes, Trains and Cars
(2012)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Phil makes an impulsive car purchase and wonders how Claire will react, Jay struggles to get himself and his family to a weekend with the guys at Pebble Beach, and Mitchell and Cameron lose Lily's stuffed bunny on the subway.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,269
7.5-good
22.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Disneyland
(2012)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Visiting the happiest place on earth triggers old memories and creates new ones.
Director: James R. Bagdonas | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,444
6.0-ok
23.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Tableau Vivant
(2012)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Jay and Gloria argue about how a waitress is closer to Jay than Gloria. Luke is awarded a medal for putting out a fire he started, Phil tries to fire Mitchell, and Claire and Cam fight about Cam's parenting strategies.
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,278
7.5-good
24.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Baby on Board
(2012)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Jay and Manny are left to accompany Lily at her recital as Mitchell and Cameron bring Gloria along as translator as they adopt a Mexican child. Meanwhile, Haley has a surprise announcement about her plans after high school.
Director: Steven Levitan | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,661
8.5-great
25.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
New Year's Eve
(2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
On New Year's Eve, Jay plays poker with Billy Dee Williams, Phil and Claire try to rekindle their romance, Mitchell and Cameron search for a bar where they fit in, and Haley and Alex stay home to babysit.
Director: Fred Goss | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,318
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