Season 3

Modern Family

Season 3

  • 2011

As the extended Pritchett-Dunphy clan faces an uproariously unpredictable array of family vacations, holiday hassles, troublesome in-laws, and surprising secrets, they still somehow manage to thrive together as one big, loving family a even as they drive each other absolutely insane!

  1. Dude Ranch Episode 1 Dude Ranch September 21, 2011, 23 min While vacationing on Lost Creek Ranch, the three families try their hands at a little cattle herding, skeet shooting and horseback riding. There are also some big firsts, a huge…
  2. When Good Kids Go Bad Episode 2 When Good Kids Go Bad September 21, 2011, 22 min Mitchell and Cameron plan an evening with the whole family to break the happy news that they're attempting to adopt another child. However, things go wrong when they realize Lily…
  3. Phil on Wire Episode 3 Phil on Wire September 28, 2011, 22 min Jay's relationship with the dog irritates Gloria. Phil and Luke try to master the tightrope. Cameron starts a juice fast.
  4. Door to Door Episode 4 Door to Door October 5, 2011, 22 min Jay helps Manny with a school fundraiser. Claire petitions for a stop sign at a busy intersection. Phil and Luke try to create a viral video. Gloria searches for Stella.
  5. Hit and Run Episode 5 Hit and Run October 12, 2011, 23 min Gloria tries to help Jay and Manny with their problems but both are unreceptive. Claire considers running against Councilman Duane Bailey. Cam and Mitch are the victims of a hit-and-run…
  6. Go Bullfrogs! Episode 6 Go Bullfrogs! October 19, 2011, 23 min Phil takes Haley to visit his alma mater. Claire goes out with Mitchell and Cameron. Gloria and Jay may have to broach a delicate subject with Manny.
  7. Treehouse Episode 7 Treehouse November 2, 2011, 23 min Gloria persuades Jay to commit to a night of salsa dancing after seeing how much his friend Shorty and his girlfriend do together. Meanwhile, Cameron makes a bet that he…
  8. After the Fire Episode 8 After the Fire November 16, 2011, 22 min The Pritchetts rally for a good cause after a neighbor's house burns down, but there's a downside to their Samaritan intentions when Jay throws out his back, Cameron takes on…
  9. Punkin Chunkin Episode 9 Punkin Chunkin November 23, 2011, 23 min When an old neighborhood kid returns to town as a hugely successful internet billionaire, it gets Phil thinking of what could have been. Jay feels Manny could use a little…
  10. Express Christmas Episode 10 Express Christmas December 7, 2011, 22 min The Pritchett clan decide to celebrate Christmas a little early (and in a hurry) so they split up to gather the holiday trappings as Mitchell, Alex and Lily hunt for…
  11. Lifetime Supply Episode 11 Lifetime Supply January 4, 2012, 23 min Phil contemplates the worst, after missing a call from the doctor. Elsewhere, Javier, Manny's biological father, pays another visit to take his son to the horse races, Mitchell wins an…
  12. Egg Drop Episode 12 Egg Drop January 11, 2012, 23 min Jay and Claire take control of their kids' school projects from Manny and Luke, while Haley and Gloria help Phil with a real estate presentation. Elsewhere, Cam and Mitchell meet…
  13. Little Bo Bleep Episode 13 Little Bo Bleep January 18, 2012, 22 min Claire prepares for her debate with Duane Bailey. Mitch and Cam try to clean up Lily's language before her turn as a flower girl. Jay blames Stella's strange behavior on…
  14. Me? Jealous? Episode 14 Me? Jealous? February 8, 2012, 22 min Phil's preoccupation with a business opportunity blinds him to his new partner's inappropriate behavior around Claire. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria may regret letting Mitchell and Cameron be their temporary house…
  15. Aunt Mommy Episode 15 Aunt Mommy February 15, 2012, 23 min Phil and Claire go overboard with drinks, and divulging personal information, on a night out to celebrate the sale of a house to Mitchell and Cameron's friends.
  16. Virgin Territory Episode 16 Virgin Territory February 22, 2012, 23 min It's a day of disturbing realizations when Mitchell manages to ruin one of Jay's proudest golf moments, Phil overhears something that may forever change how he sees his little girl,…
  17. Leap Day Episode 17 Leap Day February 29, 2012, 23 min Mitchell feels pressured to make Cameron's birthday extra special. People start to question Jay's manliness, and the girls interfere with Phil's leap day plans.
  18. Send Out the Clowns Episode 18 Send Out the Clowns March 14, 2012, 23 min The funeral service for a beloved clown mentor reunites Cameron with his estranged ex-clown partner, Lewis. Phil is serious about landing a very important listing, only to get trumped by…
  19. Election Day Episode 19 Election Day April 11, 2012, 23 min Claire's race for town council comes to a head on Election Day as the Dunphys make phone calls for votes and Mitchell and Cameron take to the streets to campaign,…
  20. The Last Walt Episode 20 The Last Walt April 18, 2012, 23 min A visit from Cameron's father features an awkward dinner for Jay and Gloria at Mitchell and Cameron's house. Meanwhile, Claire helps Luke face the death of an older neighbor, Phil…
  21. Planes, Trains and Cars Episode 21 Planes, Trains and Cars May 2, 2012, 22 min Phil buys a car without consulting Claire. Jay is on a mission to get to his high-school reunion with Gloria and Manny. Lily loses her favorite toy on a train.
  22. Disneyland Episode 22 Disneyland May 9, 2012, 23 min When the family travels to Disneyland, Phil struggles to keep up with Luke, Claire is shocked when they run into Dylan, Jay and Gloria disagree about what are sensible shoes…
  23. Tableau Vivant Episode 23 Tableau Vivant May 16, 2012, 23 min Gloria and Jay bicker while trying to order lunch at a diner. Claire and Cam have different theories on how to discipline kids. Luke accepts an award under false pretenses.…
  24. Baby on Board Episode 24 Baby on Board May 23, 2012, 23 min Gloria's bilingualism comes in handy on Mitchell and Cameron's quest to adopt another child. Meanwhile, Jay and Manny help Lily get ready for a dance recital. Alex goes to her…