Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
Modern Family S1 E1, “1. Pilot”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. A new half-hour comedy that takes an honest and often hilarious look at the complexities of modern day families.
Across the episode we counted 12 flagged moments in 3 themes: Nudity & bodies (4); Violence & injury (4); Swearing (4). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Nudity & bodies 4 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Modern Family S1 E1:
If Hayley never wakes up on a beach in Florida, half-naked I've done my job.
How many pairs of underwear do you have on? - One Six.
one minute you're just friends, watching Falcon Crest, and the next you're lying underneath the air-hockey table with your bra un-pocket!
Oh, God, if Cam comes out there with boobs, I'm leaving! Dad! - I hope he didn't embarrass you, mom.
Violence & injury 4 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Modern Family S1 E1:
It's the number one village in north Columbia for all the what's the word? - Murders.
Yes, the murders.
Don't mind her, Haley had her first boy over today, and Phil shot him.
…They're only plastic bb's! It was an accident! What did I tell you what happened if you got him a gun?
Swearing 4 moments
How Swearing shows up in Modern Family S1 E1:
MOM! DAD! - What happend? Luke just shot me! - I didn't mean to! Are you okay? - No, the little bitch shot me!
Manny, stop him! Damn it, Manny!
What the hell is that suppose to mean? Yes, I've gained a few extra pounds while we expecting the baby.
Oh my God, do you love it? -Yes, I What the hell is that? I had Andre do it when we we were gone.
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