Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
Modern Family S1 E2, “The Bicycle Thief”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+. Phil is determined to help Luke prove to mom that he is responsible enough to have the brand new bike they just got him. However Phil ends up being the irresponsible one when a hot neighbor clouds his judgment. Meanwhile Mitchell and Cameron take Lily to their first Mommy & Me class, and Jay and Manny have some awkward father and son time.
Across the episode we counted 2 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (1). 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.
Parents need to know
Age 9+Drinking, violence, mild violence in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Modern Family S1 E2, "The Bicycle Thief", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for family-first; adult plots are talked around rather than shown. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is violence & injury (joke or passing mention, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes No slapping your own butt. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Just get me to wine -- Ooh. Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in Modern Family S1 E2:
No slapping your own butt.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S1 E2:
Just get me to wine -- Ooh.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.