Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
Modern Family S1 E5, “5. Coal Digger”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. The whole family is invited to Jay and Gloria's for some barbeque and football. However an earlier incident at school between Manny and Luke makes things very awkward for Gloria and Claire, and then things escalate when a not-so-flattering label is uttered.
Across the episode we counted 9 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Nudity & bodies (2); Violence & injury (1); Swearing (3); 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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 2 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in Modern Family S1 E5:
As far as I'm concerned, mum and dad had sex two times.
It's weird to think of a woman being sexually attracted to dad.
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Modern Family S1 E5:
We all know you'd be fine without underwear.
I don't know what my husband is saying to you, or why he's covered in your underwear Obviously, I'm trying to seduce him for his money.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in Modern Family S1 E5:
Now, in this family, do we kick and punch each other, - or do we love each other? - Love each other.
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in Modern Family S1 E5:
Do you know that she spends at least 45 minutes every morning doing her hair? And then, sometimes, she Let's go, Illini! Let's go, right now! Oh, looks like I got to watch the game with Dick Butkus.
…is courageous enough to stand up and say something Behind someone's back to a 10-year old? Well, she's pissed.
Just snap the damn thing.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S1 E5:
Dad, loo I was coming to get a beer, anyways.
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