Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
Modern Family S1 E8, “Great Expectations”, scores 1/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+. With a history of giving bad gifts, Claire is determined to surprise Phil with an amazing anniversary present - a private performance by one of their favorite musicians, Izzy LaFontaine! However, it turns out to be a surprise in more ways than one. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron call up their party-girl bestie, Sal, for a long overdue night out on the town.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Nudity & bodies (2); Swearing (3); Alcohol & drugs (2). 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+Language, drinking, nudity in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Modern Family S1 E8, "Great Expectations", 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 swearing (moderate, in dialogue). Sexual content is mild but includes Um, how much are you gonna pay me to go make out with the waitress? All right; Maybe if you wore a bra- - Alex. Some mild language appears — for example, Pay up, bitches. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Fun? Are you joking? Margaritas, you guys, these guys. 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
Sex & hookups 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in Modern Family S1 E8:
Um, how much are you gonna pay me to go make out with the waitress? All right.
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Modern Family S1 E8:
Maybe if you wore a bra- - Alex.
Ba-boobs! Oh, my God.
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in Modern Family S1 E8:
Pay up, bitches.
I love my wife, but she sucks at giving gifts.
Whoo! - Cabo! - What? Seriously, you bastards.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S1 E8:
Fun? Are you joking? Margaritas, you guys, these guys.
Give her eight shots of tequila.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.