Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
Modern Family S2 E15, “Princess Party”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+. Cameron is upset when Fizbo the clown is nixed from the guest list for Lily's princess-theme birthday party, but the invitees do include Mitchell's mom (Shelley Long), who shows up with Claire's high-school boyfriend (Matt Dillon).
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (3); Alcohol & drugs (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.
Parents need to know
Age 9+Violence, drinking, sex talk in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Modern Family S2 E15, "Princess Party", 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 (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes I didn't want to dirty a knife. Sexual content is mild but includes I thought he was sexy. Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Drunk? - All true. 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 S2 E15:
I thought he was sexy.
Violence & injury 3 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Modern Family S2 E15:
I didn't want to dirty a knife.
Okay, gun to your head.
Which pair should I wear? Oh, gun to my head, I'd say pull the trigger.
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S2 E15:
Drunk? - All true.
Well, maybe a Fuzzy Navel wine cooler will loosen you up.
Dad, what's going on over there? She was a little nervous about your mother being here so she tried her first Xanax, washed it down with a shot of tequila.
We had a long talk last night after you and I "split" that bottle of wine and you "fell asleep" on the stairs.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.