Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
Modern Family S4 E1, “Bringing Up Baby”, 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+. Jay marks another birthday in the Season 4 premiere with his customary wish to be left alone, one that won't be granted when Phil takes him fishing with his pals, but it's a day he'll never forget—once Gloria figures out how to tell him she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Dylan moves in with the Dunphys on a temporary basis; and Mitchell and Cameron consider adopting a cat.
Across the episode we counted 7 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (1); Swearing (2); Alcohol & drugs (2); Fat-shaming (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 10+Language, fat-shaming, drinking in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Modern Family S4 E1, "Bringing Up Baby", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for family-first; adult plots are talked around rather than shown. Sits in the gray area mainly on swearing (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Once again, I'd like to apologize for punching you in the head. Sexual content is mild but includes I can't find a position that's not sexual. Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Nope, I'm done now! - Hey, Jay, no! - No! No! No! Hey! Jay! Jay! - Jay! - Son of a bitch!. This episode includes fat-shaming — for example, It's gonna be great! I'm gonna get so fat. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — It's for your hangover. 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 S4 E1:
I can't find a position that's not sexual.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in Modern Family S4 E1:
Once again, I'd like to apologize for punching you in the head.
Swearing 2 moments
How Swearing shows up in Modern Family S4 E1:
Nope, I'm done now! - Hey, Jay, no! - No! No! No! Hey! Jay! Jay! - Jay! - Son of a bitch!
A soul patch? That's like a beard's crap.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S4 E1:
It's for your hangover.
Ew! I'm gonna throw up! Ugh! Ugh! That's a hangover cure? No.
Fat-shaming 1 moment
How Fat-shaming shows up in Modern Family S4 E1:
It's gonna be great! I'm gonna get so fat.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.