Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
Modern Family S4 E1, “1. 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.
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 · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.