Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
Modern Family S5 E14, “iSpy”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+. Claire and Phil decide to spy on Luke and Manny as they're hanging out with one of their more questionable friends. Meanwhile, Gloria is furious with Jay because she thinks he had a dream about another woman, but Jay misinterprets her anger for another offense he committed. And, Cam secretly uses Mitch as a scapegoat to get out of attending a party, while Haley tries to keep her photography exhibit a secret from her family.
Across the episode we counted 7 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (3). 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 S5 E14, "iSpy", 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 (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes I've heard murder confessions. Sexual content is mild but includes Last night, Jay had a sexy dream about some woman. Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Honey, they're not getting high. 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 3 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in Modern Family S5 E14:
Last night, Jay had a sexy dream about some woman.
"She"? Is this the woman that you've been dreaming about at night, that you've been making the sexy noises and saying, "baby, baby"?
I was very upset, and I think I might have cried a little in my sleep, which might have sounded like sex to you, which I don't love.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in Modern Family S5 E14:
I've heard murder confessions.
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S5 E14:
Honey, they're not getting high.
Elmo's Fire"? Yes! Couple of wine coolers and some '80s Rob Lowe-- I can get into that.
You want some red stuff that reminds you of wine? - Sure.
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