Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
Modern Family S7 E8, “Clean Out Your Junk Drawer”, scores 1/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. When the family participates in a group therapy session, skepticism is quickly replaced by high emotions.
Across the episode we counted 11 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (4); Nudity & bodies (2); Swearing (3); Alcohol & drugs (1); Sexual insults (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+Sex talk, language, sexual insults in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Modern Family S7 E8, "Clean Out Your Junk Drawer", 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 sex & hookups (moderate, in dialogue). Sexual content includes I hooked up with Andy; "Bam" as in sex or "bam" as in what Reuben shouted when he unhooked my bra? Let's just…. Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Son of a bitch, that felt good getting that out. This episode includes sexual insults — for example, I'm sorry! But I have to go pick up my son because my idiot ex-husband loaned his car to…. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — I might need booze for this. 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 4 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in Modern Family S7 E8:
I hooked up with Andy.
And, ironically, you're one of the reasons why, but A better person does not hook up with an engaged person.
We were all alone at this house that dad had set up to be sexy -- Dad made it sexy for you?! No, no, for the buyer, but Andy and I were alone, a-and suddenly Bam.
I told you! For the record, we are just as grossed out at the thought of you all having sex -- That's it! I'm out! What the hell are we doing? Dancing around, telling secrets like girls at a slumber party.
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Modern Family S7 E8:
"Bam" as in sex or "bam" as in what Reuben shouted when he unhooked my bra? Let's just leave it at "bam.
I'm even wearing embarrassing underwear just in case.
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in Modern Family S7 E8:
Son of a bitch, that felt good getting that out.
What the hell is that, dad? I'm playing an accordion.
These guys didn't do that crap.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S7 E8:
I might need booze for this.
Sexual insults 1 moment
How Sexual insults shows up in Modern Family S7 E8:
I'm sorry! But I have to go pick up my son because my idiot ex-husband loaned his car to his latest Tinder whore.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.