Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
Modern Family S7 E17, “Express Yourself”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. Phil has the crazy idea of going on a spontaneous trip to Paris with Claire; the only problem is that they are both so ridiculously tired but try to push through it. Meanwhile, Jay has taken over their bathroom remodel, which proves to be pretty hazardous for Gloria, Manny and Joe. Cameron's sister Pam is staying at the house after her husband has left her, but her emotional outbursts are driving Mitchell crazy, and he's afraid it's setting a bad example for Lily. And Haley and Andy go on a wild night bender.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Nudity & bodies (2); Violence & injury (2); Alcohol & drugs (2). 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+Violence, drinking, nudity in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Modern Family S7 E17, "Express Yourself", 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 violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes Aah! I can't watch! The stress is murder on my tummy. Sexual content is mild but includes Haley, I'll give you 20 bucks to make out with Bianca; Or an underwear model. Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — " There's no vodka in a martini. 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 2 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in Modern Family S7 E17:
Haley, I'll give you 20 bucks to make out with Bianca.
I was hoping your sex life would come up.
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Modern Family S7 E17:
Or an underwear model.
You really want Lily to think women are weak?! Get off my daddy! You're acting this crazy all over a boy?! Oh, Lily, I'm so happy to hear you say that! Now, pull Aunt Pameron's bra strap! [ All shouting, groaning .]
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Modern Family S7 E17:
Aah! I can't watch! The stress is murder on my tummy.
Au revoir, Alex! Next stop -- Paradise City! Alex: Guns n' Roses.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S7 E17:
" There's no vodka in a martini.
Anyone want a cocktail? - You know how to make a Manhattan? - Yes.
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