Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
Modern Family S8 E7, “Thanksgiving Jamboree”, scores 3/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. It's going to be a Thanksgiving jamboree at the Pritchett-Tucker home this year, and Cameron has spared no expense. While Phil tries to get used to Rainer Shine dating his daughter, Haley has to break it to her dad that she would rather spend the rest of her holiday with her new boyfriend than staying for the traditional family football game. Meanwhile, Jay has to figure out a way to keep his blood pressure down on one of the most stressful days of the year, as Gloria tries to show Joe that animals are our friends. Finally, Alex and Dwight get to know each other a little better than her Uncle Cam would like, while Mitchell has to stop clowning around and tell Cam the truth.
Across the episode we counted 18 flagged moments in 7 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Nudity & bodies (3); Affairs / cheating (2); Violence & injury (2); Swearing (5); Alcohol & drugs (4); 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+Language, affairs and cheating, violence in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Modern Family S8 E7, "Thanksgiving Jamboree", 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 includes This reminds me of the time I walked in on you watching "Top Gun". Sexual content includes I bet he's here to buy some extra-small condoms, the kind that they keep behind the…; But not from the nude beach. Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Who here likes goat? Hello, you son of a bitch. This episode includes sexual insults — for example, Oh, well, Clark's head of the math club, and Tina's turned into a bit of a slut. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — I am loving this country theme! This reminds me of when I worked for Newscenter Twelve…. 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 S8 E7:
I bet he's here to buy some extra-small condoms, the kind that they keep behind the counter.
Nudity & bodies 3 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Modern Family S8 E7:
But not from the nude beach.
Ooh! Oh, that's funny 'cause it's my naked daughter! [ Voice breaking .]
What's your game? - Yeah, show us your underwear.
Affairs / cheating 2 moments
How Affairs / cheating shows up in Modern Family S8 E7:
Maybe he's the one who's having an affair.
Has he joined a gym or bought sexy new underwear recently? I think it's sweet that you think we're capable of having an affair, but we're just so tired.
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Modern Family S8 E7:
This reminds me of the time I walked in on you watching "Top Gun".
I'm gonna beat him with this orthopedic shoe.
Swearing 5 moments
How Swearing shows up in Modern Family S8 E7:
Who here likes goat? Hello, you son of a bitch.
Hurt like hell, but once the skin regenerates, it's gonna take ten years off these money makers.
That bastard was my ex's lawyer.
Ohh! Ah, hell, I'm gonna regret this.
Damn it, why do you have to be so sweet? Now I feel guilty.
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S8 E7:
I am loving this country theme! This reminds me of when I worked for Newscenter Twelve in Tulsa, except no one here's bitter and drunk.
I wouldn't salt those margarita glasses just yet.
Oh, I saw some champagne back there.
Phil, get me a beer.
Sexual insults 1 moment
How Sexual insults shows up in Modern Family S8 E7:
Oh, well, Clark's head of the math club, and Tina's turned into a bit of a slut.
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