Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
Modern Family S9 E2, “The Long Goodbye”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+. Phil and Claire realize that Alex may be more self-sufficient in college than they give her credit for when they drop in for a quick visit. Meanwhile, Manny is determined to avoid a long tearful goodbye after Gloria and Jay move him into his college dorm. Finally, Mitch may have accidentally accelerated a planned renovation, and Hayley gets an unexpected opportunity when she befriends a wealthy female member at the country club.
Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (2); 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, mild language in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Modern Family S9 E2, "The Long Goodbye", 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 (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Gun to my head, my top three: cheddar, Swiss, gouda. Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — (GOLF CART BEEPING) (TIRES SCREECH) Cocktails, boys? (BELL DINGING) On your left. 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
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Modern Family S9 E2:
Gun to my head, my top three: cheddar, Swiss, gouda.
As someone who has actually had a gun to her head, cheese is not what they're going to ask about.
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S9 E2:
(GOLF CART BEEPING) (TIRES SCREECH) Cocktails, boys? (BELL DINGING) On your left.
It's the only nonsurgical way to prevent champagne chin.
If it helps, he always orders from the HeartSmart side of my cocktail menu.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.