Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
Modern Family S9 E16, “Wine Weekend”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+. The family goes on a wine tasting trip and stays in Haley's new boss' country house where the only rule is: Don't touch the tiara! Meanwhile, Gloria and Mitch are invited to a party at Oprah's house but can't bring anyone else.
Across the episode we counted 4 flagged moments in 2 themes: Sex & hookups (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 9+Drinking, sex talk, mild language in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Modern Family S9 E16, "Wine Weekend", 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 sex & hookups (joke or passing mention, in dialogue). Sexual content is mild but includes I don't know where they came from, probably the same place that sells pinky rings and…. Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — When does the wine tasting start, because I can use it after the public bashing I've had…. 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 S9 E16:
I don't know where they came from, probably the same place that sells pinky rings and other things that make it difficult to see your husband as a sexual being.
Oh, 'cause you always dress so sexy? Let's check out this nightwear.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S9 E16:
When does the wine tasting start, because I can use it after the public bashing I've had to endure.
I'm trying to get some wine in Gloria so she passes out early and I can sneak off and feed Stella.
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