Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
Modern Family S11 E1, “1. New Kids on the Block”, 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+. Haley is determined to follow the advice in her parenting books with the twins, but Phil and Claire think their old methods are better. Meanwhile, Manny is set to direct Jay's dog bed commercial in the hopes of winning his ex-girlfriend back.
Across the episode we counted 3 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (2); Suicide & self-harm (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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Modern Family S11 E1:
It is time to break out the big guns.
Wow, that's a punch in the gut.
Suicide & self-harm 1 moment
How Suicide & self-harm shows up in Modern Family S11 E1:
I read the suicide rate here has plateaued.
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.