Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
Modern Family S11 E12, “Dead on a Rival”, 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+. Mitchell learns a valuable life lesson when Murray, a former resident of the house, shows up unexpectedly. Meanwhile, the Dunphy's old neighbor-turned-tech-titan, Kenneth, comes to visit with a big surprise for Phil. Then, Manny's dad, Javier, shows up with a big opportunity for his son.
Across the episode we counted 3 flagged moments in 1 themes: 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+Drinking, mild language in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Modern Family S11 E12, "Dead on a Rival", 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 alcohol & drugs (joke or passing mention, in dialogue). Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — I'll get the vodka! [LAUGHTER.]. 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
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Modern Family S11 E12:
I'll get the vodka! [LAUGHTER.]
As much as I enjoyed her pairing the glass of Chablis with my surprise shrimp cocktail, that's not a skill I need in an assistant.
He planned a whole adventure! We'll drink tequila in Honduras.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.