Phil tries to teach his son a lesson by stealing his unlocked bike, but takes the wrong one. Mitchell and Cameron attend a Mommy & Me class and try to act straight. Jay and Manny have some awkward father-and-son time.
Season 1 established the core personalities that would define the show for its entire run. From Phil's overeager dad jokes to Gloria's fiery temper and accent-related misunderstandings, the characters felt fully realized from the very first episode.
Mitchell and Claire’s mother, Dede, visits the family months after she embarrassed Jay and Gloria during their wedding. Phil and Claire judge whether Haley’s boyfriend, Dylan, is acceptable to take to a concert. All hell breaks loose when Gloria sees Dede.
The season also features recurring appearances from as Dylan, Haley's dim-witted but kind-hearted boyfriend.
Jay introduces Mitchell's gay friend to his buddies as just a friend, upsetting Mitchell. Phil accidentally buys a home theater system he cannot operate, and Claire tries to prove she is tech-savvy. 14. Episode 14: " Moon Landing " Original Air Date: February 3, 2010
Jay's eccentric ex-wife, Dede (guest star Shelley Long), makes a surprise appearance after crashing Jay and Gloria's wedding months prior. Her attempts to make amends create massive friction, especially between Mitchell and Claire. 5. Episode 5: "Coal Digger" Original Air Date: October 21, 2009
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- Introduction to the Pritchett, Dunphy, and Tucker families.
Mitchell and Cameron navigate the joys and stresses of adopting their daughter, Lily, and the societal reactions they face.