14 Funniest Modern Family Episodes, Ranked

14. The Incident (Season 1, Episode 4)

Ding-ding-ding, we've got a wedding rehearsal dinner! Not just any dinner—this one's chock-full of tensions higher than Phil's quirky dad jokes. Enter DeDe, Jay's ex-wife, who not only makes a toast but turns it into a roast. A trashy, sloppy, emotional mess? Yep! But wait, DeDe also tries to seduce Jay. Truly, a circus of awkwardness! You'll clutch your stomach from laughter and maybe even cringe-induced pain.

13. Las Vegas (Season 5, Episode 18)

Lights, cameras, Sin City! What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas—well, except for the laughs. Here's the deal: Jay scores a swanky hotel suite. Claire aims for a secret rendezvous with Phil, who's occupied impersonating a secret agent. Meanwhile, Gloria's caught in a contrived lie about how she knows magician Xander. The best part? A hidden room that's impossible to stay hidden, as everyone crashes into it, one by one. It's a labyrinth of hilarious errors, a whirlpool of near-misses.

12. Caught in the Act (Season 2, Episode 13)

Imagine the worst 'birds and the bees' talk ever. Got it? Multiply that by ten and you have this episode. The kids—oh bless their hearts—try to serve breakfast in bed for their parents and walk into, well, an intimate scene. The ensuing awkwardness could make a statue blush. Claire and Phil scramble to do damage control. The dialogue? Stumbling, bumbling, and as disjointed as a chicken dance. A masterclass in 'how-not-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-sex.'

11. Connection Lost (Season 6, Episode 16)

Picture this: an entire episode via FaceTime and iMessage. Sounds bizarre? Maybe. But is it hilarious? Absolutely! Claire, off on a business trip, tries to track down Haley after a spat. Virtual sleuthing leads to misunderstandings. We see clumsy thumbs typing, accidental selfies, and the pure chaotic energy of emojis. It's 'technologically chaotic'—like when your phone autocorrects 'duck' into something less, um, family-friendly.

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10. Punkin Chunkin (Season 3, Episode 9)

Ever heard of hurling pumpkins? No? Neither had the Dunphys till this episode. Cam and Mitchell reminisce about a 'punkin chunkin' event from their past. The Dunphys—unimpressed—decide to recreate it. Believe it or not, catapulting pumpkins is a delicate science, and their efforts? Absolutely fruitless. The lesson? Sometimes your grandiose visions are just pie in the sky. But hey, watching them try? Priceless.

9. Fizbo (Season 1, Episode 9)

Cameron's alter ego, Fizbo the Clown, makes his grand entry. What's a birthday bash without a clown, right? Except, nobody really asked for Fizbo. We witness a scorpion sting, an accidental proposal, and a bounce house mishap. As for Manny? Poor lad tries to impress his crush and winds up with a broken arm.

8. Career Day (Season 4, Episode 21)

Here comes career day at Luke and Manny's school! Phil wants to wow the class with his magic, but a more straightforward real estate presentation from another parent overshadows him. Imagine getting upstaged by property tax discussions; rough, huh? Meanwhile, Cam's music obsession leads to a feud with the intense music teacher. Jay? Talks about closets and winds up in one (not literally, mind you).

7. Yard Sale (Season 4, Episode 6)

Ah, the great American tradition: the yard sale. Time to get rid of junk, or as Jay puts it, "sell crap to strangers". Each family hosts a stall: Jay's dog butler statue terrifies, Mitchell's art proves unsellable, and Phil? Trapped inside his own magic trick box. The pièce de résistance is Gloria's attempt to sell her 'baby Jesus' figurine, only to scare off potential buyers with her story of holiday miracles. A hodgepodge of failed sales tactics, each more absurd than the last.

6. The Future Dunphys (Season 4, Episode 19)

Imagine a time warp—but only forward a few years. While at the hospital for Haley's minor surgery, Claire and Phil meet an older couple and their teenage kids. An uncanny resemblance to their family fast-forwards them into worry mode. Luke and Manny navigate their first double date, awkwardly, of course. Meanwhile, Jay teaches baby Joe how to be a handyman, only to electrocute himself.

5. My Funky Valentine (Season 1, Episode 15)

Valentine's Day, that love-it-or-hate-it holiday. Phil and Claire plan a steamy date night. They pretend to be strangers, role-playing at a hotel bar, because... romance? Except they lose their clothes, and it's suddenly more The Emperor's New Clothes than 50 Shades of Grey. Gloria and Jay's attempt to reignite their romance fizzles thanks to a loud concert and a way-too-early dinner reservation. Oh, and the kids? Home alone, hosting a lonely hearts club party.

4. Not in My House (Season 1, Episode 12)

Morality is on trial, folks! When Gloria discovers Jay's dog butler is serving as her stand-in during Jay's alone time, feathers are ruffled. Claire finds something unsavory on the family computer and plays detective. The suspect list? Long. The admissions? Horrifying. Phil just thinks he's being framed for his taste in art.

3. The Day We Almost Died (Season 6, Episode 11)

Picture a near-death experience, but make it funny. The Pritchett-Dunphy clan narrowly avoids a truck collision, triggering an introspective journey. Jay wants to seize life, and a motorcycle. Gloria obsesses over her will, forcing Manny into a hysterical legal draft. Claire takes up speed walking, and Mitchell, the 'cool dad', tries to skateboard.

2. The Wedding (Part 1 & 2) (Season 5, Episodes 23 & 24)

A two-parter? You betcha! Cam and Mitchell's wedding is far from smooth sailing. There's a wildfire, a venue cancellation, and a rotating list of ordained ministers (including Phil). Add in Jay's cold feet about walking Mitchell down the aisle and Sal's surprise pregnancy, and you've got a wedding jigsaw missing half its pieces.

1. Summer Lovin (Season 7, Episode 1)

Andy and Haley are in a love triangle, Alex is off to college, and the rest are soaking in the sun—sort of. Phil helps Andy make a grand romantic gesture, unaware it's directed at his daughter. Cam rents out the upstairs apartment to a Christian rock band, leading to holy hijinks. Jay and Gloria? Parenting a sassy Joe while dodging Manny's new drone. A summertime saga of comedic proportions.