User Reviews

So sad to see how far this show has fallen. Used to be one of the most well-written shows on TV. Now the season premiere is about a dog bed commercial and a clown statue? Such a disappointing start to the final season.

The last modern family premiere has good moments and funny twists that take you by surprise.

Phil and Claire Dunphy are hilarious in this episode when they try to get Haley to sleep so they can use their own parenting methods and get Haley's twins to stop crying. There is funny dialogue and Haley at the end of the episode shows her true feelings about being a mother so far and we can't not feel bad for her and hope her instincts kick in.

In Cameron's storyline we see him bringing round students that are on their way to a bad future to his house but when his clown statue disappears he suspects it was one of them. The acting is good and some things Cameron says sound inappropriate causing Mitch and lily to be embarrassed. This story line has many twists and turns and ends with a funny conclusion.

Jay is doing his dog bed commercial and Manny is directing it. Turns out that Manny's ex girlfriend Sherry is doing the voice for the dog and Manny tries to win her back. Though this is the least funny and interesting storyline it still has some witty lines throughout and some good moments.

Whilst all this is happening, Alex is in Antarctica researching stuff and she gets in contact with all the family members but they are all busy with their own problems. It is clear she is not enjoying it but there was funny moments with one of the men she was working with.

Overall a funny episode but I thought the storylines didn't feel like a premiere of a last season.

I totally forgot the others but the last episode before this, the clan was always together and I was hoping that for the last premiere they would show a usual storyline where everyone deals with their silly problems in the Pritchett's house and then end with a nice full of wisdom voiceover and montage. All together!

The storylines were at best fine but anything about Jay and his love for Stella I really love, too. There wasn't much of that. Only more of Manny and Sherry which was okay with Gloria's help but still I can live without.

While not that funny, I understand the hardship of creating a storyline for the Dunphys. It's hard to think of a unique storyline that would 1) fit the family in terms of roles or part and 2) feel relatable to many but not cliche and 3) not a gag done in the previous eps in previous seasons (baby Lily and Joe storylines).

I understand the frustrations of the audience who have been watching since the beginning but if you don't love it anymore, you can just stop watching it. Don't ruin it for us who still enjoy it and even in the bad storylines, find the silver lining. Calling something trash also makes for a trashy review.

This episode is below par. Also, the "stereotypical" nordic guy is just too cheap. First; "Yngvar" is not a finnish name (It's mostly used in Norway and Sweden). Second; a nordic (let alone from anywhere) scientist who doesn't know how to speak english doesn't exist. Not funny, just lazy and annoying.

I used to be crazy in love with this show. But episode by episode, Cam's obsession and his overeaction makes me sick. Insult a bunch of kids because of a Stupid stupid stupid clown?!?! Then we have Manny, a mini version of crazy Cam. Then we have Haley with an unrealistic book. Totally a mess

Come on Modern Family, you could have done better but you put this out instead? I already don't like the Claire character and her decision to just dismiss her daughter is infuriating. Guess what Claire?! Haley was right to treat you like you didn't know what you were doing! Grandma sneaking in baby formula had me livid. It was not her place to do so and ESPECIALLY when Mom doesn't want to offer it! I wish TV would take this topic seriously and stop perpetuating myths about breastfeeding. It 100% matters what you feed your children! Don't be fooled by advertising! The entire episode had me cringing, not to mention the whole Cam and Mitch debacle.

I believe this episode highlights the concerning shift in the abilities of the MF creators. Although this series has gradually lost some of its appeal since season 6, it has managed to maintain its heartwarming portrayal of three loving families. That's why it saddens me to observe that, starting from season 10, the creators seem to have lost a firm grip on the storyline and character development.

In s11e01, I noticed how manipulative Cam has become, which sharply contrasts with his earlier depiction as a drama queen who always cared for everyone. It's disheartening to witness a character with such a kind disposition setting traps for their loved ones, causing them to feel ashamed, and ultimately taking advantage of them. This is completely unacceptable and introduces toxicity into what was initially a comedy. It's disheartening to see the creators introduce such a plot twist and undermine the previously established character, and as a devoted viewer, it's disappointing to witness this change.