Index Of Modern Family Season 1 -

Season 1 of Modern Family premiered on September 23, 2009, on and concluded on May 19, 2010. It consists of 24 episodes

that introduce the three interconnected branches of the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker family. Season 1 Episode Index

The following table provides an index of all episodes in the first season, including their original air dates and primary storylines: Highlights Pilot - The Incident Sep-Oct '09 index of modern family season 1

Introductions, adoption, bicycle thefts, model planes, and Dede’s return. Coal Digger - Great Expectations Oct-Nov '09

Barbecue fight, first day of school, fencing, and 16th anniversary. Fizbo - Not in My House Nov '09-Jan '10 Season 1 of Modern Family premiered on September

Chaotic clown party, Christmas tension, kidney stones, and the statue. Fifteen Percent - Fears Jan-Mar '10

Mitchell's suspicion, locker room awkwardness, Valentine's, and driving test. Truth Be Told - Benched Mar-Apr '10 Awards & Critical Index (Season 1)

Ex-girlfriend visit, meteor shower, chess, and basketball coaching. Travels with Scout - Family Portrait Apr-May '10 Scout's visit, Hawaii trip, and the big family photo. For more detailed production information, you can visit the Modern Family Season 1 Wiki or view the full episode list on from this season?

Awards & Critical Index (Season 1)

  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series (2010)
  • Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor – Eric Stonestreet (Cameron)
  • Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress – Julie Bowen (Claire)
  • Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy (2011)
  • Peabody Award (2010) – For “redefining the family sitcom.”

Modern Family: Season 1 Overview

  • Premiere Date: September 23, 2009
  • Finale Date: May 19, 2010
  • Number of Episodes: 24
  • Starring: Ed O'Neill, Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet.

Season 1 introduces the three distinct branches of the Pritchett family: Jay and his much younger wife Gloria; his daughter Claire and her husband Phil; and his son Mitchell and his partner Cameron.

Season 1 — Recurring Themes & Notes

  • Tone: Warm mockumentary blending quick-fire jokes with sincere emotional beats.
  • Character arcs: Jay’s softening; Claire’s control issues; Phil’s earnestness evolving into effective parenting; Mitchell and Cameron learning to parent publicly and privately; kids (Haley, Alex, Luke, Manny) each begin distinct coming-of-age threads.
  • Formal choices: Documentary confessional beats give direct access to character interiority; ensemble balance keeps no single perspective dominant.
  • Cultural touchstones: Season 1 sets standard episodes (Fizbo, family vacation) that recur as reference points in later seasons.

Episode 6: Runaway Bride (Production error note: often confused with "The Bicycle Thief" in some regions, but official lists mark Episode 6 as the following)

  • Episode Title: Actually, Episode 6 is Runaway Bride in production order, but aired as Episode 3. The official Episode 6 is titled "The Bicycle Thief" in production vs airing confusion.
  • Let's correct the Index based on Air Date:
    • Correction: Due to broadcast shuffling, Episode 6 is officially titled "Runaway Bride" in many databases, but following the air date continuity, we move to Episode 6: The Bicycle Thief (aired Oct 7).
    • Clarification: Let's stick to the air date plot continuity.
    • (Editor's Note: There is often confusion here. Let's use the standard accepted list).
    • Actual Episode 6 per standard guides: The Bicycle Thief (See above).
    • Let's proceed with the unique episodes.

(Apologies for the duplication above due to production codes. Here is the corrected line-up from this point forward.)