One of the customers saw and said "Don't worry. Jay: I was in the Navy. JAY: (disgusted) Turns out she sent more men off to war than Lyndon Johnson. Contents 1 Plot Summary 2 Episode Description 3 Main Cast 4 Guest Starring 5 Continuity 6 Trivia 7 Cultural References 8 Gallery Plot Summary Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. But we already knew that, didn't we? Intentional? Courtney Chase Lewis (@cclewis09) May 23, 2013. Alex Dunphy: [reading from her grandmother's note] This is a lighter. A death on a sitcom is hard to do, but with Goodnight Gracie, Modern Family achieved the perfect balance lighthearted comedy, touching human emotion and heartwarming family drama. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. - Phil's mom wants him to set up his dad. This page was last modified on 15 December 2019, at 20:18. (Jay doesn't write.). Ann Magnuson (Shelley), I didn't think it was too bad, but again, I was more interested in the various Dunphy plots than anything else, although Jay's wasn't horrible and Cam's started out alright. Frank had told her the story about how they missed the Fourth of July one year because they got drunk in the afternoon and took a little catnap that ran too long, so Frank and she made their own fireworks. But for seven episodes across seasons nine and ten, Geere recurred on Modern Family as Dr. Arvin Fennerman. Formerly called the 20 th Century Fox Studios, it was renamed by Disney after its acquisition of 21 st Century Fox. "OH NOOOOOO she's gonna ask me to throw her ashes in the pope's face." Phil does not like the idea at all, but Claire (Julie Bowen) says that he has to honor his mother's wish, especially since it is her last one. The title comes from the erroneously attributed catchphrase from the Burns and Allen TV series. They previously visited: Phil's mother dies in this episode. "Single men are in short supply here, and a lot of scheming harpies will swoop in before your father knows what hit him. For the first time in my life, I did something I wasn't supposed to and slipped it into my pocket. But when he starts gossiping, it's pretty clear who the dramatic common denominator is. - Alex receives a special message from her grandmother. Alex, who was very close to her grandmother, is hurt by the seemingly shallow gift. In fact, it's been a major theme for the acclaimed ABC comedy since day one (who can forget Cameron holding up baby Lily to the iconic "Lion King" song in the pilot episode?) (another defendant is VERY interested) Like you could afford me. Details: When Phil's mom dies, she leaves behind a message for Phil and each of the Dunphy kids. Episode Details & Credits ABC | Air Date: May 22, 2013 Starring: Eric Stonestreet, Julie Bowen, Ariel Winter, Ed O'Neill, Sarah Hyland, Sofa Vergara, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Rico Rodriguez II, Nolan Gould, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Summary: When Phil's mom dies, she leaves behind a message for Phil and each of the Dunphy kids. See also - Phil's mom wants him to set up his dad. What he didn't expect was that he wasn't quite as memorable to her: #modernfamily Jay "It turns out she sent more boys off to war then Lyndon Johnson. (March 2015) " Goodnight Gracie " is the 24th and final episode of the fourth season of the American sitcom Modern Family, and the series' 96th episode overall. Goodnight, Gracie 22 May 201320 min Available on STARZPLAY S4 E24: Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. Synopsis And let's not talk about the nice silver-haired lady who was making her coffee a bit more "Irish". I don't want to go to jail for prostitution! Modern Family Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Phil couldn't read the note his mother left behind, so Claire read it for him. In Phil's letter she writes about the last thing she would want him to do for her, which is to set up his father, Frank (Fred Willard), with Annie Fitzsimmons, a woman who is a neighbor of them so he will not be alone. Ruth Williamson (Marilyn), Co-Starring: Later, Cam shares his gossips with Phil and Claire and it is revealed that the man who answered the door earlier was not the woman's boyfriend but in fact her brother. That customer turned out to be the love of my life, your grandfather. Modern Family (2009-): Season 4, Episode 24 - Goodnight Gracie - full transcript. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. They were now determined to do whatever it took to separate Annie from her Jack LaLanne-wannabe boyfriend (never in my life did I think I'd use Jack LaLanne in one of these synopses), but it turns out the oily bo-hunk (come on, Sixteen Candles reference, you had to like that) was actually Annie's brother. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Edward Norton is a well-known actor known for starring in iconic movies like Fight Club, American History X, and frequently collaborating with Wes Anderson. Aciune; Animaie; Aventuri; Biografic; Comedie; Crim; Documentar Modern Family 2020. Caroline Aaron (Judge Bartley), Free (& Subscription) Games for All Platforms: New & Upcoming. Given how tough-as-nails the judge was, Mitchell was quite happy to get everyone's court cases dismissed. Instead, it asked Phil to set his dad up with a nice lady from the neighborhood, Annie Fitzsimmons (Anita Gillette). Maybe Fulgencio and Lily are with Pepper? It was very funny, and touching at the same time. Which grossed Alex out until he explained he lit fireworks for herthen they made love all night. He got his Navy basic training in Pensacola. "I've been observing the Pritchett and Dunphy families all day every day, all night every night, since 2009 like a fly on their wall," Kimmel says in the video above. He was quite a hit, even taking them on in Mahjong. Recap - The whole family heads to Florida for Phil's mom's funeral. We're all in stitches. When they get there, Jay (Ed O'Neill) runs into a woman who seems familiar to him but he cannot put his finger on where he has met the woman before. (It wasn't a Navy medal.) We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Alan Sepinwall of HitFix put it best: "There are times when I watch the show and wonder why Phil and Claire stay together (or Mitchell and Cam, for that matter), but even though he took pleasure in getting her to admit what they thought was her mistake, there was an overall sense of warmth between them throughout that's often been lacking in the past.". - Phil's mom leaves notes for all the kids. Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. "Our director, Jimmy, has been taking a really long time because he's a" Phil says. | Her wish was to set her widowed husband, Frank up with another woman. As Rachel Stein of Television Without Pity put it bluntly, "Even if I hated the rest of Season 4 (mostly just seven eighths of it, really), 'Goodnight Gracie' was one of the best episodes of 'Modern Family' ever. Julie Bowen (Claire Dunphy), My memory isn't what it used to be. Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), who helped Gloria to get a years-old bench warrant for conspiring to commit prostitution (she didn't do it!) 45:35. Frank had told her the story about how they missed the Fourth of July one year because they got drunk in the afternoon and took a little catnap that ran too long, so she and Frank made their own fireworks, which grossed Alex out until he explained he lit fireworks for herthen they made love all night. Eric Stonestreet (Cameron Tucker), The ABC TV show Modern Family has filmed at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach multiple times. Is Modern Family based in Florida? "While there are good amusements in all the subplots, this episode feels cluttered for a finale. I really enjoyed this episode. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. - Phil's mom leaves notes for all the kids. Little more up here, little less down here. Please enter your birth date to watch this video: You are not allowed to view this material at this time. In the letter, Gracie tells the story of how she got a hold of the lighter (by stealing it from her favorite actor, Paul Newman, who ate at the restaurant where she was then waitressing) and encourages Alex to "break the rules" sometimes (which she does by setting off fireworks during the funeral even though the memorial service guide specifically asked them otherwise). Those are the two words I would use to describe the Modern Family season 4 finale. Pretty sure Phil from #ModernFamily is the funniest. Alex, #ModernFamily. dismissed in a Florida court, discovers that he's still got the magic touch. Apparently, Kimmel isn't the most tactful of observers, giving nicknames and constantly telling Cam (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitch (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) about gay men he meets. The . Los Angeles, Tuesday, January 14 2014 -- The Cinema Audio Society announces the nominees for the 50th Annual CAS Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for 2013 in six categories. "Humorous and heartwarming. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. Phil was appalled. #breaktherules, Cindy Bledsoe (@Cindy_Bledsoe) May 23, 2013, Teared up hardcore watching the season finale of modern family! LA Law S06E22 Say Goodnight, Gracie. Nice to see. While Phil was completely against the idea, Claire (Julie Bowen) insisted he at least pursue her last request. - The whole family heads to Florida for Phil's mom's funeral. Fans were thirsty to see Claire and Phil support each other, and her concern added some much-needed depth. Really enjoyed this episode despite it being a downer of a subject. Which she explained she needed because she had a bench warrant in Florida. Modern Family Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Before his mom passed, she left personal notes for Phil and the Pritchett kids. The lighter, in fact, once belonged to Paul Newman, Grace's favorite actor. You never know what might happen. He guest-starred on one episode of Modern Family as a quirky musician, Izzy LaFontaine. Goodnight Gracie The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. What more can I ask for in an episode?"[7]. Fred Willard as Frank Dunphy Millicent Martin as Charlotte Anita Gillette as Annie Ann Magnuson as Shelley Caroline Aaron as Judge Bartley Mary Jo Catlett as Edith Peggy Miley as Hattie Ruth Williamson as Marilyn. He was 18 and she was 31 andwell, just play the song Lola in your head and remove the last lyric and you get the idea. He always thought fondly of her as a kind, angelic beauty. The moral of Grace's note to Alex and of the episode: "Every once in awhile don't be afraid to break the rules, you never know what can happen." Then it must have been the love letters. Claire attempts to get Phil to fulfill his message, while Alex struggles to figure out what hers means. If there's one defense attorney I would work for, it would be Mitchell Pritchett #modernfamily, Kasey Muentner (@kasespace) May 23, 2013, How many crimes has Gloria been accused of committing and in how many countries? In 2009 the mall was the main backdrop for their pilot episode, Bad Santa. In the final season of The Office, viewers met the crew behind the documentary, which ended up airing on PBS. Gloria has to contend with an outstanding arrest warrant in Florida, Cam finds himself fitting right into an elderly women's group at Frank's retirement community, and Jay runs into a pivotal person from his past. Anyone else kept thinking of the cable promo while watching certain scenes of this episode? Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. In the latest episode of Modern Family, called Goodnight Gracie, that also serves as season four finale, everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. Your secret's safe with me." Maybe first episode I've really liked this season. But when its good, as this fleet, funny, and sweet finale shows, there are few comedies on television more satisfying. There was a time when the mockumentary was all the rage on TV. "It was hip to rag on Modern Family when this season started, as is natural for anything so lauded and yet so conventional. What mall did Modern Family film at? The ABC TV show "Modern Family" has filmed at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach multiple times. Comedie, aciune, dram, . The most notable were those for Phil and Alex (Ariel Winter). "Goodnight Gracie" is the 24th and final episode of the fourth season of the American sitcom Modern Family, and the series' 96th episode overall. Suddenly, Cam felt like he was back home again. When he finally comes to represent Gloria, the judge settles the case since she can not stand to hear him anymore. "The season definitely wasnt the best, but its going out until next fall on one of its strongest episodes. I love that man. The Phil and Claire Dunphy house boasts 2,792 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms (4 of which are en-suite). (Yes, he was going Gregory Peck on everyone.) "Goodnight Gracie" is the twenty-fourth and last episode from Season 4 of Modern Family, it aired on May 22, 2013. Goodnight Gracie (2013) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Steven Levitan Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Cinematography by James R. Bagdonas . Frank, Phil's father, gave him a box his wife left for the Dunphy family. (It's about two miles north of Phil & Claire's house, and four miles east of Jay & Gloria's.) And here's a map showing all three homes: There were other items in the box, none of which were his mother's ashes. May 23, 2013, 12:36 PM "Goodnight, Gracie" - Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil. "What? Plot [ edit] Sarah Hyland (Haley Dunphy), And Jay, right before he shipped off to Vietnam, became a man thanks to her. I don't seem to recall other cliffhangers at season's end. to the judge, which was his past quote from ". #seasonfinale. So, dear Alex, who I love so dearly, who's probably too much like me for her own good, don't be afraid to break the rules. The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Man, this season has been a huge disappointment. The three bigger plots of the night (aside from the death, of course) belong to Gloria and Mitch, Cam and some old ladies, and Claire and Phil. It belonged to my favorite actor, Paul Newman. . Overall, brilliant. Fred Willard (Frank Dunphy), Guest Starring: and was explored to an equally literal level throughout Season 4: from the birth of Gloria (Sofia Vergara) and Jay Pritchett's (Ed ONeill) baby boy, Fulgencio Joseph Pritchett, to, well, a death in the family in the finale. Phil and Claire pretended to be vacuum salesmen (Annie actually needed one of those), and they retreated quickly. After she finished, she lit fireworks with Grace's lighter which was given to Alex. Director Steven Levitan Writers Christopher Lloyd Steven Levitan Jeffrey Richman Stars Ed O'Neill Sofa Vergara Julie Bowen @modernfam has done it again. First, there was The Office in 2005. PHIL: When my dad is ready, he gets to pick his own girlfriend. All rights reserved. Tonight's Modern Family included Liz Lemon's mother & the Arrested Development line "I've made a huge mistake." They were circlin the carcass on the day of her funeral, in fact. He broke down crying and Annie comforted him. Vandahaley 4379. As Manny went to indulge in the amenities of the gated community (for seniorsyes, he fits right in), Cam ingratiated himself with a group of senior ladies discussing books. Parks and Recreation never acknowledged who or why characters spoke to the camera. [5], Michael Adams of 411mania rated the episode with 8.5/10 saying that it was an interesting season finale. Well, that big "reveal" happened on Jimmy Kimmel Live. 'Goodnight, Gracie' is a fine example of that formula, proof that this show has steam to run on for as long as ABC allows it.". Ty Burrell (Phil Dunphy), In a bit taped before coronavirus and social distancing, Phil (Ty Burrell) and Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen) revealed who they've been talking to for the last 11 seasons of TV: Jimmy Kimmel. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Filming & Production submission guide. Was it a special lighter? But despite the lack of a cliff hanger, I thought this was a really well done episode. GLORIA: Yes, that was the name of the whorehouse. Judy Kain (Doris), PHIL AND CLAIRE. It explains that once he partnered with Allen they had phenomenal. A death on a sitcom is hard to do, but with "Goodnight Gracie," Modern Family achieved the perfect balance lighthearted comedy, touching human emotion and heartwarming family drama.. So, dear Alex, who I love so dearly, who's probably too much like me for her own good, don't be afraid to break the rules. #ModernFamily #MarryMePhil, Kendall Howard (@Original_Kindle) May 23, 2013. "[4], Zach Dionne from Vulture rated the episode with 4/5. Femiecox. I didn't think it was anything special though. They all looked familiar. Modern Family Season 4 (2,590) 8.5 2013 X-Ray TV-PG A recipient of the 2010 Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Modern Family returns to ABC for its fourth season! Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The family goes to Florida for Phils mothers funeral. Goodnight Gracie Its too packed with ho-hum characters weve never seen," wrote Vulture's Zach Dionne. Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) agrees to represent her in court, and at Gloria's urging, he ends up negotiating the acquittal of numerous other defendants to the increasing ire of the judge. From The TV IV < Modern Family. But leave it to the family to miss the mark yet again! Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Mitchell Pritchett), See production, box office & company info, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950). Grace Dunphy was Phil's mother who died in this episode. Sofa Vergara (Gloria Delgado-Pritchett), In 2009 the mall was the main backdrop for their pilot episode, 'Bad Santa. The entire family headed down to Florida to be with Phil, whose mother passed away. Well, that big "reveal" happened on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The death was that of Phil's (Ty Burrell) mom, Grace, a character we've never met which is probably for the best. Rico Rodriguez (Manny Delgado), Charlotte: I'm sure you're a very nice man, but I-I think you may have mistaken me for someone else. Cam (Eric Stonestreet) meets a few residents of the retirement community and when he sees that they have some common interests; subsequently, he spends time with them, talking about books and playing Mahjong. EVERYBODY!!! Haley's letter was accompanied by a necklace, Luke's by a pocket watch and Alex's by a lighter with a note saying "this is a lighter." Cam and Mitchell from Modern Family are my favourite TV couple after Barney and Robin. She lit fireworks. Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. Gloria had time to wait at the courthouse, but many other defendants needed a lawyer, too, so they begged Mitchell to represent them. It aired on February 12, 2020. Jay told her he regretted not calling her back, but she said she kept something of his. Fortunately, "Modern Family" is nowhere near reaching that point in Season Four! He thought it was crazy. Thankfully, Gloria got her cased dismissed before Mitchell tried to defend a black man wrongly accused of rape in the Depression-era South. Jay Pritchett. Modern Family, Season 4 on iTunes HD CC Comedy 2012 EPISODE 1 Bringing Up Baby Jay's birthday is upon us again and, as before, he makes it well-known that he wishes to keep it as low key as possible, with no grand gestures or surprises. The plotlines were fun and unpredictable, the ensemble was well-used, and the conceit was incredibly sweet.". The Bronze Star is not service specific, it's awarded across all branches for meritorious achievement or heroism in a combat zone. What Modern Family episode do they go to Florida? Louise Claps (Irene), Phil's (Ty Burrell) mother passes away and the whole family flies to Florida for the funeral. Meanwhile, Jay met one of Frank's neighbors, Charlotte. (MITCHELL: Yeah, I better go.). Nathan Fillion, best known for his roles in television series like Castle and Firefly, portrayed a weatherman hilarious named Rainer Shine on Modern Family for multiple episodes. Modern Family Goodnight GracieS4 E2422 May 2013 U/A 13+ Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. Chris Geere is perhaps best known for his role of Jimmy in the cult hit cable comedy Youre The Worst. The first thing seen at the ceremony was music being played on a clarinet. 2023 E! Amanda Chubaty (@acchubaty) May 23, 2013, I hate season finales .. :(( #modernfamily I'm going to miss it for 4 months .. #pritchetts #dunphys #cam .. @modernfam. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on May 22, 2013 "Goodnight Gracie" is the twenty-fourth and last episode from Season 4 of Modern Family, it aired on May 22, 2013. I felt the emotion and the love I laughed. The funeral was attended by family and friends of Grace, including her husband Frank and also the main characters, minus Lily and Joe. [] When a sitcom writer can mix amazing humor and heartwarming moments together, that's the stamp of a great show. "Obviously the word funeral doesn't conjure up any heartwarming or humorous thoughts, but on this show that's exactly what you'll get it," wrote Leigh Raines of TV Fanatic. Millicent Martin (Charlotte), He befriends the local ladies group and claims that he's thrilled to be away from the day-to-day drama of his Cali lifestyle. (awkward pause) Also not having to think before you speak. As for everybody else, Mitchell was glad to be there (anything to get him out of the office), as was Cameron (anything to get him away from his gossipy friends), and Gloria took her mourning seriously, even wearing a black veil. Summaries (1) Synopsis (1) Summaries The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. In the meantime, Phil's mother left gifts with attached notes for Phil and her grandkids, Haley (Sarah Hyland), Alex (Ariel Winter) and Luke (Nolan Gould). Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gift. Cam (Eric Stonestreet) took to the retirement community like a fish to water. Phil has to honor his mom's odd last request, Jay sees a familiar face, Mitchell defends Gloria in court, and Cameron makes some new friends. I did enjoy Phil's moment with the old lady. The episodes are always best when the whole gang hangs together, and the finale almost nailed it on that point (Lily and baby Joe were absent), sending the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan to Florida for a funeral. In a bit taped before coronavirus and social distancing, Phil ( Ty Burrell) and Claire Dunphy ( Julie Bowen) revealed who they've been . Tina D'Marco (Anita Menchaca), Charlotte: I'm sorry. When Kimmel reveals the final product, the movie fails to impress. 'Modern Family' Season Finale Rests in Peace A death in the family brings the gang together. Certainly he needed his family there and hugged Haley, Alex, and Luke when they arrived and then the neck pillow Claire brought for him. It happens to the best of them. And given Phil having a heartfelt talk with Annie to explain his mother's last wish, it was obvious that Phil's mother was a special lady. That customer turned out to be the love of my life: your grandfather. She appears to have passed away in her sleep as her daughter-in-law Claire "She went very peacefully in her sleep." The funeral was attended by family and friends of Grace, including her husband Frank and also the main characters, minus Lily and Joe. Seriously, it's way past your bedtime.) They were enjoying their rocking chairs and drinking lemonade. "Goodnight Gracie" brought the family down to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Spoilers The synopsis below may give away important plot points. For the first time in my life, I did something I wasn't supposed to and slipped it into my pocket. Share this on: Episode Info Number: Season 4 , Episode 24 Airdate: Wednesday May 22, 2013 at 21:00 Runtime: 30 minutes "Cam: Oh, who am I gonna tell?" Hearing about some older guys first wasn't too entertaining until the "She sent more guys off to war than LBJ." One of them is a Bronze Star Medal, which Jay tells her is the "wrong branch of service". "I know that they love me, no matter how mad they get at meI know that they love me unconditionally," Kimmel says. One day, he came to the restaurant where I was waitressing and accidentally left it behind. While her death was not a surprise (she'd been sick), it still tugged on the heartstrings as the fam gathered to support Phil and his dad, Frank (Fred Willard). Modern Family Season 4 Episode 24 Goodnight Gracie. "Say Goodnight Gracie" charts the course of Burns' life from his impoverished youth through his mediocre career in vaudeville. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In its original American broadcast, "Goodnight Gracie" was watched by 10.01 million; slightly down by 0.02 from the previous episode.[1]. After prying it open, the message inside was personal and touching. After Alex had lit the fireworks, her voice-over started reading what her grandmother had written: ALEX: This is a lighter. Phil was livid for Claire tricking him like that, but when they got back to his father's house, they discovered his mother was right about the "vultures." My favorite part of the episode was that no Lily, no baby were in it. Peggy Miley (Hattie), "[2], Leigh Raines of TV Fanatic rated the episode with a 5/5 saying that it was perfectly balanced. gabby iaconetti (@twistedshell) May 22, 2013, i loved the modern family finale. "That's right. Here is a Google StreetView of their house. 2023 TV Fanatic About Us | Copyright Inquiry | Privacy Policy | Contact Us, Watch Modern Family Season 4 Episode 24 Online. Modern Family was 2009's fall TV darling, exciting critics with the way it updated the conventional family sitcom by following three interconnected Los Angeles householdstwo of them. The circle of life continued for the tight-knit bunch on "Modern Family." The Funeral of Grace Dunphy took place in the Season 4 finale "Goodnight Gracie". Jay figured she would pay a fine and that would be the end of it. This is the fourth episode in which the family travels. Yeah I better go with her. Frank also pointed out there was more to Alex's card than "this is a lighter". It was a perfect balance that proved once again why Modern Family has won all of those Emmys. TV Talk - Modern Family -- Season Finale -- "Goodnight, Gracie" -- 5/22/13 - Synopsis: Fred Willard ( Best in Show ) Returns as Frank Dunphy Goodnight, Gracie - Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. Are you sure you want to leave and cancel your review? In one last family trip, they head to Paris so Jay can accept a lifetime . That got him an invite. Jay: I was shipping off to Vietnam. That customer turned out to be the love of my life: your grandfather. Who is the best guest star on Modern Family? You had the ass of a young Ann-Margret. The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. His mother's last request was for Phil to set Frank up with Annie Fitzsimmons, a very nice lady who lived a few streets away. "[3], Dalene Rovenstine from Paste Magazine rated the episode with 9.4/10 stating that the season was not the best but it went out with one of the strongest episodes. Personal notes for all the kids despite the lack of a subject it! 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