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." He was quite a hit, even taking them on in Mahjong. Jay: I was in the Navy. I love Frank, but he'll follow anything with a casserole," she wrote in her farewell. Modern Family Goodnight, Gracie View in iTunes Available on Peacock, iTunes, Hulu S4 E24: Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. 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. PHIL AND CLAIRE. Pretty sure Phil from #ModernFamily is the funniest. Goodnight Gracie is the twenty-fourth episode of the fourth season of Modern Family, and the ninety-sixth episode overall. While talking to her, he remembers that he lost his virginity to her when he was 18 but she has trouble remembering him. When Jay is talking with the neighbor he thought was his "first", she presents him with various tokens she mistakes for gifts from him. She never appeared on-screen but was mentioned in ", Haley mentions that she was in "real jail" (", Mitch says "SHAME!" This traditional suburban dream home was built in 2006 - only 3 years before Modern Family's television debut. Alex asks Frank about the note, and he notices it is in fact a letter which, in the humid environment in Florida, has become stuck together. 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. 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. I love that man. '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.". 45:35. 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. But when he starts gossiping, it's pretty clear who the dramatic common denominator is. I didn't think it was anything special though. 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. After his success at the court, Mitchell regains confidence in his ability as a criminal defense attorney and wants to return to the court. #ModernFamily, Daviet Maurice (@estab_08141990) May 23, 2013. Nice to see. One of the customers saw and said "Don't worry. That customer turned out to be the love of my life: your grandfather. May 23, 2013, 12:36 PM "Goodnight, Gracie" - Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil. And I must admit I got teary eyed towards the end when Phil was talking about his mom and later Alex with the fireworks. The note that came with it simply said "this is a lighter." (Jay doesn't write.). And Modern Family? Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Mitchell Pritchett), Formerly called the 20 th Century Fox Studios, it was renamed by Disney after its acquisition of 21 st Century Fox. Ann Magnuson (Shelley), It belonged to my favorite actor, Paul Newman. She knocks on the door quickly and Annie is a delightalthough the player with his shirt open and a white mullet wasn't so much. One day, he came into the restaurant where I was waitressing and accidentally left it behind. It aired on February 12, 2020. Jay thought Mitchell would be good backup just in case, but they figured who would ever believe Gloria looked like the sort of person who would run a whorehouse? She appears to have passed away in her sleep as her daughter-in-law Claire "She went very peacefully in her sleep.". Tina D'Marco (Anita Menchaca), Modern Family (2009-): Season 4, Episode 24 - Goodnight Gracie - full transcript. Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. Clearly, by retirement community standards, Frank is quite the stud. "[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. Not to mention that Phil teared up a particularly poignant moment. 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. You had the ass of a young Ann-Margret. Filme pe genuri. Alex hugged her father and began her speech. His Jefferson High class ring. We're all in stitches. Everyone flies down to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. "Single men are in short supply here, and a lot of scheming harpies will swoop in before your father knows what hit him. The title comes from the erroneously attributed catchphrase from the Burns and Allen TV series. 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. Alex, who felt she had a special bond with her grandmother, got a lighter. 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. - Phil's mom wants him to set up his dad. After she finished, she lit fireworks with Grace's lighter which was given to Alex. Courtney Chase Lewis (@cclewis09) May 23, 2013. Where is the golf course in Modern Family? They previously visited: Phil's mother dies in this episode. About Us | Copyright Inquiry | Privacy Policy | Contact Us, Watch Modern Family Season 4 Episode 24 Online. Was it a special lighter? I did enjoy Phil's moment with the old lady. 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. Why? Thankfully, Gloria got her cased dismissed before Mitchell tried to defend a black man wrongly accused of rape in the Depression-era South. Frank also pointed out there was more to Alex's card than "this is a lighter" (things stick together all the time in Florida). (LUKE: Is this chain in case you swallow it?) 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. While Phil was completely against the idea, Claire (Julie Bowen) insisted he at least pursue her last request. The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Recap - The whole family heads to Florida for Phil's mom's funeral. "While there are good amusements in all the subplots, this episode feels cluttered for a finale. Donna Bowman of The A.V. I believe so! One of the customers saw and said, "Don't worry. While death is not typical family-sitcom fodder, "Modern Family" worked it out and regained some of its signature charm that's sadly been hit or miss all season. From The TV IV < Modern Family. Given how tough-as-nails the judge was, Mitchell was quite happy to get everyone's court cases dismissed. "[6], Wyner C from Two Cents TV gave a good review to the episode saying that it was kind of bittersweet one. " 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. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gift. Jay Pritchett. According to IMDb, the majority of the show has been shot inside the studio. Club gave an A grade to the episode saying that it was one of the best episodes of the entire run. Femiecox. - Manny and Luke get comfortable in the. There was a time when the mockumentary was all the rage on TV. Grace Dunphy was Phil's mother who died in this episode. And after the reception, he hid in the trunk of our car, followed us home and he hasn't stopped filming us since," Claire says. 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? Carol Mansell (Myra), http://m.tviv.org/w/index.php?title=Modern_Family/Goodnight_Gracie&oldid=2597322, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License. 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. When he finally comes to represent Gloria, the judge settles the case since she can not stand to hear him anymore. Chris Geere is perhaps best known for his role of Jimmy in the cult hit cable comedy Youre The Worst. dismissed in a Florida court, discovers that he's still got the magic touch. 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. 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 was a perfect balance that proved once again why Modern Family has won all of those Emmys. [5], Michael Adams of 411mania rated the episode with 8.5/10 saying that it was an interesting season finale. (another defendant is VERY interested) Like you could afford me. Which grossed Alex out until he explained he lit fireworks for herthen they made love all night. Peggy Miley (Hattie), Before his mom passed, she left personal notes for Phil and the Pritchett kids. Turn it on in Settings to view this website. She snagged the keepsake after he forgot it on the table of the restaurant she worked at as a young woman. 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Share this on: Episode Info Number: Season 4 , Episode 24 Airdate: Wednesday May 22, 2013 at 21:00 Runtime: 30 minutes Jason McAdams (@JMill1120) May 23, 2013, Following some mishaps involving Claire taking the reigns and mistaking Annie's brother for her boyfriend, Phil does eventually talk to her, and she's as wonderful as his mom thought, leading him to have one last motherly moment and warm hug with the kind stranger, who if Grace's last wish is ever realized might someday be his stepmom. #ModernFamily #MarryMePhil, Kendall Howard (@Original_Kindle) May 23, 2013. Alex, who was very close to her grandmother, is hurt by the seemingly shallow gift. - Phil's mom wants him to set up his dad. Cam and Mitchell from Modern Family are my favourite TV couple after Barney and Robin. "[2], Leigh Raines of TV Fanatic rated the episode with a 5/5 saying that it was perfectly balanced. I enjoyed it except for Mitch in the courtroom. One customer saw her slip it in her pocket; it was Frank, and that's how they met. (It wasn't a Navy medal.) . Jump to: navigation, search. ", There's little doubt that Season 4 signed off on a much-needed high note, considering its inconsistent season, but not everyone was on board. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. All the stories were entertaining. Were the old ladies at the retirement home all former sitcom characters or something? (The characters striked out do not appear in this episode). GLORIA: Yes, that was the name of the whorehouse. (MITCHELL: Yeah, I better go.). GLORIA: Yes! 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. Ty Burrell (Phil Dunphy), He's been disenchanted with his boring desk job as an attorney lately and might head back to the courtroom in Season 5. - Alex receives a special message from her grandmother. The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. That is, until he noticed one of them cheating by keeping tiles in her jacket. As Alex's voice continued speaking, the final moments of the funeral showed Alex returning to her seat and her and Haley cuddling up to each other and watching the fireworks. When Kimmel reveals the final product, the movie fails to impress. 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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! He broke down crying and Annie comforted him. 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. Jay runs into a pivotal person from his past. "OH NOOOOOO she's gonna ask me to throw her ashes in the pope's face." He thought it was crazy. 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." Click play on the video above to see more of Kimmel's time as the Modern Family documentary filmmaker, including Guillermo's relation to Manny (Rico Rodriguez). You never know what might happen. Sofa Vergara (Gloria Delgado-Pritchett), Haley got some jewelry, Luke got a pocket watch because his grandmother thought men acted more dignified with them. (Yes, he was going Gregory Peck on everyone.) It was very funny, and touching at the same time. - Cam wonders why drama follows him everywhere. I was shipping off to Vietnam, you had the ass of a young Ann Margaret. Then Parks and Recreation in 2009, which hailed from the same people who made The Office, and then Modern Family, also with a 2009 premiere. I haven't watched it yet, but has there ever been a Modern Family that "set it up for next season" outside of the pregnancy one? Rico Rodriguez (Manny Delgado), He got his Navy basic training in Pensacola. Who did Chris Geere play on Modern Family? In a bit taped before coronavirus and social distancing, Phil ( Ty Burrell) and Claire Dunphy ( Julie Bowen) revealed who they've been . Frank, Phil's father, gave him a box his wife left for the Dunphy family. Modern Family Goodnight GracieS4 E2422 May 2013 U/A 13+ Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. 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. They were enjoying their rocking chairs and drinking lemonade. You never know what might happen. 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. It explains that once he partnered with Allen they had phenomenal. He guest-starred on one episode of Modern Family as a quirky musician, Izzy LaFontaine. 'Modern Family' is almost entirely shot in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California. PHIL: When my dad is ready, he gets to pick his own girlfriend. C'mon does Gloria really look like the kind of woman who would run a brothel? See also Modern Family Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 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. Mary Jo Catlett (Edith), Here's what more fans are saying about the finale on Twitter! For the first time in my life, I did something I wasn't supposed to and slipped it into my pocket. Her wish was to set her widowed husband, Frank up with another woman. Details: When Phil's mom dies, she leaves behind a message for Phil and each of the Dunphy kids. The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. The Funeral of Grace Dunphy took place in the Season 4 finale "Goodnight Gracie". to the judge, which was his past quote from ". "What? Man, this season has been a huge disappointment. In 2009 the mall was the main backdrop for their pilot episode, 'Bad Santa. Anyone else kept thinking of the cable promo while watching certain scenes of this episode? What mall did Modern Family film at? 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. The 10 Best Guest Stars On Modern Family 1 Nathan Lane (Pepper Saltzman) 2 Reid Ewing (Dylan Marshall) 3 Fred Willard (Frank Dunphy) 4 Shelley Long (DeDe Pritchett) 5 Kevin Daniels (Longinus) 6 Kevin Hart (Andre) 7 Jon Polito (Earl Chambers) 8 Stephanie Beatriz (Sonia Delgado) 9 Chris Geere (Professor Arvin Fennerman) 10 Winston Duke (Dwight). @modernfam has done it again. Something he realized, too, given all that she did for him. 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. Alex, who insisted her relationship with Grandma Grace was deeper than that of her siblings, was shocked to receive an old lighter with an abrupt letter that read only, "This is a lighter." And everybody heads back to California, although Manny and Luke didn't know why everyone's in such a rush. And let's not talk about the nice silver-haired lady who was making her coffee a bit more "Irish". But Gloria had no problem with it. 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?) She lit fireworks. An arrest warrant is pending in Florida for Gloria (Sofia Vergara), because after moving and subletting her room in a house there, her roommate turned their apartment into a brothel. The ABC TV show Modern Family has filmed at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach multiple times. "I know that they love me, no matter how mad they get at meI know that they love me unconditionally," Kimmel says. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Phil tries to become friends with him when he and Haley meet him at the station, but he accidentally convinces Rainer to ask out Haley to which she accepts. Those are the two words I would use to describe the Modern Family season 4 finale. "It was hip to rag on Modern Family when this season started, as is natural for anything so lauded and yet so conventional. Most of the show's interior scenes are filmed on soundstages at the 20th Century Studios in Century City, Los Angeles, California. Director Steven Levitan Writers Christopher Lloyd Steven Levitan Jeffrey Richman Stars Ed O'Neill Sofa Vergara Julie Bowen "Goodnight Gracie" Episode 24 From time immemorial, sitcoms have been packing up their characters and sending them to Hawaii or France or Disneyworld or wherever, hoping to get a little network. Instead, it asked Phil to set his dad up with a nice lady from the neighborhood, Annie Fitzsimmons (Anita Gillette). Really enjoyed this episode despite it being a downer of a subject. 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). 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. Be the first to contribute! So, my Alex, who I love so dearly, who's probably too much like me for her own good, every once in a while, don't be afraid to break the rules. Claire pressed him into fulfilling his mother's final wish for him, but Phil wasn't having it. JAY: (disgusted) Turns out she sent more men off to war than Lyndon Johnson. (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: AKA: Modern Family, Famlia Moderna, Tanamedrove ojakhi, Untitled Steven Levitan/Christopher Lloyd Project, Moderni perhe. #breaktherules, Cindy Bledsoe (@Cindy_Bledsoe) May 23, 2013, Teared up hardcore watching the season finale of modern family! Your secret's safe with me." Just brilliant. Your secret's safe with me." <3, Lost track of all the guest stars in @modernfam. It happens to the best of them. In 2009 the mall was the main backdrop for their pilot episode, Bad Santa. Go make your mistakes with him! Fred Willard reprises his role as Frank Dunphy, and. Meanwhile, Mitchell tries to help Gloria out of a legal situation, but things get a little out of hand;Cam befriends a group of senior citizen women, who he finds out are not exactly what they seem, and Jay reconnects with an old friend, but is shocked to discover she has a few surprises of her own. One of the customers saw and said "Don't worry. 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. Meanwhile, Jay met one of Frank's neighbors, Charlotte. 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. He quietly told one of the other ladies who planned to do something about itright after she pocketed all of the cookies at the rec center. 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. "Humorous and heartwarming. Phil and Claire pretended to be vacuum salesmen (Annie actually needed one of those), and they retreated quickly. They were circlin the carcass on the day of her funeral, in fact. One day, he came to the restaurant where I was waitressing and accidentally left it behind. Julie Bowen (Claire Dunphy), That customer turned out to be the love of my life, your grandfather. I don't seem to recall other cliffhangers at season's end. I liked the payoff, but the entire setup with Debbie Reynolds was weird. The women are insatiable gossips, just like Cam, and the stories he overhears are proved valuable later. Vic D. Vine (Defendant), Nolan Gould (Luke Dunphy), The circle of life continued for the tight-knit bunch on "Modern Family." See production, box office & company info, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950). Ruth Williamson (Marilyn), Co-Starring: If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. In its original American broadcast, "Goodnight Gracie" was watched by 10.01 million; slightly down by 0.02 from the previous episode.[1]. . I don't want to go to jail for prostitution! Eric Stonestreet (Cameron Tucker), Claire took a walk with Phil to get his mind off of thingsand hopefully his mind on setting his dad up with Annie Fitzsimmons. (awkward pause) Also not having to think before you speak. Sound off in the comments below. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on Maybe Fulgencio and Lily are with Pepper? "[4], Zach Dionne from Vulture rated the episode with 4/5. Plot [ edit] Jeff Pomerantz (Marv), You never know what might happen. But leave it to the family to miss the mark yet again! "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. 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). For the first time in my life, I did something I wasn't supposed to and slipped it into my pocket. Judy Kain (Doris), 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. It aired on May 22, 2013. Cam (Eric Stonestreet) took to the retirement community like a fish to water. After prying it open, the message inside was personal and touching. The most notable were those for Phil and Alex (Ariel Winter). 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. Grace Dunphy was Phil's mother who died in this episode. Jay reunites with the older woman he had a very special first experience with (wink, wink) when he was 18, before heading off to war. | In one last family trip, they head to Paris so Jay can accept a lifetime . After it was finished, Phil thanked everyone for attending and made way for Alex to give a little tribute to her grandmother. 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. Phil's included Grace's dying wish to Phil's surprise, it's not to throw her ashes in the Pope's face. Fortunately, "Modern Family" is nowhere near reaching that point in Season Four! Jay tries unsuccessfully to make her remember him, since it is revealed that many boys also lost their virginity to her back then. The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Goodnight Gracie: Season 4, Episode 23 Airdate: May 22, 2013 Production Number: 4ARG24 Written by: Steven Levitan & Jeffrey Richman: Directed by: Steven Levitan: 4x23 Games People Play: (Jay didn't go to Jefferson High.) Suddenly, Cam felt like he was back home again. 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. There were other items in the box, none of which were his mother's ashes. (If you need me to explain that, stop reading and leave. 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. Free (& Subscription) Games for All Platforms: New & Upcoming. (Wouldn't Mitchell need a Florida law license to do this?) Watchlist Share Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. The episode title is a reference to the closing words used by, Jay says that his old girlfriend "had the ass of a young. Fans were thirsty to see Claire and Phil support each other, and her concern added some much-needed depth. First, there was The Office in 2005. My favorite part of the episode was that no Lily, no baby were in it. 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. "That's right. Jay: I was shipping off to Vietnam. I didn't think that this episode was very funny and it really didn't set up next season either. Modern Family : "Goodnight Gracie" Production Mixer Stephen A. 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