I don't want to go to jail for prostitution! I felt the emotion and the love I laughed. 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 helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on dismissed in a Florida court, discovers that he's still got the magic touch. 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. 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. (Wouldn't Mitchell need a Florida law license to do this?) Her wish was to set her widowed husband, Frank up with another woman. Los Angeles Claire attempts to get Phil to fulfill his message, while Alex struggles to figure out what hers means. The 20th Century Fox Studios located at 10201 Pico Boulevard, Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA is one of the primary Modern Family shooting locations. You had the ass of a young Ann-Margret. Chris Geere is perhaps best known for his role of Jimmy in the cult hit cable comedy Youre The Worst. Genres Comedy Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages English Buy Episode 1 HD $2.99 Watchlist Share Over the last 11 seasons, the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan has traveled the globe, making hilarious memories wherever they went - from Hawaii, Australia, Wyoming and Disneyland to Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and New York. (Jay didn't go to Jefferson High.) Watch Modern Family - Goodnight, Gracie (s4 e24) Online - Watch online anytime: Buy, Rent. We're all in stitches. Formerly called the 20 th Century Fox Studios, it was renamed by Disney after its acquisition of 21 st Century Fox. Tina D'Marco (Anita Menchaca), Which grossed Alex out until he explained he lit fireworks for herthen they made love all night. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. 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. It was a perfect balance that proved once again why Modern Family has won all of those Emmys. JAY: (disgusted) Turns out she sent more men off to war than Lyndon Johnson. Director Steven Levitan Writers Christopher Lloyd Steven Levitan Jeffrey Richman Stars Ed O'Neill Sofa Vergara Julie Bowen At the ceremony, Phil thanked everyone for attending and made way for Alex to give a little tribute to her grandmother. Nice to see. Phil thought it was crazy his mother said Frank would follow anything with a casserole, but Phil going right for the cookies Haley made might make you think otherwise. Free (& Subscription) Games for All Platforms: New & Upcoming. Vandahaley 4379. 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. When Kimmel reveals the final product, the movie fails to impress. 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. The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Who is the best guest star on Modern Family? Judy Kain (Doris), Who did Chris Geere play on Modern Family? "While there are good amusements in all the subplots, this episode feels cluttered for a finale. The ABC TV show "Modern Family" has filmed at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach multiple times. "Say Goodnight Gracie" charts the course of Burns' life from his impoverished youth through his mediocre career in vaudeville. Suddenly, Cam felt like he was back home again. 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: I enjoyed it except for Mitch in the courtroom. Eric Stonestreet (Cameron Tucker), Nothings changed as this season ends, and too frequently the show strains to fulfill its promise. 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). 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. Nolan Gould (Luke Dunphy), The Funeral of Grace Dunphy took place in the Season 4 finale "Goodnight Gracie". 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. to the judge, which was his past quote from ". It aired on May 22, 2013. 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. Plot [ edit] 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. Man, this season has been a huge disappointment. Alex, who felt she had a special bond with her grandmother, got a lighter. They were enjoying their rocking chairs and drinking lemonade. Phil couldn't read the note his mother left behind, so Claire read it for him. Seriously, it's way past your bedtime.) Her ex-roommate down there turned their apartment into a brothel after she left, but her name was still on the lease. He also creates drama and admitted to swapping out Alex's (Ariel Winter) Harvard acceptance letter with a rejection. But despite the lack of a cliff hanger, I thought this was a really well done episode. Consequently, Phil heads over to her house with the offer, but it is unknown whether the woman accepted it or not. Julie Bowen (Claire Dunphy), He kept trying to jog her memory about it, but saying he was shipping off to Vietnam and she had the ass of Ann-Margret. Well, that big "reveal" happened on Jimmy Kimmel Live. 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. This is the fourth episode in which the family travels. I don't seem to recall other cliffhangers at season's end. ", 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. In one last family trip, they head to Paris so Jay can accept a lifetime . The funeral was attended by family and friends of Grace, including her husband Frank and also the main characters, minus Lily and Joe. The note that came with it simply said "this is a lighter." Pretty good. Given how tough-as-nails the judge was, Mitchell was quite happy to get everyone's court cases dismissed. Frank also pointed out there was more to Alex's card than "this is a lighter". For the first time in my life, I did something I wasn't supposed to and slipped it into my pocket. <3, Lost track of all the guest stars in @modernfam. 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 #MarryMePhil, Kendall Howard (@Original_Kindle) May 23, 2013. May 23, 2013, 12:36 PM "Goodnight, Gracie" - Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil. Jump to: navigation, search. When Jay is talking with the neighbor he thought was his "first", she presents him with various tokens she mistakes for gifts from him. Vic D. Vine (Defendant), Alex, who was very close to her grandmother, is hurt by the seemingly shallow gift. 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. Fred Willard (Frank Dunphy), Guest Starring: One day, he came to the restaurant where I was waitressing and accidentally left it behind. Jay: I was in the Navy. The ABC TV show Modern Family has filmed at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach multiple times. - Manny and Luke get comfortable in the retirement community. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Filming & Production submission guide. Intentional? "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. 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. This traditional suburban dream home was built in 2006 - only 3 years before Modern Family's television debut. at 121 S. Cliffwood Avenue. - The whole family heads to Florida for Phil's mom's funeral. Why? In a bit taped before coronavirus and social distancing, Phil ( Ty Burrell) and Claire Dunphy ( Julie Bowen) revealed who they've been . In 2009 the mall was the main backdrop for their pilot episode, 'Bad Santa. Everyone rallies around Phil in Florida following his mother's passing. 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. 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." It belonged to my favorite actor, Paul Newman. 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. 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. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gift. But for seven episodes across seasons nine and ten, Geere recurred on Modern Family as Dr. Arvin Fennerman. It took him time, but he figured out where he knew her from. | Just brilliant. 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "[6], Wyner C from Two Cents TV gave a good review to the episode saying that it was kind of bittersweet one. " "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. Home Improvement S 07 E 15 Say Goodnight, Gracie. Really enjoyed this episode despite it being a downer of a subject. It happens to the best of them. For the first time in my life, I did something I wasn't supposed to and slipped it into my pocket. Everyone flies down to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. The Bronze Star is not service specific, it's awarded across all branches for meritorious achievement or heroism in a combat zone. #amazingshow #sogood #imababy #itdeservestheawards, Marigrace Alonso (@HeyImMg) May 23, 2013, 'Mandalorian' star Pedro Pascal, creators on new Grogu revelations and 'Last of Us' comparisons, Saved by the bell: Contestant ordered to keep mask on, in historic 'Masked Singer' first, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident. The answer: a 2-story, single-family L.A. residence located at 10336 Dunleer Dr in Cheviot Hills. Where is the golf course in Modern Family? Jay: I was shipping off to Vietnam. 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! Alex, #ModernFamily. 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 . One of the customers saw and said, "Don't worry. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. Something he realized, too, given all that she did for him. Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. 2023 TV Fanatic That customer turned out to be the love of my life: your grandfather. 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