Obviously the word funeral doesn't conjure up any heartwarming or humorous thoughts, but on this show that's. He also creates drama and admitted to swapping out Alex's (Ariel Winter) Harvard acceptance letter with a rejection. It aired on May 22, 2013. Everyone rallies around Phil in Florida following his mother's passing. "Say Goodnight Gracie" charts the course of Burns' life from his impoverished youth through his mediocre career in vaudeville. Courtney Chase Lewis (@cclewis09) May 23, 2013. Nothings changed as this season ends, and too frequently the show strains to fulfill its promise. Mary Jo Catlett (Edith), 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. Phil couldn't read the note his mother left behind, so Claire read it for him. Thought it was great and sweet. All rights reserved. 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?) Little did she know that the Florida humidity glued the card shut. | Tonight's Modern Family included Liz Lemon's mother & the Arrested Development line "I've made a huge mistake." Then it must have been the love letters. 23:32. Its too packed with ho-hum characters weve never seen," wrote Vulture's Zach Dionne. 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." Jeff Pomerantz (Marv), See production, box office & company info, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950). Jay: I was shipping off to Vietnam. 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. Recap - The whole family heads to Florida for Phil's mom's funeral. Phil's included Grace's dying wish to Phil's surprise, it's not to throw her ashes in the Pope's face. Los Angeles "Humorous and heartwarming. 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.". From The TV IV < Modern Family. His Jefferson High class ring. 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. 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. The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. It was written by Steven Levitan and Jeffrey Richman, and directed by Levitan. "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. #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. Share this on: Episode Info Number: Season 4 , Episode 24 Airdate: Wednesday May 22, 2013 at 21:00 Runtime: 30 minutes "It was hip to rag on Modern Family when this season started, as is natural for anything so lauded and yet so conventional. 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). (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. The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. 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. 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! Everyone flies down to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Most of the show's interior scenes are filmed on soundstages at the 20th Century Studios in Century City, Los Angeles, California. Little more up here, little less down here. The entire family headed down to Florida to be with Phil, whose mother passed away. Charlotte: I'm sure you're a very nice man, but I-I think you may have mistaken me for someone else. Clearly, by retirement community standards, Frank is quite the stud. (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: 'Modern Family' Season Finale Rests in Peace A death in the family brings the gang together. You never know what might happen. She appears to have passed away in her sleep as her daughter-in-law Claire "She went very peacefully in her sleep.". Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on After prying it open, the message inside was personal and touching. 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. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Filming & Production submission guide. You had the ass of a young Ann-Margret. That got him an invite. One day, he came to the restaurant where I was waitressing and accidentally left it behind. 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. Her ex-roommate down there turned their apartment into a brothel after she left, but her name was still on the lease. GLORIA: Yes! Well, that big "reveal" happened on Jimmy Kimmel Live. - Phil's mom wants him to set up his dad. Which is exactly how his mother thought he'd react, but she wanted Frank to find someone before all the "vultures" came swooping in, given the very high female-to-male ratio of the community. Tina D'Marco (Anita Menchaca), Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! 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. But despite the lack of a cliff hanger, I thought this was a really well done episode. Well, that big "reveal" happened on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Claire attempts to get Phil to fulfill his message, while Alex struggles to figure out what hers means. Fred Willard (Frank Dunphy), Guest Starring: That customer turned out to be the love of my life, your grandfather. 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. Jay tries unsuccessfully to make her remember him, since it is revealed that many boys also lost their virginity to her back then. And let's not talk about the nice silver-haired lady who was making her coffee a bit more "Irish". - Phil's mom leaves notes for all the kids. He guest-starred on one episode of Modern Family as a quirky musician, Izzy LaFontaine. 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. I was shipping off to Vietnam, you had the ass of a young Ann Ma C'mon does Gloria really look like the kind of woman who would r About Us | Copyright Inquiry | Privacy Policy | Contact Us. 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. Caroline Aaron (Judge Bartley), Your secret's safe with me." It belonged to my favorite actor, Paul Newman. Phil was appalled. Plot [ edit] 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." Intentional? We're all in stitches. . In its original American broadcast, "Goodnight Gracie" was watched by 10.01 million; slightly down by 0.02 from the previous episode.[1]. Mitch Dunphy & Cam Tucker's house is at 2211 Fox Hills Drive, near Century City. That customer turned out to be the love of my life: your grandfather. '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.". He's been disenchanted with his boring desk job as an attorney lately and might head back to the courtroom in Season 5. Ariel Winter (Alex Dunphy), 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. Were the old ladies at the retirement home all former sitcom characters or something? 45:35. That customer turned out to be the love of my life: your grandfather. Watch Modern Family - Goodnight, Gracie (s4 e24) Online - Watch online anytime: Buy, Rent. And Modern Family? "The season definitely wasnt the best, but its going out until next fall on one of its strongest episodes. It was written by Steven Levitan and Jeffrey Richman, and directed by Levitan. What more can I ask for in an episode?"[7]. GLORIA: Yes, that was the name of the whorehouse. Certainly he needed his family there and hugged Haley, Alex, and Luke when they arrived and then the neck pillow Claire brought for him. "Cam: Oh, who am I gonna tell?" Turn it on in Settings to view this website. 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. I didn't think it was anything special though. But when its good, as this fleet, funny, and sweet finale shows, there are few comedies on television more satisfying. Here is a Google StreetView of their house. 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. Go make your mistakes with him! Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. Goodnight Gracie "Single men are in short supply here, and a lot of scheming harpies will swoop in before your father knows what hit him. #ModernFamily #MarryMePhil, Kendall Howard (@Original_Kindle) May 23, 2013. This is the fourth episode in which the family travels. Ed O'Neill (Jay Pritchett), While Phil was completely against the idea, Claire (Julie Bowen) insisted he at least pursue her last request. 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. One customer saw her slip it in her pocket; it was Frank, and that's how they met. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. Frank, Phil's father, gave him a box his wife left for the Dunphy family. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. "I know that they love me, no matter how mad they get at meI know that they love me unconditionally," Kimmel says. He broke down crying and Annie comforted him. (If you need me to explain that, stop reading and leave. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts Grandma left for them. #ModernFamily, Daviet Maurice (@estab_08141990) May 23, 2013. Home Improvement S 07 E 15 Say Goodnight, Gracie. (Jay doesn't write.). Your secret's safe with me." 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's mom wants him to set up his dad. 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. Paris is the thirteenth episode from Season 11 of Modern Family. 'Modern Family' is almost entirely shot in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California. Your secret's safe with me." It explains that once he partnered with Allen they had phenomenal. 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. Those are the two words I would use to describe the Modern Family season 4 finale. Alex Dunphy: [reading from her grandmother's note] This is a lighter. It belonged to my favorite actor, Paul Newman. Good ep. 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. - Manny and Luke get comfortable in the retirement community. Fred Willard reprises his role as Frank Dunphy, and. - Cam wonders why drama follows him everywhere. The most notable were those for Phil and Alex (Ariel Winter). Which grossed Alex out until he explained he lit fireworks for herthen they made love all night. It belonged to my favorite actor, Paul Newman. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. It was a perfect balance that proved once again why Modern Family has won all of those Emmys. 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. When Kimmel reveals the final product, the movie fails to impress. The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Free (& Subscription) Games for All Platforms: New & Upcoming. She lit fireworks. Jay figured she would pay a fine and that would be the end of it. "Goodnight Gracie" is the 24th and final episode of the fourth season of the American sitcom Modern Family, and the series' 96th episode overall. 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. Who is the best guest star on Modern Family? dismissed in a Florida court, discovers that he's still got the magic touch. You never know what might happen. 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