But leave it to the family to miss the mark yet again! Plot [ edit] Alex, #ModernFamily. Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Mitchell Pritchett), 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 family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Alex hugged her father and began her speech. Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), who helped Gloria to get a years-old bench warrant for conspiring to commit prostitution (she didn't do it!) Thankfully, Gloria got her cased dismissed before Mitchell tried to defend a black man wrongly accused of rape in the Depression-era South. Fred Willard (Frank Dunphy), Guest Starring: Eric Stonestreet (Cameron Tucker), It follows the lives of three diverse family set-ups in suburban Los Angeles, linked by patriarch Jay Pritchett. 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. The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Claire pressed him into fulfilling his mother's final wish for him, but Phil wasn't having it. 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. 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. I don't seem to recall other cliffhangers at season's end. Goodnight Gracie Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. The answer: a 2-story, single-family L.A. residence located at 10336 Dunleer Dr in Cheviot Hills. But we already knew that, didn't we? Courtney Chase Lewis (@cclewis09) May 23, 2013. Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (Lily Tucker-Pritchett) (credit only), Special Guest Star: He broke down crying and Annie comforted him. Modern Family Season 4 Episode 24 Goodnight Gracie. There were other items in the box, none of which were his mother's ashes. 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. 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. They keep it up, might be getting axed after Season 5 or 6. Formerly called the 20 th Century Fox Studios, it was renamed by Disney after its acquisition of 21 st Century Fox. 2023 TV Fanatic (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. In the final season of The Office, viewers met the crew behind the documentary, which ended up airing on PBS. It happens to the best of them. After his success at the court, Mitchell regains confidence in his ability as a criminal defense attorney and wants to return to the court. My favorite part of the episode was that no Lily, no baby were in it. "OH NOOOOOO she's gonna ask me to throw her ashes in the pope's face." First, there was The Office in 2005. Which grossed Alex out until he explained he lit fireworks for herthen they made love all night. Cam and Mitchell from Modern Family are my favourite TV couple after Barney and Robin. - Manny and Luke get comfortable in the. Was it a special lighter? JAY: (disgusted) Turns out she sent more men off to war than Lyndon Johnson. But despite the lack of a cliff hanger, I thought this was a really well done episode. to the judge, which was his past quote from ". PHIL AND CLAIRE. Well, that big "reveal" happened on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Frank, Phil's father, gave him a box his wife left for the Dunphy family. - Alex receives a special message from her grandmother. Your secret's safe with me." Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. One customer saw her slip it in her pocket; it was Frank, and that's how they met. Good ep. Those are the two words I would use to describe the Modern Family season 4 finale. (MITCHELL: Yeah, I better go.). Fans were thirsty to see Claire and Phil support each other, and her concern added some much-needed depth. Your secret's safe with me." 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. 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. "Humorous and heartwarming. Haley got some jewelry, Luke got a pocket watch because his grandmother thought men acted more dignified with them. Here's what more fans are saying about the finale on Twitter! That customer turned out to be the love of my life: your grandfather. "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. It belonged to my favorite actor, Paul Newman. Oh, go fk yourself you freeloading creepy dick," Alex says. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. All the stories were entertaining. (If you need me to explain that, stop reading and leave. 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.". (things stick together all the time in Florida). (It wasn't a Navy medal.) When he finally comes to represent Gloria, the judge settles the case since she can not stand to hear him anymore. Which she explained she needed because she had a bench warrant in Florida. 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). Comedie, aciune, dram, . Maybe Fulgencio and Lily are with Pepper? Little did she know that the Florida humidity glued the card shut. Summaries (1) Synopsis (1) Summaries The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. "In my opinion, a season finale should have a cliff hanger moment, or at least something that will make you come back in September, and Mitchell wanting to quit his job is not it to me. That customer turned out to be the love of my life: your grandfather. 2023 METACRITIC, A FANDOM COMPANY. Its too packed with ho-hum characters weve never seen," wrote Vulture's Zach Dionne. Millicent Martin (Charlotte), Jay told her he regretted not calling her back, but she said she kept something of his. The circle of life continued for the tight-knit bunch on "Modern Family." Consequently, Phil heads over to her house with the offer, but it is unknown whether the woman accepted it or not. Vandahaley 4379. 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. #ModernFamily. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Modern Family, Season 4 Episode 24, is available to watch and stream on ABC. Frank also pointed out there was more to Alex's card than "this is a lighter". 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. Her ex-roommate down there turned their apartment into a brothel after she left, but her name was still on the lease. <3, Lost track of all the guest stars in @modernfam. 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. 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. That's the big upside to your wife dying. I know what they were going for, but it fell flat for me. "Our director, Jimmy, has been taking a really long time because he's a" Phil says. Caroline Aaron (Judge Bartley), - Phil's mom wants him to set up his dad. Jay figured she would pay a fine and that would be the end of it. The first thing seen at the ceremony was music being played on a clarinet. 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. What more can I ask for in an episode?"[7]. Sound off in the comments below. You never know what might happen. Ruth Williamson (Marilyn), Co-Starring: What mall did Modern Family film at? #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. Your secret's safe with me." "Jimmy was actually the wedding videographer for Jay and Gloira's wedding," Phil explains. Meanwhile, Jay met one of Frank's neighbors, Charlotte. Judy Kain (Doris), Mary Jo Catlett (Edith), In a bit taped before coronavirus and social distancing, Phil ( Ty Burrell) and Claire Dunphy ( Julie Bowen) revealed who they've been . - Phil's mom wants him to set up his dad. 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). "Say Goodnight Gracie" charts the course of Burns' life from his impoverished youth through his mediocre career in vaudeville. This is the fourth episode in which the family travels. Peggy Miley (Hattie), "Single men are in short supply here, and a lot of scheming harpies will swoop in before your father knows what hit him. The family goes to Florida for Phils mothers funeral. Paris is the thirteenth episode from Season 11 of Modern Family. Pretty good. One day, he came to the restaurant where I was waitressing and accidentally left it behind. Sofa Vergara (Gloria Delgado-Pritchett), PHIL: When my dad is ready, he gets to pick his own girlfriend. I liked the payoff, but the entire setup with Debbie Reynolds was weird. 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. 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. In 2009 the mall was the main backdrop for their pilot episode, Bad Santa. And Modern Family? If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The plotlines were fun and unpredictable, the ensemble was well-used, and the conceit was incredibly sweet.". Donna Bowman of The A.V. All rights reserved. "Goodnight Gracie" received critical acclaim. 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. Pretty sure Phil from #ModernFamily is the funniest. 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." 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. This episode was filmed at the Trump National Golf Club, Los Angeles. Spoilers The synopsis below may give away important plot points. EVERYBODY!!! Chris Geere is perhaps best known for his role of Jimmy in the cult hit cable comedy Youre The Worst. - Cam wonders why drama follows him everywhere. C'mon does Gloria really look like the kind of woman who would run a brothel? In its original American broadcast, "Goodnight Gracie" was watched by 10.01 million; slightly down by 0.02 from the previous episode.[1]. "Goodnight Gracie" brought the family down to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. (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: GLORIA: Yes, that was the name of the whorehouse. There was a time when the mockumentary was all the rage on TV. Grace Dunphy was Phil's mother who died in this episode. Julie Bowen (Claire Dunphy), 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. The Bronze Star is not service specific, it's awarded across all branches for meritorious achievement or heroism in a combat zone. 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.. That I thought was good. Tina D'Marco (Anita Menchaca), Were the old ladies at the retirement home all former sitcom characters or something? I enjoyed it except for Mitch in the courtroom. Go make your mistakes with him! Little more up here, little less down here. 'Modern Family' is almost entirely shot in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California. The title comes from the erroneously attributed catchphrase from the Burns and Allen TV series. Modern Family/Goodnight Gracie. Clearly, by retirement community standards, Frank is quite the stud. (another defendant is VERY interested) Like you could afford me. "What? Mahjong, anyone? 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. Goodnight Gracie The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. 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. Phil and Claire pretended to be vacuum salesmen (Annie actually needed one of those), and they retreated quickly. 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: Mitch Dunphy & Cam Tucker's house is at 2211 Fox Hills Drive, near Century City. They were circlin the carcass on the day of her funeral, in fact. Modern Family Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 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. 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. 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. One of the customers saw and said, "Don't worry. Parks and Recreation never acknowledged who or why characters spoke to the camera. Jay Pritchett. (Jay doesn't write.). Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! Claire attempts to get Phil to fulfill his message, while Alex struggles to figure out what hers means. [5], Michael Adams of 411mania rated the episode with 8.5/10 saying that it was an interesting season finale. 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. Phil couldn't read the note his mother left behind, so Claire read it for him. My memory isn't what it used to be. When Kimmel reveals the final product, the movie fails to impress. Sarah Hyland (Haley Dunphy), Well, that big "reveal" happened on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Most of the show's interior scenes are filmed on soundstages at the 20th Century Studios in Century City, Los Angeles, California. "Cam: Oh, who am I gonna tell?" The Funeral of Grace Dunphy took place in the Season 4 finale "Goodnight Gracie". Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. 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. 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 . Alex, who was very close to her grandmother, is hurt by the seemingly shallow gift. Watchlist Share I don't want to go to jail for prostitution! At the ceremony, Phil thanked everyone for attending and made way for Alex to give a little tribute to her grandmother. Goodnight Gracie is the twenty-fourth episode of the fourth season of Modern Family, and the ninety-sixth episode overall. - Manny and Luke get comfortable in the retirement community. "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. Who did Chris Geere play on Modern Family? He always thought fondly of her as a kind, angelic beauty. LA Law S06E22 Say Goodnight, Gracie. Grace Dunphy was Phil's mother who died in this episode. 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. 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. 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. Anita Gillette (Annie), (The characters striked out do not appear in this episode). 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? Director Steven Levitan Writers Christopher Lloyd Steven Levitan Jeffrey Richman Stars Ed O'Neill Sofa Vergara Julie Bowen Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. Louise Claps (Irene), Modern Family Goodnight GracieS4 E2422 May 2013 U/A 13+ Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. While talking to her, he remembers that he lost his virginity to her when he was 18 but she has trouble remembering him. Ariel Winter (Alex Dunphy), dismissed in a Florida court, discovers that he's still got the magic touch. He thought it was crazy. I love that man. Glad they let Ty Burrell show off his acting chops beyond being goofy. Charlotte: I'm sure you're a very nice man, but I-I think you may have mistaken me for someone else. It aired on May 22, 2013. He's been disenchanted with his boring desk job as an attorney lately and might head back to the courtroom in Season 5. gabby iaconetti (@twistedshell) May 22, 2013, i loved the modern family finale. 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." It aired on May 22, 2013. "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. For the first time in my life, I did something I wasn't supposed to and slipped it into my pocket. He got his Navy basic training in Pensacola. Starring: Modern Family (TV Series) Goodnight Gracie (2013) Filming & Production It looks like we don't have any Filming & Production for this title yet. 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! Ed O'Neill (Jay Pritchett), Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. Here is a Google StreetView of their house. "[6], Wyner C from Two Cents TV gave a good review to the episode saying that it was kind of bittersweet one. " Modern Family (2009-): Season 4, Episode 24 - Goodnight Gracie - full transcript. 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. ALEX: 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. 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. 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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But for seven episodes across seasons nine and ten, Geere recurred on Modern Family as Dr. Arvin Fennerman. One of the customers saw and said "Don't worry. 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? "While there are good amusements in all the subplots, this episode feels cluttered for a finale. He was quite a hit, even taking them on in Mahjong. 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. 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. (awkward pause) Also not having to think before you speak. See production, box office & company info, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950). Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! One day, he came to the restaurant where I was waitressing and accidentally left it behind. [] When a sitcom writer can mix amazing humor and heartwarming moments together, that's the stamp of a great show. Man, this season has been a huge disappointment. 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. Intentional? According to IMDb, the majority of the show has been shot inside the studio. 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. Cam (Eric Stonestreet) took to the retirement community like a fish to water. One day, he came into the restaurant where I was waitressing and accidentally left it behind. For the first time in my life, I did something I wasn't supposed to and slipped it into my pocket. Femiecox. (Wouldn't Mitchell need a Florida law license to do this?) You'll have to forgive me. Amanda Chubaty (@acchubaty) May 23, 2013, I hate season finales .. :(( #modernfamily I'm going to miss it for 4 months .. #pritchetts #dunphys #cam .. @modernfam. Seriously, it's way past your bedtime.) '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.". 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). She appears to have passed away in her sleep as her daughter-in-law Claire "She went very peacefully in her sleep.". Her wish was to set her widowed husband, Frank up with another woman. 2023 E! - Phil's mom leaves notes for all the kids. After prying it open, the message inside was personal and touching. Phil was appalled. Alex Dunphy: [reading from her grandmother's note] This is a lighter. 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. Are you sure you want to leave and cancel your review? Rico Rodriguez (Manny Delgado), He also creates drama and admitted to swapping out Alex's (Ariel Winter) Harvard acceptance letter with a rejection. #ModernFamily, Daviet Maurice (@estab_08141990) May 23, 2013. Not to mention that Phil teared up a particularly poignant moment. It belonged to my favorite actor, Paul Newman. Jay runs into a pivotal person from his past. They all looked familiar. "The season definitely wasnt the best, but its going out until next fall on one of its strongest episodes. Nothings changed as this season ends, and too frequently the show strains to fulfill its promise. Nolan Gould (Luke Dunphy), Home Improvement S 07 E 15 Say Goodnight, Gracie. May 22, 2013 "Goodnight Gracie" is the twenty-fourth and last episode from Season 4 of Modern Family, it aired on May 22, 2013. Aciune; Animaie; Aventuri; Biografic; Comedie; Crim; Documentar 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. 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! After it was finished, Phil thanked everyone for attending and made way for Alex to give a little tribute to her grandmother. 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