Hawaii (Modern Family)

"Hawaii"
Modern Family episode
The whole family arrives in Maui for Jay's (Ed O'Neill) birthday
Episode no.	Season 1 Episode 23
Directed by	Steven Levitan
Written by	Paul Corrigan Brad Walsh
Production code	1ARG23
Original air date	May 12, 2010 (2010-05-12)[1]
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"Hawaii" is the twenty-third episode of Modern Family on the first season and the twenty-third episode of the series overall. It originally premiered on May 12, 2010, on ABC. The episode was written by Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh and directed by series co-creator Steven Levitan.

In the episode, Jay's plans to do nothing but relax on vacation are interrupted by an unwelcome reality check that leads him to working out instead of having fun. Meanwhile, Phil tries to give Claire the romantic honeymoon and wedding they never had the chance to do due to Claire being pregnant with Haley then. Mitchell and Cameron disagree on whether they should go sight-seeing or not since Mitchell wants to but Cameron just wants to have fun. The kids get themselves into trouble when Haley gets drunk and Luke and Manny do not get along sharing a room.

"Hawaii" received positive reviews from critics, with most praising Phil and Claire renewing their vows, and was viewed by 10.335 million viewers and becoming the second highest-rated episode of the season (behind the pilot episode, according to Nielsen Media Research.