The Incident (Modern Family)

"The Incident"
Modern Family episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 4
Directed byJason Winer
Written bySteven Levitan
Cinematography byJim Bagdonas
Editing byRyan Case
Production code1ARG05
Original air dateOctober 14, 2009 (2009-10-14)
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"The Incident" is the fourth episode of the American family sitcom television series Modern Family. It premiered on ABC in the United States on October 14, 2009. The episode was written by co-creator and executive producer of Modern Family, Steven Levitan and directed by series main director, Jason Winer.[1]

In the episode, Mitchell and Claire's mother visit the family months after she embarrassed Jay in front of his family on his wedding day. Phil and Claire try to judge whether Haley's boyfriend is acceptable to take her to a concert or not. Mitchell goes to his father's house to tell him that they are inviting his ex-wife to a party, but he does not tell Gloria. At the reunion, Gloria and Jay's ex-wife begin to fight, but Haley's boyfriend stops them.

"The Incident" received positive reviews from the television critics and received a 3.6/10 in the 18-49 demographic according to Nielsen Media Research.

  1. ^ "Modern Family: The Incident Writers, Directors, and Crew". TV.com. Retrieved 2009-12-14.