| "Undeck the Halls" | |
|---|---|
| Modern Family episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | Randall Einhorn |
| Written by | Dan O'Shannon |
| Production code | 1ARG11 |
| Original air date | December 9, 2009 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Undeck the Halls" is the tenth episode of the first season of the American family sitcom television series Modern Family and the tenth episode of the series overall. It premiered on ABC in the United States on December 9, 2009. The episode was written by Dan O'Shannon and directed by Randall Einhorn.[1] Fred Willard guest stars as Phil's dad, Frank Dunphy.
In the episode, Claire and Phil threaten to take away Christmas when they discover that one of the kids tried a cigarette but none wants to admit it. Alex takes the blame to save Christmas but it is revealed that they were all saying the truth from the start. Cameron and Mitchell take Lily to get her first picture with Santa at the Mall, but they complain to the management that Santa is not jolly enough for the kids, leads to Santa losing his job. Jay wants to introduce Manny and Gloria to some Christmas traditions while they want to do the same to Jay with Colombian Christmas traditions.
The episode received positive reviews from critics and had a 3.8. in the 18–49 demographic.