| "Up All Night" | |
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| Modern Family episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 11 |
| Directed by | Michael Spiller |
| Written by | Christopher Lloyd |
| Production code | 1ARG10 |
| Original air date | January 6, 2010 |
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"Up All Night" is the eleventh episode of the first season of the American family sitcom television series Modern Family and the eleventh episode of the series overall. It premiered on ABC in the United States on January 6, 2010. The episode was written by co-creator Christopher Lloyd and directed by Michael Spiller.[1] The episode features the first appearance of Javier, Manny's biological father and Gloria's first husband, portrayed by Benjamin Bratt.[2]
In the episode, Gloria is annoyed at Jay's reaction to Javier, Manny's unreliable dad, but manages to let Jay allow Javier stay for the night. Jay is seduced by Javier's manner, leading Gloria to take action. Phil suffers from kidney stones and Claire calls the firemen to rush him to hospital. Mitchell and Cameron try to train Lily into sleeping alone but they have hard time doing it, especially Cameron.
The episode was rated 4.1/11 (the highest since the pilot episode) and received positive reviews from the critics.