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Modern Family · Season 1

Modern Family season 1 episode 2: The Bicycle Thief

Aired 30 September 200923 minRated TV-PG

7.7TMDB · 42 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The Bicycle Thief”

Phil is determined to help Luke prove to mom that he is responsible enough to have the brand new bike they just got him. However Phil ends up being the irresponsible one when a hot neighbor clouds his judgment. Meanwhile Mitchell and Cameron take Lily to their first Mommy & Me class, and Jay and Manny have some awkward father and son time.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 2 of 24 of season 1, so watch episode 1 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.
  • Directed by Jason Winer, written by Bill Wrubel.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 (42 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Jason Winer
Writer
Bill Wrubel
Guest stars
Brandy Ledford as DesireeJulia Lehman as DanielleLindsey Stoddart as HelenDavis Mikaels as AntonAlex Staggs as ScottKofi Natei as Bike SalesmanShamari Berkley as Kid

Credits: TMDB.

More from Modern Family Season 1

  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14
  15. E15
  16. E16
  17. E17
  18. E18
  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
  22. E22
  23. E23
  24. E24

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.