S01E04Modern Family season 1 episode 4: The Incident
Aired 14 October 200923 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Incident”
Claire and Mitchell's mother, Dede, drops in for a surprise visit and is determined to make amends with everyone she offended during what has been deemed "the incident" at Jay and Gloria's wedding. Needless to say, no one is thrilled to see her and everything comes to a head when the whole family shows up to dinner at Claire's house.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 4 of 24 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 3 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Jason Winer, written by Steven Levitan.
- TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 (40 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Jason Winer
- Writer
- Steven Levitan
- Guest stars
- Reid Ewing as Dylan MarshallShelley Long as DeDe Pritchett
Credits: TMDB.
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