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Modern Family · Season 11

Modern Family season 11 episode 12: Dead on a Rival

Aired 22 January 202023 minRated TV-PG

7.1TMDB · 18 votesMark watched

Where to watch Modern Family Season 11 in Australia

Modern Family season 11 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Fetch TV from $24.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Dead on a Rival”

Mitchell learns a valuable life lesson when Murray, a former resident of the house, shows up unexpectedly. Meanwhile, the Dunphy's old neighbor-turned-tech-titan, Kenneth, comes to visit with a big surprise for Phil. Then, Manny's dad, Javier, shows up with a big opportunity for his son.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 12 of 18 of season 11, so watch episodes 1 to 11 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.
  • Directed by Jason Winer, written by Jeffrey Richman and Ryan Walls.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 (18 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Jason Winer
Writers
Jeffrey RichmanRyan Walls
Guest stars
Marsha Kramer as MargaretJosh Gad as Kenneth PloufePaul Dooley as MurrayEd Asner as HerschelBenjamin Bratt as Javier DelgadoTanner Novlan as LiamDamian Gomez as CameramanAmir Christopher Shafii as Cop (uncredited)

Credits: TMDB.

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  14. E14
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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.