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Modern Family · Season 2

Modern Family season 2 episode 5: Unplugged

Aired 20 October 201023 minRated TV-PG

7.6TMDB · 32 votesMark watched

Where to watch Modern Family Season 2 in Australia

Modern Family season 2 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 “Unplugged”

In an attempt to reconnect the family, Phil and Claire challenge the family to see who can abstain from using their electronic devices the longest. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron attempt to get Lilly into the best pre-school and Gloria deals with the neighbor's barking dog.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 5 of 24 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.
  • Directed by Michael Spiller, written by Steven Levitan.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 (32 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Michael Spiller
Writer
Steven Levitan
Guest stars
Lauren Cohan as ReceptionistTaylor Nichols as Mr. PlymptonCarla Renata as NikkiMichael Rothhaar as Larry PaulsonLibby Baker as Stephanie

Credits: TMDB.

More from Modern Family Season 2

  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.