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Modern Family · Season 4

Modern Family season 4 episode 9: When a Tree Falls

Aired 28 November 201222 minRated TV-PG

7.4TMDB · 26 votesMark watched

Where to watch Modern Family Season 4 in Australia

Modern Family season 4 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 “When a Tree Falls”

Mitch and Cam try to save an old tree in the park. Jay takes Manny to a kid's Olympics-themed birthday party. Gloria and Claire have an eventful shopping trip.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 9 of 24 of season 4, so watch episodes 1 to 8 first.
  • It runs about 22 minutes.
  • Directed by Steven Levitan, written by Ben Karlin.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 (26 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Steven Levitan
Writer
Ben Karlin
Guest stars
Drew Powell as TerryPaul Scheer as Store ManagerLarry Herron as Terry's PartnerAlex Fernandez as Park WorkerMichael Christian Alexander as Store SecurityKevin High as BillBob Wiltfong as JerryPeter Douglas as Fireman

Credits: TMDB.

More from Modern Family Season 4

  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.