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Modern Family · Season 5

Modern Family season 5 episode 19: A Hard Jay's Night

Aired 2 April 201422 minRated TV-PG

7.6TMDB · 28 votesMark watched

Where to watch Modern Family Season 5 in Australia

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “A Hard Jay's Night”

Mitch struggles to hide his true feelings about the unflattering wedding topper Cam's father whittled out of soap for them, Phil tries to help Gloria sell her pre-Jay apartment but they get sidetracked at the neighborhood salon, and Claire and the kids head over to Jay's early to help him prep for the special night with the family he's hosting but they end up just butting heads.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 19 of 24 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 18 first.
  • It runs about 22 minutes.
  • Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller, written by Ben Karlin and Megan Ganz.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 (28 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writers
Ben KarlinMegan Ganz
Guest stars
Elena Campbell-Martinez as RitaZilah Mendoza as LuisaNate Smith as BlakeCameron Protzman as KristySoledad St. Hilaire as Anna

Credits: TMDB.

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