S09E21Modern Family season 9 episode 21: The Escape
Aired 9 May 201823 minRated TV-PG
Where to watch Modern Family Season 9 in Australia
Modern Family season 9 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Fetch TV from $24.99.
We may earn a commission when you sign up through our links. How we make money.
Stream (subscription)
Stream Now on Disney+Disney+
Subscription · Listed for the whole show
From $9.99/mth
Buy or rent
Get Fetch on Fetch TVFetch TV
Buy
Buy from $24.99 a season
Availability checked 16 November 2026.
What happens in “The Escape”
Haley meets Arvin's parents but when things don't go as planned, fate leads to an unexpected reunion with all of her ex-boyfriends. Meanwhile, the family seizes on a nursing home visit with Jay's mean sister, Becky, to settle old scores. But as Jay, Claire and Mitchell compete for her time, Phil, Cam and Gloria end up getting trapped in the home's basement with no way out.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 21 of 22 of season 9, so watch episodes 1 to 20 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Steven Levitan, written by Danny Zuker and Jack Burditt.
- TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 (20 votes).
Modern Family trailer
The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).
Play video: Modern Family trailer
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Steven Levitan
- Writers
- Danny ZukerJack Burditt
- Guest stars
- Reid Ewing as Dylan MarshallNathan Fillion as Rainer ShineMira Sorvino as Nicole Rosemary PageMary Louise Wilson as Aunt BeckyKate Burton as Iris FennermanChris Geere as Arvin FennermanAdam Devine as Andy BaileyMichael Churven as Jarvis
Credits: TMDB.
More from Modern Family Season 9
Every episode of Season 9Modern Family episode guide
Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.