Ep 9. White Christmas

In Modern Family season 7 episode 9, titled "White Christmas," the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan prepares for the holiday season. The episode begins with Gloria and Manny visiting Jay's workplace to surprise him with a present. However, they quickly learn that Jay won't be coming home for Christmas, as he has to work. This news upsets Gloria, who was looking forward to spending time with her husband during the holidays.

Back at home, Haley and Alex are bickering about the perfect Christmas gift for their mother, Claire. Meanwhile, Phil and Luke are trying to come up with a way to make a perfect gingerbread house. They enlist the help of their neighbor, Andre (played by Kevin Hart), who is an expert in all things gingerbread. Together, they create an impressive gingerbread house. However, Phil worries that it's not "perfect" enough.

Elsewhere, Mitchell and Cam are busy preparing their house for a white Christmas party. Their plan is to host the party during a rare snowstorm in California, so they've hired a snow machine and created a makeshift sledding hill in their backyard. They're excited to show off their winter wonderland to their friends, but things start to go awry when a heated argument breaks out between some of their guests.

As the holiday season approaches, tensions begin to rise within the family. But when a surprise visitor shows up at their doorstep, the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan learns the true meaning of Christmas: spending time with loved ones.

"White Christmas" is a heartwarming episode that captures the chaos and joy that comes with the holiday season. From gingerbread house decorating to snowball fights, the episode is filled with memorable moments that will make you laugh and feel warm and fuzzy inside. The cast delivers strong performances, with standout moments from Julie Bowen (Claire) and Ed O'Neill (Jay). Overall, "White Christmas" is a must-watch for fans of Modern Family and anyone who loves a good holiday-themed episode.