Ep 10. Undeck the Halls

In season 1 episode 10 of Modern Family entitled "Undeck the Halls," the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is preparing for Christmas. Jay (Ed O'Neill) tries to embrace the holiday spirit, but he keeps getting reminded of his age when his grandson, Luke (Nolan Gould), continually beats him at a Wii bowling game.

Meanwhile, Claire (Julie Bowen) is determined to have the perfect Christmas and goes a bit overboard with the decorations. She puts up so many lights that they end up causing a power outage affecting the entire block. Her perfectionism is put to the test when she realizes she won't be able to recreate the holiday wonderland she envisioned for her family and neighbors.

Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cam (Eric Stonestreet) are at odds over their own family traditions. Cam insists on wearing a festive sweater that Mitchell finds tacky and refuses to wear. They bicker back and forth while preparing dinner and getting ready to host Christmas Eve at their home.

Throughout the episode, the family members try to overcome their own obstacles and work together to make the holiday special. A standout moment comes when Phil (Ty Burrell) helps Luke build a gingerbread house, but Phil's overzealous nature results in an epic disaster that could ruin everyone's appetite.

As tensions rise, Jay decides to take a break from the holiday chaos and go out to his favorite diner for a simple meal. However, when he sees an old friend who is alone on Christmas Eve, Jay decides to invite him home to join in on the festivities. This act of kindness reminds the entire family what Christmas is all about.

Overall, "Undeck the Halls" is a heartwarming episode that captures the chaos and joy of the holiday season. It showcases each character's unique personality quirks and how they come together as a family to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.