Modern Family - Season 4 ... 〈ULTIMATE — TUTORIAL〉

Matthew Broderick, Elizabeth Banks, Fred Willard, Rob Riggle, and Billy Dee Williams

Phil and Claire struggle with Haley leaving for college, only for her to be expelled and return home midway through the season, leading to a new "adult" dynamic under their roof. Modern Family - Season 4 ...

Season 4 of originally aired from September 26, 2012, to May 22, 2013, on ABC . This season serves as a pivotal turning point for the series, marked by major life transitions for all three households, including a new baby, children leaving for college, and shifting career ambitions. Major Plot Arcs Major Plot Arcs Following the Season 3 finale

Following the Season 3 finale cliffhanger, Gloria spends the first half of the season pregnant, eventually giving birth to Fulgencio "Joe" Pritchett in the episode " Fulgencio ". This forces Jay Pritchett to re-embrace fatherhood in his 60s. Total Episodes Rotten Tomatoes 67% Critics / 92%

Season 4 maintained the show's dominance at the , winning its fourth consecutive trophy for Outstanding Comedy Series . Total Episodes Rotten Tomatoes 67% Critics / 92% Audience Highest Rated Episode "Arrested" (IMDb 8.5) Notable Guest Stars

After their failed attempt to adopt another child in Season 3, Mitchell and Cameron pivot their focus. Cam takes a job as a music teacher, and they both navigate the challenges of raising an increasingly vocal and sassy Lily . Critical Performance & Awards

The season's narrative is driven by two massive life events introduced early on:

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