"Goodnight Gracie" is the 24th and final episode of the fourth season of the American sitcom Modern Family, and the series' 96th episode overall. Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) agrees to represent her in court, and at Gloria's urging, he ends up negotiating the acquittal of numerous other defendants to the increasing ire of the judge. Modern Family (2009-): Season 4, Episode 24 - Goodnight Gracie - full transcript. [5], Michael Adams of 411mania rated the episode with 8.5/10 saying that it was an interesting season finale. Little more up here, little less down here. - Alex receives a special message from her grandmother. Meanwhile, Mitchell tries to help Gloria out of a legal situation, but things get a little out of hand;Cam befriends a group of senior citizen women, who he finds out are not exactly what they seem, and Jay reconnects with an old friend, but is shocked to discover she has a few surprises of her own. Formerly called the 20 th Century Fox Studios, it was renamed by Disney after its acquisition of 21 st Century Fox. That's the big upside to your wife dying. The episode title is a reference to the closing words used by, Jay says that his old girlfriend "had the ass of a young. I know what they were going for, but it fell flat for me. Director Steven Levitan Writers Christopher Lloyd Steven Levitan Jeffrey Richman Stars Ed O'Neill Sofa Vergara Julie Bowen The Phil and Claire Dunphy house boasts 2,792 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms (4 of which are en-suite). Most of the show's interior scenes are filmed on soundstages at the 20th Century Studios in Century City, Los Angeles, California. Was it a special lighter? In the meantime, Phil's mother left gifts with attached notes for Phil and her grandkids, Haley (Sarah Hyland), Alex (Ariel Winter) and Luke (Nolan Gould). Alex, who felt she had a special bond with her grandmother, got a lighter. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! Caroline Aaron (Judge Bartley), This page was last modified on 15 December 2019, at 20:18. "What? Pretty sure Phil from #ModernFamily is the funniest. Over the last 11 seasons, the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan has traveled the globe, making hilarious memories wherever they went - from Hawaii, Australia, Wyoming and Disneyland to Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and New York. But when he starts gossiping, it's pretty clear who the dramatic common denominator is. PHIL AND CLAIRE. JAY: (disgusted) Turns out she sent more men off to war than Lyndon Johnson. It follows the lives of three diverse family set-ups in suburban Los Angeles, linked by patriarch Jay Pritchett. "Our director, Jimmy, has been taking a really long time because he's a" Phil says. May 22, 2013 "Goodnight Gracie" is the twenty-fourth and last episode from Season 4 of Modern Family, it aired on May 22, 2013. "Obviously the word funeral doesn't conjure up any heartwarming or humorous thoughts, but on this show that's exactly what you'll get it," wrote Leigh Raines of TV Fanatic. Then Parks and Recreation in 2009, which hailed from the same people who made The Office, and then Modern Family, also with a 2009 premiere. Modern Family, Season 4 on iTunes HD CC Comedy 2012 EPISODE 1 Bringing Up Baby Jay's birthday is upon us again and, as before, he makes it well-known that he wishes to keep it as low key as possible, with no grand gestures or surprises. GLORIA: Yes! "I know that they love me, no matter how mad they get at meI know that they love me unconditionally," Kimmel says. Clearly, by retirement community standards, Frank is quite the stud. Anyone else kept thinking of the cable promo while watching certain scenes of this episode? He kept trying to jog her memory about it, but saying he was shipping off to Vietnam and she had the ass of Ann-Margret. #breaktherules, Cindy Bledsoe (@Cindy_Bledsoe) May 23, 2013, Teared up hardcore watching the season finale of modern family! For the first time in my life, I did something I wasn't supposed to and slipped it into my pocket. Fortunately, "Modern Family" is nowhere near reaching that point in Season Four! "That's right. EVERYBODY!!! He's been disenchanted with his boring desk job as an attorney lately and might head back to the courtroom in Season 5. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Mary Jo Catlett (Edith), She appears to have passed away in her sleep as her daughter-in-law Claire "She went very peacefully in her sleep." The funeral was attended by family and friends of Grace, including her husband Frank and also the main characters, minus Lily and Joe. Phil has to honor his mom's odd last request, Jay sees a familiar face, Mitchell defends Gloria in court, and Cameron makes some new friends. We're all in stitches. "Goodnight Gracie" Episode 24 From time immemorial, sitcoms have been packing up their characters and sending them to Hawaii or France or Disneyworld or wherever, hoping to get a little network. It belonged to my favorite actor, Paul Newman. Gloria mentions that she used to live in Florida and was a wanted woman there until Mitchell saved her from trouble. Suddenly, Cam felt like he was back home again. The note that came with it simply said "this is a lighter." Aciune; Animaie; Aventuri; Biografic; Comedie; Crim; Documentar Modern Family Goodnight GracieS4 E2422 May 2013 U/A 13+ Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. Pretty good. Plot [ edit] The Funeral of Grace Dunphy took place in the Season 4 finale "Goodnight Gracie". #ModernFamily #MarryMePhil, Kendall Howard (@Original_Kindle) May 23, 2013. . Phil's (Ty Burrell) mother passes away and the whole family flies to Florida for the funeral. They were circlin the carcass on the day of her funeral, in fact. "While there are good amusements in all the subplots, this episode feels cluttered for a finale. Tina D'Marco (Anita Menchaca), She snagged the keepsake after he forgot it on the table of the restaurant she worked at as a young woman. He thought it was crazy. They all looked familiar. Turn it on in Settings to view this website. You are about to exit without submitting your review. It took him time, but he figured out where he knew her from. Vic D. Vine (Defendant), For the first time in my life, I did something I wasn't supposed to and slipped it into my pocket. Overall, brilliant. Millicent Martin (Charlotte), I love Frank, but he'll follow anything with a casserole," she wrote in her farewell. Frank, Phil's father, gave him a box his wife left for the Dunphy family. After Alex had lit the fireworks, her voice-over started reading what her grandmother had written: ALEX: This is a lighter. I believe so! Frank had told her the story about how they missed the Fourth of July one year because they got drunk in the afternoon and took a little catnap that ran too long, so she and Frank made their own fireworks, which grossed Alex out until he explained he lit fireworks for herthen they made love all night. Where is the golf course in Modern Family? They keep it up, might be getting axed after Season 5 or 6. director of photography Film Editing by Tony Orcena Casting By Jeff Greenberg Production Design by Richard Berg I don't want to go to jail for prostitution! The most notable were those for Phil and Alex (Ariel Winter). (March 2015) " Goodnight Gracie " is the 24th and final episode of the fourth season of the American sitcom Modern Family, and the series' 96th episode overall. So, dear Alex, who I love so dearly, who's probably too much like me for her own good, don't be afraid to break the rules. [] When a sitcom writer can mix amazing humor and heartwarming moments together, that's the stamp of a great show. One of them is a Bronze Star Medal, which Jay tells her is the "wrong branch of service". When he finally comes to represent Gloria, the judge settles the case since she can not stand to hear him anymore. Jay tries unsuccessfully to make her remember him, since it is revealed that many boys also lost their virginity to her back then. There were other items in the box, none of which were his mother's ashes. Watch Modern Family - Goodnight, Gracie (s4 e24) Online - Watch online anytime: Buy, Rent. Episode Summaries (1) Synopsis (1) Summaries The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Your secret's safe with me." The women are insatiable gossips, just like Cam, and the stories he overhears are proved valuable later. and was explored to an equally literal level throughout Season 4: from the birth of Gloria (Sofia Vergara) and Jay Pritchett's (Ed ONeill) baby boy, Fulgencio Joseph Pritchett, to, well, a death in the family in the finale. 'Goodnight, Gracie' is a fine example of that formula, proof that this show has steam to run on for as long as ABC allows it.". And I must admit I got teary eyed towards the end when Phil was talking about his mom and later Alex with the fireworks. Nice to see. (Wouldn't Mitchell need a Florida law license to do this?) I didn't think it was too bad, but again, I was more interested in the various Dunphy plots than anything else, although Jay's wasn't horrible and Cam's started out alright. That customer turned out to be the love of my life: your grandfather. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. Nolan Gould (Luke Dunphy), Starring: #amazingshow #sogood #imababy #itdeservestheawards, Marigrace Alonso (@HeyImMg) May 23, 2013, 'Mandalorian' star Pedro Pascal, creators on new Grogu revelations and 'Last of Us' comparisons, Saved by the bell: Contestant ordered to keep mask on, in historic 'Masked Singer' first, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident. Is Modern Family based in Florida? The family goes to Florida for Phils mothers funeral. Ann Magnuson (Shelley), Phil couldn't read the note his mother left behind, so Claire read it for him. Paris is the thirteenth episode from Season 11 of Modern Family. Glad they let Ty Burrell show off his acting chops beyond being goofy. Go make your mistakes with him! Fans were thirsty to see Claire and Phil support each other, and her concern added some much-needed depth. gabby iaconetti (@twistedshell) May 22, 2013, i loved the modern family finale. I didn't think it was anything special though. 'Modern Family' is almost entirely shot in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California. "Modern Family" Goodnight Gracie legendas. Cam (Eric Stonestreet) took to the retirement community like a fish to water. He got his Navy basic training in Pensacola. #seasonfinale. While talking to her, he remembers that he lost his virginity to her when he was 18 but she has trouble remembering him. Anita Gillette (Annie), She appears to have passed away in her sleep as her daughter-in-law Claire "She went very peacefully in her sleep.". Apparently, Kimmel isn't the most tactful of observers, giving nicknames and constantly telling Cam (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitch (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) about gay men he meets. Obviously the word funeral doesn't conjure up any heartwarming or humorous thoughts, but on this show that's. Thought it was great and sweet. Jason McAdams (@JMill1120) May 23, 2013, Following some mishaps involving Claire taking the reigns and mistaking Annie's brother for her boyfriend, Phil does eventually talk to her, and she's as wonderful as his mom thought, leading him to have one last motherly moment and warm hug with the kind stranger, who if Grace's last wish is ever realized might someday be his stepmom. Everyone flies down to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Grace Dunphy was Phil's mother who died in this episode. One of the customers saw and said "Don't worry. You never know what might happen. Jay Pritchett. (awkward pause) Also not having to think before you speak. Any TV show is inevitably going to run out of steam. Episode Details & Credits ABC | Air Date: May 22, 2013 Starring: Eric Stonestreet, Julie Bowen, Ariel Winter, Ed O'Neill, Sarah Hyland, Sofa Vergara, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Rico Rodriguez II, Nolan Gould, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Summary: When Phil's mom dies, she leaves behind a message for Phil and each of the Dunphy kids. From The TV IV < Modern Family. Modern Family 2020. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. Claire pressed him into fulfilling his mother's final wish for him, but Phil wasn't having it. All the stories were entertaining. He broke down crying and Annie comforted him. At the ceremony, Phil thanked everyone for attending and made way for Alex to give a little tribute to her grandmother. As for everybody else, Mitchell was glad to be there (anything to get him out of the office), as was Cameron (anything to get him away from his gossipy friends), and Gloria took her mourning seriously, even wearing a black veil. A death on a sitcom is hard to do, but with Goodnight Gracie, Modern Family achieved the perfect balance lighthearted comedy, touching human emotion and heartwarming family drama. Its too packed with ho-hum characters weve never seen," wrote Vulture's Zach Dionne. Which she explained she needed because she had a bench warrant in Florida. In a bit taped before coronavirus and social distancing, Phil (Ty Burrell) and Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen) revealed who they've been talking to for the last 11 seasons of TV: Jimmy Kimmel. LA Law S06E22 Say Goodnight, Gracie. What he didn't expect was that he wasn't quite as memorable to her: #modernfamily Jay "It turns out she sent more boys off to war then Lyndon Johnson. So, dear Alex, who I love so dearly, who's probably too much like me for her own good, don't be afraid to break the rules. Nathan Fillion, best known for his roles in television series like Castle and Firefly, portrayed a weatherman hilarious named Rainer Shine on Modern Family for multiple episodes. It belonged to my favorite actor, Paul Newman. Modern Family, Season 4 Episode 24, is available to watch and stream on ABC. The episodes are always best when the whole gang hangs together, and the finale almost nailed it on that point (Lily and baby Joe were absent), sending the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan to Florida for a funeral. And after the reception, he hid in the trunk of our car, followed us home and he hasn't stopped filming us since," Claire says. In a bit taped before coronavirus and social distancing, Phil ( Ty Burrell) and Claire Dunphy ( Julie Bowen) revealed who they've been . Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), who helped Gloria to get a years-old bench warrant for conspiring to commit prostitution (she didn't do it!) Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. The . The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. GLORIA: Yes, that was the name of the whorehouse. When Jay is talking with the neighbor he thought was his "first", she presents him with various tokens she mistakes for gifts from him. Los Angeles Before his mom passed, she left personal notes for Phil and the Pritchett kids. That got him an invite. Gloria has to contend with an outstanding arrest warrant in Florida, Cam finds himself fitting right into an elderly women's group at Frank's retirement community, and Jay runs into a pivotal person from his past. After his success at the court, Mitchell regains confidence in his ability as a criminal defense attorney and wants to return to the court. Genres Comedy Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages English Buy Episode 1 HD $2.99 Maybe Fulgencio and Lily are with Pepper? Alex, who was very close to her grandmother, is hurt by the seemingly shallow gift. Synopsis Louise Claps (Irene), Haley's letter was accompanied by a necklace, Luke's by a pocket watch and Alex's by a lighter with a note saying "this is a lighter." Phil and Claire pretended to be vacuum salesmen (Annie actually needed one of those), and they retreated quickly. Tonight's Modern Family included Liz Lemon's mother & the Arrested Development line "I've made a huge mistake." I haven't watched it yet, but has there ever been a Modern Family that "set it up for next season" outside of the pregnancy one? The three bigger plots of the night (aside from the death, of course) belong to Gloria and Mitch, Cam and some old ladies, and Claire and Phil. One day, he came into the restaurant where I was waitressing and accidentally left it behind. See production, box office & company info, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950). - Cam wonders why drama follows him everywhere. Please enter your birth date to watch this video: You are not allowed to view this material at this time. In 2009 the mall was the main backdrop for their pilot episode, Bad Santa. I love that man. Here is a Google StreetView of their house. Click play on the video above to see more of Kimmel's time as the Modern Family documentary filmmaker, including Guillermo's relation to Manny (Rico Rodriguez). The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. You never know what might happen. The moral of Grace's note to Alex and of the episode: "Every once in awhile don't be afraid to break the rules, you never know what can happen." "Goodnight Gracie" brought the family down to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Intentional? It was written by Steven Levitan and Jeffrey Richman, and directed by Levitan. Carol Mansell (Myra), http://m.tviv.org/w/index.php?title=Modern_Family/Goodnight_Gracie&oldid=2597322, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License. Then it must have been the medal. I really enjoyed this episode. Phil does not like the idea at all, but Claire (Julie Bowen) says that he has to honor his mother's wish, especially since it is her last one. Charlotte: I'm sure you're a very nice man, but I-I think you may have mistaken me for someone else. Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Mitchell Pritchett), Ruth Williamson (Marilyn), Co-Starring: Phil was livid for Claire tricking him like that, but when they got back to his father's house, they discovered his mother was right about the "vultures." And Modern Family? One day, he came to the restaurant where I was waitressing and accidentally left it behind. My favorite part of the episode was that no Lily, no baby were in it. One of the customers saw and said "Don't worry. I was shipping off to Vietnam, you had the ass of a young Ann Margaret. AKA: Modern Family, Famlia Moderna, Tanamedrove ojakhi, Untitled Steven Levitan/Christopher Lloyd Project, Moderni perhe. While her death was not a surprise (she'd been sick), it still tugged on the heartstrings as the fam gathered to support Phil and his dad, Frank (Fred Willard). Here's what more fans are saying about the finale on Twitter! Alex hugged her father and began her speech. He always thought fondly of her as a kind, angelic beauty. "In my opinion, a season finale should have a cliff hanger moment, or at least something that will make you come back in September, and Mitchell wanting to quit his job is not it to me. See also The ABC TV show "Modern Family" has filmed at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach multiple times. The entire family headed down to Florida to be with Phil, whose mother passed away. Jeff Pomerantz (Marv), (LUKE: Is this chain in case you swallow it?) Instead, it asked Phil to set his dad up with a nice lady from the neighborhood, Annie Fitzsimmons (Anita Gillette). ALEX: This is a lighter. Club gave an A grade to the episode saying that it was one of the best episodes of the entire run. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Modern Family Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. It aired on May 22, 2013. I enjoyed it except for Mitch in the courtroom. (MITCHELL: Yeah, I better go.). "Goodnight Gracie" received critical acclaim. <3, Lost track of all the guest stars in @modernfam. Watchlist Share Be the first to contribute! Man, this season has been a huge disappointment. Those are the two words I would use to describe the Modern Family season 4 finale. Modern Family/Goodnight Gracie. Modern Family Season 4 Episode 24 Goodnight Gracie. But leave it to the family to miss the mark yet again! The death was that of Phil's (Ty Burrell) mom, Grace, a character we've never met which is probably for the best. Goodnight Gracie The family goes to Florida for Phil's mother's funeral. Goodnight Gracie: Season 4, Episode 23 Airdate: May 22, 2013 Production Number: 4ARG24 Written by: Steven Levitan & Jeffrey Richman: Directed by: Steven Levitan: 4x23 Games People Play: (another defendant is VERY interested) Like you could afford me. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. But we already knew that, didn't we? Alex asks Frank about the note, and he notices it is in fact a letter which, in the humid environment in Florida, has become stuck together. My memory isn't what it used to be. Jump to: navigation, search. If there's one defense attorney I would work for, it would be Mitchell Pritchett #modernfamily, Kasey Muentner (@kasespace) May 23, 2013, How many crimes has Gloria been accused of committing and in how many countries? Grace Dunphy was Phil's mother who died in this episode. As Rachel Stein of Television Without Pity put it bluntly, "Even if I hated the rest of Season 4 (mostly just seven eighths of it, really), 'Goodnight Gracie' was one of the best episodes of 'Modern Family' ever. Jay: I was in the Navy. While Phil was completely against the idea, Claire (Julie Bowen) insisted he at least pursue her last request. Ty Burrell (Phil Dunphy), According to IMDb, the majority of the show has been shot inside the studio. Charlotte: I'm sorry. She lit fireworks. The title comes from the erroneously attributed catchphrase from the Burns and Allen TV series. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. He befriends the local ladies group and claims that he's thrilled to be away from the day-to-day drama of his Cali lifestyle. Seriously, it's way past your bedtime.) Jay figured she would pay a fine and that would be the end of it. All rights reserved. - The whole family heads to Florida for Phil's mom's funeral. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. And Jay, right before he shipped off to Vietnam, became a man thanks to her. The funeral was attended by family and friends of Grace, including her husband Frank and also the main characters, minus Lily and Joe. "I've been observing the Pritchett and Dunphy families all day every day, all night every night, since 2009 like a fly on their wall," Kimmel says in the video above. "Humorous and heartwarming. For the first time in my life, I did something I wasn't supposed to and slipped it into my pocket. That customer turned out to be the love of my life, your grandfather. Goodnight, Gracie 22 May 201320 min Available on STARZPLAY S4 E24: Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. - Phil's mom leaves notes for all the kids. Your secret's safe with me." Modern Family was 2009's fall TV darling, exciting critics with the way it updated the conventional family sitcom by following three interconnected Los Angeles householdstwo of them. The circle of life continued for the tight-knit bunch on "Modern Family." (It wasn't a Navy medal.) About Us | Copyright Inquiry | Privacy Policy | Contact Us, Watch Modern Family Season 4 Episode 24 Online. It explains that once he partnered with Allen they had phenomenal. When Kimmel reveals the final product, the movie fails to impress. In fact, it's been a major theme for the acclaimed ABC comedy since day one (who can forget Cameron holding up baby Lily to the iconic "Lion King" song in the pilot episode?) "It was hip to rag on Modern Family when this season started, as is natural for anything so lauded and yet so conventional. But despite the lack of a cliff hanger, I thought this was a really well done episode. - Phil's mom wants him to set up his dad. A death on a sitcom is hard to do, but with "Goodnight Gracie," Modern Family achieved the perfect balance lighthearted comedy, touching human emotion and heartwarming family drama.. Phil tries to become friends with him when he and Haley meet him at the station, but he accidentally convinces Rainer to ask out Haley to which she accepts. 2023 METACRITIC, A FANDOM COMPANY. She never appeared on-screen but was mentioned in ", Haley mentions that she was in "real jail" (", Mitch says "SHAME!" It happens to the best of them. The answer: a 2-story, single-family L.A. residence located at 10336 Dunleer Dr in Cheviot Hills. Phil has to honor his mom's odd last request, Jay sees a familiar face, Mitchell defends Gloria in court, and Cameron makes some new friends. In one last family trip, they head to Paris so Jay can accept a lifetime . Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on Amanda Chubaty (@acchubaty) May 23, 2013, I hate season finales .. :(( #modernfamily I'm going to miss it for 4 months .. #pritchetts #dunphys #cam .. @modernfam. Well, that big "reveal" happened on Jimmy Kimmel Live. - Manny and Luke get comfortable in the. May 23, 2013, 12:36 PM "Goodnight, Gracie" - Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil. Phil thought it was crazy his mother said Frank would follow anything with a casserole, but Phil going right for the cookies Haley made might make you think otherwise. Jay: I was shipping off to Vietnam. (Yes, he was going Gregory Peck on everyone.) This is the fourth episode in which the family travels. Jay reunites with the older woman he had a very special first experience with (wink, wink) when he was 18, before heading off to war. What mall did Modern Family film at? It belonged to my favorite actor, Paul Newman. Parks and Recreation never acknowledged who or why characters spoke to the camera. It was a perfect balance that proved once again why Modern Family has won all of those Emmys. It aired on May 22, 2013. His Jefferson High class ring. Thankfully, Gloria got her cased dismissed before Mitchell tried to defend a black man wrongly accused of rape in the Depression-era South. Modern Family : "Goodnight Gracie" Production Mixer Stephen A. Tibbo, CAS Rerecording Mixer Dean Okrand Rerecording Mixer Brian Harman, CAS TELEVISION NON-FICTION, VARIETY or MUSIC. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gift. (Jay doesn't write.). And everybody heads back to California, although Manny and Luke didn't know why everyone's in such a rush. Here is a Google StreetView of their house. Her ex-roommate down there turned their apartment into a brothel after she left, but her name was still on the lease. One day, he came to the restaurant where I was waitressing and accidentally left it behind. Yeah I better go with her. Why? I didn't think that this episode was very funny and it really didn't set up next season either. But Gloria had no problem with it. That customer turned out to be the love of my life: your grandfather. Edward Norton is a well-known actor known for starring in iconic movies like Fight Club, American History X, and frequently collaborating with Wes Anderson. Sound off in the comments below. They previously visited: Phil's mother dies in this episode. They were enjoying their rocking chairs and drinking lemonade. Recap - The whole family heads to Florida for Phil's mom's funeral. They were now determined to do whatever it took to separate Annie from her Jack LaLanne-wannabe boyfriend (never in my life did I think I'd use Jack LaLanne in one of these synopses), but it turns out the oily bo-hunk (come on, Sixteen Candles reference, you had to like that) was actually Annie's brother. Then it must have been the love letters. Phil has to honor his mom's odd last request, Jay sees a familiar face, Mitchell defends Gloria in court, and Cameron makes some new friends. It was very funny, and touching at the same time. I did enjoy Phil's moment with the old lady. "[3], Dalene Rovenstine from Paste Magazine rated the episode with 9.4/10 stating that the season was not the best but it went out with one of the strongest episodes. Share this on: Episode Info Number: Season 4 , Episode 24 Airdate: Wednesday May 22, 2013 at 21:00 Runtime: 30 minutes dismissed in a Florida court, discovers that he's still got the magic touch. Details: When Phil's mom dies, she leaves behind a message for Phil and each of the Dunphy kids. In Phil's letter she writes about the last thing she would want him to do for her, which is to set up his father, Frank (Fred Willard), with Annie Fitzsimmons, a woman who is a neighbor of them so he will not be alone. Goodnight Gracie is the twenty-fourth episode of the fourth season of Modern Family, and the ninety-sixth episode overall. Alex Dunphy: [reading from her grandmother's note] This is a lighter. Something he realized, too, given all that she did for him. Gloria had time to wait at the courthouse, but many other defendants needed a lawyer, too, so they begged Mitchell to represent them. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Given how tough-as-nails the judge was, Mitchell was quite happy to get everyone's court cases dismissed. 23:32. (things stick together all the time in Florida). 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