Ep 16. Fears

Fears is an episode from the first season of the popular TV show Modern Family. In this episode, the three families deal with their deepest fears in a variety of comical and heartwarming ways.

First, we see Claire dealing with her fear of the dark. Her husband Phil tries to help her overcome her fear by surprising her with a romantic evening in a hotel room with the power out. However, when the hotel power is actually out for real, Claire is forced to face her fear head-on. Meanwhile, their daughter Alex must face her own fear of public speaking as she prepares to give a class presentation.

Next, we see Jay and his wife Gloria dealing with her fear of the neighbor's dog. Gloria is so afraid of the dog that she refuses to leave the house, so Jay must take matters into his own hands and confront the dog and its owner. However, when Jay himself develops a fear of the dog, it's up to Gloria to help him overcome his fear and save the day.

Lastly, we see Mitchell and Cameron dealing with their fears as parents. When Mitchell realizes that their daughter Lily is almost old enough to go to preschool, he becomes panicked at the thought of his little girl growing up. Cameron, on the other hand, is afraid that he won't be able to connect with their daughter as she grows up. In the end, the two dads come together to try to overcome their fears and be the best parents they can be.

Throughout the episode, we see each family member confronting and dealing with their fears in their own unique and humorous way. From a power outage to a confrontation with a dog to the realization that their daughter is growing up, the characters of Modern Family show us that even our deepest fears can be overcome with a little bit of courage and a lot of love.