Ep 1. I Love a Parade

It's time for the annual Fourth of July parade, and the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan are gearing up to join the festivities. Phil is determined to be the "King of the Parade" and he's got the perfect plan to make it happen. Meanwhile, Haley struggles with her new role as a mom and enlists the help of Manny and Luke to teach her how to be a better parent. Elsewhere, Mitch and Cam struggle to find the perfect spot to watch the parade and find themselves in an awkward situation with their new neighbors. Jay and Gloria are also navigating new territory as they navigate their way through Jay's bout of hearing loss.

As the episode opens, we see all the members of the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker family preparing for the parade. Phil has been dreaming of being crowned the "King of the Parade" for years and is determined to make it happen this year. He's got the perfect plan to create the perfect float, and he's enlisted the help of his family to make it happen. Haley is struggling with her new role as a mom, and she enlists the help of Manny and Luke to teach her how to be a better parent.

Mitch and Cam are also preparing for the parade, and they're determined to find the perfect spot to watch the festivities. As they're scoping out different locations, they run into their new neighbors and things get awkward. Jay and Gloria are also dealing with new challenges, as Jay is experiencing hearing loss and they're struggling to communicate with each other effectively.

As the parade kicks off, the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is out in full force. Phil's plan for the perfect float seems to be working, and he's getting closer and closer to being crowned "King of the Parade." Haley's efforts to be a better mom are paying off, and she's enjoying spending time with Manny and Luke. Mitch and Cam eventually find the perfect spot to watch the parade, but not without a few hiccups along the way.

Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria are struggling to communicate with each other, but they ultimately find a way to work through their issues. The episode ends with the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan enjoying the fireworks and celebrating their successful Fourth of July.

Overall, "I Love a Parade" is a classic Modern Family episode that highlights the truly unique and dynamic relationships between the members of this lovable and quirky family. From Phil's determination to be crowned the "King of the Parade" to Haley's struggles as a new mom to Jay's hearing loss, the episode tackles a variety of different themes and issues in a way that only Modern Family can. As always, the comedic timing and chemistry between the actors is spot-on, making this a must-watch episode for any fan of the show.