Ep 22. A Year of Birthdays

In the final episode of the highly-acclaimed comedy series, "Modern Family," the family is celebrating a milestone year of birthdays. It's a special occasion as they all come together to mark each of their unique days in a way that only the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan can. The family members are looking back at their past year of triumphs and hurdles, counting their blessings, and making new memories.

Against the picturesque backdrop of California, the show's central family members, Jay, Gloria, Mitchell, Claire, Phil, Cam and their significant others and children, join hands to make this year's birthday celebrations extra special. The storyline focuses on different events happening simultaneously: Mitchell is planning a surprise party for his partner, Cam, but the latter struggles with his feelings of insecurity about aging. Meanwhile, Jay thinks he can still throw an epic party, even though he's crossed the 70 years mark. Gloria encourages him to stick to his plans, but will he have the stamina to pull it off?

Phil is attempting to have a perfect day with Claire, but disruptions keep getting in their way. They have to deal with unruly guests and a social media fail. Hilarity ensues as they try to make the situation better. Haley, their daughter, turns 25, and everyone wants to offer their special touch in celebrating her birthday, but that leads to conflicting plans and minds. They all want to do something special for her, but what truly makes her happy?

Meanwhile, Alex is trying to make a career-altering decision, and her family is trying to lend her their support. And somewhere in between all of this, Lily is making birthday wishes for all her family members, while getting the family dog, Stella, prepared to the party.

As everyone tries to navigate the day's festivities, they look back at all the important moments, the share laughs and sometimes a few tears too. As all the conflicts settle, the family looks back at how much they have changed over the last couple of years, and how they've grown to appreciate differences, bond, and support each other.

In a touching moment, the whole family comes together to sing "Happy Birthday" to Alex. A moment that is simple yet beautifully captures the love and warmth that the family shares.

Throughout the years, the show has tackled various themes and issues affecting modern families, from adoption, same-sex marriage, cultural integration, and so much more, but the final episode encapsulates what always made the show great. It's about family, humor, love and appreciation in life's milestones. With tears and smiles on the faces of the audience members, the "Modern Family" drew its curtains on a perfect note, reminding us to embrace each other's differences, love each other a little harder and never take a moment for granted. The finale of the show tied up all of the loose ends perfectly, giving the audience the perfect farewell and joyous moments.