Ep 24. Baby on Board

The episode "Baby on Board" of Modern Family's third season revolves around the family's trip to a wedding, during which Gloria discovers she is pregnant.

The episode begins with Claire and Mitchell arguing over which one of them would drive their father, Jay, to the wedding of his friend Shorty. Eventually, they decide that Mitchell will drive Jay and Claire will drive her family. Meanwhile, Phil is obsessing over a new project and barely pays attention to his wife's attempts to talk to him.

On the way to the wedding, Gloria starts feeling sick and dizzy. Jay dismisses it as motion sickness, but Manny is worried that it might be something more serious. When Gloria passes out in the car, the family rushes her to the hospital, where they learn that she is pregnant.

This news causes a lot of buzz and excitement within the family. Mitch and Cam, who have been trying to adopt a child, start pondering whether they should postpone their plans now that they will have a new cousin. Meanwhile, Claire starts to feel nostalgic about her children growing up and leaving the house, while Phil is overwhelmed by the realization that he will have a newborn in the house while his oldest daughter is leaving for college.

After the hospital visit, the family tries to make it to the wedding on time. Claire and her children end up taking a side trip to a gas station, where they witness a robbery. Fortunately, they manage to escape unharmed, but Claire is shaken and decides to turn back home. Mitchell and Jay, who managed to make it to the wedding, are surprised when they don't see their family.

Back home, the family gathers around Gloria and congratulates her on the pregnancy. There are mixed emotions, but everyone seems to be happy about the news. In the end, Phil gives his wife a heartfelt speech about how much he loves her and how excited he is to have another child.

"Baby on Board" is a heartwarming episode that explores the dynamics of a family that keeps growing and changing. The news of Gloria's pregnancy brings up a lot of emotions and questions for the characters, who are all dealing with different issues and concerns. It's a great example of how Modern Family manages to balance humor and drama in a way that feels authentic and relatable.