Modern Family: 10 Most Cringeworthy Parts, According To Reddit
Despite the countless heartwarming storylines on Modern Family, and how well fans feel that they know each character after 11 seasons, there are some moments, episodes, and quotes that have made fans cringe. There are some ongoing plotlines that feel tough to watch, along with some smaller scenes that fans think are frustrating and unnecessary.
While fans will always love the sweet and caring characters on this sitcom, and there are many hilarious plotlines and moving moments of change, Reddit users are talking about the parts of Modern Family that make them cringe.
10 Alex Dates A Younger Character
One Redditor doesn't like "The huge age gaps in relationships," including when Alex is in college and she is in a relationship with Reuben, who is still in high school.
Some Reddit fans also brought up other age differences on the show, including when Haley and Rainer date and when, in the season 10 episode "Yes-Woman," fans learn that Luke has a much older partner as well.
9 When The Characters Celebrate Valentine's Day
While Modern Family has great Christmas episodes, many fans dislike the episodes that focus on February 14th.
Reddit user JustJohn8 cringes at "Any Valentine's Day episode" and one Redditor agreed, "so uncomfortable." Fans find it cringeworthy when Phil and Claire pretend to be Clive Bixby and Julianna every Valentine's Day. While viewers love seeing how much the couple loves each other, this can be a bit much to watch.
8 Gloria Pretends That Javier Isn't Manny's Dad
Reddit user sgu_ doesn't like when Gloria makes Manny believe that someone who she used to date "could have been Manny's dad."
The season 9 episode "Daddy Issues" is definitely tough to watch. Gloria invites Jorge, her ex-boyfriend, over, and when everyone thinks that he looks and acts like Manny, she suggests that he could be Manny's father instead of Javier. This is a horrible prank to pull on Manny, who is genuinely upset.
7 Claire's Behavior When Gloria Is Pregnant
There are many reasons why Claire and Gloria dislike each other on Modern Family, and Claire is especially harsh when Gloria is pregnant with Joe.
Reddit user darksheep01 doesn't like "Claire being obsessed with the fact that Gloria is gaining weight during her pregnancy." This is mean of Claire, as she feels better about herself during this time, and viewers wish that Claire would be compassionate instead.
6 Manny Having A Crush On Haley
For many Modern Family fans, it's a problem that Manny often talks about having romantic feelings for his relatives.
Reddit user TheSecretCorgi doesn't like "Manny having crushes on family members" and mentioned that it's especially strange when Manny is a teenager who says that he likes Haley. The fan also brought up the scene when Manny "accidentally" kisses Haley.
5 Joe Sounds Much Older Than He Is
Reddit user over-the-fence thinks that Joe is an unrealistic character and said, "Joe has a personality that is too sophisticated for a young child."
Although it's sweet seeing Gloria and Jay become parents to Joe, many viewers would likely agree that some of Joe's quotes don't seem like something a kid would actually say. One particularly strange scene is when Joe is talking about Dylan's social media account and says that Dylan "finds beauty in the mundane."
4 When Pam Tries To Blackmail Mitch
Pam isn't generally considered a Modern Family fan favorite character and several viewers find her to be frustrating, especially when dealing with Mitch.
Reddit user OfJahaerys thinks it's cringeworthy when Pam blackmails Mitch and said that this character is "manipulative and awful to Mitchell and Cam." The fan mentioned that Mitch and Cam take care of Pam's son Cal and that she should be more appreciative.
3 Phil Liking Gloria
While Phil and Gloria are both favorite and popular characters, there are many moments when they interact that fans would rather not be included in the sitcom. Reddit user catttttt___ doesn't like when "Every scene where Phil is inappropriate towards Gloria."
This is something that many fans have noticed as Phil does seem like he likes Gloria in countless scenes. It doesn't feel like this is necessary and it's definitely not funny.
2 A Spider Gets Into Gloria And Jay's House
Sometimes Gloria tells stories on Modern Family that feel intense, and other times, Gloria's storylines are over-the-top.
Reddit user C0wmilkk doesn't like when, in the season 10 episode "Stuck In A Moment," "gloria receives a package from colombia and it’s got the banana spider living inside." This does seem like a storyline that comes out of nowhere and it doesn't feel necessary or realistic.
1 The Odd Bike Storyline
Reddit user justwantedtono mentioned that it's cringeworthy when "Phil lies to Claire about the bike 'stolen' from Luke."
In the season 1 episode "The Bicycle Thief," Jay says that Luke has a "girly" bike, which is problematic and cringeworthy, and Luke thinks that someone has stolen Luke's new bike. The storyline also involves Phil crushing on a neighbor named Desiree, and these scenes are tough to watch as well.