Season 3

Season 3 for Modern Family premiered on September 21, 2011 with "Dude Ranch" and released it's finale on May 23, 2012 with "Baby on Board". Season 3 aired Wednesdays 9/8c in the United States and consisted of 23 episodes. The DVD was released on September 18, 2012.
This is the first season to feature Aubrey Anderson-Emmons as Lily, who was formerly played by Ella & Jaden Hiller in Seasons 1 and 2.
==Cast and Characters==
===Main Cast===
*Ed O'Neill as Jay Pritchett (24/24)
*Sofía Vergara as Gloria Pritchett (24/24)
*Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy (24/24)
*Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy (24/24)
*Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett (24/24)
*Eric Stonestreet as Cameron Tucker (24/24)
*Sarah Hyland as Haley Dunphy (24/24)
*Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy (22/24)
*Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy (24/24)
*Rico Rodriguez II as Manny Delgado (24/24)
*Aubrey Anderson-Emmons as Lily Tucker-Pritchett (19/24)
===Recurring Cast===
Please add Characters here when they appear in 3 or more episodes.
*Reid Ewing as Dylan (3/24)
*David Cross as Duane Bailey (3/24)
=== Guest Cast ===
Please add Characters here when they appear in less than 3 episodes.
*Leslie Mann as Katie (1/24)
*Josh Gad as Kenneth Ploufe (1/24)
*Greg Kinnear as Tad (1/24)
*Jennifer Tilly as Darlene (1/24)
*Chazz Palminteri as Shorty/Vincent (1/24)
*Ellen Barkin as Mitzi Roth (1/24)
==Episodes==
Image	Title 	Writers 	Directors 	Airdate 	No. inSeason 	No. inSeries
 	"Dude Ranch" 	Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh & Dan O'Shannon 	Jason Winer 	September 21, 2011 	01 	49
 	The three families take a vacation to a Dude ranch in Wyoming; Mitchell tries to be more masculine, Phil tries to impress Jay with his 'ranch' skills and Gloria tries desperately to pop her ears. 	The three families take a vacation to a Dude ranch in Wyoming; Mitchell tries to be more masculine, Phil tries to impress Jay with his 'ranch' skills and Gloria tries desperately to pop her ears. 	The three families take a vacation to a Dude ranch in Wyoming; Mitchell tries to be more masculine, Phil tries to impress Jay with his 'ranch' skills and Gloria tries desperately to pop her ears. 	The three families take a vacation to a Dude ranch in Wyoming; Mitchell tries to be more masculine, Phil tries to impress Jay with his 'ranch' skills and Gloria tries desperately to pop her ears. 	The three families take a vacation to a Dude ranch in Wyoming; Mitchell tries to be more masculine, Phil tries to impress Jay with his 'ranch' skills and Gloria tries desperately to pop her ears. 	The three families take a vacation to a Dude ranch in Wyoming; Mitchell tries to be more masculine, Phil tries to impress Jay with his 'ranch' skills and Gloria tries desperately to pop her ears.
 	"When Good Kids Go Bad" 	Jeffrey Richman 	Michael Spiller 	September 21, 2011 	02 	50
 	Lily begins acting out against the idea of having another baby in the house and frightens Mitchell and Cameron, who were planning on telling the family their good news. Meanwhile, both Claire and Jay find themselves desperate to prove they're right. 	Lily begins acting out against the idea of having another baby in the house and frightens Mitchell and Cameron, who were planning on telling the family their good news. Meanwhile, both Claire and Jay find themselves desperate to prove they're right. 	Lily begins acting out against the idea of having another baby in the house and frightens Mitchell and Cameron, who were planning on telling the family their good news. Meanwhile, both Claire and Jay find themselves desperate to prove they're right. 	Lily begins acting out against the idea of having another baby in the house and frightens Mitchell and Cameron, who were planning on telling the family their good news. Meanwhile, both Claire and Jay find themselves desperate to prove they're right. 	Lily begins acting out against the idea of having another baby in the house and frightens Mitchell and Cameron, who were planning on telling the family their good news. Meanwhile, both Claire and Jay find themselves desperate to prove they're right. 	Lily begins acting out against the idea of having another baby in the house and frightens Mitchell and Cameron, who were planning on telling the family their good news. Meanwhile, both Claire and Jay find themselves desperate to prove they're right.
 	"Phil on Wire" 	Bianca Douglas & Danny Zuker 	Jason Winer 	September 28, 2011 	03 	51
 	Gloria becomes upset by Jay and Stella's close connection and tries to bond with the dog herself. Phil and Luke try to learn how to tightrope, while Claire teaches Haley and Alex a valuable life lesson. Meanwhile, Cameron goes on a juice fast, much to the dismay of Mitchell and Lily. 	Gloria becomes upset by Jay and Stella's close connection and tries to bond with the dog herself. Phil and Luke try to learn how to tightrope, while Claire teaches Haley and Alex a valuable life lesson. Meanwhile, Cameron goes on a juice fast, much to the dismay of Mitchell and Lily. 	Gloria becomes upset by Jay and Stella's close connection and tries to bond with the dog herself. Phil and Luke try to learn how to tightrope, while Claire teaches Haley and Alex a valuable life lesson. Meanwhile, Cameron goes on a juice fast, much to the dismay of Mitchell and Lily. 	Gloria becomes upset by Jay and Stella's close connection and tries to bond with the dog herself. Phil and Luke try to learn how to tightrope, while Claire teaches Haley and Alex a valuable life lesson. Meanwhile, Cameron goes on a juice fast, much to the dismay of Mitchell and Lily. 	Gloria becomes upset by Jay and Stella's close connection and tries to bond with the dog herself. Phil and Luke try to learn how to tightrope, while Claire teaches Haley and Alex a valuable life lesson. Meanwhile, Cameron goes on a juice fast, much to the dismay of Mitchell and Lily. 	Gloria becomes upset by Jay and Stella's close connection and tries to bond with the dog herself. Phil and Luke try to learn how to tightrope, while Claire teaches Haley and Alex a valuable life lesson. Meanwhile, Cameron goes on a juice fast, much to the dismay of Mitchell and Lily.
 	"Door to Door" 	Bill Wrubel 	Chris Koch 	October 5, 2011 	04 	52
 	Claire recruits her family to help gather signatures for a petition to get a stop sign, Gloria loses the family dog, Jay helps Manny try to sell wrapping paper for school, and Cameron leaves a mess in the kitchen for Mitchell. 	Claire recruits her family to help gather signatures for a petition to get a stop sign, Gloria loses the family dog, Jay helps Manny try to sell wrapping paper for school, and Cameron leaves a mess in the kitchen for Mitchell. 	Claire recruits her family to help gather signatures for a petition to get a stop sign, Gloria loses the family dog, Jay helps Manny try to sell wrapping paper for school, and Cameron leaves a mess in the kitchen for Mitchell. 	Claire recruits her family to help gather signatures for a petition to get a stop sign, Gloria loses the family dog, Jay helps Manny try to sell wrapping paper for school, and Cameron leaves a mess in the kitchen for Mitchell. 	Claire recruits her family to help gather signatures for a petition to get a stop sign, Gloria loses the family dog, Jay helps Manny try to sell wrapping paper for school, and Cameron leaves a mess in the kitchen for Mitchell. 	Claire recruits her family to help gather signatures for a petition to get a stop sign, Gloria loses the family dog, Jay helps Manny try to sell wrapping paper for school, and Cameron leaves a mess in the kitchen for Mitchell.
 	"Hit and Run" 	Elaine Ko 	Jason Winer 	October 12, 2011 	05 	53
 	Claire leaves Phil at home to watch the kids while she applies to run for public office, Mitchell and Cameron are victimized by a hit-and-run driver, and an annoying client asks Jay to "wow" him. 	Claire leaves Phil at home to watch the kids while she applies to run for public office, Mitchell and Cameron are victimized by a hit-and-run driver, and an annoying client asks Jay to "wow" him. 	Claire leaves Phil at home to watch the kids while she applies to run for public office, Mitchell and Cameron are victimized by a hit-and-run driver, and an annoying client asks Jay to "wow" him. 	Claire leaves Phil at home to watch the kids while she applies to run for public office, Mitchell and Cameron are victimized by a hit-and-run driver, and an annoying client asks Jay to "wow" him. 	Claire leaves Phil at home to watch the kids while she applies to run for public office, Mitchell and Cameron are victimized by a hit-and-run driver, and an annoying client asks Jay to "wow" him. 	Claire leaves Phil at home to watch the kids while she applies to run for public office, Mitchell and Cameron are victimized by a hit-and-run driver, and an annoying client asks Jay to "wow" him.
 	"Go Bullfrogs!" 	Abraham Higginbotham 	Scott Ellis 	October 19, 2011 	06 	54
 	While Phil takes Haley on a tour of his Alma mater, Claire goes out on the town with a man she mistakenly assumes is Mitchell and Cameron's gay friend. Meanwhile, Gloria is alarmed and curious about Manny's mail-order package. 	While Phil takes Haley on a tour of his Alma mater, Claire goes out on the town with a man she mistakenly assumes is Mitchell and Cameron's gay friend. Meanwhile, Gloria is alarmed and curious about Manny's mail-order package. 	While Phil takes Haley on a tour of his Alma mater, Claire goes out on the town with a man she mistakenly assumes is Mitchell and Cameron's gay friend. Meanwhile, Gloria is alarmed and curious about Manny's mail-order package. 	While Phil takes Haley on a tour of his Alma mater, Claire goes out on the town with a man she mistakenly assumes is Mitchell and Cameron's gay friend. Meanwhile, Gloria is alarmed and curious about Manny's mail-order package. 	While Phil takes Haley on a tour of his Alma mater, Claire goes out on the town with a man she mistakenly assumes is Mitchell and Cameron's gay friend. Meanwhile, Gloria is alarmed and curious about Manny's mail-order package. 	While Phil takes Haley on a tour of his Alma mater, Claire goes out on the town with a man she mistakenly assumes is Mitchell and Cameron's gay friend. Meanwhile, Gloria is alarmed and curious about Manny's mail-order package.
 	"Treehouse" 	Steven Levitan 	Jason Winer 	November 2, 2011 	07 	55
 	Phil tries to build a tree house,; Haley struggles with writing a college admissions essay, Cameron hits on a single woman to win a bet with Mitchell. 	Phil tries to build a tree house,; Haley struggles with writing a college admissions essay, Cameron hits on a single woman to win a bet with Mitchell. 	Phil tries to build a tree house,; Haley struggles with writing a college admissions essay, Cameron hits on a single woman to win a bet with Mitchell. 	Phil tries to build a tree house,; Haley struggles with writing a college admissions essay, Cameron hits on a single woman to win a bet with Mitchell. 	Phil tries to build a tree house,; Haley struggles with writing a college admissions essay, Cameron hits on a single woman to win a bet with Mitchell. 	Phil tries to build a tree house,; Haley struggles with writing a college admissions essay, Cameron hits on a single woman to win a bet with Mitchell.
 	"After the Fire" 	Danny Zuker 	Fred Savage 	November 16, 2011 	08 	56
 	As the family collects goods for a family whose house burned down, Jay makes an embarrassing remark to Phil during a massage, Claire is jealous of Mitchell's friendship with Gloria, and Cameron struggles with a moving van in a parking lot. 	As the family collects goods for a family whose house burned down, Jay makes an embarrassing remark to Phil during a massage, Claire is jealous of Mitchell's friendship with Gloria, and Cameron struggles with a moving van in a parking lot. 	As the family collects goods for a family whose house burned down, Jay makes an embarrassing remark to Phil during a massage, Claire is jealous of Mitchell's friendship with Gloria, and Cameron struggles with a moving van in a parking lot. 	As the family collects goods for a family whose house burned down, Jay makes an embarrassing remark to Phil during a massage, Claire is jealous of Mitchell's friendship with Gloria, and Cameron struggles with a moving van in a parking lot. 	As the family collects goods for a family whose house burned down, Jay makes an embarrassing remark to Phil during a massage, Claire is jealous of Mitchell's friendship with Gloria, and Cameron struggles with a moving van in a parking lot. 	As the family collects goods for a family whose house burned down, Jay makes an embarrassing remark to Phil during a massage, Claire is jealous of Mitchell's friendship with Gloria, and Cameron struggles with a moving van in a parking lot.
 	"Punkin Chunkin" 	Ben Karlin 	Michael Spiller 	November 23, 2011 	09 	57
 	Phil is upset that Claire is stifling his creativity, Mitchell doesn't believe Cameron's "punkin chunkin" story, Gloria won't let Jay tell Manny that his Thanksgiving centerpiece is horrible, and Claire and Alex get in an accident. 	Phil is upset that Claire is stifling his creativity, Mitchell doesn't believe Cameron's "punkin chunkin" story, Gloria won't let Jay tell Manny that his Thanksgiving centerpiece is horrible, and Claire and Alex get in an accident. 	Phil is upset that Claire is stifling his creativity, Mitchell doesn't believe Cameron's "punkin chunkin" story, Gloria won't let Jay tell Manny that his Thanksgiving centerpiece is horrible, and Claire and Alex get in an accident. 	Phil is upset that Claire is stifling his creativity, Mitchell doesn't believe Cameron's "punkin chunkin" story, Gloria won't let Jay tell Manny that his Thanksgiving centerpiece is horrible, and Claire and Alex get in an accident. 	Phil is upset that Claire is stifling his creativity, Mitchell doesn't believe Cameron's "punkin chunkin" story, Gloria won't let Jay tell Manny that his Thanksgiving centerpiece is horrible, and Claire and Alex get in an accident. 	Phil is upset that Claire is stifling his creativity, Mitchell doesn't believe Cameron's "punkin chunkin" story, Gloria won't let Jay tell Manny that his Thanksgiving centerpiece is horrible, and Claire and Alex get in an accident.
 	"Express Christmas" 	Cindy Chupack 	Michael Spiller 	December 7, 2011 	10 	58
 	Phil proposes that the entire family celebrate "Express Christmas" together on December 16, when they discover that they won't be spending Christmas Day together. 	Phil proposes that the entire family celebrate "Express Christmas" together on December 16, when they discover that they won't be spending Christmas Day together. 	Phil proposes that the entire family celebrate "Express Christmas" together on December 16, when they discover that they won't be spending Christmas Day together. 	Phil proposes that the entire family celebrate "Express Christmas" together on December 16, when they discover that they won't be spending Christmas Day together. 	Phil proposes that the entire family celebrate "Express Christmas" together on December 16, when they discover that they won't be spending Christmas Day together. 	Phil proposes that the entire family celebrate "Express Christmas" together on December 16, when they discover that they won't be spending Christmas Day together.
 	"Lifetime Supply" 	Jeffrey Richman & Bill Wrubel 	Chris Koch 	January 4, 2012 	11 	59
 	After having a doctor's visit but then missing the call with the test results, Phil automatically jumps to conclusions and starts saying his goodbyes; Javier pops up unannounced and takes Manny for a belated birthday celebration, and a subtle competition ensues when Mitchell brings home an environmental law award and it becomes a game of who has the bigger trophy. 	After having a doctor's visit but then missing the call with the test results, Phil automatically jumps to conclusions and starts saying his goodbyes; Javier pops up unannounced and takes Manny for a belated birthday celebration, and a subtle competition ensues when Mitchell brings home an environmental law award and it becomes a game of who has the bigger trophy. 	After having a doctor's visit but then missing the call with the test results, Phil automatically jumps to conclusions and starts saying his goodbyes; Javier pops up unannounced and takes Manny for a belated birthday celebration, and a subtle competition ensues when Mitchell brings home an environmental law award and it becomes a game of who has the bigger trophy. 	After having a doctor's visit but then missing the call with the test results, Phil automatically jumps to conclusions and starts saying his goodbyes; Javier pops up unannounced and takes Manny for a belated birthday celebration, and a subtle competition ensues when Mitchell brings home an environmental law award and it becomes a game of who has the bigger trophy. 	After having a doctor's visit but then missing the call with the test results, Phil automatically jumps to conclusions and starts saying his goodbyes; Javier pops up unannounced and takes Manny for a belated birthday celebration, and a subtle competition ensues when Mitchell brings home an environmental law award and it becomes a game of who has the bigger trophy. 	After having a doctor's visit but then missing the call with the test results, Phil automatically jumps to conclusions and starts saying his goodbyes; Javier pops up unannounced and takes Manny for a belated birthday celebration, and a subtle competition ensues when Mitchell brings home an environmental law award and it becomes a game of who has the bigger trophy.
 	"Egg Drop" 	Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh 	Jason Winer 	January 11, 2012 	12 	60
 	While Jay and Claire become hyper-competitive while working on their boys' science project, Gloria tries to help Phil with his real estate seminar. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell interview a potential birth mother. 	While Jay and Claire become hyper-competitive while working on their boys' science project, Gloria tries to help Phil with his real estate seminar. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell interview a potential birth mother. 	While Jay and Claire become hyper-competitive while working on their boys' science project, Gloria tries to help Phil with his real estate seminar. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell interview a potential birth mother. 	While Jay and Claire become hyper-competitive while working on their boys' science project, Gloria tries to help Phil with his real estate seminar. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell interview a potential birth mother. 	While Jay and Claire become hyper-competitive while working on their boys' science project, Gloria tries to help Phil with his real estate seminar. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell interview a potential birth mother. 	While Jay and Claire become hyper-competitive while working on their boys' science project, Gloria tries to help Phil with his real estate seminar. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell interview a potential birth mother.
 	"Little Bo Bleep" 	Cindy Chupack 	Chris Koch 	January 18, 2012 	13 	61
 	The family helps Claire prepare for her upcoming televised debate with Duane Bailey for the town council seat, but will they do more harm than good? Lily is going to be a precious flower girl for the first time, but the problem is she’s just discovered her first expletive and Mitch and Cam don’t know how best to deal with this new parenting test. And Jay is very concerned with Stella’s recent strange behavior and puts the blame on Gloria.	The family helps Claire prepare for her upcoming televised debate with Duane Bailey for the town council seat, but will they do more harm than good? Lily is going to be a precious flower girl for the first time, but the problem is she’s just discovered her first expletive and Mitch and Cam don’t know how best to deal with this new parenting test. And Jay is very concerned with Stella’s recent strange behavior and puts the blame on Gloria.	The family helps Claire prepare for her upcoming televised debate with Duane Bailey for the town council seat, but will they do more harm than good? Lily is going to be a precious flower girl for the first time, but the problem is she’s just discovered her first expletive and Mitch and Cam don’t know how best to deal with this new parenting test. And Jay is very concerned with Stella’s recent strange behavior and puts the blame on Gloria.	The family helps Claire prepare for her upcoming televised debate with Duane Bailey for the town council seat, but will they do more harm than good? Lily is going to be a precious flower girl for the first time, but the problem is she’s just discovered her first expletive and Mitch and Cam don’t know how best to deal with this new parenting test. And Jay is very concerned with Stella’s recent strange behavior and puts the blame on Gloria.	The family helps Claire prepare for her upcoming televised debate with Duane Bailey for the town council seat, but will they do more harm than good? Lily is going to be a precious flower girl for the first time, but the problem is she’s just discovered her first expletive and Mitch and Cam don’t know how best to deal with this new parenting test. And Jay is very concerned with Stella’s recent strange behavior and puts the blame on Gloria.	The family helps Claire prepare for her upcoming televised debate with Duane Bailey for the town council seat, but will they do more harm than good? Lily is going to be a precious flower girl for the first time, but the problem is she’s just discovered her first expletive and Mitch and Cam don’t know how best to deal with this new parenting test. And Jay is very concerned with Stella’s recent strange behavior and puts the blame on Gloria.
 	"Me? Jealous?" 	Ben Karlin 	Michael Spiller 	February 8, 2012 	14 	62
 	Phil is so preoccupied with impressing his new business partner, Tad, that he doesn't notice what Claire believes is Tad being overtly inappropriate with her. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria let Mitchell and Cameron stay over while their house is fumigated, and it turns out four is a crowd. 	Phil is so preoccupied with impressing his new business partner, Tad, that he doesn't notice what Claire believes is Tad being overtly inappropriate with her. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria let Mitchell and Cameron stay over while their house is fumigated, and it turns out four is a crowd. 	Phil is so preoccupied with impressing his new business partner, Tad, that he doesn't notice what Claire believes is Tad being overtly inappropriate with her. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria let Mitchell and Cameron stay over while their house is fumigated, and it turns out four is a crowd. 	Phil is so preoccupied with impressing his new business partner, Tad, that he doesn't notice what Claire believes is Tad being overtly inappropriate with her. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria let Mitchell and Cameron stay over while their house is fumigated, and it turns out four is a crowd. 	Phil is so preoccupied with impressing his new business partner, Tad, that he doesn't notice what Claire believes is Tad being overtly inappropriate with her. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria let Mitchell and Cameron stay over while their house is fumigated, and it turns out four is a crowd. 	Phil is so preoccupied with impressing his new business partner, Tad, that he doesn't notice what Claire believes is Tad being overtly inappropriate with her. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria let Mitchell and Cameron stay over while their house is fumigated, and it turns out four is a crowd.
 	"Aunt Mommy" 	Abraham Higginbotham & Dan O'Shannon 	Michael Spiller 	February 15, 2012 	15 	63
 	After selling a house to Mitch and Cameron's friends, Claire and Phil plan a celebratory dinner; overindulging in drinks leads to over sharing. 	After selling a house to Mitch and Cameron's friends, Claire and Phil plan a celebratory dinner; overindulging in drinks leads to over sharing. 	After selling a house to Mitch and Cameron's friends, Claire and Phil plan a celebratory dinner; overindulging in drinks leads to over sharing. 	After selling a house to Mitch and Cameron's friends, Claire and Phil plan a celebratory dinner; overindulging in drinks leads to over sharing. 	After selling a house to Mitch and Cameron's friends, Claire and Phil plan a celebratory dinner; overindulging in drinks leads to over sharing. 	After selling a house to Mitch and Cameron's friends, Claire and Phil plan a celebratory dinner; overindulging in drinks leads to over sharing.
 	"Virgin Territory" 	Elaine Ko 	Jason Winer 	February 22, 2012 	16 	64
 	It's a day of disturbing realizations when Mitchell manages to ruin one of Jay's proudest golf moments, Phil overhears something that may forever change how he sees his little girl, and Gloria stumbles upon Claire's dangerous little secret. Luke and Manny try to get Lily into trouble because she is too cute . 	It's a day of disturbing realizations when Mitchell manages to ruin one of Jay's proudest golf moments, Phil overhears something that may forever change how he sees his little girl, and Gloria stumbles upon Claire's dangerous little secret. Luke and Manny try to get Lily into trouble because she is too cute . 	It's a day of disturbing realizations when Mitchell manages to ruin one of Jay's proudest golf moments, Phil overhears something that may forever change how he sees his little girl, and Gloria stumbles upon Claire's dangerous little secret. Luke and Manny try to get Lily into trouble because she is too cute . 	It's a day of disturbing realizations when Mitchell manages to ruin one of Jay's proudest golf moments, Phil overhears something that may forever change how he sees his little girl, and Gloria stumbles upon Claire's dangerous little secret. Luke and Manny try to get Lily into trouble because she is too cute . 	It's a day of disturbing realizations when Mitchell manages to ruin one of Jay's proudest golf moments, Phil overhears something that may forever change how he sees his little girl, and Gloria stumbles upon Claire's dangerous little secret. Luke and Manny try to get Lily into trouble because she is too cute . 	It's a day of disturbing realizations when Mitchell manages to ruin one of Jay's proudest golf moments, Phil overhears something that may forever change how he sees his little girl, and Gloria stumbles upon Claire's dangerous little secret. Luke and Manny try to get Lily into trouble because she is too cute .
 	"Leap Day" 	Danny Zuker 	Gail Mancuso 	February 29, 2012 	17 	65
 	Mitchell feels pressured to make Cameron's birthday extra special; people start to question Jay's manliness; the girls interfere with Phil's leap day plans. 	Mitchell feels pressured to make Cameron's birthday extra special; people start to question Jay's manliness; the girls interfere with Phil's leap day plans. 	Mitchell feels pressured to make Cameron's birthday extra special; people start to question Jay's manliness; the girls interfere with Phil's leap day plans. 	Mitchell feels pressured to make Cameron's birthday extra special; people start to question Jay's manliness; the girls interfere with Phil's leap day plans. 	Mitchell feels pressured to make Cameron's birthday extra special; people start to question Jay's manliness; the girls interfere with Phil's leap day plans. 	Mitchell feels pressured to make Cameron's birthday extra special; people start to question Jay's manliness; the girls interfere with Phil's leap day plans.
 	"Send Out the Clowns" 	Steven Levitan & Jeffrey Richman & Bill Wrubel 	Steven Levitan 	March 14, 2012 	18 	66
 	Cameron's former clown partner comes to town. Meanwhile, another real estate agent obtains a listing Phil was trying to land. Elsewhere, a new friend of Manny's has Gloria and Jay suspicious. 	Cameron's former clown partner comes to town. Meanwhile, another real estate agent obtains a listing Phil was trying to land. Elsewhere, a new friend of Manny's has Gloria and Jay suspicious. 	Cameron's former clown partner comes to town. Meanwhile, another real estate agent obtains a listing Phil was trying to land. Elsewhere, a new friend of Manny's has Gloria and Jay suspicious. 	Cameron's former clown partner comes to town. Meanwhile, another real estate agent obtains a listing Phil was trying to land. Elsewhere, a new friend of Manny's has Gloria and Jay suspicious. 	Cameron's former clown partner comes to town. Meanwhile, another real estate agent obtains a listing Phil was trying to land. Elsewhere, a new friend of Manny's has Gloria and Jay suspicious. 	Cameron's former clown partner comes to town. Meanwhile, another real estate agent obtains a listing Phil was trying to land. Elsewhere, a new friend of Manny's has Gloria and Jay suspicious.
 	"Election Day" 	Ben Karlin 	Bryan Cranston 	April 11, 2012 	19 	67
 	On Election Day, the family does some last-minute campaigning for Claire; Claire experiences technical difficulties during interviews. 	On Election Day, the family does some last-minute campaigning for Claire; Claire experiences technical difficulties during interviews. 	On Election Day, the family does some last-minute campaigning for Claire; Claire experiences technical difficulties during interviews. 	On Election Day, the family does some last-minute campaigning for Claire; Claire experiences technical difficulties during interviews. 	On Election Day, the family does some last-minute campaigning for Claire; Claire experiences technical difficulties during interviews. 	On Election Day, the family does some last-minute campaigning for Claire; Claire experiences technical difficulties during interviews.
 	"The Last Walt" 	Dan O'Shannon & Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh 	Michael Spiller 	April 18, 2012 	20 	68
 	Claire tries to help Luke cope with the death of their neighbor, Walt; Phil and Alex spend some time together; Haley throws a pool party without permission at Jay and Gloria's house; Cameron's father visits. 	Claire tries to help Luke cope with the death of their neighbor, Walt; Phil and Alex spend some time together; Haley throws a pool party without permission at Jay and Gloria's house; Cameron's father visits. 	Claire tries to help Luke cope with the death of their neighbor, Walt; Phil and Alex spend some time together; Haley throws a pool party without permission at Jay and Gloria's house; Cameron's father visits. 	Claire tries to help Luke cope with the death of their neighbor, Walt; Phil and Alex spend some time together; Haley throws a pool party without permission at Jay and Gloria's house; Cameron's father visits. 	Claire tries to help Luke cope with the death of their neighbor, Walt; Phil and Alex spend some time together; Haley throws a pool party without permission at Jay and Gloria's house; Cameron's father visits. 	Claire tries to help Luke cope with the death of their neighbor, Walt; Phil and Alex spend some time together; Haley throws a pool party without permission at Jay and Gloria's house; Cameron's father visits.
 	"Planes, Trains and Cars" 	Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh 	Michael Spiller 	May 2, 2012 	21 	69
 	Phil buys a car without consulting Claire; Jay is on a mission to get to his high-school reunion with Gloria and Manny; Lily loses her favorite toy on a train. 	Phil buys a car without consulting Claire; Jay is on a mission to get to his high-school reunion with Gloria and Manny; Lily loses her favorite toy on a train. 	Phil buys a car without consulting Claire; Jay is on a mission to get to his high-school reunion with Gloria and Manny; Lily loses her favorite toy on a train. 	Phil buys a car without consulting Claire; Jay is on a mission to get to his high-school reunion with Gloria and Manny; Lily loses her favorite toy on a train. 	Phil buys a car without consulting Claire; Jay is on a mission to get to his high-school reunion with Gloria and Manny; Lily loses her favorite toy on a train. 	Phil buys a car without consulting Claire; Jay is on a mission to get to his high-school reunion with Gloria and Manny; Lily loses her favorite toy on a train.
 	"Disneyland" 	Cindy Chupack 	James Bagdonas 	May 9, 2012 	22 	70
 	When the family travels to Disneyland, Phil struggles to keep up with Luke; Claire is stunned when they run into Dylan; Cam and Mitch must curb Lily's new penchant for running. 	When the family travels to Disneyland, Phil struggles to keep up with Luke; Claire is stunned when they run into Dylan; Cam and Mitch must curb Lily's new penchant for running. 	When the family travels to Disneyland, Phil struggles to keep up with Luke; Claire is stunned when they run into Dylan; Cam and Mitch must curb Lily's new penchant for running. 	When the family travels to Disneyland, Phil struggles to keep up with Luke; Claire is stunned when they run into Dylan; Cam and Mitch must curb Lily's new penchant for running. 	When the family travels to Disneyland, Phil struggles to keep up with Luke; Claire is stunned when they run into Dylan; Cam and Mitch must curb Lily's new penchant for running. 	When the family travels to Disneyland, Phil struggles to keep up with Luke; Claire is stunned when they run into Dylan; Cam and Mitch must curb Lily's new penchant for running.
 	"Tableau Vivant" 	Elaine Ko & Jeffrey Richman & Bill Wrubel 	Gail Mancuso 	May 16, 2012 	23 	71
 	Gloria and Jay bicker while trying to order lunch at a diner; Claire and Cam have different theories on how to discipline kids; Luke accepts an award under false pretenses; Phil has a hard time firing Mitchell from his temporary job at the real estate agency; the entire family participates in Alex's living art display of Norman Rockwell's Thanksgiving painting, entitled "Freedom from want". 	Gloria and Jay bicker while trying to order lunch at a diner; Claire and Cam have different theories on how to discipline kids; Luke accepts an award under false pretenses; Phil has a hard time firing Mitchell from his temporary job at the real estate agency; the entire family participates in Alex's living art display of Norman Rockwell's Thanksgiving painting, entitled "Freedom from want". 	Gloria and Jay bicker while trying to order lunch at a diner; Claire and Cam have different theories on how to discipline kids; Luke accepts an award under false pretenses; Phil has a hard time firing Mitchell from his temporary job at the real estate agency; the entire family participates in Alex's living art display of Norman Rockwell's Thanksgiving painting, entitled "Freedom from want". 	Gloria and Jay bicker while trying to order lunch at a diner; Claire and Cam have different theories on how to discipline kids; Luke accepts an award under false pretenses; Phil has a hard time firing Mitchell from his temporary job at the real estate agency; the entire family participates in Alex's living art display of Norman Rockwell's Thanksgiving painting, entitled "Freedom from want". 	Gloria and Jay bicker while trying to order lunch at a diner; Claire and Cam have different theories on how to discipline kids; Luke accepts an award under false pretenses; Phil has a hard time firing Mitchell from his temporary job at the real estate agency; the entire family participates in Alex's living art display of Norman Rockwell's Thanksgiving painting, entitled "Freedom from want". 	Gloria and Jay bicker while trying to order lunch at a diner; Claire and Cam have different theories on how to discipline kids; Luke accepts an award under false pretenses; Phil has a hard time firing Mitchell from his temporary job at the real estate agency; the entire family participates in Alex's living art display of Norman Rockwell's Thanksgiving painting, entitled "Freedom from want".
 	"Baby on Board" 	Abraham Higginbotham 	Steven Levitan 	May 23, 2012 	24 	72
 	While Gloria helps Cam and Mitch pursue an adoption opportunity, Jay and Manny baby-sit Lily; Alex attends her first prom; Haley makes a shocking announcement about her plans for the future. 	While Gloria helps Cam and Mitch pursue an adoption opportunity, Jay and Manny baby-sit Lily; Alex attends her first prom; Haley makes a shocking announcement about her plans for the future. 	While Gloria helps Cam and Mitch pursue an adoption opportunity, Jay and Manny baby-sit Lily; Alex attends her first prom; Haley makes a shocking announcement about her plans for the future. 	While Gloria helps Cam and Mitch pursue an adoption opportunity, Jay and Manny baby-sit Lily; Alex attends her first prom; Haley makes a shocking announcement about her plans for the future. 	While Gloria helps Cam and Mitch pursue an adoption opportunity, Jay and Manny baby-sit Lily; Alex attends her first prom; Haley makes a shocking announcement about her plans for the future. 	While Gloria helps Cam and Mitch pursue an adoption opportunity, Jay and Manny baby-sit Lily; Alex attends her first prom; Haley makes a shocking announcement about her plans for the future.
== Character Appearances ==
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Characters 	1 	2 	3 	4 	5 	6 	7 	8 	9 	10 	11 	12 	13 	14 	15 	16 	17 	18 	19 	20 	21 	22 	23 	24 	Total
Jay Pritchett 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	24
Gloria Pritchett 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	24
Manny Delgado 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	24
Joe Pritchett 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	X 	0
Phil Dunphy 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	24
Claire Dunphy 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	24
Haley Dunphy 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	24
Alex Dunphy 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	X 	X 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	22
Luke Dunphy 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	24
Mitchell Pritchett 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	24
Cameron Tucker 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	24
Lily Tucker-Pritchett	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	X 	X 	X 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	X 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	X 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	✓ 	19
== Viewing Rates ==
# 	Title 	Views
01	"Dude Ranch" 	14.52 million
02	"When Good Kids Go Bad" 	14.54 million
03	"Phil on Wire" 	13.45 million
04	"Door to Door" 	13.24 million
05	"Hit and Run" 	13.65 million
06	"Go Bullfrogs!" 	13.04 million
07	"Treehouse" 	13.37 million
08	"After the Fire" 	12.91 million
09	"Punkin Chunkin" 	12.72 million
10	"Express Christmas" 	12.20 million
11	"Lifetime Supply" 	14.03 million
12	"Egg Drop" 	12.12 million
13	"Little Bo Bleep" 	11.89 million
14	"Me? Jealous?" 	12.90 million
15	"Aunt Mommy" 	11.23 million
16	"Virgin Territory" 	11.54 million
17	"Leap Day" 	11.63 million
18	"Send Out the Clowns" 	10.60 million
19	"Election Day" 	10.35 million
20	"The Last Walt" 	10.21 million
21	"Plains, Trains and Cars"	10.06 million
22	"Disneyland" 	10.58 million
23	"Tableau Vivant" 	9.36 million
24	"Baby on Board" 	10.07 million
==Reception==
Season 3 scored 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and an average episode score of 8.0 on IMDb. The critic's consensus was Modern Family settles into a well-oiled groove, consistently delivering inspired farce and making it look effortless..
== Trivia ==
* This is the only season to have Cindy Chupack as a writer and producer.
== Character Storylines ==
=== The Pritchett Family ===
==== Jay ====
==== Gloria ====
==== Manny ====
==== Joe ====
=== The Dunphy Family ===
==== Phil ====
==== Claire ====
==== Haley ====
==== Alex ====
==== Luke ====
=== The Tucker-Pritchett Family ===
==== Mitchell ====
==== Cameron ====
==== Lily ====
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