Summer Lovin' may not be the funniest episode that Modern Family has ever done, but it makes up for this with a structure that the show hasn't experimented with before. After season six's potentially can't changing cliffhanger, we breeze through the summer by jumping forward a month after every commercial break. This not only gives the characters and the stories room to breathe, but the humour too. Whilst this isn't a particularly hilarious episode, we're still treated to odd moments that stand out: notably Claire and Haley conforming to the shape of the tree to hide from Andy, and Cameron repeatedly leaving and re-entering the frame while Mitchell speaks to his old boss.
After a stellar season six (the best season of the show in years), Modern Family now has the chance to be more experimental with its characters (Haley, Mitchell and Alex are all now in unexplored territory). The show is on a roll lately, after a somewhat average fifth season Modern Family bounced back in style. Hopefully this will keep the show's momentum soaring forward for another great year.
Grade: B
After a stellar season six (the best season of the show in years), Modern Family now has the chance to be more experimental with its characters (Haley, Mitchell and Alex are all now in unexplored territory). The show is on a roll lately, after a somewhat average fifth season Modern Family bounced back in style. Hopefully this will keep the show's momentum soaring forward for another great year.
Grade: B