Jay being a good dad for

[@calliefinck6275]

Jay was more of a father to Manny than Javier was. Glad he got a do-over with Joe and Manny, and even became a better father to Claire and Mitchell over time

[@benmakenzie5481]

Because he didn't have to start the business from scratches

[@chand911]

Wasn't a very good one considering Manny turned out to be a misogynistic weirdo.

[@tmoney2766]

A coworker I know would call him a seed donor

[@bluesyrupgc4224]

I think this is because Jay is always a good dad. Claire was just a little high-maintenance, Mitchell was a little hard for him to accept, and Manny took some time before Jay can see him as a son. The one episode that makes me think Jay has always been a good one is when he revealed that he stayed in marriage with his ex-wife just because he wanted his kids to grow up with both parents.

[@alphagamer9505]

@@chand911 what when did that happen

[@haustyl12]

Jay is definitely a dad who never knew how to be a dad. But he kept trying. And while he got a lot wrong, he learned from it so he could get some things right when it mattered

[@Lina_unchained]

Like every parent. None of us truly know what we're doing and we mess up CONSTANTLY but we do our best and we learn for when it matters

[@luker72]

And he kept trying even when his kids had their own familes and Mitch and Claire knew he was always trying I think that's why they stayed close all the years

[@adobokkeumbap]

even in the earlier days of fatherhood, he was particularly absent but it was bc he wanted to work hard to give his children great lives and live comfortably. it’s pretty obvious when they grew up, didn’t they? dede kept giving him crap during their marriage and his father also couldn’t be an ideal father to him. generational upbringing is pretty hard to shrug off and i agree that he really did keep trying despite being grumpy abt it

[@castbet9183]

My dad always told me “there’s no right way to raise kids, but plenty of wrong ones. All you have to do is give them good values and a code of honor, trust they’ll grow with them.” I hope I’m the man my dad wanted me to be

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@castbet9183 That's still not enough. You also have to provide for them, try and give them the best opportunities and most importantly LOVE and listen to them.

[@gurglequeen433]

Jay preserving Manny's impression of his father is so important. Because someday he'll know how terrible his dad was, and he'll thank Jay for letting him believe as a kid that his dad cared.

[@ryankeefe2102]

He said it in the episode "every kid should think their dad's superman"

[@CorynthianLeather]

When Manny told Jay that his time with him was what father-son time really felt like, I realized Manny was grown, and the connection those two had made Manny who he was, not Javier

[@folarinosibodu]

Correct.

[@KingSkeletor]

Disagree, I think he should know Javier is an ass. Why should he get credit for what Jay did??

[@vvinayak29]

@@KingSkeletor its because Manny was a kid back then buddy, knowing that your father does not care for you will break the kid emotionally and Jay here was actually being a *DAD* to Manny by not telling his father couldn't even spare a sigle day for him...

[@geniehossain3738]

Jay telling Mitch that they should take a walk down the aisle always makes onions mysteriously appear next to my face.

[@maevemallory2122]

I looooove that part

[@cynthiamartin3645]

It must be a thing. I get them too.

[@Queenofthatank]

The official diagnosis is I.N.C.O Invisible Ninjas Cutting Onions

[@margaretestrella2862]

That will always be my favorite moment. I loved how that he seemed uninterested at the wedding, but the whole time he was helping to book a venue for the wedding at his Country Club. Since the wedding kept on changing locations because of the fire and other issues, he knew his son was worth a beautiful wedding and not in Mitch and Cam's living room.

[@maevemallory2122]

And Gloria joins em it's so cute I loooove that moment

[@lunav.1428]

Gloria doesn’t get enough credit for making him a better person 💗

[@troyandabed8798]

I agree completely ❤ she pushed him to be a better person and a good dad, when she asks to kiss Mitchell😢

[@lunav.1428]

@@troyandabed8798 💗

[@sliferxxxx]

And vice versa...

[@nikkimoore3658]

Honey we almost never do

[@ariefhf]

1k comment lol

[@hutch1197]

When Manny's Dad ditched him, that broke my heart.

[@op-us2xz]

Sad but moving and realistic, was a great way to show how much he was cared for and the realities many people face.

[@pavarottiaardvark3431]

The timing on "yeah he's a ..pr..ince" is perfect

[@Kraken160th]

What are you talking about Jay never ditched him.

[@wuraolaolagunju]

@@Kraken160th Manny's bio dad

[@Sweet_Venom0027]

@@Kraken160th Does it count that time he and Gloria pretended to be away in her home town and didn't tell Manny that they were home?

[@aliciaballesteros-mitchell1059]

The "again, sir, I'm very sorry about that," in regards to getting Claire pregnant is so fucking hilarious.

[@littlesongbird1]

Lol. I feel like there is a back story where Jay told him something like, "If you weren't going to be the father of my first grandchild, I would strangle you for knocking up my daughter while she was in college." or something to that effect where Jay was clearly upset that his son in law knocked his daughter up but at the same time wanted to respect him for doing the right thing and marrying her.

[@hatinmn]

When Jay was a really good step-Dad, it always reminds me of my own Dad. My Dad is a really good Dad to his step-kids.

[@nebs7691]

the woman was too stunned to speak

[@Willtheyreadme]

I was like 'awww🥺' and then 'oop-'

[@myong2206]

this was so violent omg😭

[@shubhangisharma12]

That took an interesting turn 😃😭

[@diarra-juliesey9762]

Oh

[@xoxogg4440]

I cried when Jay and Gloria walked Mitcj down the aisle

[@ErnestoHerrera2002]

Same

[@jungoos]

ME TOO

[@adobokkeumbap]

it was heartbreaking that her mom couldn’t be there. in all ways, both gloria and jay stood up as better parents to their step kids when their biological parents couldn’t. gloria isn’t even like her generation because she lived a pretty rough life and was an older sister in a less than ideal household which made her more emotionally and overall mature than the pritchett sibling

[@ethanv7330]

​@@adobokkeumbapshe's no better than Javier.

[@kekhrievorsuohu1827]

"I'm going to count to three"... 🤣🤣epic

[@kingolo97]

I'd like your comment but it's at a perfect number right now

[@sumanmondal9294]

I cracked 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rickmorty7284]

😂😂😂

[@georgethinks9431]

shes like the funniest woman of all time

[@some_random_account7989]

remember when she said "nonobdy calls my husband a grandpa" and then it cuts to luke

[@alexanderklepp]

Manny helped Jay become a better parent to Mitchell and Claire.

[@tapasvilingesh]

He’s literally an ideal patriarch of the family. That’s why everyone loves him. Sure, his pockets are big but his heart is also equally big. That’s how a grandpa and papa should be. Ed plays the role so well. Hard and grumpy on the outside, soft and loving on the inside.

[@Kruppt808]

He got a rough deal in Married with Children being a shoe salesman. They gave him Gloria and being rich plus a nice dog.

[@Wolfcone]

I love it, thats how all older men should be, rich and generous. How inspiring.

[@noyoucantnoicantnowecantsostop]

He's not that wholesome sometimes, especially when dealing about love and woman with that kind of arrogance. But at least he's not that jerk most of the times

[@thebigragu9952]

@@noyoucantnoicantnowecantsostopJay has old school sensibilities, but he’s still a good person, and a good man at heart

[@redrick8900]

@@Kruppt808 His dog and wife were better on Married With Children.

[@michaelbarney4060]

“His son’s sitting on a curb waiting to go to Disneyland, and Superman can’t drag himself away from a craps table.” Damn, you can just feel the suppressed rage in that line.

[@gisforhungry]

The best thing about Jay is that even if he doesn’t understand something or personally agree with it, he still tries for his kids and loves them.

[@Bergen98]

Precisely what I am saying. Sure Jay didn’t understand Mitch at first - but look, he didn’t disown him and didn’t ask him “to keep your personal life out”. Mitch brought Cam everywhere still. Jay wasn’t the best but considering his own generation he did more than most of them FOR SURE

[@AnthonyJMurph]

@@Bergen98 I also think that the funny irony was that Jay had alot more in common with Cam than he did with his own son Mitch.

[@IBooDoopI]

"You and me today, that's what I think of as father son time" Never fails to choke me up man... Jay had some amazing progression in this show

[@IBooDoopI]

Hits harder with the fact that my step brother had this moment with my dad, and I've never seen my dad so vulnerable yet happy

[@DavidHalChester]

Ditto! I almost burst into tears! Love Jay; awesome character.

[@roses_in_sonder5217]

My step-dad is 10x the man my biological one was. Step-dad was there for my 16th b-day, getting my driver's license, graduation. He would and still does drop everything he's doing if I ask for help (whether it be car issues or the time I got bit by a dog)... I can't thank my step dad enough for not being a replacement, but rather simply a humble man who genuinely cares for his family, step or not.

[@justanotherupscaspirant8837]

I salute your mom for choosing such a man who puts her child first, instead of just marrying the first man that came along with no regard to her child.

[@anacajuela771]

My stepdad too

[@saba9866]

Tell him that. You may think he already knows, but hearing all that from you is a completely different feeling trust me. And if you can’t work it in to random conversation then just tell him a random KZbin comment told you to tell him all this

[@soysuperkaboby]

Tell him. My father and I never said that we love each other until recently at my grad school graduation. Both of us teared up and I feel like he really needed to hear it

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@saba9866 How do you know he/she didn't already tell their father this?

[@whiteowl82]

I really like that Gloria walked Mitch down the aisle along with Jay. Dede wasn't there, so Gloria took her place. That's really touching.

[@chauswriting]

I love how he developed over the years. Jay's a dad to all of his kids, including Cam and Phil, though it took longer with Phil lol

[@Caligulant]

jay's speech at the end of the disneyland episode is just beautiful

[@aj-ic7su]

when luke kissed sherry and manny was so hurt and jay broke it up but ordered luke to leave the house for manny that was such a good moment

[@scientia.veritas]

*Sherry

[@joepagram8287]

@@scientia.veritas why was that necessary? let them give their opinion without policing grammar!

[@milipatel3118]

What episode was that?

[@space_4736]

@@milipatel3118 season 11 episode 8

[@meli1872]

Jay is a great dad to manny and joe, and a horrible dad to claire and michell (when they were kids mostly)

[@andreaf8404]

i think he became a great dad to claire and mitch later, and manny taught him a lot of that

[@sweetspicy92]

When Claire and Michelle were kids , jay was also young so off course he wasn’t a perfect dad but damn he learned and become so much better thn anyone of them

[@op-us2xz]

Being a dad is an incredibly hard job especially if his role model wasn't amazing what really makes him a great dad is his ability to learn from his mistakes and become better

[@korazy]

Well, Jay couldn't be around Claire and Mitchell often, but he took care of them in the best way possible. Back then, he didn't have the money he has now. In the last season, there was an explanation why he shorten the family trip. I think he is a great dad. He isn't perfect, but he became the person Mitchell and Claire can go to when they need help or support.

[@jaleesagreene6800]

Yet they were still closer to him then their mother.

[@shirinroy2907]

Jay probably has one of the best character arcs in the history of television :') He transformed from a homophobic, mean grump to a kind, caring father and loving husband

[@afrolore7462]

Phobia means fear

[@ILOVEMARILYNMANSON89]

he was never homophobic

[@SolusDarkcoat]

@@afrolore7462 He was homophobic. He did not handle Mitch coming out well, and it took him a long time to even talk to him again afterwards.

[@afrolore7462]

@@SolusDarkcoat A phobia is a mental disorder that is defined as fear. Jay did not fear Mitchell

[@afrolore7462]

@Lee Brown So according to that logic a heterosexual has to like homosexuality

[@Matthew-cw3gn]

One thing I love about this show is that even though it truly portrays the modern family dynamics of the upper middle class--including the miscues and faux pas of a conservative old man struggling to adapt to the new America--there is never a doubt that Jay is the loving, moral, dedicated, wise patriarch whose sacrifices and big heart has laid a foundation for the whole extended family to live a comfortable, stable life.

[@AA-qb7ni]

I love how he cares for all his children, but his bond with Manny is the best.

[@littlesongbird1]

Exactly: I can imagine he wasn't sure about being a father again when he met Gloria especially since it is clear Javier hasn't been much of one but clearly he stepped up to be the father his step son needed.

[@anonymousnguyen]

They should've put the part where Claire and Mitchell find out the struggles Jay had that he hid from them

[@myong2206]

what ep was that?

[@Udai2420]

@@myong2206 I think it’s towards the end when Phil’s father passed

[@scientia.veritas]

Season 11. Legacy.

[@terezgrosaft3335]

Jay accepting Manny as his son made me actually cry. My dad remarried and his wife is not my biggest fan. I always wished we were like the Modern Family, and were all on the same boat, spending holidays and celebrations together.

[@harveyfleck2215]

“Here’s to you, son.” Gets me every time

[@emma_nutella58]

Jay reminds me of my dad strict but kind and hard working me and my siblings get a great education and future

[@boredstranger7522]

This sentence construction makes your "great education" questionable

[@Syeda237]

@@boredstranger7522 Maybe their native language is not English and they got a great education in their own language. And the inability to write an informal comment in a random video does not prove anything. Maybe they are too lazy as they do not want to waste time writing a comment that probably not many people will see.

[@boredstranger7522]

@@Syeda237 *too

[@Syeda237]

@@boredstranger7522 My native language is Bangla

[@Syeda237]

@@boredstranger7522 But thank you for the correction. It will help me be more cohesive in my English from here on.

[@guywhopaysrent]

Jay's relationship with Manny and Mitch as the series goes on is beautiful

[@philwill0123]

The clip when Jay breaks down after his dad died. As a character arc, showed he had tried to be like his dad to Claire and Mitchell, and it was the wrong way. They way he is with Joe and many is the best version of himself.

[@rubyhale329]

4:40 i didn't remember that line and started crying when Manny said that

[@SamWood64]

Jay was always my favourite character. I always appreciated what a good dad he was not only to Manny, but to Phil as well. Phil looked up to him a lot and although they never had the smoothest relationship, Phil managed to always learn something new from him, and vice-versa with Jay. On top of all this, he had the funniest lines and attitude. His delivery was always on point and always made me laugh.

[@siete3357]

Jay reminds me of my step-dad (which I consider my real dad than my biological dad). He and my mom got married when I was 8. He was 54 and my mom was 36 that time. At that age, men would have kids around 20 yrs old so he didn't know how to deal with kids our age considering the generation differences between me and our step-sister. When I was younger, I always thought that he was an asshole because of his ways, and sometimes hurtful comments. But now that I am in my twenties, I really am thankful that he was like that with me and my sister. I appreciate him because he was always there for us, unlike our biological dad. He treated us like his own and he never made us feel that we were his step-kids. I love him so much and I am grateful that I have a dad like him (and like Jay!)

[@jangkarsuci8885]

Started to think that you are Manny

[@kustomkure]

That moment when Jay got a limo and kept Manny's father image in his eyes was seriously top notch parenting. And top notch writing. Always gets me. No matter how many times I watch this one.

[@aanyamehta1178]

When Jay made up a story for Manny's Dad, that moment I felt there was never a better dad there could be, ever other than Jay in tv show history, he was truly an amazing dad of his generation.

[@benmakenzie5481]

Where is part Jay fired an employee who let Manny use forklift?

[@ISayHeyWhatsUpHelloooo]

What episode was tht??

[@benmakenzie5481]

@@ISayHeyWhatsUpHelloooo s2 e7

[@lawsome2068]

Related but also random...have you read one of us is next...

[@melistiltskin7889]

As someone who grew up in the 90's, seeing Ed O'Neill acting as a nice guy is just so weird to me. xD

[@Kruppt808]

It really is. For things working out well, his kids and wife love him, he is the owner of a successful business, Al Bundy 2nd chance at life after moving out of Chicago .

[@melistiltskin7889]

@@Kruppt808 Al Bundy in an alternate universe? Haha.

[@tamaraclaw]

I would like to believe that Jay's personality is closer to the real Ed O'Neill than Al...given what I've read and seen on video about his relationship with Christina Applegate

[@anthonyleal4782]

you know it's serious when he says "Let me tell you something"

[@Adrian.006]

When Jay and Mitchell walk does the isle together, it always gets me

[@avanderwolf49]

Jay never stopped trying. That’s what matters.

[@bridgetm830]

Jay calling Manny son made be violently sob

[@mickey4771]

I had a lot of those "manny waiting for his father and the guy never showed up" moments. The difference is, I was the one who went to my father, and he never told me and my mother he didn't go to work those days.

[@justafan6535]

Jay had a deeper connection with Manny than Javier could ever imagine to have.

[@vinayakiyer8334]

This is one of the best and wholesome compilations and also one of the best videos i have seen. The abe lincoln one also could have been added. Thank you for this

[@jungoos]

the scene during mitch and cam's wedding made me cry so much

[@davidcattin7006]

Don't know anything about this show, but this was some quality stuff. Wasn't expecting it to be so serious. Great acting.

[@mariakhan7986]

Esp the wedding scene because imo that was the moment of acceptance for Mitch being gay

[@marielaausher]

Kids always know who´s there for them. Jay used to get jealous when Manny used to think that Javier was an incredible dad for showing up to do the fun stuff but as he grew up he realized who was there for him. That moment they had in the graduation episode felt so wholesome. Finally, Manny recognizes him as his dad.

[@mamasass2229]

I always tell my parents, you don't have to be perfect to be enough.

[@TimStamper89]

He's an old school man that adapted for his family without changing who he was in general A proper man's man

[@kiarimarie]

Gloria just like "nope" to that Great Grandma hat 😂

[@cyliee]

When Jay walked Mitchell down the aisle…oh my gosh I choked up so bad

[@marilyntaylor223]

I had stopped watching TV years ago, filling up my time with work and home projects, so these clips are all new to me. What a terrific series on so many levels. And the acting - in around 3 minutes I'm crying. Great writers, great creativity, great topics, great show.

[@kadupamplona4985]

When Gloria Said "I Gonna Count til Three" Got Me Laughing So Bad !!!!???

[@autumnpeacock4156]

Jay taking Manny to Disney world is the best scene and it’s so early in the show. It really set the stage for what the show was about for me. - Jay could have taken that opportunity to do what so many broken families so , try to make the kid play favorites say “your dad doesn’t want you but I do” he keeps Manny’s bad dad in good light as he should even though that’s very hard to do

[@user-nr7nd6nm8n]

ACTUALLY HE WAS A GOD DAD who made mistakes like evey human I hate when michell and clair said mean things about him like they’re the best parents in the world they also made mistakes

[@Kruppt808]

There were some really nice moments in this show. It lost its way after the kids got older and they didn't know what to do with them but still great show.

[@primakovch8332]

0:26 juggler knocks her up😂😂😂

[@yellalot101]

Jay is a prime example of how you can have so much experience and wisdom, yet can still grow.

[@stevenzeoli6147]

“You’re a man now! Power through!” Classic Jay…

[@ahsa1468]

I'm going to count to 3 😂😂😂, nothing will ever beat that

[@boyo7207]

jay lying to manny about his dad always makes me get close to tearing up

[@coffeecartoons5345]

The “Let me tell you something” lets you know it’s gonna be heartwarming

[@Stingmon21]

"Actually, I thought you and I would take a little walk." I'm not crying, you're crying!

[@madhumukherjee2804]

Gloria running n grabbing Mitch's arm is just ❤

[@veliem3935]

God why did Netflix take this down before I finished all seasons 😥😭😭

[@yanickdorsaint3781]

Hulu

[@m3lona]

sflix

[@AGirlNamedSomething]

It’s on Disney+ if you’re in Canada

[@will.0w]

@@AGirlNamedSomething UK too!

[@sidaksingh3388]

@@AGirlNamedSomething india too

[@debrachambers1304]

I'm about halfway through the show, and I find Jay the most emotionally compelling. His character really plays to the premise of the show. He's an old guy resigned to his ways, but having a gay son and younger wife forces him to actually change in a way most guys like him never have to, and try to do better his second time around as a dad.

[@blobster91]

One of the best shows out there. Feel good wholesomeness.

[@ooziepro]

Jay walking Mitch down the aisle gave me greatest smile and biggest tears I've ever had in my entire life. beautiful

[@rutu1011]

This made me cry all over again 😭

[@roberthall573]

Saw Ed at Little Joe's in San Francisco when i was 12 years old. Small Italian restaurant, during his Married with Children run. As my family and I were leaving I said "Have a good night Al".. Without missing a beat he says "You too buddy". Still remember it like it was yesterday.

[@SebastianHalm]

Jay is a real men's man: Strong enough to be weak, tall enough to be above refusing to say sorry, smart enough to know when he is wrong, tough enough to be soft, wise enough to keep learning

[@irishbananamafia9728]

Jay: “My friend, Dylan will never fulfill his destiny nor you yours until you let go of the illusion of control”

[@V009j]

Every time he says, "I thought you and I will take a little walk" I cry. Everytime

[@robertjohnson592]

Jay was always a good dad, some times his focus might have been a bit off, but he worked hard to provide for his kids and when he retired he gave them the moral support they needed.

[@vrtlhvn]

I love how jay was into football like al bundy was. Fits his character well

[@zzzroxyzzz]

Being a step mom myself the graduation scene always gets me, because you know you didn't birth them, you know at any minute you can hear those words you're not my real mom, but I pray one day he can see me than more than a step mom, I just hope he'll see everything I've sacrificed for his happiness.

[@thebigragu9952]

My mom raised my older sisters from my dads first marriage. Every situation is different but they came around.

[@Atheist996]

MISSED the most important moment: When Claire & Mitch figure out how Jay was facing financial issues & hence had to cut off their vacation to work as a waiter to pay family bills. Jay named his career changing closet collection as MADDOX- after Mitch’s favourite music album

[@cakeisavegatable]

He’s an example of that people can truly change it’s pretty optimistic; yet is possible and heartwarming

[@Luc42]

I love when he talks to Manny about Disney Land because he lied for Manny's sake. Manny will see in time that his dad is a crap bag, but that's not today. Today Manny needs to feel like he's loved and appreciated and that's exactly what Jay does.

[@FatimaMarques0890]

Claire's speech during Mitchell's walk down the aisle is so moving and heart warming!

[@AgentJeffX]

Jay would say to me men don't cry, but I'm in tears, how heartwarming it is. I wish I'd have a dad like Jay Pritchett. My Mother raised me all by herself and she is my super hero. But I wished my dad wouldn't left her alone with me. MODERN FAMILY is a Life-Lesson and I miss that show so much... 🥺

[@typewriter_1431]

I cried when jay spoke about manny to mitchell. I can relate to that a lot.

[@rubyleagan]

That 2 last scene Jay and Manny and Jay walking down the aisle with Mitch is the most heartfelt moments of this series

[@DoesAngelsHaveWings]

The wedding scene makes me bawl EVERYTIME

[@heathercarver321]

Look, Jay may not have always been the best Dad, but he was always a good Dad. And that’s all we can really ask for.

[@dayschange2]

I’m amazed by the power the guy from Married With Children has to make me cry in a role where he shows his family how much he cares.

[@davidfroehlich2702]

Walking Mitchell and Cameron down the aisle nearly made me cry, proud parents, happy kids

[@matematicarka]

I really think they did Jay well. He is older and raised conservative but his love for his family and friends opens.him up slowly. No one changes they mind overnight and 100%. it happens gradually

[@williamcortelyou9072]

The sweet moment, followed by making me drink, that reminds me of my grandpa...

[@manashdb]

In all the chaos that goes around in this modern family, Jay is the voice of reason. And while being the voice of reason is great, it’s not always soft hearted. But moments like these make Jay the best father out of all the fathers in the family.

[@dragonjames7911]

That’s why Jay is the best character in the show on my opinion💙

[@TJJulkowski]

He spent so many years trying to convince everyone he was tough and didn’t care. If they only knew that wasn’t who he was, it was just what he wanted them to see. No one would believe he had the heart of gold he did if he started out that way.

[@YawMoney]

Yea he’s a prince

[@ryankeefe6222]

My favorite line is right after that “every kid should think their dad is Superman”

[@YawMoney]

@@ryankeefe6222 i remember

[@aeh5109]

I love that first conversation

[@tierrynjo]

jay is so supportive. “if you were that type of gay you’d probably do alright!”

[@umpireva5440]

I was blessed with an amazing father and I'd like to think his wisdom helped me raise 4 children. Thank you Pop

[@ordinaryus5753]

Jay screwed Mitch and Claire's childhood no lies here He made a hell of a good job with Joe and Manny and made up for Claire and Mitch Way to go!!

[@TSLtt]

NGL, I cried when he walked Mitchel down the aisle!

[@Kalzkells]

His character development means the world to me

[@unknownmangafreak]

Jay saying "Actually I thought you and I could take a little walk" is one of the most touching things I have seen on tv