Phil Carries on His Father's 'Business' - Modern Family

[@machinekiller9501]

Rest in Peace to Fred Willard who played Phil's dad. Gone but not forgotten

[@TylerMyers94]

This scene just got a whole lot sadder. RIP Fred Willard.

[@kea8349]

I feel like Phil’s relationship with his dad was so underrated on this show. They didn’t underplay it but I do wish we got to see more. Maybe because I don’t have a very good relationship with my dad and I was raised in an environment where dads weren’t supposed to be affectionate or silly, but their scenes together were the most heart warming for me. I will miss this father and son sorely.

[@NS-ut6gy]

You couldn’t have said it better tbh. Phil breaks the stereotypical standards that the dad is the “man” in the relationship, the breadwinner, the least sensitive, almost like a rock. Also, coming from a family with an absentee and emotionally ab*sive father, their relationship really touched me in ways words cannot describe.

[@axlmatute3355]

Very well said

[@alishakhan8926]

@@NS-ut6gy same. My dad is emotionally abusive as well and it's so draining. Idk why I find myself becoming like him when I'm angry. I don't want to do it but I can't help it. 2 years of covid and my grandmother's death has made it worse.

[@JennyJeong425]

@@alishakhan8926 I'm sorry your dad was like that. I had a very angry and abusive mother, and I kind of went the opposite way. I'm too meek and let people walk all over me. I just start dealing with it with therapy. Maybe that would help you. I hope you find some way to heal.

[@Willow-fk4kp]

cl idk if I’m just not emotional but Phil is so sweet but I didn’t feel anything when his dad died o felt sm at DeeDees funeral and Phil’s moms and I feel like they totally under did it on the death

[@dannyweggy7719]

1:30-1:40. Has anyone noticed what Phil says parallels what he said about himself in the first season. The the first season say he is hip, Knows all the expressions (Gets one worng) and knows all the dances to high school musical. Beautiful moment

[@noonelikesmycomment3891]

I realise😭😢

[@HeIsKJW]

OMG EASTER EGG I NEVER REALIZED THAT

[@abhimanyusingh6481]

One of the most underappreciated details of the show. Made me cry really bad, especially as I watched the episode just a few days after fred willard passed.

[@JennyJeong425]

They were both so goofy and dorky and they loved their families so much. I always enjoyed seeing those two interact.

[@nickmilligan3662]

They had such a great dynamic, it's really sad knowing that both of Phils parents have died.

[@ajwaddanwarr3409]

Wait what

[@Romy---]

Ajwadd Anwarr What do you mean? Phil's mom died some seasons ago.

[@hittingyouoverthehead]

I wish he had gotten to see his great grand children first. It's sad that he didn't see the fourth generation of his family.

[@fulltimeslackerii8229]

@@hittingyouoverthehead in his last episode, fred willard didn’t have a single scene where he stood up. he wasn’t long for the world

[@AbbaZabbaOlyFrn]

​@fulltimeslackerii8229 Watching Fred doing his best to try to control his shaking hands was heartbreaking. You could see he wasn't doing so well 😢

[@alessandrocabiati6409]

“Well, you did take over the family business, didn’t you? Keeping life light, making it fun for everybody.” ❤️

[@Pntngbrn]

One of the most functional relationships on this show was Phil and his dad. God after awile the two actors even looked like they were related. I loved that chemistry. They were men and they were able to be affectionate. Phil was a loving goofy man because of his dad

[@hittingyouoverthehead]

Haley and Alex as sisters works perfectly too! Sarah and Ariel don't even look like they're related but they pull off the role of sisters perfectly!!

[@satwikbardhan3245]

@@hittingyouoverthehead i know! we don't like each other but come for my sister I'll put u in ur place

[@N332]

Made me cry, wasn’t expecting that shift

[@nickhill8612]

Hey same here we were blindsided.

[@buttermilkoreos8913]

Me too

[@lonew872]

Yeah came out of nowhere but I felt it wad coming soon

[@TacitusKilgore12]

It was very sad, it makes you realize how fast death can happen,

[@lisaweigert6894]

It's so cute. Him talking abozt the expressions and Frank being a cool dad - that's like the exact words Phil discribes himself with in the very first episode

[@TheSuperNats]

The callback made me cry 😂 I remember that first episode so well

[@lisaweigert6894]

@@TheSuperNats Me too. I'm gonna be such a mess when this show airs the last episode😂

[@Kiddninja2458]

Yeah he looked up to his dad. He wanted to be like him.

[@elfaulkner84]

This scene is bitter sweet now knowing that Fred Willard has passed away.

[@tevinmkj]

When???

[@tevinmkj]

@Eggsy I said when

[@lonew872]

@Eggsy WHEN

[@shroomxox]

@@lonew872 last year in may :( I don’t know the exact date but it was from a Heart attack

[@ifeelpretty5790]

@@shroomxox Exactly four months after this episode first aired 😔. Rest In Peace Fred Willard.

[@aj-tt9qh]

These two are cast perfectly

[@arshathsheeparamatti6220]

Frank and Phil had an amazing dynamic. And now the tradition continues with Phil and Luke. I’m gonna miss this show so much!

[@joshuagarner4677]

When the camera slowly zoomed in on Phil, you would most likely get the feeling of seriousness when he speaks about his father. A very good transition and scene.

[@dodgy9213]

Phil talking about his dad is basically exactly the same as him talking about himself in episode 1

[@adelaide_ries]

Fred Willard died yesterday. His legacy will live on forever. All the shows and movies he has been in will continue to make generations laugh. R.I.P Fred.

[@shrutiK12312]

I felt so sad after this episode. This was one of the best father -son relationship shown in any series. Because of Frank, Phill is such a good father to his children. Very touching scene.

[@colekirby4094]

Phil talking about his dad being the cool dad in the same way and expressions Phil describes himself in the Pilot episode..

[@landinashley]

"I just didnt know it was going to be the last...." :'( how i felt when my grandparents died

[@RomaNeupaneiamroma09]

What 7

[@Drore55]

This is as real as it gets, Ty was blinking so hard, he lost his words and stutter before saying "the best day I have ever..." and the directors obviously didnt stop him, considering knowing Ty's dad actually died at a young age, this made this one of the most authentic monologues of the season if not the show. Kind of how will smith did his How come he dont want me man on Fresh Prince. Great Work by Ty Burrel

[@hardertag]

The way Phil describes Frank as "the cool father" right after the barbershop scene is exactly the same way he described himself in the 1st episode of the serie. Frank knew the choregraphy from Grease, Phil did high school musical, the abreviations and all. He really learned from the best.

[@firstconsul001]

Ik right. god I love modern family

[@amartyaroy3754]

Phil casually dropping the best day with his dad was sadly his last is such a punch in the gut.

[@2319mi]

This scene has now become 10x sadder, given the news today. RIP Fred.

[@natenguyen825]

So sad 😭😭 I'm gonna miss this show so much

[@coolmoon4382]

Me too. 😫

[@JDillander91]

I’m not.

[@Bde1803]

He new all the catchphrase bj = blue jeans 😂😂😂

[@jetsarefast]

setup, setup, punch line

[@Luca_Mel]

@@jetsarefast Like in the first episode

[@imstillsil]

Phil and his dad had the best dad/son relationship I've ever seen. Phil was never (so far I can remember) ashamed of his dad silliness or goofyness. He was his hero and rolemodel, I always was scared for Phil if the moment arrived when his father died. He left some big footprints..

[@pauzowski9149]

RIP Fred Willard 💔 He was perfect as Phil’s father, such a lovely character 🥀

[@TheRealDSword]

“Hell of a crossing guard, but when she went crazy, she didn’t go half-way!” Fred’s delivery was always astounding. RIP ❤

[@mnclerr9301]

this scene hits way different now that he’s actually gone:(

[@moonlitemayhem6141]

As soon as he said “ I didn’t know it was his last” it broke me hard, RIP.

[@talljoke]

That little shake and rapid blinking he does before he said "I didn't know it would be the last" is more real and more sad than having the character spring a tear or choke up. That's genuinely how I get every time I have to talk about my own Dad's death. Ty Burrel is a phenomenal actor.

[@swastikpattnaik6444]

One of the most emotional scenes in the entire series . Nobody could have portrayed Phil’s dad better than Fred Willard . I just wish we had more episodes from this duo.

[@mimirose3009]

Omg soooooooo I'm not crying you're crying!!! I loved the episode where the whole family including the new wife did a scene at their wedding 😭

[@alfchuah]

Nooooooooooo. This is where all the tears begin!!!

[@jayhollow1550]

Did he really have to die people are older people living longer...I loved Phil’s relationship with his father and how much they both loved each other and showed it and loved how Phil was never embarrassed by his father

[@barbque45]

I wonder if they're doing this because it's the last season.

[@fabgirl09]

No my mom died at 58. She wasn’t old.

[@nicholle724]

@@fabgirl09 my daddy died at 54 😞

[@jayhollow1550]

I said older people are living longer and his father was in his late 70s

[@siumahin9049]

yeah I rather they didn't mention him at all, like he just living in somewhere and keeps being a funny loving guy.

[@adelaide_ries]

It's is so sad, but so sweet. I wish you had included the clip of Phil walking in the penguin flippers on the lake. That part really got me tearing up.

[@Nataliesohh]

Adelaide Ries that last part meant phil was the one who made the footprints right?

[@adelaide_ries]

@@Nataliesohh - Yes, I loved the part when he found the flippers and made the footprints!

[@hittingyouoverthehead]

@@Nataliesohh No. Frank was the one who made those all those years ago and Phil was just carrying on the tradition.

[@Nataliesohh]

Ashcool ahh okay that’s so sweet

[@Will-z1o]

He brought such a great ambiance to this show - great actor, great person - rip and sleep soundly my guy 🙏

[@hutch1197]

As touching as this was, they handled this so abruptly. Just 30 seconds at the end of the show to kill off and mourn Phil's father? This should have been a whole episode. Mourning Claire and MItch's mother was given a full episode for the whole family to react.

[@barbque45]

IKR. Where was Phil's stepmom?

[@TheSuperNats]

I (respectfully) disagree, Phil had a full “mourning” episode for his mom when they went to Australia and it’s true to the characters that they don’t want to spend the whole time moping instead they got a beautiful simple day together and then a nice sendoff

[@lydiawillow2607]

I think it shows that you can truly cherish even the smallest moments with the people you have that you really really love and respect.

[@fromis.9]

Why will we want the whole family to react, the closest interaction is with the closest people, and that's more important

[@arathydevi]

Totally agreed! Phil's Dad deserved a better send off.

[@JennyJeong425]

Phil's and his dad's relationship reminds me of the relationship I had with my dad. Our language was jokes, and he also made me feel safe. RIP A.C. Kim and RIP Fred Willard.

[@aljohntabion2751]

BJ- blue jeans.. who knew..

[@rhyaweeks]

I was crying and laughing at the same time

[@PardyN2]

The more you know 👐

[@mortenu.5606]

Ask for BJ at your local clothing store

[@aljohntabion2751]

Morten U. Hahahahahahahahah... “hi yes.. can u tell me where your BJs are?” Over there in the corner? I can find BJs in that corner?”

[@ratedaforawsome9947]

R.i.p Frank

[@ijayawardena3692]

WHAT????

[@ratedaforawsome9947]

I Jayawardena frank passed in This episode

[@clickchick6861]

@@ratedaforawsome9947 omg! :'(

[@luxdavies8760]

I Jayawardena did you even watch the KZbin clip?

[@ratedaforawsome9947]

Ana Luisa this was handled more well than Dede

[@cadillacdeville5828]

He plays such a pleasant character

[@sayso6119]

I don't disagree with the death/writing off of Frank. I just feel like that it should've been so much more meaningful. Especially considering how strong Phil & Frank's bond was. This could've been a really powerful moment but it felt kind of empty & quick given how quick it was and again, given how much Phil loved his dad, I feel that Phil would've been far more emotional than he was in this scene. It is still a good scene, I just felt like it could've been better.

[@icemanlj2k7]

I dunno, Phil seems the type to compose himself for when he's on camera like that. I imagine when he actually got the news, which we never see, he was a wreck and Claire had to really help him through it

[@sayso6119]

@@icemanlj2k7 Oh I'm sure he was a wreck. I think it would've packed a little more of a punch if Phil hadn't said that was one of his last days together with him and had gone straight to a funeral scene instead. But overall, still a good scene.

[@charlotte6685]

I think the abrupt death of Frank really encapsulates that life is unpredictable and in my opinion it actually made his death more emotional

[@AhsanNawaz-r8l]

Fred Willard who played Phil's dad died in real life, 4 months after this episode was aired.

[@EssenceBennett]

“well i suppose all parents think how things would change if they had a different child” 😂🤣‼️

[@MayaDiamondstorm]

ty burrell is such an amazing actor❤️

[@Wendyficent1]

This was the perfect actor to play Phil's father. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Great casting.

[@shahriarteymoorinia3663]

"When I was growing up, he was the cool dad. He was hip. He knew all the dances from Grease. He knew all the expressions. BFF, best friends forever. TMI, too much information. BJ, blue jeans. It makes me feel lucky." these lines made me cry way more than I'm proud to admit. Life goes by so fast.

[@conniethehoarder]

Phil's dad and him are both so sweet, such great fathers!

[@shmookins]

Today, the world lost a smile...

[@erikeriks]

About 120.000 to be precise

[@latiffanylessley7497]

Why he look like, he could for real be His "real dad!" In Real Life! 😂🤔😎🤦🏽‍♂️😥

[@nurikodb3915]

BJ blue jeans KILLED me 😂😂😂

[@wiboonwongsuwon]

This Ep. was aired on 15th January, and 4 months later, we lost him in real life on 15th May. RIP Fred

[@_nitin_dabhade_]

RIP Fred Willard...💐💐💐

[@jaysoncabrera2196]

This whole episode was amazing.

[@michellemontero665]

It made me cry then and it's making me cry today. RIP Fred Willard.

[@Mister-Red]

2:06 I love how they hold their own father once phil said that

[@jessebecerrap]

"I just didn't know it would be the last" just breaks me out.

[@MasonTheDad]

Rest In Peace Fred. This is a very fitting tribute now that I’ve re-watched it

[@li2386]

binging this show for the first time this year and this scene broke me... I'm not ready to see how it ends🥺

[@marianaacoelho]

I wasn’t expecting for this at all. That was so sad.

[@nickhill8612]

I know we were blindsided.

[@harrietsrhapsody]

This is the absolute saddest thing. 💔 Phil’s dad was amazing..

[@selenamarino5203]

And 4 months later, the actor who plays Frank has just passed. Honestly 2020 CAN SUCK ITTTTT 😭😭

[@CJUGames]

RIP Fred Willard

[@garythefish5743]

I had a bad feeling as soon as I saw Frank in this episode

[@goleac_]

Isn't it crazy that Fred Willard died EXACTLY four months after this episode aired?

[@joseantoniomartinez2176]

Recently lost my dad, couldn't help tears when i saw this, let the people you appreciate know it, you will be grateful.

[@Wolfy39565]

Anyone got a tissue?😭

[@bkpp6845]

i didnt have a good relationship with my dad growing up. so when i watch modern family i always thought how i wish phil was my dad, and phil's dad was my grandpa. both their chemistry was so cute, i really love watching the both of them, i remember the episode where phil's dad came to support phil trampolining with his client, that was so funny and so cute. rip fred willard.

[@amirdawson770]

Anyone here after he passed away

[@thecanaryisdead4745]

How did the show manage this? Did they know in advance of Fred's health declining? I've always been curious. The season before, Willard looked good then one episode looked like he'd lost a lot of weight. The guy had a great career. And I loved the way Phil ended that episode with the swamp monster feet. Oh I loved the way they looked so much alike

[@RaymondTyler2018]

I feel like I was watching This Is Us...I have seen this 4 times and I cry every time...

[@balaganeshsomu6989]

Its all gonna end soon😭. I cant😭😭

[@dennisardakis5857]

It’s really stupid that all the Dunphys children are absent in this episode and this scene since Frank passed away and he’s their grandfather.

[@TheJayDTV]

Man this hit me. My father is one of the people i love most on the planet. When I was growing up he was stern and stoic when he needed to be. Even heroic in my eyes. But I know him best as a engineer, a teacher and a bit of a goofball. I have never really known the pain of loss for someone really most of my life, i've been fortunate to not know that pain. But over the past year lost 4 people I loved. Not my father. This Just really hit me.

[@SDMEX04]

Rip fred! We love you and will miss you dearly!

[@willpower62]

Where were Haley, Alex, and Luke? You’d think the grandchildren would have something to say.

[@jetthe860]

RIP Fred Willard. Such a great asset in the comic and movie world.

[@liamisaac1152]

I would’ve given anything to have a dad like Frank in my life.

[@lucaaz14]

BJ - Blue jeans

[@SMP2390]

Phil have became his dad in the best way possible.

[@luckyasmr1374]

Rest in peace.💚

[@ritalafleur3079]

WONDERFUL episode, sorry to see the show over.😩

[@browneyedwannabe]

WOWIE I’m crying

[@kartikchaturvedi7146]

at the end of this episode when phil pays the tribute the soundtrack that plays brought tears to my eyes, can anyone find it or can find it ??

[@lennylocker7863]

Even sadder now Fred Willard has passed away 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@daveme1239]

Who came here after Fred willards death?

[@jeffmonaghan]

Always learning something to believe in from this show.

[@yanderefangirl8317]

Rest In Peace Fred Willard. He just passed away today at the age of 86.

[@spardaespada6006]

I just watched this episode in Netflix and Damn this made me cry a bit Phil and his Dad are my fave characters on the Series for him to Die broke my heart and yes I am aware as well that the actor Died which made it more painful it’s amazing how actors characters can affect you sometimes

[@mandynok-nok4518]

I keep watching this today and it makes me cry. I am so sad by the passing of Fred Willard. R.I.P Fred.

[@delboy134]

My dad is pushing 80 and I find I'm always asking myself (in my head)how long have I got with u dad.This scene got me😢

[@j.demarco8937]

Beautiful. We miss you, Fred Willard.

[@adithyamenon5207]

"BJ, Blue Jeans" - Phil Dunphy

[@Doctor2285]

Rest in Peace, Fred Willard. (September 18, 1933 - May 15, 2020)

[@user-se3hb8fo9x]

So glad he acted for as long as he did. Rest in piece 💜💜

[@manisowmya2364]

Oh ! No ! This episode is gonna be sad ..

[@hemanthsingh5996]

I feel as if, even though its a great show, they did Frank injustice. He was an integral part of the show and the hardly gave a minute of mourning. Dede got a whole episode and I think they should have played more on Phil and Frank's relationship

[@mjfermalino224]

i cried so hard out of nowhere. i was so sad. this is the best father and son relationship ive had ever witness in the world of sitcom.

[@sarahp.132]

Sadder now 😔

[@claranora2617]

The dad has aged so much. I love there relationship it’s beautiful.. x

[@vianjelos]

Thats what I was thinking...he aged so much so fast none of the other adult actors aged as much its crazy.

[@Kalyanii]

I am going to miss Frank so bad. Omg. I am going tk miss Modern Family so so so bad