Lets just get it out of the way: Thesignificant character deathpromised for this 10th (!!)

season ofModern Familydidnotoccur in the season premiere.

Ah, Independence Day.

SOFIA VERGARA, ED O’NEILL

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Nearly everyone begins the season trying and failing to make their realities match their expectations.

For Phil, July 4th means a shot at winning the local hot-dog-eating contest with Luke.

(The strategy works they walk away with a hefty, hot dog-decorated trophy.

As for Cam and Mitch and Cal, even Cams camera tricks (Cams cam tricks?)

Only Haley, funnily enough, walks away still attempting to follow her own rules.

Well, Haleys always been a good liar.

Family MVP

Phil.

Funniest Lines

Well, Vin Diesels a movie star.

Anythings possible with editing.

Cam, grasping at straws to make Cals video work.Sorry Im not in worse shape.

Luke, stepping on the hot-dog-eating contest stage.Should we really give the dangerous job to my only smart one?

Claire, seeing Alex launching the fireworks.

Did Everything Turn Out Okay?

Yes.Hey, no deaths yet!

But shell learn, and so will he.

So happy (way, way,way) belated 4th, everybody!