#121 The Last American Sitcom: Modern Family w/ Erik (part 7)

Andrew Wittstadt is joined by friend of the pod, Erik (@catenjoyer81), in a discussion of the 7th season of the ABC sitcom, Modern Family. Topics include: Therapy culture becoming full-blown in 2015–Cam losing screen time and plotlines–Phil Dunphy and the ducks–Manny suddenly being insecure–politics coming into jokes–guest stars–and more!

Recorded: 3/15/2026

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