The One That Got Away (Modern Family)
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"The One That Got Away" is the second season
finale of the American comedy television series, Modern Family
, and the 48th episode overall.
. The episode was filmed on March 9 and March 10, 2011. The episode also features a guest appearance from Rob Huebel
as Glen Whipple, Phil's old college nemesis.
" and stayed flat with the first season
finale, "Family Portrait
". In it's timeslot, "See You Next Fall" was defeated by Fox
reality series, American Idol
which received a 9.2 rating/26% share in the 18-49 demographic. However, the series defeated a rerun episode of CBS
crime drama Criminal Minds
which received a 1.4 rating/4% share, a rerun episode of the NBC
reality series Minute to Win It
which received a 1.0 rating/2% share and the season finale of The CW Television Network
reality series America's Next Top Model
which received a 0.4 rating/2% share. "The One That Got Away" was the second most-watched scripted show for the week of broadcast among adults aged 18–49 after the Glee
finale, and was the seventh most-watched show among all viewers. Added with the DVR
viewers, the episode received a 6.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic, adding a 2.0 rating to the original viewership.
reviewer Alan Sepinwall gave the episode a positive review, complimenting the episode for having an overlapping theme and plot, unlike previous episodes. He also complimented the writers for featuring "versions of the characters I feel the most affection for" and for using a plot for Cameron that "didn't revolve around him being a whiny, overly-sensitive diva". Donna Bowman of The A.V. Club
compared the episode to "Airport 2010
" and "Hawaii
" and praised the episode's use of Ed O'Neill
and for his characters non "explosive" reactions to his family planning a birthday party for him. She ultimately gave the episode a B+. Despite the positive reviews, many critics suggested that the previous episode, "See You Next Fall
", would've worked better as the season finale.
Modern Family (season 2)
The second season of the comedy television series, Modern Family premiered September 22, 2010 and ended on May 25, 2011 on the American Broadcasting Company in the United States. The series is produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Lloyd-Levitan Productions with creators...
finale of the American comedy television series, Modern Family
Modern Family
Modern Family is an American television comedy series created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, which debuted on ABC on September 23, 2009. Lloyd and Levitan serve as showrunner and executive producers, under their Levitan-Lloyd Productions label...
, and the 48th episode overall.
Plot
Jay Prichett desires to have a quiet birthday while fishing on the lake, but the family misinterpret him as wanting a big celebration, and in their frantic scramble to put everything together, Claire and Mitchell wind up trapped in the yard of their childhood home; Phil runs into his old college nemesis while at the mall with Gloria and Lily; Cameron gets himself into trouble at the bakery, and the kids do some creative editing on grandpa's birthday video, all of which leaves Jay with a headache.Production
"The One That Got Away" was written by Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh and Dan O'Shannon and was directed by Jim Bagdonas, his first and only credit for the series. The episode was given a rating of TV-PG LTV Parental Guidelines
The TV Parental Guidelines system was first proposed on December 19, 1996 by the United States Congress, the television industry and the Federal Communications Commission , and went into effect by January 1, 1997 on most major U.S...
. The episode was filmed on March 9 and March 10, 2011. The episode also features a guest appearance from Rob Huebel
Rob Huebel
Rob Huebel is an American actor, comedian and writer best known for his sketch comedy work on the MTV series Human Giant. He currently co-stars on the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital.-Early life:...
as Glen Whipple, Phil's old college nemesis.
Ratings
In its original American broadcast on May 25, 2011, "The One That Got Away" was viewed by an estimated 10.31 million households and received a 4.2 rating/11% share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49. This means that it was seen by 4.1% of all 18–49 years olds, and 11% of all 18–49 year olds watching television at the time of the broadcast. This marked a slight rise in the ratings from the previous episode "See You Next FallSee You Next Fall
"See You Next Fall" is the twenty-third episode of the American comedy television series, Modern Familys second season and the 47th episode overall. The episode originally aired on May 18, 2011 on American Broadcasting Company...
" and stayed flat with the first season
Modern Family (season 1)
The first season of the television comedy series Modern Family aired between September 23, 2009 and May 19, 2010, on ABC in the United States. The season was produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Lloyd-Levitan Productions with series creators Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan as executive...
finale, "Family Portrait
Family Portrait (Modern Family)
"Family Portrait" is the twenty-fourth episode and the season finale of the first season of Modern Family. It originally premiered May 19, 2010 on American Broadcasting Company ....
". In it's timeslot, "See You Next Fall" was defeated by Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
reality series, American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
which received a 9.2 rating/26% share in the 18-49 demographic. However, the series defeated a rerun episode of CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
crime drama Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds is an American police procedural drama that premiered September 22, 2005, on CBS. The series follows a team of profilers from the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit based in Quantico, Virginia. The BAU is part of the FBI National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime...
which received a 1.4 rating/4% share, a rerun episode of the NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
reality series Minute to Win It
Minute to Win It
Minute to Win It is an American prime time game show on NBC hosted by Guy Fieri. Contestants take part in a series of 60-second challenges that use objects that are commonly available around the house....
which received a 1.0 rating/2% share and the season finale of The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
reality series America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
which received a 0.4 rating/2% share. "The One That Got Away" was the second most-watched scripted show for the week of broadcast among adults aged 18–49 after the Glee
Glee (TV series)
Glee is an American musical comedy-drama television series that airs on Fox in the United States, and on GlobalTV in Canada. It focuses on the high school glee club New Directions competing on the show choir competition circuit, while its members deal with relationships, sexuality and social issues...
finale, and was the seventh most-watched show among all viewers. Added with the DVR
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viewers, the episode received a 6.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic, adding a 2.0 rating to the original viewership.
Reviews
"The One That Got Away" received mostly positive reviews from critics. HitFixHitFix
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reviewer Alan Sepinwall gave the episode a positive review, complimenting the episode for having an overlapping theme and plot, unlike previous episodes. He also complimented the writers for featuring "versions of the characters I feel the most affection for" and for using a plot for Cameron that "didn't revolve around him being a whiny, overly-sensitive diva". Donna Bowman of The A.V. Club
The A.V. Club
The A.V. Club is an entertainment newspaper and website published by The Onion. Its features include reviews of new films, music, television, books, games and DVDs, as well as interviews and other regular offerings examining both new and classic media and other elements of pop culture. Unlike its...
compared the episode to "Airport 2010
Airport 2010
"Airport 2010" is the twenty-second episode of the American television sitcom series Modern Family. The episode premiered on May 5, 2010, on American Broadcasting Company...
" and "Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
" and praised the episode's use of Ed O'Neill
Ed O'Neill
Edward Phillip "Ed" O'Neill, Jr. is an American actor. He is best known for his role as the main character, Al Bundy, on the Fox Network sitcom Married... with Children, for which he was nominated for two Golden Globes...
and for his characters non "explosive" reactions to his family planning a birthday party for him. She ultimately gave the episode a B+. Despite the positive reviews, many critics suggested that the previous episode, "See You Next Fall
See You Next Fall
"See You Next Fall" is the twenty-third episode of the American comedy television series, Modern Familys second season and the 47th episode overall. The episode originally aired on May 18, 2011 on American Broadcasting Company...
", would've worked better as the season finale.
External links
- "The One That Got Away" at ABC.com