When Good Kids Go Bad
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"When Good Kids Go Bad" is the second episode of the American
sitcom Modern Family
s third season
and the 50th episode overall. "When Good Kids Go Bad" premiered on September 21, 2011 after "Dude Ranch
" in a one-hour timeslot. The episode was written by Jeffrey Richman
and directed by Michael Spiller
.
and directed by Michael Spiller
. It aired on September 21, 2011, back-to-back with the third season premiere, "Dude Ranch
". "When Good Kids Go Bad" was filmed around the time of August 10, 2011. Although it aired after the season premiere, this episode was filmed before it due to the fact that "Dude Ranch" was filmed on location in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
", was viewed by an estimated 14.53 million viewers and received a 6.1 rating/15% share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49. This means that it was seen by 6.1% of all 18–49 years olds, and 15% of all 18–49 year olds watching television at the time of the broadcast. The episode became the highest rated and most-viewed episode of the series. This marked an 18% rise in the ratings from the second season premiere, "The Old Wagon
", making it the highest rated and most-viewed episode of the series and became ABC's top-rated season premiere in six years. The episode also ranked first in its timeslot, beating the highly-promoted new Fox
reality series The X Factor
, CBS
drama series Criminal Minds
, NBC
drama series Harry's Law
and CW
reality series, America's Next Top Model
.
called the episode "not all that surprising and a little sentimental, but charming nonetheless." She also complemented the performance of Aubrey Anerdon-Emmons calling her a "pleasant surprise" and that " she’s at her best when she’s surly, particularly when she deadpans about her future little brother: 'No, I hate the baby.' 'I wanna make the baby dead.'"
United States
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sitcom 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...
s third season
Modern Family (season 3)
Modern Family was officially renewed for a third season on January 10, 2011. The season began with a one-hour premiere September 21, 2011 on ABC in the United States...
and the 50th episode overall. "When Good Kids Go Bad" premiered on September 21, 2011 after "Dude Ranch
Dude Ranch (Modern Family)
"Dude Ranch" is the third season premiere of the American sitcom Modern Family and the 49th episode overall. The episode originally aired on September 21, 2011 on American Broadcasting Company and ran back-to-back with "When Good Kids Go Bad". The episode was written by Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh...
" in a one-hour timeslot. The episode was written by Jeffrey Richman
Jeffrey Richman
-Producer:* Stacked:* Frasier: executive producer* Charlie Lawrence : executive producer* Stark Raving Mad : co-executive producer* Wings : producer-Writer:* Stacked: 1 episode, 2005...
and directed by Michael Spiller
Michael Spiller
Michael Alan Spiller is an American cinematographer and television director.Spiller has directed on numerous series and has also served as a cinematographer prior to directing and worked frequently with Hal Hartley. He was a regular director on the HBO series, Sex and the City where he also served...
.
Plot
Cam and Mitchell are ready to tell the other family members that they are adopting a second child, though begin to worry as Lilly is not happy about having a new baby brother. Mitchell suggests this is because Cam is too possessive of her, though her preschool teacher later tells Mitchell that Lilly has a problem with sharing, and suggests that she may get it from a parent, causing Mitchell to realize that he too has a problem with sharing. Meanwhile, realizing that Claire always has to prove she is right all the time, Phil and the kids assert that she has an illness. Manny accidentally steals a girl's locket and Gloria tries to hide it from the principal to avoid Manny getting into huge trouble.Production
"When Good Kids Go Bad" was written by Jeffrey RichmanJeffrey Richman
-Producer:* Stacked:* Frasier: executive producer* Charlie Lawrence : executive producer* Stark Raving Mad : co-executive producer* Wings : producer-Writer:* Stacked: 1 episode, 2005...
and directed by Michael Spiller
Michael Spiller
Michael Alan Spiller is an American cinematographer and television director.Spiller has directed on numerous series and has also served as a cinematographer prior to directing and worked frequently with Hal Hartley. He was a regular director on the HBO series, Sex and the City where he also served...
. It aired on September 21, 2011, back-to-back with the third season premiere, "Dude Ranch
Dude Ranch (Modern Family)
"Dude Ranch" is the third season premiere of the American sitcom Modern Family and the 49th episode overall. The episode originally aired on September 21, 2011 on American Broadcasting Company and ran back-to-back with "When Good Kids Go Bad". The episode was written by Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh...
". "When Good Kids Go Bad" was filmed around the time of August 10, 2011. Although it aired after the season premiere, this episode was filmed before it due to the fact that "Dude Ranch" was filmed on location in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Ratings
In its original American broadcast, "When Good Kids Go Bad" alongside "Dude RanchDude Ranch (Modern Family)
"Dude Ranch" is the third season premiere of the American sitcom Modern Family and the 49th episode overall. The episode originally aired on September 21, 2011 on American Broadcasting Company and ran back-to-back with "When Good Kids Go Bad". The episode was written by Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh...
", was viewed by an estimated 14.53 million viewers and received a 6.1 rating/15% share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49. This means that it was seen by 6.1% of all 18–49 years olds, and 15% of all 18–49 year olds watching television at the time of the broadcast. The episode became the highest rated and most-viewed episode of the series. This marked an 18% rise in the ratings from the second season premiere, "The Old Wagon
The Old Wagon
"The Old Wagon" is the second season premiere of the American sitcom Modern Family and the 25th episode overall. "The Old Wagon" premiered on September 22, 2010.. The episode was written by Bill Wrubel and was directed by Michael Spiller...
", making it the highest rated and most-viewed episode of the series and became ABC's top-rated season premiere in six years. The episode also ranked first in its timeslot, beating the highly-promoted new Fox
Fox
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reality series The X Factor
The X Factor (U.S.)
The X Factor is an American television music competition to find new singing talent. The show is produced by creator Simon Cowell's company SYCOtv. It premiered on September 21, 2011 on Fox....
, 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...
drama series 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...
, NBC
NBC
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drama series Harry's Law
Harry's Law
Harry's Law is an American legal comedy-drama television series created by David E. Kelley. which premiered on January 17, 2011.On May 12, 2011, NBC renewed the show for a second season, which premiered Wednesday September 21, 2011...
and CW
The CW Television Network
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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....
.
Reviews
"When Good Kids Go Bad" received mostly positive reviews. Maris Kreizman of New YorkNew York (magazine)
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called the episode "not all that surprising and a little sentimental, but charming nonetheless." She also complemented the performance of Aubrey Anerdon-Emmons calling her a "pleasant surprise" and that " she’s at her best when she’s surly, particularly when she deadpans about her future little brother: 'No, I hate the baby.' 'I wanna make the baby dead.'"
External links
- "When Good Kids Go Bad" at ABC.com