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Jay was more of a father to Manny than Javier was. Glad he got a do-over with Joe and Manny, and even became a better father to Claire and Mitchell over time

When Manny's Dad ditched him, that broke my heart.

The "again, sir, I'm very sorry about that," in regards to getting Claire pregnant is so fucking hilarious.

Jay preserving Manny's impression of his father is so important. Because someday he'll know how terrible his dad was, and he'll thank Jay for letting him believe as a kid that his dad cared.

Gloria doesn’t get enough credit for making him a better person 💗

Jay is definitely a dad who never knew how to be a dad. But he kept trying. And while he got a lot wrong, he learned from it so he could get some things right when it mattered

Jay telling Mitch that they should take a walk down the aisle always makes onions mysteriously appear next to my face.

I cried when Jay and Gloria walked Mitcj down the aisle

"I'm going to count to three"... 🤣🤣epic

Manny helped Jay become a better parent to Mitchell and Claire.

When Jay was a really good step-Dad, it always reminds me of my own Dad. My Dad is a really good Dad to his step-kids.

He’s literally an ideal patriarch of the family. That’s why everyone loves him. Sure, his pockets are big but his heart is also equally big. That’s how a grandpa and papa should be. Ed plays the role so well. Hard and grumpy on the outside, soft and loving on the inside.

"You and me today, that's what I think of as father son time" Never fails to choke me up man... Jay had some amazing progression in this show

My step-dad is 10x the man my biological one was. Step-dad was there for my 16th b-day, getting my driver's license, graduation. He would and still does drop everything he's doing if I ask for help (whether it be car issues or the time I got bit by a dog)... I can't thank my step dad enough for not being a replacement, but rather simply a humble man who genuinely cares for his family, step or not.

The best thing about Jay is that even if he doesn’t understand something or personally agree with it, he still tries for his kids and loves them.

“His son’s sitting on a curb waiting to go to Disneyland, and Superman can’t drag himself away from a craps table.” Damn, you can just feel the suppressed rage in that line.

I love how he developed over the years. Jay's a dad to all of his kids, including Cam and Phil, though it took longer with Phil lol

I love how he cares for all his children, but his bond with Manny is the best.

One thing I love about this show is that even though it truly portrays the modern family dynamics of the upper middle class--including the miscues and faux pas of a conservative old man struggling to adapt to the new America--there is never a doubt that Jay is the loving, moral, dedicated, wise patriarch whose sacrifices and big heart has laid a foundation for the whole extended family to live a comfortable, stable life.

Jay probably has one of the best character arcs in the history of television :') He transformed from a homophobic, mean grump to a kind, caring father and loving husband

I really like that Gloria walked Mitch down the aisle along with Jay. Dede wasn't there, so Gloria took her place. That's really touching.

when luke kissed sherry and manny was so hurt and jay broke it up but ordered luke to leave the house for manny that was such a good moment

jay's speech at the end of the disneyland episode is just beautiful

“Here’s to you, son.” Gets me every time

They should've put the part where Claire and Mitchell find out the struggles Jay had that he hid from them

Jay is a great dad to manny and joe, and a horrible dad to claire and michell (when they were kids mostly)

4:40 i didn't remember that line and started crying when Manny said that

Jay accepting Manny as his son made me actually cry. My dad remarried and his wife is not my biggest fan. I always wished we were like the Modern Family, and were all on the same boat, spending holidays and celebrations together.

Jay reminds me of my dad strict but kind and hard working me and my siblings get a great education and future

Jay's relationship with Manny and Mitch as the series goes on is beautiful

The clip when Jay breaks down after his dad died. As a character arc, showed he had tried to be like his dad to Claire and Mitchell, and it was the wrong way. They way he is with Joe and many is the best version of himself.

As someone who grew up in the 90's, seeing Ed O'Neill acting as a nice guy is just so weird to me. xD

If someone asks himself how far this is from Ed O´Neil in real life: When Christina Applegate (played his daughter in Married with children) got her own show, he surprised her on the set. She opens the door, he says "hello pumpkin", and it takes her 0,5 seconds flat to fly into his arms.

Jay was always my favourite character. I always appreciated what a good dad he was not only to Manny, but to Phil as well. Phil looked up to him a lot and although they never had the smoothest relationship, Phil managed to always learn something new from him, and vice-versa with Jay. On top of all this, he had the funniest lines and attitude. His delivery was always on point and always made me laugh.

Jay reminds me of my step-dad (which I consider my real dad than my biological dad). He and my mom got married when I was 8. He was 54 and my mom was 36 that time. At that age, men would have kids around 20 yrs old so he didn't know how to deal with kids our age considering the generation differences between me and our step-sister. When I was younger, I always thought that he was an asshole because of his ways, and sometimes hurtful comments. But now that I am in my twenties, I really am thankful that he was like that with me and my sister. I appreciate him because he was always there for us, unlike our biological dad. He treated us like his own and he never made us feel that we were his step-kids. I love him so much and I am grateful that I have a dad like him (and like Jay!)

When Jay made up a story for Manny's Dad, that moment I felt there was never a better dad there could be, ever other than Jay in tv show history, he was truly an amazing dad of his generation.

That moment when Jay got a limo and kept Manny's father image in his eyes was seriously top notch parenting. And top notch writing. Always gets me. No matter how many times I watch this one.

Where is part Jay fired an employee who let Manny use forklift?

Jay calling Manny son made be violently sob

you know it's serious when he says "Let me tell you something"

I had a lot of those "manny waiting for his father and the guy never showed up" moments. The difference is, I was the one who went to my father, and he never told me and my mother he didn't go to work those days.

When Jay and Mitchell walk does the isle together, it always gets me

Jay had a deeper connection with Manny than Javier could ever imagine to have.

the scene during mitch and cam's wedding made me cry so much

Don't know anything about this show, but this was some quality stuff. Wasn't expecting it to be so serious. Great acting.

“You’re a man now! Power through!” Classic Jay…

I always tell my parents, you don't have to be perfect to be enough.

Gloria just like "nope" to that Great Grandma hat 😂

ACTUALLY HE WAS A GOD DAD who made mistakes like evey human I hate when michell and clair said mean things about him like they’re the best parents in the world they also made mistakes

Jay never stopped trying. That’s what matters.

This is one of the best and wholesome compilations and also one of the best videos i have seen. The abe lincoln one also could have been added. Thank you for this

When Gloria Said "I Gonna Count til Three" Got Me Laughing So Bad !!!!???

Jay taking Manny to Disney world is the best scene and it’s so early in the show. It really set the stage for what the show was about for me. - Jay could have taken that opportunity to do what so many broken families so , try to make the kid play favorites say “your dad doesn’t want you but I do” he keeps Manny’s bad dad in good light as he should even though that’s very hard to do

I'm going to count to 3 😂😂😂, nothing will ever beat that

God why did Netflix take this down before I finished all seasons 😥😭😭

When Jay walked Mitchell down the aisle…oh my gosh I choked up so bad

There were some really nice moments in this show. It lost its way after the kids got older and they didn't know what to do with them but still great show.

I had stopped watching TV years ago, filling up my time with work and home projects, so these clips are all new to me. What a terrific series on so many levels. And the acting - in around 3 minutes I'm crying. Great writers, great creativity, great topics, great show.

He's an old school man that adapted for his family without changing who he was in general A proper man's man

jay lying to manny about his dad always makes me get close to tearing up

Kids always know who´s there for them. Jay used to get jealous when Manny used to think that Javier was an incredible dad for showing up to do the fun stuff but as he grew up he realized who was there for him. That moment they had in the graduation episode felt so wholesome. Finally, Manny recognizes him as his dad.

This made me cry all over again 😭

Saw Ed at Little Joe's in San Francisco when i was 12 years old. Small Italian restaurant, during his Married with Children run. As my family and I were leaving I said "Have a good night Al".. Without missing a beat he says "You too buddy". Still remember it like it was yesterday.

Gloria running n grabbing Mitch's arm is just ❤

Jay walking Mitch down the aisle gave me greatest smile and biggest tears I've ever had in my entire life. beautiful

One of the best shows out there. Feel good wholesomeness.

He’s an example of that people can truly change it’s pretty optimistic; yet is possible and heartwarming

Yea he’s a prince

this is the best video on the internet .

Jay was always a good dad, some times his focus might have been a bit off, but he worked hard to provide for his kids and when he retired he gave them the moral support they needed.

Being a step mom myself the graduation scene always gets me, because you know you didn't birth them, you know at any minute you can hear those words you're not my real mom, but I pray one day he can see me than more than a step mom, I just hope he'll see everything I've sacrificed for his happiness.

"Actually, I thought you and I would take a little walk." I'm not crying, you're crying!

I was blessed with an amazing father and I'd like to think his wisdom helped me raise 4 children. Thank you Pop

Every time he says, "I thought you and I will take a little walk" I cry. Everytime

I love how jay was into football like al bundy was. Fits his character well

I love that first conversation

Brilliant stuff Ernesto thanks from Belfast ni ❤

The wedding scene makes me bawl EVERYTIME

That 2 last scene Jay and Manny and Jay walking down the aisle with Mitch is the most heartfelt moments of this series

Claire's speech during Mitchell's walk down the aisle is so moving and heart warming!

This series is just full of sweetness

That’s why Jay is the best character in the show on my opinion💙

"I'm going to count to 3" is my favorite moment of the series🤣🤣

Look, Jay may not have always been the best Dad, but he was always a good Dad. And that’s all we can really ask for.

I cried when jay spoke about manny to mitchell. I can relate to that a lot.

I’m amazed by the power the guy from Married With Children has to make me cry in a role where he shows his family how much he cares.

MISSED the most important moment: When Claire & Mitch figure out how Jay was facing financial issues & hence had to cut off their vacation to work as a waiter to pay family bills. Jay named his career changing closet collection as MADDOX- after Mitch’s favourite music album

I’m not crying, YOU ARE!!!!!

Jay would say to me men don't cry, but I'm in tears, how heartwarming it is. I wish I'd have a dad like Jay Pritchett. My Mother raised me all by herself and she is my super hero. But I wished my dad wouldn't left her alone with me. MODERN FAMILY is a Life-Lesson and I miss that show so much... 🥺

His character development means the world to me

NGL, I cried when he walked Mitchel down the aisle!

Al bundy grew a heart

This one made me cry

In all the chaos that goes around in this modern family, Jay is the voice of reason. And while being the voice of reason is great, it’s not always soft hearted. But moments like these make Jay the best father out of all the fathers in the family.

The sweet moment, followed by making me drink, that reminds me of my grandpa...

Ok its totally fine. Why am i crying?😭😭😭

Christ you can't find another show like this one. It's one of the top shows of this century.

Walking Mitchell and Cameron down the aisle nearly made me cry, proud parents, happy kids

Love the support on the dress. Jay is trying his hardest lol.

Modern family is indeed a classic sitcom period