The season's narrative is driven by two massive life events introduced early on:
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Phil and Claire struggle with Haley leaving for college, only for her to be expelled and return home midway through the season, leading to a new "adult" dynamic under their roof. The season's narrative is driven by two massive
Season 4 of originally aired from September 26, 2012, to May 22, 2013, on ABC . This season serves as a pivotal turning point for the series, marked by major life transitions for all three households, including a new baby, children leaving for college, and shifting career ambitions. Major Plot Arcs Major Plot Arcs Season 4 maintained the show's
Season 4 maintained the show's dominance at the , winning its fourth consecutive trophy for Outstanding Comedy Series . Total Episodes Rotten Tomatoes 67% Critics / 92% Audience Highest Rated Episode "Arrested" (IMDb 8.5) Notable Guest Stars
After their failed attempt to adopt another child in Season 3, Mitchell and Cameron pivot their focus. Cam takes a job as a music teacher, and they both navigate the challenges of raising an increasingly vocal and sassy Lily . Critical Performance & Awards
Following the Season 3 finale cliffhanger, Gloria spends the first half of the season pregnant, eventually giving birth to Fulgencio "Joe" Pritchett in the episode " Fulgencio ". This forces Jay Pritchett to re-embrace fatherhood in his 60s.
