Modern Family - 4/5

This was very close to getting a 3, but there were some lines that actually made me laugh out lod, and some of the acting, that put it just over the line. Definitely has potential in the longer term. Each of the families seemed to be as equally developed, which is an excellent sign.

Each family also has areas of contention and issues that were introduced well and I am already interested to see how they develop. The hope know is that the development is not predictable, as it very well may be, as none of the issues are that unique. I also found that not many of the jokes fell flat, even if some were clearly better than others. Line delivery seemed to be above average with all actors.

The biggest disappointment, and something I will now be watching closely for, is the outright stolen "come on" line, used twice in the episode, which is clearly from 30 Rock. It is used in the same manner. The actors deliver it correctly, which is less a testament to their acting ability and more a testament to downright mimicry of Liz Lemon.

I will be watching next week.