begins dating Rainer Shine (guest star Nathan Fillion), a local TV weatherman, though the relationship eventually ends later in the season.
starts a relationship with Ben , an employee at Claire’s closet company. Modern Family - Season 8
: Mitchell and Cam deal with the arrival of Cam’s sister Pam and her new baby, which sparks jealousy and competition between the brothers-in-law. Notable Episodes begins dating Rainer Shine (guest star Nathan Fillion),
returns from Caltech with a bout of mono, leading to a temporary "backslide" into local living and a brief stint as a barista. New Relationships : Notable Episodes returns from Caltech with a bout
The eighth season of Modern Family , which originally aired from , serves as a major turning point for the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan. While the series maintained its signature mockumentary style, this season leaned heavily into the emotional "empty nest" transition as the youngest of the original kids, Manny and Luke, prepared to graduate high school. Key Storylines and Character Arcs
Growing Up and Letting Go: A Look Back at Modern Family Season 8