Jay Pritchett sits at the head of a large and unconventional family. Now in his second marriage to his gorgeous young wife Gloria Jay has been given something of a second chance. Still old habits are hard to break and it''s trial by fire as he tries to adapt to life with the same passion and vigor that Gloria exhibits which are matched by her precocious 12 year old son Manny. There are some culture clashes a few misunderstandings but also plenty of sweet victories along the way.Jay''s grown daughter Claire and her husband Phil are the proud parents of three kids with whom they want that open healthy honest relationship. It''s not always easy especially when you have Haley a teenage daughter who''s growing up a little fast Alex a too smart for her own good middle daughter and Luke a scatterbrained boy. Add to this that Phil is just a big kid himself even if he does always have the best intentions.