That Modern Family's Phil Dunphy is the greatest sitcom dad is an agreed fact — free speech absolutists notwithstanding. Actor Ty Burrell won two of the six Emmy Awards he was nominated for throughout the show's run. Here are the top moments when Phil proved his unabashed greatness at being the greatest dad to Haley, Luke and Alex in Modern Family.
Yes! Claire was right. Haley Dunphy going to college was a miracle. A miracle brought about by Phil's-osophy, as next slide would let you know.
When Phil and Claire dropped Haley off to college, Phil gave her Phil's-osophy. Haley read Phil's words of parental wisdom later: "Never be afraid to reach for the stars because even if you fall, you'll always be wearing a parentchute."
Claire was afraid Luke was turning like Phil. But didn't those moments of Luke act like Phil gave us the best Modern Family moments? And the greatest fatherhood lessons?
When Phil walks on wire with Luke watching, he sets an example of walking the walk by challenging yourself and not just preaching his heart out to his kids.
On Manny's birthday, Phil was sad that his children were growing up so fast and begins crying. Sensing Phil's sadness, the girls — Haley and Alex — begin to cry. A darn emotional moment.
The uber anxious Alex Dunphy had her insecurities turned into confidence when Phil stood as his cheerleader to say: "I knew you could do it."
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