[s1e24] Cattle Calls & Scary Walls May 2026

Watch the cast and crew bring the chaos of the family portrait to life in this behind-the-scenes look:

While the title " Cattle Calls & Scary Walls " is the name of Season 1, Episode 24, it shares a surprising amount of DNA with another famous Season 1 finale: Modern Family's " Family Portrait ". Both revolve around the chaotic intersection of professional ambitions (Jessie’s acting auditions) and the messy reality of family life (the Dunphy-Pritchett portrait). Feature: The Art of the Chaotic Finale

: This episode featured a legendary cameo by Kobe Bryant , who interacts with Phil and Gloria at a Lakers game. Trivia & Easter Eggs [S1E24] Cattle Calls & Scary Walls

: Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Mitchell) earned a Primetime Emmy nomination specifically for his performance in this episode, largely due to his physical comedy battle with a stray pigeon.

: Sofia Vergara later joked that the set felt like a "war zone" because the crew was laughing so hard they could barely hold their equipment steady while the cast slipped in the mud. Watch the cast and crew bring the chaos

: NBA players Pau Gasol and Luke Walton were originally scheduled to appear alongside Kobe, but their scenes were ultimately cut from the final broadcast.

: The final chaotic mud-fight scene was filmed in just one take . Trivia & Easter Eggs : Jesse Tyler Ferguson

The iconic ending of " Family Portrait " was a technical feat: