Modern Family: The Best Phil Dunphy Quotes

The best Phil Dunphy quotes from Modern Family combine the character’s most hilarious moments as the family’s self-appointed jester, and the poignant scenes revealing Phil’s unique approach to parenting. Very few TV dads can compare to the brilliant combination of hilarity and sweetness that is Phil Dunphy. Much of this has to do with how Phil himself was written with actor Ty Burrell in mind, ensuring their synergy. “We wrote Phil for Ty because there’s something about the fact that this guy is unrelentingly nice, never stops trying, and is a big kid,” explained Modern Family co-creator Steven Levitan (via Entertainment Weekly). “All of that applies to Ty.”