Six years in, Modern Family is still searching for fresh ways to approach comedy. There’s no clearer example than the series’ Feb. 25 installment, which takes place entirely on a computer screen. The episode, titled “Connection Lost,” follows Claire’s digital communication with her family while she’s away from home and can’t get a hold of her daughter, Haley. The plot unfolds within the confines of a MacBook Pro screen and relies heavily on the iPhone, FaceTime, iMessage, Safari and other Apple creations. Co-creator Steve Levitan, who’s overseeing the episode, suggests that it’s these kinds of stories that allow the Dunphys to live up to the show’s title.
