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

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

: 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.