IT'S TIME TO CALL IN THE RINGMASTER, ON ABC'S 'MODERN FAMILY'

Kelsey Grammer and Fred Willard Guest Star

"Ringmaster Keifth" - Trying to recover from his Thanksgiving debacle, Cam decides to treat the family to a New Year's Day feast. After realizing that Cam's recent attempt is also a complete fail and in order to salvage their meal, Mitch uses a "concierge gift card" that he received as a Christmas gift. Cam soon discovers that the concierge who is on his way to save the day is none other than his ex-boyfriend, Keifth (Kelsey Grammar), a former circus ringmaster who left him without saying goodbye. Meanwhile, Phil's dad, Frank (Fred Willard) arrives with his new girlfriend, who happens to be Phil's childhood babysitter, which sets him on a confusing tailspin. Finally, Gloria and Jay have to decide who should take care of little Joe if something should ever happen to them, on "Modern Family," airing WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 (9:00-9:31 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network.

"Modern Family" stars Ed O'Neill as Jay Pritchett, Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy, Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy, Sofia Vergara as Gloria Pritchett, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron Tucker, Sarah Hyland as Haley Dunphy, Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy, Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy, Rico Rodriguez as Manny Delgado, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons as Lily Tucker-Pritchett and Jeremy Maguire as Joe Pritchett. Kelsey Grammer as Keifth and Fred Willard as Frank guest-star.

"Ringmaster Keifth" was written by Vali Chandrasekaran and directed by Jim Hensz.

"Modern Family" is broadcasted in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.