About Jay Pritchett

Season 1

Jay is the father of Claire and Mitchell and used to be married to Deedee. He recently got remarried to Gloria who has a son named Manny. Jay tries to bond with Manny who is a very unusual kid.

Season 2

Jay and Manny seem to get along better. Jay gets Manny a dog, although it is really more for him. In the season finale "The One That Got Away" the family throws Jay a birthday party.

Season 3

Gloria is jealous of Jay's love for the dog. Jay learns that Mitchell let him win the first time they golfed together.

Season 4

In the season premiere "Bringing Up Baby" Phil takes Jay fishing for his sixty fifth birthday. Gloria reveals that last night she found out she was pregnant, following the events of the Season 3 finale, and is afraid to tell Jay. Jay is not enjoying his birthday as Phil's friends joke about him being old and ready to retire. He is excited when he finds out about the baby. The baby causes Jay to open up a little bit and show his sensative side.