Modern Family fans should prepare to laugh again on January 5. That's when this sitcom returns with new episodes, the first of which will feature a certain, handsome guest star.

As for upcoming installments of the funniest show on television? Through a series of interviews, TV Guide has revealed the following tidbits regarding future storylines:

• Mitchell will be crushed on by a young law firm assistant.
• Cam will get angry at Mitchell when the latter forgets to send out party invitations.
• Fizbo will return!
• Jay will take Gloria to a cemetery because, as Sofía Vergara says: "Jay has ideas for Gloria's burial that clash with her Catholic traditions."
• We'll meet Phil's brother.

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