A NEAR MISS FROM A CRASH HAS EVERYONE IN THE CAR EITHER ON EDGE OR ADOPTING A NEW CARPE DIEM MENTALITY, ON ABC'S "MODERN FAMILY"

Guest Star Rob Riggle ("The Daily Show," The Hangover") Returns as Gil Thorpe

"The Day We Almost Died" - While driving out to get breakfast, the Dunphys including Manny have a near death experience causing everyone to reevaluate their lives. Claire resolves to be more fun and less uptight, Haley and Alex agree not to fight anymore, Manny refuses to ever ride in a car again, Luke wants to check off his bucket list, Phil decides to be a take action type of guy and the rest of the family has to bear the brunt of all the new attitudes, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Modern Family" stars Ed O'Neill as Jay, Julie Bowen as Claire, Ty Burrell as Phil, Sofia Vergara as Gloria, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron, Sarah Hyland as Haley, Nolan Gould as Luke, Ariel Winter as Alex, Rico Rodriguez as Manny and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons as Lily.

Guest cast includes Rob Riggle as Gil Thorpe, Joel J. Gelman as Sam and Chris Stacy as Rob.

"The Day We Almost Died" was written by Danny Zuker and directed by James Bagdonas.

"Modern Family" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's Selected HD Format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

For more information on "Modern Family," visit ABC.com/ModernFamily