: Sofia Vergara later joked that the set felt like a "war zone" because the crew was laughing so hard they could barely hold their equipment steady while the cast slipped in the mud.

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

: NBA players Pau Gasol and Luke Walton were originally scheduled to appear alongside Kobe, but their scenes were ultimately cut from the final broadcast.

Watch the cast and crew bring the chaos of the family portrait to life in this behind-the-scenes look:

: The final chaotic mud-fight scene was filmed in just one take .

The most interesting aspect of these episodes is how they use "perfection" as a comedic foil. In " Family Portrait ," Claire Dunphy’s desperate pursuit of a flawless white-clad family photo ends in a muddy, sprinkler-soaked brawl. Similarly, Jessie’s attempt at a "cattle call" audition is derailed by the literal and figurative walls of her responsibilities to the Ross kids. Behind-the-Scenes: The "One-Take" Mud Fight

: This episode featured a legendary cameo by Kobe Bryant , who interacts with Phil and Gloria at a Lakers game. Trivia & Easter Eggs