diff --git a/seasonwindow.cpp b/seasonwindow.cpp
index 008cf6b..8872283 100644
--- a/seasonwindow.cpp
+++ b/seasonwindow.cpp
@@ -74,5 +74,7 @@ SeasonWindow::SeasonWindow( const std::vector< int > &seasons,
     m_none.signal_clicked().connect(
         sigc::mem_fun( *this, &SeasonWindow::select_none ) );
 
+    property_modal().set_value( true );
+
     show_all_children();
 }