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Modern Family 2009

“One big (straight, gay, multi-cultural, traditional) happy family.”

★ 7.9/10 · 3,422 votes TV-PG Comedy 11 seasons · 250 eps Ended
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What is Modern Family?

Modern Family is an American television sitcom created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan for ABC. The series follows the lives of three diverse but interrelated family set-ups living in suburban Los Angeles.

Type
TV series
Year
2009
Status
Ended
Episodes
250
First aired
Sep 23, 2009
Last aired
Apr 8, 2020
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC
Genres
Comedy
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Modern Family is an American television sitcom created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan for ABC. The series follows the lives of three diverse but interrelated family set-ups living in suburban Los Angeles. The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a large and blended family. Across eleven seasons, the show aired from September 23, 2009, to April 8, 2020. The program features actors including Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, and Ty Burrell. These three different but related families face various trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways. The series provides an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm and sometimes twisted embrace of the modern family. The term modern refers to the present or recent times, describing things designed using recent ideas or methods. The show explores these dynamics through the experiences of the clan as they navigate the complexities of contemporary life. The series was conceived by Lloyd and Levitan to depict the realities of families in the present day.

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Should you watch it?

“This series explores the humorous and complex dynamics of a large, blended family.”

Reasons to watch
  • relatable family dynamics
  • comedic storytelling
Keep in mind
  • focuses on a specific family structure

Watch it if you enjoy comedies centered on the complexities of modern family life.

The series provides a humorous look at the dynamics of a blended family.

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Season 1 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Season 3 · 24 episodes
Season 4 · 24 episodes
Season 5 · 24 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the series about?

It follows the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan as they navigate their lives together.

What kind of family is featured?

The show features a large and blended family.

What is the tone of the show?

The series offers an honest and often hilarious perspective on family life.

Is the show realistic?

It provides an honest look into the experiences of a contemporary family.

Who are the characters?

The series focuses on the members of the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan.