Late-2000s launch that dominated Emmys and proved multi-cam could feel modern.
Why it matters
Episode guide
250 episodes across 11 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
An extended, blended family is filmed documentary-style through marriages, kids, and cultural collisions. Warmth without losing joke speed.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2000s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Late-2000s launch that dominated Emmys and proved multi-cam could feel modern.
Creators
Christopher Lloyd · Steven Levitan
Key cast
- Ed O'Neill as Jay Pritchett
- Sofia Vergara as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett
- Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy
- Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett
- Eric Stonestreet as Cameron Tucker
Flash facts
- Premiered 2009 and quickly swept comedy Emmys.
- Phil Dunphy became a dad-comedy icon.
- Ran 11 seasons as ABC's comedy flagship.
FAQ
What network aired Modern Family?
Modern Family is associated with ABC (2009–2020).
Why is Modern Family in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2000s?
Late-2000s launch that dominated Emmys and proved multi-cam could feel modern.
Who are the key names behind Modern Family?
Creators and principals include Christopher Lloyd, Steven Levitan.
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