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Modern Family (original title)
22min | Comedy, Romance | TV Series (2009 )

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192 episodes
0:56 | Clip
3 VIDEOS | 2513 IMAGES
Three different, but related families face trials and tribulations in their own
uniquely comedic ways.
Creators:
Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd
Stars:
Ed O'Neill, Sofa Vergara, Julie Bowen | See full cast & crew
Reviews
156 user | 71 critic

Popularity
53 ( 3)
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S6.E16
Connection Lost
Claire is stuck at an airport and trying to digitally track down Haley after an
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Las Vegas
On a trip to Las Vegas, Jay wheels and deals to get a better room, Claire tries to
win back the money she lost last year, Phil tries to get into a magician's club, and
Cameron chooses a bachelor ...

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S2.E13
Caught in the Act
Phil and Claire's kids walk in on them having sex while delivering their
anniversary present, Gloria tries to keep Claire from seeing an angry e-mail, and
Mitchell and Cameron contemplate how to ...

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Cast
Series cast summary:

Ed O'Neill ... Jay Pritchett (188 episodes, 2009-2017)

Sofa Vergara ... Gloria Delgado-Pritchett (188 episodes, 2009-2017)

Julie Bowen ... Claire Dunphy (188 episodes, 2009-2017)

Ty Burrell ... Phil Dunphy (188 episodes, 2009-2017)

 Jesse Tyler Ferguson ... Mitchell Pritchett (188 episodes, 2009-2017)

Eric Stonestreet ... Cameron Tucker (188 episodes, 2009-2017)

Rico Rodriguez ... Manny Delgado (186 episodes, 2009-2017)

Nolan Gould ... Luke Dunphy (185 episodes, 2009-2017)

Sarah Hyland ... Haley Dunphy (183 episodes, 2009-2017)

Ariel Winter ... Alex Dunphy (180 episodes, 2009-2017)

Aubrey Anderson-Emmons ... Lily Tucker-Pritchett (138 episodes, 2011-2017)

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Storyline
Told from the perspective of an unseen documentary filmmaker, the series offers
an honest, often-hilarious perspective of family life. Parents Phil and Claire yearn
for an honest, open relationship with their three kids. But a daughter who is
trying to grow up too fast, another who is too smart for her own good, and a
rambunctious young son make it challenging. Claire's dad, Jay, and his Latina
wife, Gloria, are raising two sons together, but people sometimes believe Jay to
be Gloria's father. Jay's gay son, Mitchell, and his partner, Cameron, have
adopted a little Asian girl, completing one big -- straight, gay, multicultural,
traditional -- happy family. Written by Jwelch5742

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

Genres:
Comedy | Romance
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Details
Official Sites:
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Country:
USA
Language:
English
Release Date:
23 September 2009 (USA) See more
Also Known As:
Modern Family See more
Filming Locations:
2211 Fox Hills Dr, Los Angeles, California, USA See more

Company Credits
Production Co:
Levitan / Lloyd, 20th Century Fox Television, Steven Levitan ProductionsSee
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
22 min | 490 min (Season average)
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia
All the actors and actresses made a pact since the first season to always submit
themselves to awards ceremonies in supporting roles, never leading. See more
Goofs
Mitchell and Cameron adopted a child from Vietnam. This is legally impossible as
Vietnam's laws forbid a child to be adopted by single parents or same sex
couples. They could still adopt the child illegally but then it would be impossible to
bring it back to the States.See more

Quotes
Claire Dunphy: The way he looked at me, it was like I wore a tube top in church.
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Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.9 (2010) See more

Soundtracks
Circle Of Life
Performed by Elton John
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this supposed to be a documentary?
Q: How well does this series represent the LGBT community?
Q: What are the Dunphy women watching when they're on their periods?
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User Reviews
Laugh-out-loud ensemble comedy; a "The Office"/"Arrested
Development" hybrid (almost...)
26 October 2009 | by Jimmy L. (Upstate New York) See all my reviews

I decided to check out "Modern Family" after hearing all of the critical praise
about it. The show was five episodes in, so I caught up on the action online. And I
must say that the acclaim is well-deserved. The show is nothing like what I'd
imagined when I read about it. It is not a typical three-camera sitcom and it
actually IS as gut-wrenchingly funny as people say.

With any modern TV comedy, people are going to compare it with "Arrested
Development", which is highly regarded as one of the greatest shows ever by
many. "Modern Family" is not quite "A.D.", but I can see why some people may
compare the two.

"Modern Family", like "Arrested Development", is a comedy about a wacky

extended family that is filmed in a quasi-documentary style, similar to "The
Office". The characters don't acknowledge the camera, but they do contribute
"talking head" segments to supplement the action. The show is less cartoony and
surreal than "Arrested Development" or "30 Rock", but the comedy can still get
pretty off-the-wall.

The ensemble cast is great. There are three branches of a single family. The
patriarch (Ed O'Neill) has re-married, bringing a Colombian-born wife and her son
into the fold. The daughter (Julie Bowen) and her husband (Ty Burrell) have three
kids. The son (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and his partner (Eric Stonestreet) have just
adopted a Vietnamese baby. The show focuses mainly on the parents and how
they raise their families and interact with each other in today's society.

My favorite character is Phil (Burrell), who plays the dad who tries to be "hip". He
means well, but he's really kind of a wimpy husband. Phil's always putting himself
in awkward situations (without always realizing it) and some of his lines are
hilarious. He tries so hard to be the "cool dad". Next I like Cameron
(Stonestreet), who's gay and proud of it. He's sensible and sensitive and he has
some great lines, too.

Although I haven't really connected with the show like I have with some others
(just a matter of personal style), there's no denying that "Modern Family" is an
above-average comedy. It's written well, with humor sewn throughout the fabric
of each episode, and each episode packs some laugh-out-loud moments. And I
say this as someone who rarely actually bursts into audible laughter.
(Occasionally, with shows like "A.D." or "30 Rock".) This show does it, though.
Phil, in particular, has me in stitches.

To give you a comparison, I'd say "Modern Family" is like a cross between "The
Office" and "Arrested Development". Presented more like the former, with humor
and content drifting more toward the latter. More grounded in reality than "A.D.",
though, and without some of the triple-entendres and zingers.

The show finds windows to sneak in some wholesome family morals like
togetherness and acceptance, but the episodes always end with a laugh.

But the rumors are true. "Modern Family" IS a very funny new comedy. Check it
out on ABC or ABC.com if you don't believe me. (Or wherever else it's available.)
It definitely should be on your radar.

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