Modern Family (IMDB rating: 8.8)
Modern Family is an American television comedy series created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan that debuted on ABC on September 23, 2009. Depicted in mockumentary style, the fictional characters frequently talk directly into the camera.
he series premiered to critical acclaim and was watched by 12.6 million viewers.[1][2] Early on, it was named as a key contender for the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.[3]Soon after, on October 8, 2009, the series was picked up for a full season.[4][5] On January 12, 2010, ABC renewed Modern Familyfor a second season.[6]
The series has received positive reviews from critics and received several award nominations. The series has won the Emmy Awardfor Outstanding Comedy Series and the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series twice so far, for Eric Stonestreet and Ty Burrell, as well as the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Julie Bowen.[7][8] It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.[9] The syndication rights to the show have also been sold to USA Networkand 10 Fox affiliates for a fall 2013 premiere.[10][11][12] The success of the show has also led it to being the sixteenth-highest revenue-generating show for 2010, earning $1.6 million an episode.[13] On January 10, 2011, Modern Family was renewed for a third season,[14] which premiered with a one-hour special on September 21, 2011.
On May 10, 2012, ABC announced that it had renewed Modern Family for a fourth season.
