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Theme music composer | Gabriel Mann |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 8 |
No. of episodes | 188 (list of episodes) |
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Location(s) | Los Angeles, California |
Camera setup | Film; Single camera |
Running time | 21–22 minutes |
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Distributor | 20th Television |
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Original network | ABC |
Picture format | 720p (16:9 HDTV) |
Original release | September 23, 2009 | – present
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Official Website | abc |
Modern Family (stylized as modern family) is an American television mockumentary sitcom that premiered on ABC on September 23, 2009, which follows the lives of Jay Pritchett and his family, all of whom live in suburban Los Angeles. Pritchett's family includes his second wife, her son and his stepson, as well as his two adult children and their spouses and children. Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan conceived the series while sharing stories of their own "modern families". Modern Family employs an ensemble cast. The series is presented in mockumentary style, with the fictional characters frequently talking directly into the camera. The series premiered on September 23, 2009, and the eighth season premiered on September 21, 2016. The series was renewed for a ninth and tenth season on May 10, 2017.
Modern Family was acclaimed by critics throughout its first season, although reception has become more mixed as the series has progressed. The show won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in each of its first five years and the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series four times, twice for Eric Stonestreet and twice for Ty Burrell, as well as the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series twice for Julie Bowen. It has so far won a total of 22 Emmy awards from 75 nominations. It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy in 2011.