<Tr> <Th> Official Website </Th> <Td> abc.go.com/shows/modern-family </Td> </Tr> <P> Modern Family (stylized as modern family) is an American television mockumentary family 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 ninth season premiered on September 27, 2017 . The series was renewed for a tenth season on May 10, 2017 . </P> <P> Modern Family was acclaimed by critics throughout its first few seasons, 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 . </P> <P> The broadcast syndication rights to the series were sold to USA Network, the stations of Fox Television Stations, and various other local stations in other markets for a fall 2013 premiere . The success of the series led to it being the tenth - highest revenue - generating show for 2012, earning $2.13 million an episode . </P>

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