Modern Family (2009)
Kernel Score: 89% · 3,237 ratings
Genres: Comedy
First aired: 2009-09-23
Seasons: 11 · 250 episodes
Is Modern Family worth watching?
Worth watching. A big, blended family mockumentary with strong casting and a lot of warmth. The first few seasons are the funniest, and later seasons fade, but it's easy, likeable comfort viewing that the whole family can share.
Watch it if you
- like family sitcoms
- enjoy mockumentary-style jokes
- want easy, reliable comedy
Skip it if you
- want edgy or risky humour
- mind a decline in the later seasons
Best for: Easy weeknight binge
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Modern Family
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.
Modern Family parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this TV-PG mockumentary sitcom is a warm, comedic look at a large blended family with some adult innuendo.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Adult relationship humor and occasional innuendo appear, but content stays within TV-PG limits.
- Language: A little — Language is mild, consistent with the TV-PG rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Modern Family
If you liked Modern Family, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- The Office (2005) — 97%: Mockumentary comedy about people you recognise
- Friends (1994) — 92%: The ultimate comfort sitcom about friends
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) — 92%: Chaotic family sitcom with sharp writing
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) — 89%: Classic family sitcom with charm and warmth
- That '70s Show (1998) — 90%: Warm ensemble sitcom with a big gang of friends
- Boy Meets World (1993) — 90%: Gentle coming-of-age family sitcom
Cast
- Ed O'Neill as Jay Pritchett
- Sofía 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
- Sarah Hyland as Haley Dunphy
- Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy
- Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy
- Rico Rodriguez as Manny Delgado
Modern Family FAQ
Is Modern Family worth watching?
Worth watching. A big, blended family mockumentary with strong casting and a lot of warmth. The first few seasons are the funniest, and later seasons fade, but it's easy, likeable comfort viewing that the whole family can share.
Where can I watch Modern Family?
In the US you can stream Modern Family on Hulu, Peacock and YouTube TV and buy it from Prime Video, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Modern Family OK for kids?
Modern Family is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this TV-PG mockumentary sitcom is a warm, comedic look at a large blended family with some adult innuendo.
What shows are like Modern Family?
If you liked Modern Family, try The Office, Friends, Malcolm in the Middle and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.