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Modern Family is a television sitcom created by Steven Levitan and Christophe...
Modern Family is a television sitcom created by Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd that centers on three families—the Pritchetts, the Dunphys, and the Trillings—and their experiences in suburban Los Angeles. The show premiered on ABC on September 23, 2009, and has aired ten seasons, with its eleventh and final season premiering on March 26, 2020.Plot and ThemeThe show's plotlines are often humorous and deal with issues such as divorce, step-parenting, gay marriage, surrogate pregnancy, unplanned teenage pregnancy, blended families dynamics, and helicopter parenting. Modern Family's theme is thePritchetts, Dunphys, and Trillings have their own unique family dynamic but are still able to come together and laugh through life's most awkward moments.Main CharactersPhil DunphyPhil Dunphy is the patriarch of the Dunphy family. He is a residential real estate agent who delights in telling stories about his life experiences. He has a boisterous personality and is known for his catchphrase "I'm not really a people person, but I have a lot of fun with Phil Dunphy!" He was raised by his loving but permissive parents who constantly meddled in his life. He had a strained relationship with his father but shared a close bond with his mother. He married Claire Dunphy when he was thirty-one years old, and they have three children together: Haley, Luke, and Alex Dunphy. He later fathered a child with his second wife, Gloria, who is adopted. He has a complicated relationship with his children's friend Manny Delgado because he often clashes with him over their differences in parenting styles. However, they have a close friendship when it comes to barbecuing and watching football games.Claire DunphyClaire Dunphy is the matriarch of the Dunphy family. She is a stay-at-home mother who has a knack for taking care of her children and ensuring that their household runs smoothly. She is often seen bossing her husband Phil around and making him tidy up after himself. She has a strained relationship with her mother-in-law Gloria because they often clash over their different parenting styles. She later becomes good friends with her daughter Haley's friend Ruby Tipton after Ruby's mother dies. Claire had a brief fling with her neighbor Jay Pritchett when she was sixteen years old but rebuffed his advances when he got too serious too fast. She later had a sexual encounter with her college sweetheart Steve Jenkins after years of marriage to Phil. She and Jay later rekindled their relationship when they were both single again but broke up when Claire realized she still loved Phil.Haley DunphyHaley Dunphy is the eldest child of Phil and Claire Dunphy. She is a stereotypical teenager who is constantly embarrassed by her parents and strives to make them proud of her. She dates Dylan Pickett for most of her teenage years but breaks up with him when he proposes to her and she realized she was not ready to get married. She later has a brief fling with her teacher Mr. Chippendale but they break up when she discovers he has a pregnant wife. She dates Alex Pappas throughout most of her twenties until they break up spectacularly when he forgets their anniversary and accuses her of having an affair with her therapist Dr. Tim hole after she admits that she cheated on him with Dylan after they got engaged. They eventually reconcile after Alex moves to New York City to be with his best friend Salvadore Tipton and Haley realized she is still in love with him.Alex PappasAlex Pappas is the second child of Phil and Claire Dunphy. He is a stereotypical nerd who is constantly picked on by his peers for being overweight and intelligent. He dates Haley Dunphy throughout most of their twenties until he accuses her of having an affair with her therapist Dr. Tim hole after she admits that she cheated on him with Dylan after they got engaged. He later moves to New York City to be with his best friend Salvadore Tipton and dates his secretary Ellie Radloff for a while before they break up amicably when he returns to Los Angeles and realizes he is still in love with his ex-girlfriend Haley Dunphy. They eventually reconcile and get engaged to be married.Luke DunphyLuke Dunphy is the third child of Phil and Claire Dunphy. He is a stereotypical dumb jock who is not very bright but is very popular
