Modern Family (stylized as
modern family) is an American television
mockumentary 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, his stepson, and infant son, 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 was watched by 12.6 million viewers.