The Best 'Modern Family' Seasons, Ranked

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Updated May 15, 2024 51.9K views 11 items

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Vote up the best seasons of Modern Family.

Fans of Modern Family are very passionate about the series, so it's no surprise that arguments are often had over which is the best season of Modern Family. With its eleventh, final, season premiering in 2019, choosing the best seasons from so many can be difficult. This list of the best seasons of Modern Family, ranked from best to worst, should help make it easier. This ranking of all Modern Family seasons has been voted on by many fans of the show, so this list isn't just one person's opinion. Some of the greatest episodes of Modern Family come from different seasons, so determining what the best Modern Family season is can be challenging.

If you're wondering, "What is the best season of Modern Family?" and "Which season of Modern Family is the best?" then this list will answer your questions. It can be painful to put one Modern Family season over the other when there are so many good ones, which is why you can vote on however many seasons you like.

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358 VOTES
Modern Family - Season 3
The third season of Modern Family premiered on September 21, 2011 and contains 24 episodes. This season focuses on Claire's run for city council.

This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Dude Ranch," "Punkin Chunkin" and "Election Day."

Memorable moments from Season 3 include:
- The family vacations at Lost Creek Ranch.
- Claire learns the results of the election.
- The family visits Disneyland.
358 votes
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499 VOTES
Modern Family - Season 2
The second season of Modern Family premiered on September 22, 2010 and contains 24 episodes. This season focuses on family bonding, awkward and otherwise.

This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Halloween," "Manny Get Your Gun" and "Mother's Day."

Memorable moments from Season 2 include:
- Claire goes all in on Halloween.
- Phil and Claire race to a restaurant.
- Cameron has a stressful Mother's Day.
499 votes
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408 VOTES
Modern Family - Season 1
The first season of Modern Family premiered on September 23, 2009 and contains 24 episodes. This season introduces viewers to the Dunphy and Pritchett families.

This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Pilot," "My Funky Valentine" and "Family Portrait."

Memorable moments from Season 1 include:
- Manny and Luke get into a fight.
- Cameron dresses up as Fizbo.
- Claire and Phil role play as Julianna and Clive Bixby.
408 votes
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263 VOTES
Modern Family - Season 6
The sixth season of Modern Family premiered on September 24, 2014 and contains 24 episodes. This season focuses the milestones of the Dunphy and Pritchett kids.

This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Three Turkeys," "Haley's 21st Birthday" and "American Skyper."

Memorable moments from Season 6 include:
- Phil cooks Thanksgiving.
- The Dunphys and Manny have a near-death experience.
- Alex graduates high school.
263 votes
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304 VOTES
Modern Family - Season 5
The fifth season of Modern Family premiered on September 25, 2013 and contains 24 episodes. This season focuses on gay marriage becoming legalized in California.

This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Suddenly, Last Summer," "ClosetCon '13" and "The Wedding (Part 2)."

Memorable moments from Season 5 include:
- Mitchell and Cam go to Cam's hometown.
- Manny and Luke start high school.
- Cam and Mitchell get married.
304 votes
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190 VOTES
Modern Family - Season 7
The seventh season of Modern Family premiered on September 23, 2015 and contains 22 episodes. This season finds Claire taking a new job as Alex goes off to college.

This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Summer Lovin'," "The Verdict" and "Spread Your Wings."

Memorable moments from Season 7 include:
- Alex starts college.
- Gloria gets called for jury duty.
- Manny and Luke babysit Lily.
190 votes
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159 VOTES
Modern Family - Season 8
The eighth season of Modern Family premiered on September 21, 2016 and contains 22 episodes. This season finds Luke and Manny graduating high school.

This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Blindsided," "Thanksgiving Jamboree" and "Do You Believe in Magic."

Memorable moments from Season 8 include:
- Phil applies to join Jay's club.
- Claire and Phil have a magical Valentine's Day.
- Frank Dunphy gets married.
159 votes
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160 VOTES
Modern Family - Season 11
The eleventh and final season of Modern Family premiered on September 25, 2019, and contains 18 episodes. This season focuses on Claire and Phil as grandparents.

This season features several unforgettable episodes including ""Snapped", "The Last Christmas" and "The Prescott."

Memorable moments from Season 11 include:
- Phil visits his father Frank in Florida.
- Claire interviews for a new job under strange circumstances.
- Cameron buys a voice-assisted refrigerator named Bridget.
160 votes
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153 VOTES
Modern Family - Season 9
The ninth season of Modern Family premiered on September 27, 2017 and contains 22 episodes. This season finds Phil and Claire coping with their kids being grown.

This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Blindsided," "Thanksgiving Jamboree" and "Do You Believe in Magic."

Memorable moments from Season 9 include:
- Claire hosts a garden party.
- Phil, Cam and Gloria get locked in the basement.
- Mitchell and Phil go to Hero-Con.
153 votes
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164 VOTES
Modern Family - Season 10
The tenth season of Modern Family premiered on September 26, 2018 and contains 22 episodes. This season focuses on the next generation of Dunphys.

This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Kiss and Tell," "Stuck in a Moment" and "A Year of Birthdays."

Memorable moments from Season 10 include:
- Phil, Mitch, Cam, and Jay go on a hike.
- Claire gives positivity a try.
- Haley gives birth to twins.
164 votes