Modern Family

Right now you can watch Modern Family in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu and Peacock Premium — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. 11 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ed O'Neill's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Disney Plus.

Modern Family arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Modern Family land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. 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. Ed O'Neill and Sofía Vergara lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It ran for 11 seasons (2009–2020), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Modern Family holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Modern Family. Viewers who responded to Step by Step will find a lot to like here too. At 11 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. Ed O'Neill sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Modern Family wrapped up in 2020, created by Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd — and 11 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.