5 best couples in Modern Family, ranked 

ABC ran the American comedy Modern Family in a mockumentary style from September 23, 2009, to April 8, 2020. Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan's creation examined the relationships between three families. The sitcom spanned 11 seasons and 250 episodes and rose to prominence as one of the most popular ensemble comedies on television.

The show provided a multigenerational look at contemporary relationships, parenting, and identity by following the lives of Jay Pritchett, his kids Claire and Mitchell, and their families. Modern Family successfully combined sarcasm and sincerity with its single-camera format.

The show's realistic depiction of relationships was one of its best features. Whether they were young romances, long-term marriages, or unusual pairings, Modern Family humorously and honestly depicted the development of love.

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5 best couples in Modern Family

These five couples stood out in Modern Family:

1) Cameron Tucker and Mitchell Pritchett

Cameron Tucker (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell Pritchett (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) introduced revolutionary LGBTQ+ representation and their connection, which was a pillar of the series, was first shown in the pilot episode with their adopted daughter Lily. Despite their numerous arguments, Mitchell, a quiet lawyer, and Cam, a vivacious music instructor, always worked as a team.

The couple eventually got married in a two-part conclusion that was full of heartbreak and touching moments in Season 5 episodes 23 and 24 ("The Wedding"). They struggled with job changes, adopting a second parent, and ultimately relocating to Missouri for Cam's ideal job in the later seasons.

Their narrative demonstrated commitment, compromise, and personal development, establishing them as one of the show's most emotionally developed and forward-thinking couples.

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2) Phil and Claire Dunphy

Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen) and Phil Dunphy (Ty Burrell) were the quintessential suburban couple attempting to keep everything under control in the face of mayhem as per Modern Family's unique storyline.

Their relationship was characterized by conflicting personalities, and as per the storyline, they had three children: Haley, Alex, and Luke. However, this harmony produced some of the most memorable comedy moments in the show.

Phil and Claire consistently returned to mutual respect and, in the show, dealt with significant life changes as the series went on, such as their kids moving out and Claire taking over as CEO of her father's business.

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3) Jay and Gloria Pritchett

The curmudgeonly patriarch Jay Pritchett (Ed O'Neill) and his younger Colombian wife Gloria Delgado-Pritchett (Sofía Vergara) created a special dynamic of cultural and generational contrast. After raising two kids in a conventional home, Jay embarked on a new chapter in his life with Gloria and her son Manny.

As Jay adopted Gloria's culture and fathered their son Joe in Season 4, his viewpoint changed over time. Gender roles, aging, and emotional vulnerability were among the topics they addressed during their tour. Their relationship gained depth as a result of Jay's gradual but genuine development into a more emotionally expressive partner.

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4) Haley Dunphy and Dylan Marshall

Haley Dunphy (Sarah Hyland) and Dylan Marshall's (Reid Ewing) relationship began as a clichéd young romance, and initially Dylan was presented in the first few seasons as a charming slacker and budding musician who frequently ran afoul of Haley's aspirational family.

When Haley found out she was expecting twins in Season 10, their relationship took a drastic turn. She gave birth by the end of the season (Episode 22, “A Year of Birthdays”), and the pair decided to become parents in Season 11. Their plot changed from one of comedic relief to one of personal development.

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5) Alex Dunphy and Arvin Fennerman

Because of her intelligence and perfectionism, Alex Dunphy (Ariel Winter), the middle kid with a strong academic background, frequently found herself cut off from love connections. When she started dating Dr. Arvin Fennerman (Chris Geere), a talented but socially inept scientist, in Season 9, that changed. When they initially met, Arvin was a university lecturer, and their friendship was based on their common intellectual pursuits.

As Alex pursued a research opportunity abroad, the couple had to manage a long-distance relationship, and by Season 11, Arvin had become Alex's long-term partner. Their relationship in Modern Family provided a more subdued, mature portrayal of youthful love, despite their little screen time in comparison to other couples.