Why Did Modern Family End After 11 Seasons?

Modern Family is a super hit American sitcom made by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan for the ABC network. It ran for 11 seasons from 2009 to 2020. The show revolves around a modern family, which includes the Pritchetts, Dunphys, and Tucker living in Los Angeles. All three families are different from each other, but all are related to each other through Jay Pritchett, who is the head of the family. The show is in a mockumentary format, showcasing the daily lives and family dynamics of a modern and unconventional family. The star cast of the show includes Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Eric Stonestreet, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sofía Vergara, Ed O'Neill, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, etc.

The show has a total of 250 episodes and has garnered millions of views worldwide. It has received positive reviews from the critics and performed consistently well throughout all the seasons. The characters of the show became household names and the ensemble cast gained worldwide popularity. It has won a total of 22 Primetime Emmy Awards, 3 Critics' Choice Television Awards, Golden Globe Awards, People’s Choice Awards, etc and it has received nominations from the Critics' Choice Television Awards, People's Choice Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, etc.

Why did Modern Family end after the 11th season?

Modern Family is a well-known show, viewed by audiences across the world even after 4 years of going off air. The viewership of the show always remained strong and gave the writers motivation; when Lloyd and Steven went into making season 10, they thought it would be the last season. So they tried to shake things up in this season but little did they know they would have to come back for season 11. After season 10, all the love from the audience made the creators pitch season 11 to ABC network, and the network was happy to renew Modern Family for the 11th season.

The audiences couldn’t get enough of the show even after the 11th season, but the creators decided it was time to say goodbye to the show. For the creators, season 10 was supposed to be the last season but when they got an opportunity to renew it for the 11th season, Lloyd and Steven decided to sum up the show in the best way possible. Apart from the fact that the show was really popular till its last season, the writers thought about how much more they could show how the children in the first season had become adults and achieved what they wanted to, so it was a great opportunity to end the show on a good note.

Legacy of Modern Family

Modern Family has impacted the entertainment industry significantly; the show brought freshness to the sitcom world. The family’s portrayal was one of the major aspects that connected the audience with the show. The blend of traditional and modern dynamics of a family was a vital part of the show. The show went on to win 22 Primetime Emmy Awards throughout 11 seasons, 6 Writers Guild of America Awards, and many more. The actors also received many awards for their performances on the show.

The inclusivity of the show was appreciated by the audiences, as it included blended families, same-sex couples, multicultural relationships, and much more. Modern Family effectively showcases a range of family dynamics, as suggested by its title.