Behind-the-Scenes: How It All Began

Go behind the scenes with Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, Modern Family creators and executive producers, to hear how America's funniest family came to be. Now on 5 nights a week on USA Network!
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[@SurahOnline]

*I love how in the very last episode, BOTH Jay and Gloria couldn't get up off those chairs in the park. They both grew old together.*

[@klarabarunovic9841]

Oh wow, I didn't even notice that

[@salmaadeb6608]

Don’t call Gloria old, she’ll come after u💀

[@eileenbutterfly7856]

I'm not ready to know what's in the last episode. I can't get past episode 13 because Peacock is being stingy with the free stuff.

[@suzysummeredelweis1638]

The last episode is like the first episode, the dunphy (Phil and Claire) are in the kitchen from first episode while calling their kids, and they are in the kitchen at the end making their plans after the kids all gone. The pritchet are on soccer field watching manny in the first episode, then watching joe in the last episode. Pritchet-Tucker were on plane with lily at first episode, and on plane with lily and their new baby on the last episode.

[@andiflores4638]

@@eileenbutterfly7856 omfg I was struggling with the same thing on peacock and now none of the episodes are free😢makes me sad cuz this looks like such an interesting show to watch.

[@bryansarabia1938]

What made me fall in love was when they had to schedule Luke’s punishment in the pilot. They were all looking at the calendar and acting like it was a conference meeting😂

[@musique-liliesetlace1642]

And all the shoot talk🤣

[@Riververchi]

You know what the show does? For us without families, that have not yet started one of our own, it give us one. Of our own. For now.

[@wq198mnr]

Geo if you think your family will be anything like this.... a wealthy rich patriarch helping his kids and grandkids... it’s not going to be anything like this. That’s why this is hollywood

[@callistoemarilawson8483]

Exactly! I just recently moved out for college and this series reminds of the small things about my family. In a way Gloria's way of always talking reminds me of my mom the same way as Claire's strictness does. Jay's moments where he's just a chill dad partnered with the moments where Mitchell is embarassed about his overly energetic and overreacting partner reminds me of my dad. Some traits of the children reminds me of my childhood and my brother. All in all they make me remember that I have a family and it makes it easier for me to understand every single person in my family.

[@canadianmoth]

@@wq198mnr way to paint with a wide brush and miss the point

[@hurricanetortilla2569]

@@wq198mnr if that's what you think the show is about, then guess you really didn't understand it

[@noonwalk20]

Lololol maybe a little overreacting

[@wow-ov4rm]

The Lion King scene was the moment where I fell in Love with this show.

[@martyfer2494]

-just turn it off +i can't turn it off, it's *who* i am -the mUSIC

[@sofi-kf8mr]

WHEN THEY DID IT WITH HAILEY I CRIED

[@lizaharris4517]

@@sofi-kf8mr ME TOO

[@JamesPortman3496]

Watched season 1-6 in 7 days, such a great so but its sad to see these kids grow up so fast. I hope the seasons continue and they remain great.

[@blu0121345]

Omg I've done the same thing I started watching about five days ago and I've already started season 6 😂

[@nadabaki5545]

I finished season 6 but I am shure there is going to be a season 7 cause then it won't make sense

[@nadabaki5545]

Every year they make a new season

[@marissahannah2305]

+James Portman All the Actors are signed through season 8!

[@aidansinclair3693]

I feel the seasons are getting worst which makes me sad😰

[@paulolameiras861]

One of the few shows which keep the same quality over the seasons. Hope it doesn't end any soon.

[@kashishsharma1144]

it ended

[@terribels]

3 years later...

[@justsomeguywithoutamoustac1702]

@@terribels sorry bud

[@justsomeguywithoutamoustac1702]

@@terribels XD

[@robchi4822]

Say sike rn

[@reignreigngoawayy]

there’s no episode that felt boring to me. i’m so glad i started to watch this series in 2017. when it ended, we watched from the beginning twice! they’re like my second family. the writing and acting dynamic is so genius.

[@fannisarkadikristiansson6851]

THEY'RE ALL SO TINY HERE

[@LIZ-zh4rw]

They were best when they were kids

[@kenek629]

Ever since I found out Julie Bowen was pregnant in the pilot I swear it feels like I'm catching glimpses of her belly even tho they hid it

[@6stringwood]

Outstanding writing and acting. Great group of people with humble kind souls. One of my favorite shows that has ever graced television. I knew from the first show this was going to be something worth watching. I have never purchased DVD's until I purchased seasons 1-7 of Modern Family so I can have a laugh anytime. Thanks for sharing!

[@derzocker4964]

Modern family is the best serie on earth

[@kushdubey1111]

Der Zocker amen

[@bigbobby3787]

Trueeee

[@keanehgz]

Y'two keep it real, know I'mean son? Phil always cracks me up

[@vitocorleone1462]

The jokes and story line of each and every episode are genius. The writers and actors are perfect

[@NiaBre]

It's funny, original, indeed modern, and sometimes even makes this odd salty discharge come from my eyes at the end of most episodes. Truly amazing.

[@bbraaas007]

omg nolan! and ariel! they were sooooo young!!!!

[@jpe09]

2:11 made me tear up a little I already forgot how cute Alex and Luke.

[@TheBloom1993]

Good comedies are so rare! I really really love this show. Mind blowing script, great acting! These people do look like they are a great big modern family! :)

[@dan_alegria]

I know that you probably have read this a million times. It’s just that growing up my parents got divorced. I never put a lot of thought into it. I just figured that sometimes you have a “normal” family and sometimes you don’t. But watching Modern Family while growing up made me yearn for something like that. It’s so sad that the show is ending.

[@rockpadstudios]

"I know a fake crime scene when I see one" was one of my favorites.

[@oscarmarek7746]

0:13 foreshadowing two different storylines in one sentence? The Modern Family writers never cease to amaze me.

[@LEFTaTIP]

Such great subtle acting and consistency going into its 11th season. Even the little Frenchy Bulldog was so adorable. Going to dislike seeing it end on April 8th, 2020

[@AA-qb7ni]

That pilot was one of the most perfect pilots I've seen. I love the show so much.

[@wendymuani]

this show was(and still is)my comfort show,had a bad at college?watch modern family,feeling upset?watch modern family,it gives me so much joy and comfort,big shoutout to the producers,writers,script writers,directors and everyone involved, and the cast for bringing the characters to life

[@jessjlsy]

please continue the show for a long time!

[@tidde7728]

Jessica Leong Sin Yi I WANNA SEE HOW LUKE WILL RAISE HIS KIDS

[@aidahaidzir]

Koala'sStropenInZuidAfrika hahaha same same

[@aditi.s1]

fiqah

[@aditi.s1]

Jessica Leong Sin Yi they do man watch tv

[@mangomanatea4940]

I’m so sad it’s over

[@ddd-if2in]

holy shit that baby luke

[@louieshere]

Love Modern Family... Fav sitcom!

[@mauritsspek8564]

Wow, Alex looks so young in this video...

[@emeryfamily6898]

This series has been such a pleasure for me. Made me laugh in very dark times, brought hope and fun when needed most...provided my very sick/disabled husband and I something to do together to take our mind off of serious issues, so well written and amazing acting---THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@karishma27681]

When I first watched the show I was like naahh noo... then as episodes went by I got hooked so bad... ND they all became sort of a family to me...I sometimes think about advices given in the show to implement them to solve my problems in real life... I sleep peacefully each day watching modern family ❤❤❤

[@lillycollins4792]

Oh shit , I got teary eyes here...so proud of them for coming this far

[@lttlejordan23]

This is such a great show! From the writing & acting, to the chemistry on set. Everything feels so well-rounded. And I never felt myself getting bored. Some shows, even if they are great, have a handful of episodes or even a season here and there that just doesn't hit, but this show seemed to hit with every season, every episode. Sad that it had to come to an end, but it gave us 11 seasons of laughter & entertainment.

[@lunacharm8296]

I totally love this show I wach it every day over and over I just can't get enoth

[@145aasthakotak9]

i feel so bad that they didn't introduce Rexx as they did Lily... like the lion king things... still breaks my heart sksksk

[@DalDial]

@Grace Drea you shouldn't be looking at mf videos comments. There's always a spoiler but if you rlly wanna know then click read more. They adopt a son named Rexford in s11

[@gregorycleary6776]

As I've said before. This show is the best or one of the best comedy ever made. Great creativity , and storyline, ideas, and the actor's. So good, must have been fun for 10yrs of having a job like that.

[@liatedla5604]

i love modern family its just so fun to watch

[@johnmcdonald5998]

When the pandemic started to cause the lockdowns etc...I turned to Modern Family vs pandemic related materials (I had a good working knowledge due to my previous work experience) and it was a perfect choice. The show is predictably light hearted, well-written, well-acted and it allowed me to escape for the time being. Congrats to all involved, it is something they all should be very proud of.

[@twilliard10]

To this day this show still rocks

[@andresallegre9780]

i know it already ended but they should make a quarantine season!! it's meant to be!

[@viki91]

phil and gloria are oustanding

[@aesfa56]

I LOVE IT! I have watched it many times... and still laugh big at some scenes, and I still discover new things. That's how I know it is good, you don't get tired of it. Also the characters are so well defined and are SOOOOOOOOO funny!. all of them!. The kids, no so kid anymore are great, and they are great actors. I JUST LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@peacedarlynn]

I love that cam and Mitchell did the lion king thing with hayleys twins the same way they did with lily 💛

[@erikahendrawan7604]

This show is the best. Combination between fun and warm ❤

[@patrikmalory]

Ive never seen so much perfectly written burns from every single character to each other like in this show.

[@anitadupper2751]

We want more!!! More Modern Family seasons please. Lol I just can't get enough of it

[@josethegreat818]

This September season 7 is gnna come out 👌😊

[@logankeilty4529]

It ended 😢😭

[@tydaniher4933]

I get sad when the show ends

[@ankit13825]

:'(

[@monaliciousssss]

this is the only show that made me laugh at the 1st 10 minutes aanndd cried like a lil bitch at the end of the show... cuz i kinda live far from my family at the moment.. 😭😭😭

[@fayazaak]

Hn

[@kishoreashwin3220]

Such a amazing show love from india

[@goodtimesssss]

This serie give to us a family. ❤️

[@Daniel-cg7eu]

I cried when the show ended 😢

[@p.c1369]

2021 and i still love this show ❤️🤧

[@abbeyanthony6393]

I’ve been a massive fan since day 1 and this show is the best show I have ever ever EVER seen it’s just so real and HILARIOUS!!! I love it so much and i am so sad and broken that it had stopped 😫😫😭😭😭😭😭

[@shraddhasaikia3477]

I'm not crying you are 😭😭😭😭

[@tanqnikolova5814]

Unique show :) love it

[@EmiAcidic]

I love modern faimly

[@user-lb9td1cy1m]

I have watched modern family so much that I feel like I am the Dunphy's extra kid......

[@mangomanatea4940]

yeah! It’s a little weird to think that I’ve never actually met them

[@czenniebagel]

Be here forever n I'm gonna be there with these all ppl ❤️

[@hannahcarrier1412]

something that is ironic about the clip where Alex asks Claire about mono and pretending the babies are hers, is inferno family Haley does get pregnant, Alex gets mono and Claire pretends the twins are hers to impress a celebrity.

[@zel932]

God, modern family is the best sitcom ever created

[@kaleemarie13]

So I don't know if y'all knew this, but Julie Bowen (who plays Claire) was heavily pregnant with her twins at the start of filming in the first season. That's why she always had something in front of her belly and the producers and crew did really good editing cuts. But here just at 0:13, you can see a glimpse of her belly right before the cut to Alex talking

[@PetraZaraEl5570]

Love this show so much ❤

[@alyssa01825]

i just finished this show. it was amazing season 1-11. loved every moment of it

[@Rockstarmade224]

I’m currently watching the series. I’m on the last episode of season 4

[@Jay-rq5ui]

This is probably one of the shows I most relate to. Good damn show

[@cindygemmell1141]

What a show

[@ddiamond1043]

This show is the bomb is a good show

[@eduardochavacano]

the best scene is Lily in the Vietnamese restaurant.

[@roncaron8939]

THE KIDS. ALL OF THEM THEY MAKE THE SHOW. i have known each of them in real life at some point. very believable.

[@mhawang8204]

All this time I thought Doc from Back to the Future produced the show....

[@lawrencejaeabengoza3212]

Luke's so cute why is that

[@davidcao4040]

And they described it so beautifully.

[@rakshita888]

0:14 OMG.....

[@adityasarkar8445]

just a couple of hours more for season 7!!!!! way too excited

[@paulahines6454]

I never laugh out loud…this show I belly laugh, best writing best cast ever….

[@zoe1520]

I wish the would add more seasons on Netflix

[@alylanzar]

omg watching this while im down to the last ep of s11 😭

[@raufsiphone]

I am a fan

[@youandme98]

What a great show honestly! Cried so much at the ending :(

[@charlieangel9705]

Gloria es muy perfecto

[@punkdepunk3771]

This is the best show

[@RandomPerson-cz8yq]

Wow i didnt notice how much foreshadowing they did about haley getting pregnant

[@charlettemackmccoy4325]

Helps me to laugh on a bad day.

[@hirokinishikawa7725]

is it possible to listen to the song in the intro of the video? I shazammed it but there seems to be no recording of it on youtube or spotify :(

[@ren09rn]

If this show ends, my life will spiral into a great depression.

[@zoechappellclark3924]

Has it spiralled into a great depression?

[@asirigerginim]

Are u ok?

[@tinlaa7519]

I almost finish this series. Anyone has Suggestion on other series like this one?

[@kimdaeamsabay6401]

There isn't. I'm watching it for the third time now :(

[@Marie-jz1qw]

wow, I forgot how little the kids looked. Yeah, I know, people grow up, but still.

[@charlettemackmccoy4325]

My favorites are when the children was younger the punchlines was funnier. Aloha from Honolulu Hawaii

[@laurenvalencia_6]

For the theater kids, Christopher Lloyd right? Well Andrew Lloyd Webber in LND he made Christine and Eriks son named Christopher. Coincidence I think not.

[@marthadwyer2856]

Love, love love the shows and all the actors. Gloria, unfortunately is the least. I feel she’s over acting but she does manage to pull it off. ❤️😘✝️

[@princesstochi2629]

Very true, Gloria is my least favorite

[@ssppeellll]

Wait--There are TWO Christopher Lloyds in TV/movie show biz? The actor who played Doc in Back to the Future and the co-creator of Modern Family? Why doesn't anyone TELL me these things???

[@luf4rall]

Ty was the best

[@NSankeerthUrkec]

Bb gun ❤

[@ii-jpmodz4u718]

Megusta

[@ii-jpmodz4u718]

Que bonitos

[@FlamyShark]

the background music at 0:44 is really good. Any idea what it is?

[@back2nana]

It's the newest single by There Isn't Any Music, it's called Silence on his album Dead Silent Shit That No One Else Can Hear But You. It's really good, you should listen to the whole album.

[@Hasuuna100]

+Alana Sondha Apply cold water to the burn

[@AZREAL_]

darude sandstorm, and the song name is being showed at 5.39 :)

[@lisacollett2550]

Sreekar Dhaduvai

[@seekyegwhore8382]

is it just me or does Steven Levitan look like a caucasian Ray Romano?

[@NSankeerthUrkec]

❤

[@imsljr420]

I only watched until midway of season 7. After that I felt their jokes were repetitive.

[@brickdennis-gamingandcomic803]

1:14-2:33

[@RyanDarrenRussell]

my favorite show after It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

[@beefkid2526]

Howdy

[@NSankeerthUrkec]

Claire's pregnant with twins at beginning