The series offers an honest, often-hilarious perspective of family life. Parents Phil and Claire yearn for an honest, open relationship with their three kids.
Yes, some of the one-liners can occasionally feel easy or too similar (Gloria doesn't understand the word in English!), but the majority of them are subtle and delivered so expertly that you truly do laugh out loud throughout each episode.
Nothing new, nothing adventurous, but Modern Family, which has won five straight outstanding comedy series Emmy awards, remains a tightly written and funny comedy that appeals to all ages.