Plot Summary:

Lloyd and Levitan had developed the series while talking about stories from their own families. They pitched the show to CBS, NBC, and ABC, which accepted it and picked it up. It became ABCs first series with a single-camera setup as well as their first mockumentary. The series premiered on September 23, 2009 to critical acclaim and was watched by 12.61 million viewers. Early on it was named as a big contender for the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards. Soon after the series was picked up for a full season on October 8, 2009. On January 12, 2010, Modern Family was renewed for a second season by ABC.