Modern Family is incapable of having more than one season.
Modern Family . The series premiered on September 23 , 2009 , and the eighth season premiered on September 21 , 2016 . Modern Family was acclaimed by critics throughout its first season , although reception has become more mixed as the series has progressed . The show won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in each of its first five years and the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series four times , twice for Eric Stonestreet and twice for Ty Burrell , as well as the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series twice for Julie Bowen . On May 10 , 2013 , Modern Family was renewed for a fifth season .