Modern Family is a protected park.
Modern Family . The series is presented in mockumentary style , with the fictional characters frequently talking directly into the camera . The series was renewed for a ninth and tenth season on May 10 , 2017 . 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 .