“Modern Family” Season 1, which premiered on September 23, 2009, introduced viewers to the diverse Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan. The season follows three interrelated families:
The Dunphys:
Phil (Ty Burrell) and Claire (Julie Bowen) are a married couple with three children: Haley (Sarah Hyland), Alex (Ariel Winter), and Luke (Nolan Gould).
The Pritchetts:
Jay (Ed O’Neill), who is married to the much younger Gloria (Sofía Vergara), and her son, Manny (Rico Rodriguez), from a previous marriage.
The Tucker-Pritchetts:
Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), Jay’s son, and his partner Cameron (Eric Stonestreet), who have adopted a Vietnamese baby, Lily.
The season explores the family’s comedic dynamics, dealing with everyday challenges and humorous situations. It’s noted for its mockumentary style, with characters frequently breaking the fourth wall to speak directly to the camera.