Three different, but related, families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways.Three different, but related, families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways.Three different, but related, families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways.
- Won 22 Primetime Emmys
- 124 wins & 397 nominations total
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Did you know
- TriviaIn the Dunphy kitchen, Ariel Winter (Alex) and Nolan Gould (Luke) marked their height measurements across the years on a wall.
- GoofsMitchell and Cameron adopted a child from Vietnam. This is legally impossible as Vietnam's laws forbid a child to be adopted by single parents or same sex couples.
- Quotes
Phil Dunphy: Gotta fix that step.
- Crazy creditsAt the beginning of each episode, the actors' names appear on screen in order of their character's ages. (Oldest to youngest)
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Paul O'Grady Show: Episode dated 21 October 2009 (2009)
- SoundtracksCircle Of Life
Performed by Elton John
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Wow. Hysterical.
Give this show a chance. I really kind of watched it against my will, but figured I'd give it a shot. I bet out of a hundred pilots, I would like maybe one - this was that one. I literally laughed out loud at numerous parts - the way that it comes together is interesting / well-done - each couple has an interesting balance - great dialog (IMDB won't let me spell it with a "ue" at the end) - original characters - I'm impressed.
I don't think I've ever seen ABC come out with something in this vein. Normally their shows are a bit watered down, but this is edgy and as fresh as anything I've seen hit network TV. I know that comparisons to Arrested Development will be frequent, but I think that this has more structure. The characters aren't as wacky, but they're more believable and easier to sympathize with in my eyes. Tremendous acting, great kid actors - I forwarded the pilot to a bunch of people already, and I feel lucky that I got to watch it before it came out officially.
I don't think I've ever seen ABC come out with something in this vein. Normally their shows are a bit watered down, but this is edgy and as fresh as anything I've seen hit network TV. I know that comparisons to Arrested Development will be frequent, but I think that this has more structure. The characters aren't as wacky, but they're more believable and easier to sympathize with in my eyes. Tremendous acting, great kid actors - I forwarded the pilot to a bunch of people already, and I feel lucky that I got to watch it before it came out officially.
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- An American Family
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- Runtime22 minutes
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- 1.78 : 1
- 16:9 HD
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