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Vulture Watch

How long will the Pritchett and Dunphy families keep living and loving in Los Angeles? Has the Modern Family TV show been cancelled or renewed for a ninth season on ABC? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Modern Family season nine. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  
 

What’s This TV Show About?

A mockumentary-style sitcom airing on the ABC television network, Modern Family follows three Los Angeles families who are interrelated through Jay Pritchett (Ed O’Neill) and his two adult children, Claire and Mitchell (Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson). Sofía Vergara, Ty Burrell, Eric Stonestreet, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Jeremy Maguire, and Brigitte the French bulldog also star.
 

Season Eight Ratings

Currently, the eighth season of Modern Family is averaging a 2.10 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 6.88 million viewers. Compared to season seven, that’s down by 18% in the demo and down by 13% in viewership. Learn how Modern Family stacks up against the other ABC TV shows.
 

Telly’s Take

Even after all these years, Modern Family continues to mock my famishment. Well into its eighth season, it remains one of ABC’s best performers in terms of both its demo ratings and audience size. When considering a show this successful, the cancellation or renewal question largely comes down to money and will. In early January, ABC boss Channing Dungey said the network was “enthusiastic,” despite complex negotiations. If the creative team and the cast want to continue, and can come to terms, ABC will renew Modern Family for a ninth season.
5/10 update: ABC has renewed Modern Family for two more years — seasons nine and 10. Details here.
 

Modern Family Cancellation & Renewal Related Links

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What do you think? Do you think the Modern Family TV show should have been renewed for season nine and season 10? How long do you think the series should run?