Will there be more seasons of Modern Family and The Middle? ABC chief Channing Dungey recently discussed the season nine renewal chances for the long-running TV series, Deadline reports.
Both sitcoms are currently in their eighth season on the Alphabet Network, with Modern Family still holding as ABC top-rated scripted TV show for the 2016-2017 season. The Middle is not too far behind, placing sixth out of the network’s 19 scripted series.
During this week’s Television Critics Association press tour, Dungey said negotiations for a ninth season of both The Middle and Modern Family will be complicated but the network is hopeful:
Talks are ongoing. Anytime you are in a renegotiation, especially at this level, it’s going to be complicated. What I will say is there is a real enthusiasm on our side and on 20th’s side to try to make something happen. We all want to see the show come back next season.”
And what about more seasons beyond season nine? Dungey says the network is open:
I am am definitely open to more. But the first hurdle is figuring out next year.”
What do you think? Do you watch Modern Family and/or The Middle? Do you want more seasons?
Love the Modern Family and hopefully it will stay another year.. Keep me notified Very funny and well acted..
Some how these shows have stayed very funny I feel like modern family has gotten funnier, Good choice to renew
At the beginning of this season, I was unsure about “The Middle” going past season 8 regardless of its move to Tuesdays. Apparently, its ratings and viewership are still good, even though they’re down by over 10%, so I’m just beginning to lean towards a ninth season renewal for “The Middle”. Also, it is still unclear why “Modern Family” would just stop producing 24 episodes per season and have its seasons limited to just the average 22 episodes starting with its season 7. I think it is disappointing. Because of this, I think ABC is going to need a new… Read more »
It top 2 show on air not going to leave any time soon it the best and have not watch every year but still it laughs.
Modern Family isn’t what it used to be. Still funny but not as funny. I don’t really pay much attention when I do watch it. Time to pull the plug on this one.