What is modern Family and who made it?? Modern Family is an American television sitcom that debuted on ABC on September 23, 2009. Presented in mockumentary style, the fictional characters frequently talkdirectly into the camera. The program is the story of JayPritchett, his second wife, his stepson, and their infant son; and his two adult children and their families in suburban Los Angeles. The creators for this show are Christopher Lloyd and Steve Levitan.