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30 free Modern Family trivia questions with answers. Are you a true Modern Family fan? Put your knowledge to the test with our 127-question trivia quiz covering characters, memorable moments, and behind-the-scenes facts. From the Pritchett family to the Dunphys, see how well you remember this beloved ABC comedy series that ran for 11 seasons.
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Q 01On Modern Family, Jay Pritchett's company, which Claire eventually runs as CEO, makes what?
Closets and blinds
Closets and blinds are the Pritchett trade: Jay built Pritchett's Closets & Blinds and hands Claire the top job when he retires.
Q 02In what city is 'Modern Family' primarily set?
Los Angeles
Principal photography also took place there.
Q 03What is Phil Dunphy's profession?
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Agent: Phil sells houses with relentless optimism and styles himself the 'cool dad' who is down with the kids' slang and dances.
Q 04What is the full name of Mitchell and Cameron's adopted daughter?
Lily Elizabeth Tucker-Pritchett
Lily Elizabeth Tucker-Pritchett is her full name; Mitchell and Cameron bring her home as an adopted infant in the pilot episode.
Q 05Who plays Jay Pritchett, the Pritchett family patriarch?
Ed O'Neill
He was already the highest-paid cast member per episode when five co-stars sued for raises in 2012.
Q 06In what year did 'Modern Family' first premiere?
2009
Modern Family premiered on ABC on September 23, 2009, and ran for 11 seasons.
Q 07Which Benjamin Bratt character is Gloria's ex-husband?
Javier
Javier Delgado, played by Benjamin Bratt, is the charming but unreliable ex, forever making big promises to his son and breaking them.
Q 08Which university did Alex Dunphy attend from season 7?
Caltech
Caltech: Alex starts there in the season 7 premiere, living in the dorms only a short drive from the Dunphy house.
Q 09What is Gloria Pritchett's country of origin?
Colombia
Colombia is Gloria's home country, as it is Sofía Vergara's; the show plays her accent and fierce Colombian pride for running jokes.
Q 10How many Primetime Emmy Awards did 'Modern Family' win for Outstanding Comedy Series?
5
Five straight wins for Outstanding Comedy Series, 2010 through 2014; the streak ended when Veep took the prize in 2015.
Q 11What is the name of the dog that becomes a beloved member of the Pritchett family?
Stella
Stella is Jay's beloved dog; he dotes on her more than on Gloria, and after retiring he launches a dog-bed business named after her.
Q 12What is Cameron's classically trained clown persona called?
Fizbo
Fizbo is Cam's clown alter ego from his youth; he first dons the costume for Luke's birthday party in the season 1 episode named after him.
Q 13On Modern Family, Jay and Gloria's son Joe goes by his middle name; what is his first name?
Fulgencio
Fulgencio 'Joe' Joseph Pritchett was born in the middle of the fourth season.
Q 21Alex Dunphy's scientific research later takes her to a posting on which continent?
Antarctica
Antarctica: Alex accepts a research posting there at the end of season 10 and is back with the family early in season 11.
Q 22How many biological children do Claire and Phil Dunphy have?
Three
Claire and Phil Dunphy are parents to three distinct children: Haley, Alex, and Luke.
Q 23What is the name of Gloria's son from her first marriage?
Manny
Manny Delgado, played by Rico Rodriguez, is Gloria's son with her first husband; old-souled and romantic, he grows up in Jay's house.
Q 14What is one of Phil Dunphy's recurring and enthusiastic hobbies or interests?
Magic
Magic is Phil's lifelong hobby; the self-styled amateur magician peppers family gatherings with card tricks and illusions, alongside cheerleading and slackline walking.
Q 15Where did the family holiday late in Season 1, when Phil and Claire renewed their vows?
Hawaii
Hawaii: the family flies to Maui for Jay's birthday, where Phil tries to give Claire the honeymoon they never had.
Q 16Which lifestyle company did Haley Dunphy work for later in the series?
NERP
NERP is the wellness brand run by Nicole Rosemary Page, played by Mira Sorvino; Haley lands a job there in season 9.
Q 17What was the name of Manny's short-lived pet turtle?
Shell Turtlestein
Shell Turtlestein was Manny's pet turtle; when it died on Jay's watch in season 1, Jay staged a break-in to hide his guilt.
Q 18Cameron grew up on a farm in which state?
Missouri
Missouri farm life gave Cam his folksy stories; his parents Merle and Barb Tucker run the family farm, and Barry Corbin plays Merle.
Q 19Who was the first actor from 'Modern Family' to win an Emmy Award for their role?
Eric Stonestreet
He won in 2010 for an episode inspired by his own past performing as a clown, and won again in 2012.
Q 20What does Phil Dunphy call the book of fatherly maxims he gives Haley?
Phil's-osophy
Phil's-osophy is Phil's self-published book of homespun maxims; he hands Haley a copy when she leaves for college in the season 4 episode Schooled.
Q 24Cameron was a starting center on the football team of which university?
Illinois
Illinois football is the one thing Cam and Jay bond over, much to Mitchell's envy; Cam later becomes a PE teacher and freshman football coach.
Q 25What breed is the Pritchetts' dog, introduced in the season 2 episode 'Good Cop Bad Dog'?
French Bulldog
Joe's supposed allergy to her turns out to be to Gloria's face cream.
Q 26Lily, adopted by Mitchell and Cameron, was born in which country?
Vietnam
The show was noted for portraying a gay couple raising an adopted daughter.
Q 27Which Modern Family cast member won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in both 2011 and 2014?
Ty Burrell
Ty Burrell's Phil took the two wins plus nominations in 2010, 2012 and 2013; Jesse Tyler Ferguson was nominated five years running without a win.
Q 28What unique filming style is 'Modern Family' known for?
Mockumentary
Mockumentary: single-camera scenes are intercut with talking-head interviews in which the characters address an unseen documentary crew.
Q 29How many Primetime Emmy Awards did 'Modern Family' win in total across its run?
22
22 Primetime Emmys in all, spread across series, acting, writing, directing and casting prizes over its 11 seasons.
Q 30On what date did the Modern Family series finale air?
April 8, 2020
April 8, 2020: the two-part finale, 'Finale Part 1' and 'Finale Part 2', closed the show's 11th and last season on ABC.