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Episode 3.23 Ratings May 17 2012

Yesterday's episode of Modern Family, the penultimate episode of the current season, finished second in the key demographics and third place overall in last night's ratings.

"Tableau Vivant" was watched by 9.36 million people, down by 1.22 million viewers from last week. The show finished third in total viewers and households, ranking behind Fox's American Idol and the season finale of CBS's Criminal Minds. In the key adults 18-49 demographic, Modern Family scored a 3.9/11 rating, down by five tenths from last week's 4.4/12. Modern Family finished ahead of Criminal Minds and behind American Idol in this critical demo.

Modern Family renewed for fourth season May 10 2012

ABC today announced an early renewal for Modern Family, bringing the popular sitcom back for a fourth season. As the highest-rated program among adults 18-49 for the second consecutive season, the renewal is not a surprise.

Until now ABC had not issued any early renewals for its TV shows. Last season's early pick-ups for popular shows reportedly angered bosses at the overlooked shows whose ratings were solid and which had to wait until May to learn about their fate. The announcement comes just days before ABC will make its upfront presentation in New York. We will learn the full details about their fall schedule on Tuesday, May 15.

ABC also renewed The Middle and Modern Family, but not the fellow Wednesday-night sitcom Happy Endings. Happy Endings is expected to be renewed at some point, as is the Tim Allen sitcom Last Man Standing. The dramas  Grey’s Anatomy, Revenge, Castle and Once Upon a Time were all renewed, while Scandal, GCB, Missing and Body of Proof are on the bubble and could go either way. The River is very unlikely to be renewed.

Episode 3.22 Ratings May 10 2012

Yesterday's episode of Modern Family, which saw the Dunphy clan go to Disneyland, finished a strong second in the ratings, posting its best numbers for two months.

"Disneyland" was watched by 10.58 million people, adding 520,000 viewers over last week. In the important adults 18-49 demo, Modern Family scored its most-competitive finish against American Idol, nearly tying the show in the demo. Modern Family scored a 4.4/12 rating in the 18-49 demo, just one tenth of a point behind Idol's 4.5/13. In the younger adults 18-34 demo, the show beat Idol by a wide margin to finish first with a 3.6/11 rating. Modern Family finished second in total viewers, households and adults 18-49. The show also ranked as the No. 1 scripted program.

Modern Family is the highest rated scripted series among adults 18-49 for the second season in a row.

ABC Announces Season Three Finale May 7 2012

ABC has announced Modern Family's third season finale, which will air Wednesday, May 23. Reid Ewing guest stars as Hayley's ex-boyfriend Dylan in the episode.

"Baby on Board" - It's been an up-and-down emotional roller coaster for Mitch and Cam in their quest to adopt another child. Their latest ride has them bringing Gloria in tow as a translator, leaving Jay and Manny to look after Lily, who has a big dance recital coming up. Meanwhile Claire and Phil have a proud parenting moment when they send Alex off to her first prom, but then that is quickly marred with Haley's shocking news of her future plans, on the Season Finale of "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 (9:00-9:32 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

You can find more information about the episode in our Episode Guide. With the third season almost complete, attention understandably turns to next season. Although Modern Family has not yet officially been renewed by ABC, the show is as close to a sure-thing as you can usually get in network television. ABC has refrained from issuing any early renewals to its shows so far, so even the big hitters like Modern Family are having to wait for the official word. ABC could choose to keep its renewals secret until its upfront presentation on Tuesday, May 15.

Episode 3.21 Ratings May 3 2012

Yesterday's episode of Modern Family finished second in the key adults 18-49 demo and third overall in last night's ratings.

"Planes, Train and Cars" was watched by 10.06 million people, down slightly from the last original episode's audience of 10.21m. Modern Family finished third in total viewers and households, ranking behind Fox's American Idol and CBS's Criminal Minds. In the important adults 18-49 demographic, Modern Family rose to a second place finish with a 4.1/11 rating, matching its performance on April 18.

Julie Bowen donates autographed shoes to Foster Soles May 2 2012

Modern Family star Julie Bowen has donated a pair of autographed Miu Miu shoes to Foster Soles, a charity auction for the Hillsides foster care home in Los Angeles. The auction aims to raise awareness of foster care issues during May, the Foster Care Awareness month.

Julie Bowen donated a pair of cream, gold and silver Miu Miu shoes with heel size 36.5. View the auction at eBay.com.

To learn more about Hillsides Foster Soles or about the work Hillsides does, visit Hillsides.org.

ABC Announces Episode 3.23 May 1 2012

ABC has announced the penultimate episode of Modern Family's third season, which will air Wednesday, May 16.

"Tableau Vivant" - It seems everyone has a bone to pick: Jay and Gloria get on each other's nerves while trying to simply order lunch at their local diner; Phil is put in the position of having to fire Mitchell; Cam and Claire have opposing theories on how to discipline children; and Manny is upset with Luke for accepting an award under false pretenses - all of which spells trouble for Alex who is counting on them to all work together for a "living art" school project display, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. 

Modern Family has not yet been renewed for a fourth season, but the show's renewal is about as close to a sure thing as is possible. ABC has not issued any early renewals this year and may keep its pick-ups a secret right up until its upfront presentation on Tuesday, May 15.

ABC Announces Episode 3.22 April 23 2012

ABC has announced the May 9 episode of Modern Family, which sees the extended Pritchett family going to Disneyland. Reid Ewing reprises his role as Dylan in the episode.

"Disneyland" - Nothing is more quintessential to good ol' family fun than a trip to Disneyland -- but not without a side of motion sickness, achy feet and a wayward toddler -- when the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan hits the park! Phil tries to keep up with Luke, Claire's shocked when they run into Dylan, Jay and Gloria disagree about what are sensible shoes for the day, and Mitch and Cam must contain Lily's new affinity for running, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

You can find more information about the episode in our Episode Guide.

ABC Announces Episode 3.21 April 16 2012

ABC has announced the May 2nd episode of Modern Family. Comedian Kevin hart (Soul Plane, Death at a Funeral) reprises his role as Andre in the episode.

"Planes, Train and Cars" - The Dunphys are in the market for a new car and Phil makes a spontaneous purchase without Claire. Will he have buyer's remorse? Meanwhile, Jay is determined to get to his high school reunion with Gloria and Manny in tow, and Lily loses her favorite stuffed animal on a public metro train, leaving Mitch and Cam with an inconsolable toddler, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

You can find more information about the episode in our Episode Guide.

Episode 3.19 Ratings April 12 2012

Last night's episode of Modern Family, the first new episode in three weeks, finished second in the ratings and was down by 9% on the last original episode.

"Election Day" was watched by 10.25 million people, down by 350,000 people on the last original episode, and scored a 7.5/11 rating in households. In the important adults 18-49 demographic, Modern Family scored a 4.1/11 rating, down from 4.5/12 on March 14. Modern Family was the most- watched and highest-rated scripted program of the night. The show finished second in its time slot by all key ratings measurements.