Modern Family Quiz
Jay, Gloria, Phil, Claire, Cam and Mitchell: 15 questions on the Emmy winning family comedy.
Which actor plays Jay Pritchett?
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Ed O'Neill
Ed O'Neill plays gruff family patriarch Jay Pritchett, a role that earned him three Emmy nominations, decades after he became famous as Al Bundy on Married... with Children.
O'Neill holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, training for more than 20 years under the Gracie family.
Gloria Pritchett comes from which country?
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Colombia
Sofía Vergara's Gloria is a proud Colombian whose accent, volume and stories about her village are a running source of comedy, and the show frequently features her Colombian family and traditions.
Vergara, born in Barranquilla, became the highest paid actress on US television for several years during the show's run.
What is Phil Dunphy's job?
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Real estate agent
Phil is a relentlessly upbeat realtor who sells homes with cheerleading enthusiasm and corny slogans, and Ty Burrell later played the character in real adverts for the National Association of Realtors.
Burrell won two Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for playing Phil, in 2011 and 2014.
On which network did Modern Family air?
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ABC
Modern Family premiered on ABC on September 23, 2009 and ran for 11 seasons and 250 episodes, ending on April 8, 2020 as one of the network's biggest comedy hits.
The show was created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, both veterans of Frasier and Just Shoot Me.
From which country did Mitchell and Cameron adopt Lily?
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Vietnam
Mitchell and Cam return from Vietnam with baby Lily in the very first episode, introducing her to the family with a dramatic reveal set to music from The Lion King.
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons took over the role of Lily from season 3 and played her until the finale.
What does Jay's company make?
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Closets
Jay founded Pritchett's Closets & Blinds, a successful closet company that provides the family's wealth, and he eventually hands the business to Claire, who becomes its CEO.
Jay's rivalry with closet competitor Earl Chambers, played by Jon Polito, runs through several episodes.
What is the name of Cameron's clown alter ego?
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Fizbo
Cam trained as a clown and performs as Fizbo, first seen at Luke's birthday party in the season 1 episode of the same name, complete with full make-up and a deeply serious attitude toward clowning.
Eric Stonestreet based Fizbo on a clown character he actually created and performed as a child in Kansas.
What is the name of Jay's French bulldog?
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Stella
Jay adopts Stella in season 2 and quickly dotes on the French bulldog more openly than on most humans, to Gloria's lasting jealousy, and the dog remains part of the household for the rest of the series.
Stella was played by a French bulldog named Brigitte in the early seasons before another dog, Beatrice, took over the role.
What is Mitchell Pritchett's profession?
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Lawyer
Mitchell is a lawyer who starts out in environmental law, later works as a prosecutor and briefly runs his own practice, with his uptight precision playing against Cam's theatrical personality.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson received five consecutive Emmy nominations for playing Mitchell, though he never won, unlike co-star Eric Stonestreet.
What is the name of Jay and Gloria's son, born in season 4?
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Joe
Gloria gives birth to Fulgencio Joseph Pritchett in season 4, named after her father, but the family quickly settles on calling him Joe, and he grows into a precocious scene stealer by the final seasons.
Manny is Gloria's son from her first marriage, so he is Jay's stepson and Joe's half-brother.
In which state did Cameron grow up on a farm?
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Missouri
Cam was raised on a farm in rural Missouri, which explains his pig wrestling skills, his bond with farm animals and the regular visits from his folksy mother and sister Pam.
Cam's family farm storyline eventually leads him and Mitchell to move to Missouri in the series finale.
What does Phil call his book of life lessons?
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Phil's-osophy
Phil gives Haley a self published book of his wisdom called Phil's-osophy when she leaves for college, full of gems like always look people in the eye, even if they are blind.
The character's advice became so popular that a real Phil's-osophy book was published in 2014.
Which university does Alex Dunphy attend?
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Caltech
Brainy middle child Alex is accepted to Caltech, the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, after graduating as valedictorian, and later works at a research base in Antarctica.
Ariel Winter played Alex from age 11 to 22 across the show's entire 11 season run.
How many consecutive Emmys for Outstanding Comedy Series did Modern Family win?
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Five
Modern Family won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series five years running from 2010 to 2014, tying the record held by Frasier for the most wins in the category.
Ty Burrell, Eric Stonestreet and Julie Bowen each won two supporting acting Emmys for the show during its run.
What is the name of Phil's rival real estate agent?
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Gil Thorpe
Gil Thorpe, played by Rob Riggle, is the obnoxious rival realtor who torments Phil with insults and poached clients across several seasons, and he later comes out as gay.
Rob Riggle is also known for The Daily Show and for playing the gym teacher in 21 Jump Street.
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Modern Family ran on ABC for 11 seasons and 250 episodes and won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series five years in a row, a record it shares with Frasier. Its mockumentary format followed three branches of one Los Angeles family: Jay and Gloria, Phil and Claire, and Mitchell and Cam, plus a growing crowd of kids, a French bulldog and a clown named Fizbo.
These 15 questions cover the cast, the jobs, the running jokes and the family tree, from Phil's realtor slogans to the farm in Missouri. The first few are for anyone who caught a few episodes, while the later ones test fans who remember Phil's-osophy and Gil Thorpe. It suits family quiz nights and anyone who still says why the face.
You will find 15 multiple choice questions here, each with four options. Difficulty: Easy. Most people finish in about 6 minutes, and every answer comes with a short explanation and one extra fact worth keeping.
How to play
Read the question and pick one of the four answers. The correct answer is revealed straight away with a short explanation, then press Next question to keep going. At the end you get your score out of 15 and a full review of your round. Play again any time and the questions arrive in a fresh order. There is no timer and no account.
Good to know before you play
How many seasons of Modern Family are there?
Eleven. The show ran on ABC from September 2009 to April 2020, a total of 250 episodes.
Where is Modern Family set?
In suburban Los Angeles, where the three households live close enough to drop in on each other constantly.
Is this quiz hard?
It is an easy quiz for anyone who watched the show: most questions are about the main characters, with a few deeper cuts about Emmys and recurring characters at the end.
Answer key: all 15 questions with explanations
- Which actor plays Jay Pritchett?
Ed O'Neill Ed O'Neill plays gruff family patriarch Jay Pritchett, a role that earned him three Emmy nominations, decades after he became famous as Al Bundy on Married... with Children. O'Neill holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, training for more than 20 years under the Gracie family. - Gloria Pritchett comes from which country?
Colombia Sofía Vergara's Gloria is a proud Colombian whose accent, volume and stories about her village are a running source of comedy, and the show frequently features her Colombian family and traditions. Vergara, born in Barranquilla, became the highest paid actress on US television for several years during the show's run. - What is Phil Dunphy's job?
Real estate agent Phil is a relentlessly upbeat realtor who sells homes with cheerleading enthusiasm and corny slogans, and Ty Burrell later played the character in real adverts for the National Association of Realtors. Burrell won two Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for playing Phil, in 2011 and 2014. - On which network did Modern Family air?
ABC Modern Family premiered on ABC on September 23, 2009 and ran for 11 seasons and 250 episodes, ending on April 8, 2020 as one of the network's biggest comedy hits. The show was created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, both veterans of Frasier and Just Shoot Me. - From which country did Mitchell and Cameron adopt Lily?
Vietnam Mitchell and Cam return from Vietnam with baby Lily in the very first episode, introducing her to the family with a dramatic reveal set to music from The Lion King. Aubrey Anderson-Emmons took over the role of Lily from season 3 and played her until the finale. - What does Jay's company make?
Closets Jay founded Pritchett's Closets & Blinds, a successful closet company that provides the family's wealth, and he eventually hands the business to Claire, who becomes its CEO. Jay's rivalry with closet competitor Earl Chambers, played by Jon Polito, runs through several episodes. - What is the name of Cameron's clown alter ego?
Fizbo Cam trained as a clown and performs as Fizbo, first seen at Luke's birthday party in the season 1 episode of the same name, complete with full make-up and a deeply serious attitude toward clowning. Eric Stonestreet based Fizbo on a clown character he actually created and performed as a child in Kansas. - What is the name of Jay's French bulldog?
Stella Jay adopts Stella in season 2 and quickly dotes on the French bulldog more openly than on most humans, to Gloria's lasting jealousy, and the dog remains part of the household for the rest of the series. Stella was played by a French bulldog named Brigitte in the early seasons before another dog, Beatrice, took over the role. - What is Mitchell Pritchett's profession?
Lawyer Mitchell is a lawyer who starts out in environmental law, later works as a prosecutor and briefly runs his own practice, with his uptight precision playing against Cam's theatrical personality. Jesse Tyler Ferguson received five consecutive Emmy nominations for playing Mitchell, though he never won, unlike co-star Eric Stonestreet. - What is the name of Jay and Gloria's son, born in season 4?
Joe Gloria gives birth to Fulgencio Joseph Pritchett in season 4, named after her father, but the family quickly settles on calling him Joe, and he grows into a precocious scene stealer by the final seasons. Manny is Gloria's son from her first marriage, so he is Jay's stepson and Joe's half-brother. - In which state did Cameron grow up on a farm?
Missouri Cam was raised on a farm in rural Missouri, which explains his pig wrestling skills, his bond with farm animals and the regular visits from his folksy mother and sister Pam. Cam's family farm storyline eventually leads him and Mitchell to move to Missouri in the series finale. - What does Phil call his book of life lessons?
Phil's-osophy Phil gives Haley a self published book of his wisdom called Phil's-osophy when she leaves for college, full of gems like always look people in the eye, even if they are blind. The character's advice became so popular that a real Phil's-osophy book was published in 2014. - Which university does Alex Dunphy attend?
Caltech Brainy middle child Alex is accepted to Caltech, the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, after graduating as valedictorian, and later works at a research base in Antarctica. Ariel Winter played Alex from age 11 to 22 across the show's entire 11 season run. - How many consecutive Emmys for Outstanding Comedy Series did Modern Family win?
Five Modern Family won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series five years running from 2010 to 2014, tying the record held by Frasier for the most wins in the category. Ty Burrell, Eric Stonestreet and Julie Bowen each won two supporting acting Emmys for the show during its run. - What is the name of Phil's rival real estate agent?
Gil Thorpe Gil Thorpe, played by Rob Riggle, is the obnoxious rival realtor who torments Phil with insults and poached clients across several seasons, and he later comes out as gay. Rob Riggle is also known for The Daily Show and for playing the gym teacher in 21 Jump Street.
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