History Heartwarming / ModernFamily

* The family being introduced to Lily in the pilot.

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* ''Modern Family'' being credited as '''''the''''' monumental influence into the legilization of gay marriage across the world, particularly America in 2013 and 2015.
* Jesse and Eric have said that kids have come up to them and said that Mitch and Cam made it easier to come out to their parents. In one particular case, a kid came out to his parents:
-->'''Kid:''' I'm gay.
-->'''Parent:''' Well, which are you? Mitch or Cam?
* The cast all being extremely close to each other and referring to each other as their family. Julie, in particular, is extremely close to Sarah and Ariel and has helped both of them when they have encountered issues in their personal lives.
** Before proposing to her, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caplPHzhBak Sarah's husband, Well Adams, first went to her parents to ask for their blessing, which they gave him. Afterwards, he managed to track down both Ty and Julie to ask for their blessing, which they also gave him]]
** The recurring cast, such as Reid Ewing and Adam Devine, have commentated on how welcoming and friendly the whole cast is. When in other sitcoms, *cough Series/{{Friends}}*, you hear how excluding the main cast is to the guest cast, it's especially heartwarming.
** Due to Sarah having a genetic condition that caused her to need a kidney transplant, there was worries about her getting an infection and thus needing to leave the show. Instead the entire cast and crew worked together to create a completely safe work enviroment.
* One of the first shows in history to show an inter-racial marriage with a significant age-gap positively.
* The whole comedy style of the show deferring away from the typical snarky and crude sitcoms at the time. The creators really wanted a genuine and relationship-driven show, and it was a risk that paid off. Due to its success, many shows copied Modern Family's style.
* The actors all agreeing that when the put in for an Emmy it would be as a supporting actor, since there was no single lead.
* When the adult cast decided to work together to get raises after the 3rd season Ed O'Neill was already making more than everyone else; he actually took a pay CUT to bring himself in line with the entire rest of the cast.
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** Before proposing to her, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caplPHzhBak Sarah's husband, Well Adams, first went to ask for her parents blessing, which they gave him. Afterwards, he managed to track down both Ty and Julie to ask for their blessing, which they also gave him]]

* The cast all being extremely close to each other and referring to each other as their family. Julie, especially, is extremely close to Sarah and Ariel and has helped both of them when they have encountered issues in their personal lives.
** In Sarah case she relates how, that before proposing, her husband Wells Adams after asking for her actual parents blessings literally asked for both Julie and Ty's blessing as well, which they gave.

* The Dunphy kids, recovering from walking in on their parents having sex, realize that at least it means Phil and Claire still love each other.

* Haley giving Phil a surprise hug when she overhears his speech about how he loves her too much to let her leave to spend the night with that older guy she works with.

'''Cam:''' [[OverProtectiveDad Or whispering in her husband's ear that he'll never replace me.]]\\

-->'''Jay''' That’s the greatest news I’ve ever heard! ... I get to have a new start with the woman of my dreams. I think I’m gonna cry!

* Claire worrying that Jay will react negatively to Gloria's pregnancy announcement and trying to subtly tell him to be sensitive in order to protect Gloria's feelings. As it happens it isn't even necessary.

* Claire worrying that Jay will react negatively to Gloria's pregnancy announcement and trying to subtly tell him to be sensitive in order to protect Gloria's feelings. Wires get crossed, but as it happens it isn't even necessary.

* Jay's reaction to Gloria's pregnancy.

** In Sarah case she relates how, that before proposing, her fiancee Wells Adams after asking for her actual parents blessings literally asked for both Julie and Ty's blessing as well, which they gave.

* Phil, Claire, and Frank's reactions to seeing Luke is the lead in the school play, as well as hearing his amazing singing. They're completely surprised and overjoyed, to the point that Claire and Phil even start crying. And this is after Phil blew off his meeting and Frank drove across the country, both just to see his ''set designs''.

* Phil blowing off a meeting to go watch Luke sing the title role in "Phantom of the Opera", after seeing Mitchell make up with Jay at the golf course ''and'' hearing "Cats in the Cradle" for the first time ever ... and being surprised pleasantly when his own father shows up to see him for the first time in three seasons.

* In "The Day Alex Left For College", Phil and Luke spent a day together trying to sell a house for Phil. Whilst Phil is initially surprised by Luke's aversion to the day, by the end, he lets Luke go with his friends, modeling his own parent style on that of his father's.

* Claire insists the family go through the house and throw out any old toys and keepsakes as junk. They all are reluctant, Phil not wanting to drive them to goodwill. Claire does it herself but as she tries to give them away, she realizes they mean something. She returns home in tears, apologizing to the family for all the stuff she's made them give away over the years. At which point Phil reveals that every single trip, he's put the keepsakes in a storage locker. The family go there and are joyful to rediscover their past toys and all the memories that go with them.

* In "The Day Alex Left For College", Phil and Luke spent a day together trying to sell a house for Phil. Whilst Phil is initially surprised by Luke's aversion to the day, by the end, he lets Luke go with his friends, modeling his own parent style to that of his father's.

* Manny sending in a video to Julliard, saying that everything he is is a product of Gloria and Jay, thanking them for encouraging him to chase his dreams and being an example to him.

* Jay and his navy buddies have a tradition, everytime one of them dies they head out to some bar and have a drink, unfortunately due to a storm, Jay is unable to leave the house. What does Phil do? He pours Jay a shot and places a four-leaf decoration next to him. Jay calls Phil back and pours him one and they have a drink together.

** After spending time at a couples counselling session, Jay & Gloria, Phil & Claire, and Mitch & Cam all voice their annoyances of their partners, causing a lot of tension between the couples. At the end, it shows each of the couples working hard to change themselves for their partner, demonstrating the persistence, imperfections and love found in all marriages.
* Phil and Andy's relationship, with [[ParentalSubstitute Phil acting as a father-figure to Andy.]] Though their friendship initially developed through their similar personalities and interests, it is clear that they both respect and care for one another immensely, with Andy confiding in Phil, and Phil treating Andy like one of his own.

* After Lily supposedly insults Tom, a transgender kid, Mitch, Cam, Gloria and Jay discuss it. Jay asks Mitch and Cam if Lily someday wanted to be Lou, what would they be with that. They initially said that they would love him unconditionally, but that there would be things they would struggle with.
--> '''Mitch:''' "There'd be a lot of things that I'd be giving up that I've always imagined doing, like walking her down the aisle in her wedding dress."\\
'''Cam:''' [[OverProtectiveDad "Or whispering in her husband's ear that he'll never replace me."]]\\
'''Jay:''' "That's interesting, because the minute it took me to accept the fact that my son was living a different kind of life than the one that I anticipated, Mitchell called me an old, straight, white bigot. And now, [[NotSoDifferentRemark you're just like me.]]

--> “Everyone’s afraid of something, right? Heights, clowns, tight spaces. Those are things you get over. But then [[AdultFear there’s our children.]] Will they fit in? Will they be safe? Those are fears you never get past. So sometimes all you can do is take a breath, pull ‘em close and hope for the best. I mean, things don’t always work out, but you gotta love it when they do.”