7 Best (But Lesser-Known) Sitcoms Like Modern Family, According to Reddit

Modern Family, with its expansive Pritchett-Dunphy clan, was no ordinary sitcom. It broke the mould as a mockumentary, offering an intimate look into marriages and the intricacies of family life. This unique approach, no doubt, played a part in making the show immensely popular with viewers.

However, with Modern Family now long concluded, you may find yourself yearning for something similar. Here is a curated list of Modern-Family-like sitcoms that might tickle your fancy - complete with Rotten Tomatoes approval ratings.

Mockumentaries:

1. Reno 911! (2003-2009, 2020-present, 8 seasons, 86%)

This successful mockumentary offers a comedic lens into the lives of police officers in the eponymous small town in Nevada. After spanning six seasons and enduring a decade-long hiatus, the show was revived in 2020 and continues to air.

2. Parks and Recreation (2009-2015, 7 seasons, 93%)

Chances are, you're already familiar with this gem. Brought to life by the writers of The Office, this mockumentary showcases the humorous and heartfelt endeavours of Pawnee's Parks Department staff in their mission to improve their fictional town.

3. What We Do in the Shadows (2019-present, 4 seasons, 96%)

An unusual fusion of fantasy and comedy, this series follows the trials and tribulations of three vampires living in modern-day New York as they grapple with the challenges of contemporary society.

4. Abbott Elementary (2021-present, 2 seasons, 99%)

Set in a fictitious public school in Philadelphia, this show humorously portrays the professional lives and everyday struggles of the school's faculty, revealing the human aspect of being an average public educator in the US.

Family Comedies:

5. Arrested Development (2003-2006, 5 seasons, 75%)

While this series takes a more unfiltered approach to humour than Modern Family, it offers an engaging narrative about a wealthy family who loses everything and is begrudgingly held together by their most conscientious member.

6. The Middle (2009-2018, 9 seasons, 95%)

This series offers an authentic depiction of a family living paycheck-to-paycheck with three children. Following the trials and triumphs of the Heck family, each episode concludes with a satisfying and hopeful resolution.

7. Life in Pieces (2015-2019, 4 seasons, N/R)

This CBS family comedy might be the one that resonates most with Modern Family fans. With an unusual structure, each episode is divided into four segments, each focusing on a specific member of the extended Short family. Despite the absence of a Rotten Tomatoes rating, the well-crafted narratives and satisfying conclusions can undoubtedly make this series a favourite.

With a wide selection of mockumentaries and family comedies, we trust that these seven options will quench your thirst for a Modern Family-like experience.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes.