TV Shows for the Modern Family

Last updated: May 15, 2026

When homework and dinner are done, try our list of great shows the whole family can enjoy. From The Simpsons to Black-ish, these TV shows feature some of our favorite and most diverse families. These relatably crazy families get into shenanigans that, to some, will seem all too familiar. You can even use our discussion questions to make TV time count. For more family fun, check out our lists Family TV Shows to Watch Together and Comedy TV Shows for Teens.

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Cousins for Life

age 6+

Heartwarming sitcom celebrates joyful, chaotic family life.

Nickelodeon Comedy (2018)

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Craig of the Creek

age 6+

Adventure, affirming messages stand out in appealing series.

Cartoon Network Kids' Animation (2018)

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The Casagrandes

age 7+

Charming Loud House spin-off about Mexican American family.

Nickelodeon Kids' Animation (2019)

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The Proud Family

age 7+

Relatable stories, good role models, zany comedy.

ABC Kids' Animation (2001)

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Raven's Home

age 8+

Energetic sequel offers well-rounded laughs for families.

Disney Channel Comedy (2017)

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United We Fall

age 9+

Unoriginal but enjoyable sitcom has positive messages.

ABC Comedy (2020)

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Andi Mack

age 10+

Heartwarming, diverse coming-of-age story best for tweens.

Disney Channel Comedy (2017)

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Fuller House

age 10+

Nostalgia bolsters family-centric sequel of '80s sitcom.

Netflix Comedy (2016)

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Little Mosque on the Prairie

age 10+

Funny ensemble comedy plays with Muslim stereotypes.

Hulu Comedy (2007)

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Mixed-ish

age 10+

Funny, sly Black-ish prequel has a unique take on race.

ABC Comedy (2019)

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Mr. Mom

age 10+

Movie-inspired sitcom has strong marriage, family roles.

Online Comedy (2019)

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The Middle

age 10+

Sitcom take on a middle-class family; drinking, language.

ABC Comedy (2009)

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Black-ish

age 11+

Race is tackled gently in fresh family friendly sitcom.

ABC Comedy (2014)

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One Day at a Time

age 11+

Worthy update of classic sitcom has heart.

Netflix Comedy (2017)

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Bless the Harts

age 12+

Lighthearted comedy has some language, drinking.

Fox Comedy (2019)

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Fresh Off the Boat

age 12+

Fierce memoir about Asian family makes fresh, sweet sitcom.

ABC Comedy (2015)

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Speechless

age 12+

Fresh family comedy puts "disability" in a brand-new light.

ABC Comedy (2016)

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The Simpsons

age 12+

Clever, fast-paced cartoon with edgy humor.

Fox Comedy (1989)

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Atypical

age 13+

Laughs, sex references in warm series about autistic teen.

Netflix Drama (2017)

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Bob's Burgers

age 13+

Satirical, sometimes offensive humor in animated comedy.

Fox Comedy (2011)

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