'Modern Family' Character Death Explained, Gets Ratings Boost | THR News

The co-creator of the ABC show discusses a major character death in a Halloween episode, explaining it as a way to explore family loss. The death, which involved Shelley Long's character, was designed to show how unexpected death can be. The episode aimed to encourage viewers to connect with family and resulted in a ratings boost. The creator also hinted at future prospects for the show.

How does the character's death impact the family dynamics in the show?

What does Levitan hope viewers will do after watching the episode?