Modern Family - Season 8 -

continues to run Pritchett’s Closets while navigating her kids' independence.

The eighth season of Modern Family , which originally aired from , serves as a major turning point for the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan. While the series maintained its signature mockumentary style, this season leaned heavily into the emotional "empty nest" transition as the youngest of the original kids, Manny and Luke, prepared to graduate high school. Key Storylines and Character Arcs Modern Family - Season 8

and Jay Pritchett go into business together, co-investing in a property development project (a parking lot) that tests their often-clashing styles. continues to run Pritchett’s Closets while navigating her

begins dating Rainer Shine (guest star Nathan Fillion), a local TV weatherman, though the relationship eventually ends later in the season. Key Storylines and Character Arcs and Jay Pritchett

returns from Caltech with a bout of mono, leading to a temporary "backslide" into local living and a brief stint as a barista. New Relationships :

: Mitchell and Cam deal with the arrival of Cam’s sister Pam and her new baby, which sparks jealousy and competition between the brothers-in-law. Notable Episodes