- The nominations for the 2018 Emmys have been revealed, and ABC's long-running sitcom "Modern Family" didn't get the recognition it usually does.
- The show was absent from the best comedy series category —which they were part of for the past eight years. — in addition to the other major ones.
- Despite that, "Modern Family" managed to get one nomination for best sound mixing.
- The 2018 Emmys will air on NBC on Monday, September 17 at 8 p.m., hosted by "Saturday Night Live" stars Michael Che and Colin Jost.
"Modern Family" ended its long-running Emmys streak after the ABC sitcom failed to earn even a single nomination in the major categories.
The show was nominated for best comedy series for the last eight years in a row and its cast was routinely recognized for their performances. However, 2014 was the last time anyone on the series took home an Emmy Award, and the sitcom is considered to be long past its prime with its ninth season continuing to disappoint.
When the series was nominated in 2017, Twitter users didn't hesitate to voice their displeasure and complain that it had been recognized over more deserving shows. This year, Twitter is singing a different tune and celebrating the snub:
Modern Family left out of outstanding comedy for the first time in its history. I am fine with this. #Emmys
— Jen Chaney (@chaneyj) July 12, 2018
RIP Modern Family https://t.co/m5yfGEHIaF
— David Mack (@davidmackau) July 12, 2018
Modern Family departs at last.
— Linda Holmes (@lindaholmes) July 12, 2018
Best part about the #Emmys noms is that Modern Family wasn't nominated! Though I realize plenty of people like that show, you cannot convince me that a comedy in its ninth season is still telling award-worthy stories. So glad they won't be hijacking the Comedy category anymore.
— Nick Harley (@Mick_Marley) July 12, 2018
WAIT JS THIS THE FIRST YEAR MODERN FAMILY HASNT GOTTEN NOMS CAN IT BE DID WE FINALLY GET HERE
— canon kitty/illyana 2k18 (@footclaws) July 12, 2018
So many excellent comedies were snubbed when Modern Family ruled the Emmys a few years back. Those shows deserved better and this "snubbing" isn't enough.
— Arrow Next To Blurry Head (@awkwardaniel) July 12, 2018
My favorite thing about the #EmmyNoms is that there is finally not a single one for Modern Family
— Taylor McTague (@talkalot_360) July 12, 2018
Thank god Modern Family didn’t get nominated. I was tired of seeing them every year and it was the same thing every episode
— jen🖤 (@xsmokexflamesx) July 12, 2018
AT LEAST Modern Family didn’t get nominated again honestly that would have been the last straw
— Rachel Casey (@RacheyCasey) July 12, 2018
But "Modern Family" wasn't entirely shut out of the awards this year as the show was nominated for best sound mixing. Show creator Steven Levitan didn't convey too much disappointment over the end of the series' streak, telling Deadline, "It was a hell of a run."
"I'm thrilled for all the brilliant new people who get to experience the good fortune we've enjoyed. Plus it gives us a goal for next year: Earn our way back," he said.
"Atlanta,""Barry,""Black-ish,""Curb Your Enthusiasm,""Glow,""Silicon Valley,""The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" were all nominated for best comedy series instead.
You can take a look at all of the 2018 Emmy nominations here.
The 2018 Emmys will air Monday, September 17 on NBC at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The show will be hosted by "Saturday Night Live" stars Michael Che and Colin Jost.
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