'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.

What major event was revealed during the Halloween-themed episode of the show?

• A new character introduction

• A character's wedding

• A character's death

• A character's promotion

Why did the creators decide to include a character's death in the storyline?

• To increase the show's humor

• To explore the theme of family loss

• To introduce a new character

• To shorten the season

Which character's death was revealed in the episode?

• Claire's sister

• DJ's ex-wife

• Phil's mother

• Mitchell's father

What did Steve Levitan hope viewers would do after watching the episode?

• Buy show merchandise

• Watch the next episode

• Discuss the show online

• Call their parents

How did the episode affect the show's ratings?

• The ratings were not mentioned

• The ratings increased

• The ratings remained the same

• The ratings decreased