Modern Family - Season 8 < 2025-2026 >

: The season-long arc follows Manny Delgado and Luke Dunphy through their senior year, culminating in a graduation finale that leaves Jay, Gloria, Phil, and Claire grappling with their changing roles as parents. Career Shifts and New Ventures :

Season 8 is defined by new beginnings and the messy reality of growing up: Modern Family - Season 8

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 : : The season-long arc follows Manny Delgado and

continues to run Pritchett’s Closets while navigating her kids' independence. and Jay Pritchett go into business together, co-investing

and Jay Pritchett go into business together, co-investing in a property development project (a parking lot) that tests their often-clashing styles.

starts a relationship with Ben , an employee at Claire’s closet company.

begins dating Rainer Shine (guest star Nathan Fillion), a local TV weatherman, though the relationship eventually ends later in the season.