You think YOUR family is big and crazy? Just wait until you meet the Pritchetts.

Picture this: There's a nuclear family consisting of a husband and wife (Phil and Claire) and three kids ages nine to 15.

Claire's brother, Mitchell, is a gay man who has just adopted a baby girl from Vietnam with his partner, Cameron. To top it off, Claire and Mitchell's father (Jay) is in his 60s and recently remarried a 30-something Columbian woman who also has a 10-year-old son.

This group of off-the-wall characters in an odd family tree makes up the bulk of the ABC comedy "Modern Family."

"Modern Family," which premiered in Fall 2009, is truly a show about changing family dynamics in suburbia, as well as how traditional family dynamics can still hold true.

Filmed in the documentary style of "The Office," "Modern Family" also includes a pinch of crazy situations and family issues from "Arrested Development." The combination helps the stories develop as the show continues.

The plots vary from week to week, but there is often some kind of uniting theme across the different households on the show.

Whether the question is, "What does it mean to be a good parent?" or "How can we combine new and old family traditions for Christmas?" each of the unique groups on "Modern Family" are consistently able to find various entertaining answers to the questions families face.

For example, Phil answers the "being a good parent" question by stealing his son's unsecured bicycle to teach him a lesson, only to discover that he stole some other kid's bike instead.

It's not the most orthodox teaching method, but it still makes for a hysterically misguided attempt at discipline. Antics like this abound on "Modern Family," and so far the plot lines remain relatable and amusing.

The sitcom's greatest strength is its diverse characters. Mitchell's life partner Cameron is a boisterous and extroverted individual whose artistic endeavors range from photography (involving a calendar he shot of baby Lily dressed as various pop divas) to being a clown. His bubbly personality perfectly balances the calm, collected and occasionally snooty Mitchell.

Claire is your typical mom figure, but her husband Phil is always taking part in goofy antics. Phil is basically a toned-down version of Michael Scott from "The Office," but he is still a relatable character in the show.

Jay's new wife and stepson, Gloria and Manny, also bring flair to the cast of characters.

Manny is particularly endearing because he is just a normal kid who is often wise beyond his years. It becomes impossible to not cheer Manny on as he tries to win the heart of his grade-school crush, Bianca. He's perhaps the most loveable character of all on this ensemble sitcom.

There are also always plenty of laughs to go around on "Modern Family."

Because of the varied cast of characters, amazing one-liners are a staple. The show's humorous quotes make it the kind of entertainment that people will want to tune in to again and again.

"Modern Family" airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on ABC.