"Modern Family" picked up its third consecutive statue for Outstanding Comedy Series as Emmy voters decided to keep it in the family Sunday night.
"Modern Family," which looks at several generations in a (mostly) functional Southern California family, beat out stiff competition from past nominees like "The Big Bang Theory," "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "30 Rock," as well as newcomers "Girls" and "Veep."
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The ABC series with its mockumentary format has been a critical favorite and ratings hit.