Things get even more serious from there, as the families deal with the death of a character.

Lets ring up co-creator Christopher Lloyd for all the details about theperhaps not last seasonofModern Family.

Taking in Cal flings open a new chapter for Mitch and Cam.

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Its quite funny to see him in the regality taking these responsibilities quite seriously….

They would ask him, Hey, can we stay in touch?

Are you going to that air show near your house?

It would be great if you could pose in front of the F-14 jet and send that picture back.

And the family has to face him with certain truths about himself.

Manny is becoming a man.The thoughtful college student is still taking his microsteps into independence and manhood.

She may be venturing into political waters a little bit later this year, he says.

Prodded further, he says only the character is significant.

(Click here for more on that dead-ly development.)

Its a tumultuous year for her, as well for the family as a result of this.

He becomes quite a darling on campus, particularly among some of the coeds, says Lloyd.

Hes a man of a certain age with a wealth of knowledge.

And he takes his role as kind of a don seriously.

And what about the magic shop?

Season 10 ofModern Familykicks off Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.