In Season 7 of Modern Family , the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan navigates major transitions as Jay Pritchett officially retires and hands over the reins of Pritchett's Closets and Blinds to his daughter, Claire Dunphy . Meanwhile, the family expands with younger members coming into their own, including the introduction of Jeremy Maguire as the recast, more talkative toddler Joe Pritchett . The season's overarching stories include:
The was released on September 20, 2016 .
: After decades at the helm, Jay struggles with the quiet of retirement while Claire faces the high-pressure reality of being CEO, even resorting to hiring a personal assistant to manage her household chaos.