Here’s something we’re not used to seeing: two companies sharing the streaming rights to a popular show. But this is exactly what is happening to Modern Family, which you can watch on Hulu and Peacock when all 250 episodes of the series hit the platforms on February 3.
The agreement is courtesy of a multi-year agreement that NBCUniversal signed with Disney, which holds the rights to Modern Family. The two companies did not disclose the terms of the agreement, but The Hollywood Reporter suggests NBCU paid a fraction of what it would have paid if it tried to obtain exclusive streaming rights to the series.
As happened with The office, Peacock will broadcast some episodes for free. You do not need a Premium or Premium Plus subscription ($ 5 and $ 10 per month, respectively) to watch a selection of 12 rotating episodes. They will also be a section of the application dedicated to Modern Family, with a selection of selected episodes and bonus content for fans to check out.
Regardless of whether you decide to broadcast on Hulu or Peacock, this will be the first time that you will be able to watch Modern Family in its entirety through a streaming service with ad support and subscription. During your 11-year airing on ABC, you could watch new episodes on Hulu the day after your airing.