With Halloween just around the corner, we have a perfect excuse to watch some of TV’s best episodes celebrating the spirit of the holiday. Halloween episodes typically in sitcoms appear to constitute a sort of television experience: from the icy thrills of outright horror to candy-sized morsels for your soul.
So, as you get all dressed up and carve into those pumpkins, we’re going to count down through the 10 best Halloween-themed episodes in TV history to bring you into the perfect, spooky season spirit!
1. Brooklyn Nine-Nine
‘Halloween’ (Season 1, Episode 6)
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘ didn’t have a great start when it came to the Halloween episodes. But this one episode from season 6 kicked off the Halloween-themed episodes for the show.In the episode, Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and his colleagues hold a heist-themed competition to steal a coveted item, making a fun, entertaining episode. This heist challenge and tradition also continues in the subsequent seasons. This particular episode was pivotal in establishing a fun and memorable base for future Halloween episodes with a clever plot and humor.
2. Buffy The Vampire Slayer
‘Halloween’ (Season 2, Episode 6)
Episode 6 of season 2 of ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ was a unique twist on the horror and humorous Halloween holiday. It takes a supernatural turn when the characters encounter a powerful spell that causes them to turn into whatever they are wearing as their costume. Buffy, Willow, and Xander visit a local costume shop owned by Ethan Rayne and choose their desired costumes. But when the clock strikes twelve, a spell by Ethan causes the characters to transform into their costumes.
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3. Friends
‘The One With The Halloween Party’ (Season 8, Episode 6)
The popular sitcom ‘Friends‘ also captured the spirit of Halloween through its episode titled ‘The One With The Halloween‘. The gang is all dressed up in unique yet hilarious costumes ranging from a potato, Superman, and even Bride of Frankenstein. The Halloween party in this episode had the perfect dose of entertainment and captured the essence of the holiday quite well.
4. How I Met Your Mother
‘Slutty Pumpkin’ (Season 1, Episode 6)
The ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Halloween episode is titled ‘Slutty Pumpkin’, where the whole squad navigates ups and downs with the festivities around. Ted is excited about the Halloween party but also feels the fear and pressure that he might not make a good impression while hosting guests. Barney, as usual, uses the opportunity to impress women. Throughout the episode, the characters confront their fears and insecurities, making it a fun and entertaining episode.
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5. Modern Family
‘Halloween’ (Season 2, Episode 6)
In the Halloween episode of ‘Modern Family’, Claire Dunphy is determined to throw a good Halloween party and create an experience like no other for her family. Everybody helps her in making it a success while Mitchell and Cam have their own thing going on. Cam loves Halloween, but Mitchell is more reserved. However, in the end, it all turns out great for the whole extended family. The episode perfectly captures the family dynamics while also highlighting the Halloween spirit.
6. The Office
‘Halloween’ (season 2 episode 5)
‘The Office‘ Halloween episode focused on the employees of Dunder Mifflin dressed in different Halloween costumes showcasing their creativity. The main theme of the episode also revolved around Micheal conducting and evaluating the performance reviews on Halloween day. He is also shown struggling to fire people while also maintaining the spirit of Halloween at the office. The episode showed the balance between fun and profession.
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7. Sabrina The Teenage Witch
‘A River Of Candy Corn Runs Through It’ (Season 2, Episode 6)
In the Halloween episode titled ‘Sabrina The Teenage Witch‘, Sabrina finds herself in a rather whimsical adventure of Halloween but is also excited to celebrate the holiday with her friends. In the chaos of throwing a good party, Sabrina accidentally uses the magic that makes the situation worse for her. A candy river flows through the town which adds a comic element to the episode.
8. The Big Bang Theory
‘The Middle Earth Paradigm’ (Season 1, Episode 6)
In ‘The Middle Earth Paradigm‘ episode of ‘The Big Bang Theory’, the whole squad attends a Halloween party at Penny’s apartment. Leonard, Sheldon, Howard, and Raj come dressed in superhero costumes and Sheldon is notably dressed in Flash costume. Moreover, the guys also try to navigate the dynamics of the party and interact with Penny’s friends.
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9. The Simpsons
‘Treehouse Of Horror V’
‘Treehouse Of The Horror V’ is the fifth installment in the Halloween special series of ‘The Simpsons’. This particular episode is based on Homer’s time travels where he goes back in time and it leads to unfavorable incidents also showcasing the ‘Butterfly Effect‘. Overall, the episode was a perfect blend of humor and horror elements.
10. Black-ish
‘The Prank King’
In ‘The Prank King’ episode of ‘Black-ish‘, Dre and his family navigate the nature of pranking. Moreover, the whole family is excited about the holiday and enjoys it reminiscing about their childhood experiences. But the pranking goes a bit too far and also creates tension in the episode.
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