7 Best Halloween-Themed Episodes You Can Start Binge Watching Now
As soon as the leaves change colors and the air turns chilly, it's time to get in the Halloween spirit.
Though the Halloween season officially begins in mid-October, for us it starts as soon as summer ends. The time to try on costumes, eat candies and, of course, start binge-watching Halloween episodes of your favorite TV shows.
Here are 7 of the best Halloween episodes you can start absorbing right now.
1. Halloween — The Office
In this Season 2 episode, the Dunder Mifflin employees get into the Halloween spirit with costumes, pranks, and, of course, some awkward moments. Jim dresses as Three Hole Punch Jim, a simple and amusing costume, while Pam dresses as a cat.
Mocking Jim's costume, or lack thereof, their co-worker Dwight Schrute wears a Star Wars Sith Lord costume with a black robe and a red lightsaber at the ready. Don't forget the star of the show, Michael Scott, who is dressed as Two-Headed Michael and tries to impress his staff with outfits, games, and a small employee firing.
2. HalloVeen — Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Following the heist series, HalloVeen is an annual Halloween tradition on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. This episode not only excelled in the heist format but also blended emotional depth with the show's trademark humor.
With clever twists, hilarious sight gags, and Jake and Amy's romantic subplot, this episode has become a fan favorite and a must-watch every Halloween.
3. Trick or Treat, Freak — Stranger Things
Stranger Things knows a thing or two about getting Halloween right, and the second episode of the show's second season got that down better than anyone. Set in the '80s, the show's Halloween-themed episode captures the essence of that era's holiday, as the Hawkins kids don their Ghostbusters costumes for a night of trick-or-treating.
But things take a dark turn, and the characters' search for trick-or-treaters is cut short when Will has another vision of the shadowy monster from the Upside Down that is haunting him.
4. All Halliwell's Eve — Charmed
After a spell goes awry, Season 3's All Halliwell's Eve takes the Halliwell sisters back in time to Halloween night in the 1600s. In this historical setting, the sisters discover that they are their ancestors and must adapt to the customs, clothing, and beliefs of the 17th century.
The episode combines elements of supernatural drama, historical fiction, and Halloween-themed storytelling to create engaging and entertaining episodes for fans of the series.
5. Halloween Surprise — Parks and Recreation
In its fifth season, Parks and Recreation finally embraced Halloween with its Halloween Surprise episode. While the holiday served as a backdrop, the episode focused on an unexpected and delightful twist from Ben Wyatt that proved to be a season highlight.
Infused with the show's trademark humor, the episode included callbacks to previous episodes and playful satire of mediocre horror sequels.
6. It’s The Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester — Supernatural
Supernatural has its share of scary episodes, but The Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester is the only one that really celebrates Halloween. In this Season 4 episode, Sam and Dean investigate a series of murders on Halloween night and discover a witch trying to summon a powerful demon.
In addition to the spooky thrills, the episode also advanced the storyline by delving into the relationship between Castiel and Sam, while setting up future conflicts with Hell.
7. The One with the Halloween Party — Friends
This episode captures the beloved group of friends dressing up in various costumes, including Monica and Chandler as Catwoman and Pink Bunny, Ross as Spud-nik-a potato with satellite dishes, Phoebe as Supergirl, and Rachel just wearing a new dress.
Joey, on the other hand, struggles to find a costume and ends up dressed as Chandler, complete with his signature catchphrases and mannerisms.
