Top Ten Tuesday: Halloween-Themed Television Episodes

Halloween is just over a week away, so we are counting down the ten best standalone Halloween television episodes. Of course, there are dozens that could have easily made the list, but everyone will have a personal preference. Instead of a description for each episode, I put a funny and/or notable quote so spoilers are mostly avoided and people can go watch the whole episode/show for themselves if they want.

 

10. That ‘70s Show – S2E5 “Halloween”

“When I was six, the mayor of our town was hung from a tree. Your story was not scary.” – Fez after Eric tells a scary story

 

9. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – S6E7 “Who Get Dee Pregnant?”

“You will call her!” – Liam McPoyle when Mac says he won’t call Margaret

 

8. Parks and Recreation – S5E5 “Halloween Surprise”

“Impossible. I work for the government.” – Ron Swanson when asked if he’s being interrupted

 

7. South Park – S1E7 “Pinkeye”

“Yeah, granola pisses me off.” – Cartman when the kids complain about potentially getting granola treats for Halloween

 

6. The Office – S7E6 “Costume Contest”

“MacGruber!”– Michael Scott 

 

5. Mad Men – S3E11 “The Gypsy and the Hobo”

“And who are you supposed to be?” – Carlton to Don after giving candy to Sally and Bobby

 

4. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – S4E7 “Hex and the Single Guy”

“I made a killing, 26 Milky Ways. And the Democrats say there’s a recession.” – Carlton Banks after trick-or-treating

 

3. The Office – S2E5 “Halloween”

“So you got the fax. So why didn’t you add it to the résumé? What do you mean? Of course, martial arts training is relevant. Oh, excuse me, I know about a billion Asians that would beg to differ. Yeah, I get a little frustrated when I’m dealing with incompetence. Well, you know what? You can go to Hell, too, and I will see you there burning. Fine… Oh, wait, so you’ll let me know when you’ve made a decision?” – Dwight Schrute talking on the phone about a potential job after Jim and Pam put his résumé online

 

2. The Simpsons – S2E3 “Treehouse of Horror”

“He says he mentioned it five or six times.” – Homer Simpson after calling his real estate agent about their home being built on an Indian burial ground claiming he was never told

 

1. South Park – S16E12 “A Nightmare on FaceTime”

“It’s Halloween night! People should be renting spooky movies!” – Randy Marsh nearly crying because no one is showing up to the Blockbuster he bought