"In the grand TV canon, only a few things are certain: cancellation, crossovers, and themed episodes. Despite not being as integral to the TV machine as they once were, the tradition of the holiday episode—and the Halloween episode, in particular—has continued to withstand the test of time, even surviving into the streaming age. The perfect Halloween episode will include the actual holiday itself, some classic tricks and treats, and a spooky storyline, too. And although the sitcom has undeniably cornered the market with its timeless Halloween episodes, shows across all genres have participated in the spooky season fun, much to our delight.
Below, we've rounded up 20 essential Halloween episodes to stream right now, pulled from a wide range of genres and spanning over 60 years of television. However, if you're looking for just spooky sitcom episodes, we've got you covered, including the best of Bob's Burgers and The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror specials."
-Paste Staff
