Check Out These Halloween Episodes of 'The Office' for a Gourd Laugh
Plus, how to watch them in order!
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As backward as it may sound, it is, in fact, possible to love Halloween while hating all things horror! Aside from the guts and gore, the holiday is home to so many terrific traditions that won't terrify you at night. While some may look forward to scary movie marathons, those looking for a laugh will be happy to stream the seasonal specials of The Office on Peacock come Halloween. To make things even better, there's not just one but six episodes of the silly sitcom dedicated to spooky season!
If you're looking for Halloween costume inspiration, that's all the more reason to check out these eerie episodes that feature all of The Office characters to some extent. And sure, they may not be as spine-chilling as the scary Halloween movies you may be used to, but they're just as deserving of a spot on the list of best Halloween TV episodes. And who knows—after watching a couple these, you may gain some new ideas for your Halloween party theme or even a specific group Halloween costume! (Because there are plenty of those going on over at Dunder Mifflin!)
Check out these Halloween specials, too:
Season 2, Episode 5: "Halloween"
The first of many Halloween episodes started off strong in season 2 with the scariest scenario of all: layoffs. This sticky situation gets a humorous twist by taking place during the annual office Halloween party, which includes many costumes, tears, and laughs!
Season 5, Episode 5: "Employee Transfer"
The season 5 Halloween special is a bit of a joke-r! Dwight, Kevin, and Creed go head-to-head when they each choose to dress as the Joker for Halloween. Meanwhile, Michael and Holly face their own Halloween dress-up drama as their relationship hits a rough patch while they're trying to plan a couples costume.
Season 6, Episode 8: "Koi Pond"
There's a lot of foreshadowing and hilarious hostility in this one. We've got Jim and Pam acting as if they're married so that they could potentially make a sale at work. Then, we have Michael who's mad at Jim for not stopping him from falling into a koi pond, when it's clear that he could've!
Season 7, Episode 6: "Costume Contest"
An office costume party makes everyone go a bit haywire once the prize is announced: a Scranton-area coupon book. Though it's basically worth nothing, everyone is under the impression that the book is worth at least $15,000. This causes people to wear many costumes throughout the day, constantly changing in an effort to outdo each other.
Season 8, Episode 5: "Spooked"
Do you believe in ghosts? That seems to be the ongoing debate between Jim and Pam—which eventually leads into an intense argument! 😬 Plus, Erin's patience is tested when she's told she needs to plan the Halloween office party. Her "planning" mode might be too much for her BF Andy...
Season 9, Episode 5: "Here Comes Treble"
This episode is a doozy, because there's just so much going on. On the one hand, the entire office is ticked off because Andy decided to bring his college a cappella group to serenade his co workers. On the other hand, we have Jim who made a classic financial mistake, leaving Pam with the job of figuring it all out. Then we have our show offs who really outdid themselves this year with their costumes!
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