Known for its costumes and creatures, Halloween is a holiday for the wackiest and scariest among us—both on the screen and off. For years, television shows have offered their own take on this spook-tacular occasion, delivering some of TV’s greatest moments. With so many Halloween specials to choose from, it can be hard to find the right ones for the ideal marathon. As always, the Clarion has you covered: cuddle up, turn on a nightlight and grab some candy corn because here are the 5 best Halloween specials of the last decade.

“American Horror Story”

Season 1, Episodes 4 & 5: “Halloween” Parts 1 & 2

Every Halloween, “American Horror Story” ups the scares for a holiday two-parter—and no season did it better than the first with “Murder House.” In an otherwise uneven, over-the-top season, “Halloween” delivered the perfect balance of fright and fun. The episodes center on the Harmon family making its best effort to sell their haunted home. Of course, on Halloween, the night during which “the dead can walk freely,” things go awry thanks to ghosts, car accidents and a man in a rubber suit. To top it off, Zachary Quinto (“Star Trek Into Darkness”) makes a hilarious (and creepy) guest appearance as one half of a gay couple that used to live in the “murder house.”

“Glee”

Season 2, Episode 5: “The Rocky Horror Glee Show”

The “Glee” tribute to the Halloween Time-Warping classic, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” takes the cake for the kookiest Halloween special with “The Rocky Horror Glee Show.”

Back in 2010, when “Glee” was at the peak of its success, it surprised viewers with this overtly sexual, off-the-wall adaptation of this cult classic. Featuring covers of some of the musical’s craziest songs, the episode dealt with the idea of censorship in school and the arts. Everyone’s favorite cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch, “Hollywood Game Night”) goes on a rampage against the production, delivering some of the series’ most scathing and amusing diatribes. Whether laughing with it or at it, this episode is sure to entertain and might even teach a dance move or two.

“The Office”

Season 2, Episode 5: “Halloween”

“The Office” had its share of Halloween episodes over its nine-year run, but the second season episode “Halloween” is by far the best of the bunch. In the episode, Michael Scott (Steve Carell, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”) is faced with the difficult task of firing one of his Dunder Mifflin employees. Drama ensues, of course, but the episode really shines thanks to the wonderful costumes—including a two-headed Michael Scott, Dwight (Rainn Wilson, “Peep World”) as a Sith lord and a variety of cat-lady outfits. This episode is classic “Office” fare, delivering the uncomfortable, awkward laughs audiences first fell in love with all those years ago.

“Supernatural”

Season 4, Episode 7: “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester”

Halloween seemed to come every week during the early days of “Supernatural,” but it was not until the fourth season that the show finally dedicated a whole episode to the special holiday. In this installment, the Winchester brothers investigate two recent murders in a small town. Shenanigans ensue and soon the boys are grappling with centuries-old witches, demons, ghosts and killer candy. Even a couple angels get involved in the action. It’s an entertaining fright-fest and one of the show’s standout hours.

“Modern Family”

Season 2, Episode 6: “Halloween”

“Halloween” is the first of many “Modern Family” episodes set on this very special day. The Dunphys are trying to put on the perfect haunted house for trick-or-treaters, Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson, “8”) tries to fit in at work by wearing a Spider-man costume and Jay (Ed O’Neill, “Wreck It Ralph”) and Gloria (Sofía Vergara, “Chef”) fight over her Colombian accent. Culminating in an uproarious final sequence at the Dunphy’s haunted house, this episode shows off the silly side of Halloween in the finest way.

Between repeat viewings of “Hocus Pocus” or whatever else is on ABC Family, take some time to appreciate TV’s other Halloween treats on Netflix or Amazon. Ranging from the silly to the frightening, there’s something for everyone when it comes to the finest in Halloween on TV.

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