This episode marks Claire’s evolution. She’s moved past cheap scares and wants high-class horror. The sight of her serving “Severed Hand” sandwiches (that look too realistic) to corporate stiffs is brilliant. Meanwhile, Jay’s war with the neighbor who stole his giant skeleton is a perfect metaphor for male aging. Mantzoukas as the hyper-competitive, weird boyfriend is a chaotic delight.
The seventh season's Halloween episode, "Spoiler Alert," sets the tone for the rest of the list. The episode revolves around a horror movie marathon, which leads to some hilarious reactions from the characters. While it's not the strongest effort, it still showcases the cast's comedic prowess. modern family halloween episodes ranked
While many fans rank the Season 2 episode higher, "ClosetCon '13" contains the single funniest Halloween plot in the series. Mitchell takes Cameron to a closet convention, and Cam is terrified he won't fit in with the "cool" industry crowd. His solution? He creates the persona of "Fizbo the Clown... but a bad boy." Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria attend a party at the home of a business rival (played by the late, great Fred Willard). The tension between Jay and his nemesis, combined with Phil and Claire's desperate attempt to find Luke's hidden stash of fireworks, makes for a frantic and hilarious watch. This episode marks Claire’s evolution