| "Halloween" | |
|---|---|
| Modern Family episode | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Halloween_(Modern_Family).jpg) Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) trying to take off the Spider-Man costume he wore at work | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Michael Spiller |
| Written by | Jeffrey Richman |
| Production code | 2ARG09 |
| Original air date | October 27, 2010[1] |
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"Halloween" is the sixth episode of Modern Family's second season and 30th episode overall. It was originally broadcast on October 27, 2010, on the ABC network in the United States.[1] The episode was written by Jeffrey Richman and directed by Michael Spiller and was based on an idea by cast member Eric Stonestreet.
The episode follows Claire's love for Halloween, which leads her to transform the Dunphy residence into a haunted house for trick-or-treaters. Cameron cannot shake a childhood trauma related to the holiday and Mitchell has a terrible day at work. Gloria acts weird after Jay and Manny tease her about her accent.
"Halloween" received mostly positive reviews from critics. According to Nielsen Media Research, "Halloween" became the most viewed episode of the series and tied for the series' highest-rated episode among adults between ages 18 and 49. It later became the second highest-rated show for the week as well as the week's highest-rated scripted program.
This episode received multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, and won for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for Michael Spiller. Jesse Tyler Ferguson was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in this episode.
- ^ a b Chang, Yani (October 7, 2010). "Thursday, October 07, 2010 ABC Television Network PRESS RELEASE - ENTERTAINMENT - MODERN FAMILY: Halloween". ABCmedianet. Retrieved 2010-10-07.[permanent dead link]