5 Black Sitcoms with Laugh Out Loud Halloween-Themed Episodes
The spookiest holiday is officially upon us, and we’ve got just the shows to make your night full of laughs and nostalgic chills.
From Martin and his friends summoning ghosts to Janine and the “Abbott Elementary” gang dealing with candy-crazed students, these episodes are packed with tricks, treats, and moments you’ll want to revisit. So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready to dive into five Halloween-themed episodes that will bring out the laughs and all the Halloween spirit!
Martin — “The Night He Came Home”
“Martin” is known for its funny antics, but this Halloween episode takes the cake! In episode ten of season one, titled "The Night He Came Home," Martin and his friends—Gina, Pam, Tommy, and Cole—gather at his apartment for a séance to connect with the spirit of Old Man Ackerman. It’s not long before strange things start happening to spook the pals.
Black-ish — “Jacked O’Lantern”
In this October 25, 1996 episode of the classic sitcom “Family Matters,” Steve, played by actor Jaleel White, gets a fright when his ventriloquist dummy—who looks just like him—springs to life and starts wreaking havoc on the Winslow family.
Everybody Hates Chris —“Everybody Hates Halloween”
“Black-ish” has had many hilarious Halloween episodes throughout its eight-season run, but its first is a classic. In season two, episode six, the Johnson family dressed up as the First Family circa 2015, from Barack Obama down to the now late family pet dog, Bo.
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Abbott Elementary — “Candy Zombie”
“Abbott Elementary” inaugural Halloween episode brings the perfect mix of classic holiday chaos—kids on sugar highs and ghost stories. Plus, Janine, played by actress and show creator Quinta Brunson, shows up as NBA star James Harden.
Insecure — “Low-Key Distant”
While episode two of season four isn’t entirely a Halloween episode, we’d be remiss not to mention Natasha Rothwell’s character Kelly, who stunned as Halle Berry’s iconic character from “B.A.P.S.,” and Yvonne Orji’s Molly rocking the East Compton Clover look, channeling Gabrielle Union in “Bring It On.”
