For eleven seasons, set the gold standard for holiday sitcom specials, but none were as anticipated—or as elaborate—as the annual Halloween episodes . Driven by the competitive, horror-obsessed energy of Claire Dunphy, these episodes combined high-concept costumes with the show’s signature heart and physical comedy. The Matriarch of Mayhem: Claire Dunphy’s Obsession
Her decorations were eventually banned by a specific neighborhood petition, forcing her to try (and fail) to keep things "family-friendly". Iconic Modern Family Halloween Episodes halloween modern family