ABC has unveiled its Halloween programming lineup for October and its chock full of Halloween-themed comedy episodes and classic animated specials.
The Halloween fun kicks off on October 20, with a Halloween episode of “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” Now in its 30th season, the show will feature costume malfunctions, dogs getting spooky by scary costumes and more. Check out the rest of the ABC Halloween lineup below!
“It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”
Tuesday, October 22 8P/7CT & Sunday, October 27 7P/6CT
In Charles M. Schulz’s classic animated special, the “Peanuts” gang celebrates Halloween with Linus hoping that, finally, he will be visited by The Great Pumpkin, while Charlie Brown is invited to a Halloween party.
“Toy Story of Terror!“
Tuesday, October 22 8:30P/7:30CT
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reprise their roles as Woody and Buzz in Disney-Pixar’s television special — a spooky tale featuring all of your favorite characters from the “Toy Story” films. What starts out as a fun road trip takes an unexpected turn for the worse when the trip detours to a roadside motel. After one of the toys goes missing, the others find themselves caught up in a mysterious sequence of events that must be solved before they all suffer the same fate. The cast includes Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Joan Cusack as Jessie, Carl Weathers as Combat Carl/Combat Carl Jr., Timothy Dalton as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, Wallace Shawn as Rex and Kristen Schaal as Trixie.
“American Housewife”
Friday, October 25 8P/7CT
Katie ignores Greg’s warning and takes Anna-Kat through a terrifying zombie-themed maze at the annual Halloween carnival. Once inside, Katie quickly regrets her decision and sends Anna-Kat to find help. Meanwhile, Greg has entered a pumpkin carving contest and is ready to go head-to-head against the previous year’s winners.
“Fresh Off the Boat”
Friday, October 25 8:30P/7:30CT
It’s Halloween again, and with Eddie getting closer to college (maybe), the Huang boys are determined to find a group costume they can all agree on. Meanwhile, Louis decides this is the year he’ll finally show Jessica why his favorite spooky holiday is so great.
“Dancing with the Stars”
Monday, October 28 8P/7CT
The remaining couples will treat viewers to some terrifying thrills as Halloween Night comes to “Dancing with the Stars.”
“The Conners”
Tuesday, October 29 8P/7CT
Halloween brings nothing but horror for Jackie after she uncovers a shocking secret when trying to reopen the Lunch Box. Meanwhile, Mary gets upset when a woman assumes she is adopted, and Darlene continues to deal with her complicated love life.
“Bells This Mess”
Tuesday, October 29 8:30P/7:30CT
Mike and Rio first met on Halloween years ago, so now Mike loves to commemorate the holiday by scaring the wits out of Rio all night. Unbeknownst to Mike, Rio actually hates the scares but is afraid to tell Mike. When Rio turns the tables on Mike and tries to scare him into ending Scare Night, Mike gets bitten by a bat and the night escalates from there.
“mixed-ish”
Tuesday, October 29 9P/8CT
The popular girls at school ask Rainbow to join their group Halloween costume as Tootie from “The Facts of Life.” She thinks this is finally her opportunity to fit in, but Denise views the situation differently. Meanwhile, Alicia doesn’t want the kids to go trick-or-treating after Harrison and his colleagues tell her about all the dangerous things that can happen.
“black-ish”
Tuesday, October 29 9:30P/8:30CT
Halloween is around the corner and the Johnsons are definitely not seeing eye to eye on the family costume. The only thing they do agree on is that Jack’s new friend Raymond has got to go. Meanwhile, Junior wants Devante’s first trick-or-treating experience to be perfect.
“The Goldbergs”
Wednesday, October 30 8P/7CT
Beverly scores a bargain on four paintings. Once they make it home, she and Adam determine something supernatural is causing them to be destroyed. Much to Murray’s dismay, they call a psychic for help. Meanwhile, Barry decides to throw a huge “Rocky Horror Picture Show”-themed party against Erica’s wishes. Their confrontation leads to a visit to the dean’s office. “Rocky Horror Picture Show” alum Barry Bostwick guest stars as Professor Majors.
“Schooled”
Wednesday, October 30 8:30P/7:30CT
Coach Mellor is excited to celebrate Halloween in a couple’s costume with Julie, but his plan might be derailed by Principal Glascott’s faculty-parent dating rules. Meanwhile, CB uses “The Blair Witch Project” to attempt to scare the students into not tormenting each other during the school’s annual Halloween parade.
“Modern Family”
Wednesday, October 30 9P/8CT
Phil is determined to finally scare Claire on Halloween. Meanwhile, for the first time, Gloria is feeling self-conscious about her age when someone correctly assumes she is Jay’s wife; and Mitch and Cam head to the WeHo Halloween Carnival after Lily decides to go to her first Halloween party alone.
“Single Parents”
Wednesday, October 30 9:30P/8:30CT
It’s Halloween night at Hilltop Elementary and the kids head to the school for a spooky celebration with Douglas. Will struggles with whether he should stay with Sophie at the school party or if he should swing by his girlfriend Tracy Freeze’s birthday, which results in a stressful night for Will trying to do both. Meanwhile, Poppy and Angie throw a Halloween party for teens at Douglas’ house in order to try to prove to themselves that they are cool moms.
