{"id":2080996,"date":"2025-10-10T03:51:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T03:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2080996"},"modified":"2025-10-10T03:51:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T03:51:12","slug":"the-best-friends-halloween-episodes-that-blend-spooky-and-silly-in-the-perfect-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-best-friends-halloween-episodes-that-blend-spooky-and-silly-in-the-perfect-way\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best &#8220;Friends&#8221; Halloween Episodes That Blend Spooky And Silly In The Perfect Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>It&#8217;s hard to believe that throughout the show&#8217;s 10-season run, we only got to see one <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/jenlewis\/which-friends-character-are-you\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><i>Friends<\/i><\/a><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/jenlewis\/which-friends-character-are-you\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:TV episode;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> TV episode<\/a> that was actually centered around Halloween. While other shows of the time, such as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/abbyzinman\/shows-good-until-the-end-and-declined\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Roseanne;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><i>Roseanne<\/i><\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/cuteking187\/what-simpsons-character-are-you\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Simpsons;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><i>The Simpsons<\/i><\/a>, and <i>Home Improvement,<\/i> did recurring Halloween-focused episodes, <i>Friends<\/i> went down that same holiday route, but with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/bunnybella\/ranking-the-friends-thanksgiving-episodes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Thanksgiving episodes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Thanksgiving episodes<\/a> instead.<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> \u00a9Warner Bros\/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">And don&#8217;t get us wrong, we&#8217;re certainly not complaining about the episodes that gave us Joey&#8217;s head stuffed inside a turkey, Chandler spending the holiday in a box, and Rachel&#8217;s infamous <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/lucaiacobucci\/friends-funny-moments\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:English trifle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">English trifle<\/a>. While there&#8217;s something unique about the sitcom&#8217;s dedication to the Thanksgiving holiday, there&#8217;s no doubt that a few more <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/blakeharper\/best-halloween-tv-episodes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Halloween episodes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Halloween episodes<\/a> would&#8217;ve been an iconic addition to the show&#8217;s legacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Still, instead of dreaming about what could&#8217;ve been, we&#8217;ve decided to take advantage of what we&#8217;re calling the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/kellymartinez\/best-bobs-burgers-halloween-episodes-ranked\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Halloween-adjacent episodes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Halloween-adjacent episodes<\/a> that we did get to see throughout the series. While these episodes aren&#8217;t set around the actual holiday, they have the qualities we all know and love in a Halloween-esque storyline. From lighthearted scares and full-blown frights to creepy scenarios and\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/alanna_marshall\/classic-halloween-movies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:classic Halloween movie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">classic Halloween movie<\/a> tropes, these are the best episodes to revisit on your spooky-season <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/angelicaamartinez\/friends-character-trivia-quiz-hard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:rewatch of;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">rewatch of<\/a> <i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/angelicaamartinez\/friends-character-trivia-quiz-hard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Friends<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>1. <\/span><span>&#8220;The One with the Halloween Party&#8221; (Season 8, Episode 6)<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"People at a Halloween party in costumes, including a pink bunny, potato, nurse, and others observing an arm-wrestling match at a table\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1389\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Tt785gCHitB14StcT5HMcA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzODk7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/372a0d41a42415811b854eeacfc922a4\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> \u00a9NBC\/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Monica and Chandler hosting a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/jessg\/friends-halloween-costumes-ranked\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Halloween costume party;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Halloween costume party<\/a> is definitely a classic <i>Friends<\/i> episode any time of year, but it&#8217;s obviously a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/evelinamedina\/best-halloween-movies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:must-watch during October;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">must-watch during October<\/a>. When you put Chandler in a pink bunny costume, Ross dressed up as &#8220;Spudnik&#8221; (a cross between the Russian satellite Sputnik and a potato), Monica dressed as Catwoman, and Phoebe as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/kaylaharrington\/incredible-quotes-from-lgbtq-tv-characters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Supergirl;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Supergirl<\/a> all together, you really can&#8217;t go wrong. This episode is pure Halloween fun and nostalgia, making for a great start to your October\u00a0<i>Friends<\/i> marathon.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>2. <\/span><span>&#8220;The One with the Lesbian Wedding&#8221; (Season 2, Episode 11)<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Four characters from a sitcom are engaged in a serious discussion inside an apartment\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"661\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/qo_4MlFbkRvZfEdji7A9kw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY2MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/074115ae4f0ff441724c4197610591cd\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> \u00a9NBC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The main component of this episode&#8217;s spooky appeal is actually a subplot, where Phoebe becomes &#8220;possessed&#8221; by\u00a0Mrs. Adelman, an old woman who died on the table while Phoebe was massaging her. Though Phoebe&#8217;s occasional old-lady-sounding <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/evelinamedina\/one-liners\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:one-liners;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">one-liners<\/a> are hilarious \u2014 including\u00a0Mrs. Adelman seemingly leaving Phoebe&#8217;s body after saying, &#8220;Now I&#8217;ve seen everything!&#8221; at Carol and Susan&#8217;s wedding \u2014 there is an underlying scariness to the thought of someone&#8217;s spirit entering your body and not having any control over who&#8217;s in your head. The theme of possession, a significant aspect in many <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/ravenishak\/best-horror-movies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Halloween classics;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Halloween classics<\/a>, makes this episode a great addition to your watchlist.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>3. <\/span><span>\u201cThe One Where Eddie Won\u2019t Go\u201d (Season 2, Episode 19)<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Two people in a kitchen; one holds a small object while the other wears a suit with a patterned tie, looking concerned\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"612\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9mMd.zjWsaReHn.sQbJjsg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxMjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/58a97fd51024cad694a74b53a09f116e\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> \u00a9NBC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For any fans of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/ingalam\/mindfuck-movies-thatll-really-mess-with-your-head\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:psychological thrillers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">psychological thrillers<\/a>, this is the episode for you. From Chandler waking up to see Eddie watching him sleep, to Eddie standing in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/kellyrissman\/friends-trivia-questions-answers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Central Perk;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Central Perk<\/a> caf\u00e9 window holding a mannequin head, to Eddie delivering some incredibly creepy laughs and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/alliehayes\/horror-movie-jump-scares-that-got-people-good-flipped\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:jump scares;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">jump scares<\/a> throughout the episode, it progresses like a psychological comedy drama that is sure to satisfy all of your creepy cravings.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>4. <\/span><span>&#8220;The One with Unagi&#8221; (Season 6, Episode 17)<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Three people are sitting on a sofa in a coffee shop. One person is gesturing while talking, the others are listening. The scene is from a TV show\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"607\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ud3Ewswyi9Yp0qE9U2w1vA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYwNztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/bb0afbe6a9f6842cd701832651886a18\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> \u00a9NBC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This episode has all of the Halloween appeal when it comes to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/ehisosifo1\/not-scary-halloween-movies-hbomax\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:lighthearted frights;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">lighthearted frights<\/a>. Ross tries to convince Phoebe and Rachel that self-defense is all about &#8220;Unagi,&#8221; a state of total awareness. How does he do this, you ask? By jump scaring them. When the girls flip the tables on him and give him a taste of his own medicine, we get Ross&#8217;s iconic high-pitched shriek that is honestly kind of a horror movie-level scream. Play Ross&#8217;s scream and one of Vera Farmiga&#8217;s\u00a0screams from\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/jeremyhayes\/haunting-items-inside-real-the-conjuring-warrens-museum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Conjuring;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><i>The Conjuring<\/i><\/a>\u00a0back-to-back, and you&#8217;ll see what we mean.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>5. <\/span><span>&#8220;The One with Ross&#8217;s Grant&#8221; (Season 10, Episode 6)<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A woman holding a framed, abstract painting of a woman. The setting is a cozy kitchen with shelves of jars and a stove\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"635\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9UU8Ykq0UX2Lj6n9PmLh.w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzNTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/5b7abe1e6bfefcea6664130a06ac7250\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> \u00a9NBC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The creepiest part of this episode is not a person, but a thing. That thing is &#8220;Gladys,&#8221; the 3D painting of a half-bald mannequin that Phoebe ends up giving to Monica while getting rid of stuff from her apartment. Later on, Rachel convinces Joey that the painting is haunted, only enhancing the Halloween rewatchability of the episode. And as if it couldn&#8217;t get any better, we get the entrance of &#8220;Glynnis&#8221; at the end of the episode, who makes Gladys seem like a walk in the park.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>6. <\/span><span>&#8220;The One Where Nana Dies Twice&#8221; (Season 1, Episode 8)<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Two people stand by an elderly woman lying in a hospital bed, engaged in a heartfelt conversation. Medical equipment surrounds them\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"637\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zYm4C.OueKOVa7Kj2ygpSQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzNztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/0ac56394177e5c06c1af97686341b474\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> \u00a9Warner Bros\/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We&#8217;ve already gotten costumes, jump scares, and possession. Now, we&#8217;re adding people coming back to life to the list. Even if it&#8217;s just for five seconds, it&#8217;s still a spook to see Ross and Monica&#8217;s grandmother seemingly <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/evelinamedina\/best-zombie-movies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:rise from the dead;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">rise from the dead<\/a>, scaring the wits out of both siblings in the process. In addition to the spooky elements, this is also the episode where every main cast member looks ridiculously good for absolutely no reason (cue the shot of Chandler, Joey, Rachel, Phoebe, and Monica looking at Ross when he falls into the open grave).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>7. <\/span><span>\u201cThe One with the Holiday Armadillo\u201d (Season 7, Episode 10)<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A person dressed as Santa, another in an armadillo costume, and a woman in a patterned shirt converse in a festive setting\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"620\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/A63_5TN3zXVuc2X9FOSQKg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/3c300abdf58454136e306bda1bea7863\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Warner Bros. \/ Courtesy: Everett Collection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Though it&#8217;s a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/abhaahad\/best-friends-christmas-episodes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Christmas episode;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Christmas episode<\/a>, we actually do get some Halloween content here, too. Specifically, we get Chandler dressed as Santa, Ross dressed as the &#8220;Holiday Armadillo,&#8221; and Joey dressed as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/ravenishak\/superman-first-reactions-reviews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Superman;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Superman<\/a>. This episode may be a treat for fans of <i>The Nightmare Before Christmas<\/i>, as it blends Christmas and Halloween in a fun-filled way. Looking back on it, why haven&#8217;t we seen more <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/alannaokun\/just-dont-separate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:trio costumes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">trio costumes<\/a> based on this episode?<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>8. <\/span><span>\u201cThe One with All the Thanksgivings\u201d (Season 5, Episode 8)<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Two people in a kitchen scene from a TV show; one in a white suit, the other in a dress, cutlery in hand, implying a comedic or tense moment\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"637\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/76MpiJS6kmgf1k38wjW_OA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzNztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/e8b2229e8d70183ece5e32d76b54dca0\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> \u00a9NBC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As everyone reminisces on their worst Thanksgiving memories in this episode, the scariest part of all is when Monica accidentally cuts off Chandler&#8217;s toe with a kitchen knife. The\u00a0<i>Psycho\u00a0<\/i>&#8220;stabbing violins&#8221; sound effect that plays as the knife slips out of Monica&#8217;s hand and flips through the air in slow motion is both hilarious and terrifying when you put yourself in that scenario. Just the thought of it is enough to send some <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/jeremyhayes\/best-horror-movies-hulu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Halloween chills;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Halloween chills<\/a> down your spine.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>And that&#8217;s all we&#8217;ve got! Did we miss any of the best Halloween-esque <i>Friends<\/i> episodes? Tell us in the comments!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s hard to believe that throughout the show&#8217;s 10-season run, we only got to see one Friends TV episode that was actually centered around Halloween. While other shows of the time, such as Roseanne, The Simpsons, and Home Improvement, did recurring Halloween-focused episodes, Friends went down that same holiday route, but with Thanksgiving episodes instead. 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