The Greatest Halloween Costumes on TV: From 'Black-ish,' 'Pretty Little Liars' and Beyond

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There are few things more fun than dressing up for Halloween, but watching your favorite TV characters dress up comes in at a close second.

Certain TV shows have gained a reputation for their Halloween-themed episodes throughout the years. Notable examples include Pretty Little Liars, Black-ish, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. In one particular episode from season 6 of Black-ish, the Johnson family explores multiple costumes. Rainbow and Dre, played by Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson respectively, dress up as Jasmine and Aladdin, while their youngest son Devante portrays the genie.

The Johnson's older children also go all out with their costumes. Marsai Martin's character, Diane, channels Beyoncé in her iconic "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" music video. Jack, portrayed by Miles Brown, transforms into NBA star Anthony Davis, while Junior, played by Marcus Scribner, takes inspiration from Eddie Murphy's beloved character in The Nutty Professor.

Scroll down for a flashback to some of the most memorable character costumes in television history.

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Several TV shows have gained a reputation for their Halloween episodes over the years. Notable examples include Pretty Little Liars, Black-ish, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. In a specific episode of Black-ish's sixth season, the Johnson family explored various costumes. Rainbow and Dre, portrayed by Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson, respectively, dressed as Jasmine and Aladdin, while their youngest son, Devante, portrayed the genie. The older Johnson children also showcased their creativity, with Diane, played by Marsai Martin, dressing as Beyoncé from the "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" music video. Jack, portrayed by Miles Brown, went as NBA star Anthony Davis, while Junior, portrayed by Marcus Scribner, channeled Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor.

In the subsequent episode titled "Everybody Hates Raymond," the Johnson family united to collectively depict the 2019 horror film Us, directed by Jordan Peele.

Throughout its run from 2010 to 2017, Pretty Little Liars captivated viewers with its annual Halloween episodes, featuring intricately crafted costumes and perilous predicaments faced by the Liars. The initial Halloween special, called "The First Secret," premiered in 2011 as part of season 2.

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The Best Halloween Costumes in TV History: 'Black-ish,' 'Pretty Little Liars' and More

There are few things more fun than dressing up for Halloween, but watching your favorite TV characters dress up comes in at a close second.

In the following episode, "Everybody Hates Raymond," the Johnson family united to recreate scenes from Jordan Peele's acclaimed horror film Us, released in 2019.

Throughout its run from 2010 to 2017, Pretty Little Liars delighted fans with its annual Halloween episodes, showcasing intricate costumes and the perilous encounters the Liars would invariably find themselves in. The inaugural Halloween special, known as "The First Secret," premiered in 2011 during the second season.

Scroll down to see some of the most iconic character costumes in television history.

Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp

Stranger Things

David Schwimmer

Friends

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Courteney Cox

Friends

Andy Samberg

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

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Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany

WandaVision

KJ Apa and Eli Goree

Riverdale

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August/Berlin Gross, Marcus Scribner, Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson

Black-ish

Brandon Micheal Hall, Marcel Spears, Yvette Nicole Brown and Bernard David Jones

The Mayor

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Hayley Orrantia, AJ Michalka, Troy Gentile, Noah Munck, Matt Bush, Sam Lerner and Shayne Topp

The Goldbergs

Julia Butters, Meg Donnelly and Daniel DiMaggio

American Housewife

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Julie Bowen, Ariel Winter, Sarah Hyland and Nolan Gould

Modern Family

Benjamin Stockham and David Walton

About a Boy

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Ken Marino and Casey Wilson

Marry Me

Ty Burrell

Modern Family

Jon Cryer and Ashton Kutcher

Two and a Half Men

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Sofia Vergara, Rico Rodriguez and Ed O'Neill

Modern Family

Terry Crews

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

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Martin Short

Mulaney

Rashida Jones and Amy Poehler

Parks and Recreation

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Willie Robertson

Duck Dynasty 

Shay Mitchell, Lucy Hale and Ashley Benson

Pretty Little Liars

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Lenny Venito, Max Charles, Clara Mamet, Isabella Cramp and Jami Gertz

The Neighbors

Rebel Wilson and Kevin Bishop

Super Fun Night

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Ashley Benson

Pretty Little Liars

Georgia King, Jayson Blair, Bebe Woods, Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha

The New Normal

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Brian Baumgartner

The Office

Dave Annable

666 Park Avenue

Dreama Walker

Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23

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Jaime King

Hart of Dixie

James Van Der Beek

Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23

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Krysten Ritter

Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23

Lamorne Morris and Kali Hawk

New Girl

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Lucy Hale

Pretty Little Liars

Maya Rudolph

Up All Night

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Scott Porter

Hart of Dixie

Shay Mitchell

Pretty Little Liars

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Chelsea Kane

Baby Daddy

Sami Gayle and Bridget Moynahan

Blue Bloods

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Wendi McLendon-Covey and Jeff Garlin

The Goldbergs

Randall Park and Lucille Soong

Fresh Off the Boat

Ian Chen and Forrest Wheeler

Fresh Off the Boat

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Miles Brown, Marcus Scribner, Marsai Martin and Yara Shahidi

Black-ish

Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson

Black-ish

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