the highest-rated episode in the 18-49 demographic, tying with "The Old Wagon". The episode also became the highest-rated scripted program and the second highest-rated program overall for the week it premiered among adults between the ages of 18 and 49. Added with the DVR viewers, the episode received a 6.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic, adding a 1.4 rating to the original viewership. Reviews The episode received mostly positive reviews. Donna Bowman from The A.V. Club compared "Halloween" to the highly praised episode "Fizbo", saying ""Halloween" reminded me very much of season one’s 'Fizbo', especially in the chaotic climax where everyone contributes their particular insecurity or neurosis." The A.V. Club later named it, along with "Fifteen Percent" and "Truth Be Told", the best 2010 episodes of Modern Family. James Poniewozik of Time gave the episode a positive review calling it "fine", but not his "favorite". He named Gloria's storyline his favorite, saying "Sofia Vergara's exaggerated, passive-aggressive American accent was brilliant". Joel Keller of TV Squad praised the development of Claire, and felt that her "losing it" helped "soften her character." Joye Eng of TV Guide named Gloria's storyline the best moment of the week the episode premiered. She named Gloria's "reaction shot when he inevitably unwraps a package of tiny Jesus figurines" and "Sofia Vergara's version of a typical American accent" the most "fun". Kara Klenc of the same website called it a "great episode". It was later named it the eleventh best television episode of 2010 by the website. On the other hand, Michael Slezak of Entertainment Weekly gave the episode a negative review. He wrote: "The unimaginatively titled "Halloween" was probably the least hilarious installment to date of Modern Family's second season". He also criticized the ending to Cameron's story, saying "while I expected the big reveal would leave me howling, when it finally came ('I wet my pants!'), I didn't even crack a smile." Awards and nominations "Halloween" received several Primetime Emmy Award nominations. The episode was nominated for Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series, Outstanding Picture Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation. The episode eventually won for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for Michael Spiller. Ferguson, who submitted this episode, was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, but lost to co-star Burrell. References External links "Halloween" at