MODERN FAMILY: Open House of Horrors Recap

It is that time of year for Halloween episodes and I love it! I love dressing up and the Modern Family Halloween episodes never disappoint. The Dunphys decided to tone down the Halloween decorations this year because last year apparently they were too scary for kids (and one adult). Claire was pretty proud of herself until Phil told her she wasn’t that scary.

Lily wants to dress like a princess for Halloween again this year and Mitch admits that he accidentally told Lily her mother was a princess in a far away land. In his defense he was really tired and thought she would forget. Now he has to tell Cam why she is obsessed with Princesses and he isn’t looking forward to it.

Claire dresses up like Little Bo Peep and waits for kids to come trick or treating but they are avoiding her house. She tries to go outside and pass out candy but she hooks a little girl with her cane and she screams. Now the neighbors are really afraid to go to their house.

After accidentally pulling the fire alarm with his umbrella at school, Manny went to the principal’s office. Gloria was furious with the principal when she found out and threatened to go to his house. Manny told her to calm down because the pregnancy is making her a “hot head.” That didn’t go over well. Later two older kids (not wearing costumes) tried to trick or treat at her house and she took their candy after they told her she was too old to be having a baby. They egged her house and she ran screaming after them “You put egg on my house, I kill what you love!” Spoken like a true hot head.

Phil is at his open house and there aren’t too many people stopping by. Claire decides since they have been shunned by the neighborhood she would go show Phil just how scary she can be. Phil knew she was in the house but couldn’t find her before a couple came to look at the house. Phil was afraid to show the house because he didn’t know what Claire was up to. After the couple left, the lights went out and the TV turned on by itself and leaves were rustling outside. Phil thought it was Claire until she called him and told him she was at home with the kids. Now Phil is really freaked out and went upstairs where Alex grabbed his leg from under the bed, Luke jumped out of the closet and Claire popped up from the bed and he screamed! Hilarious! They got him good!

Mitch and Cam had a Halloween party and Cam wants to show off his new body (since he lost about 30 pounds) but after a costume mix up and someone else showing up to the party who lost 100 pounds, Cam is not happy about the lack of recognition. Lily is talking to a woman who was dressed like a Princess and tells her that her mom is a princess too. Cam overheard and Mitch had some explaining to do. He confessed that he told Lily her Mom was a princess and they decided to tell her the truth about how they became a loving family. Lily took it well and decided to ditch the princess costume and dress up like her daddy for Halloween. It was so cute!  Jay told Cam he looked great and he could tell he lost weight and that made Cam’s night. The party ended up being a success after all!

Another great Halloween with Modern Family. Have a fun and safe Halloween everyone!

Modern Family airs Wednesday nights at 9/8c on ABC.