Ep 6. Jacked o' Lantern

In "Black-ish" season 2 episode 6, titled "Jacked o' Lantern," Dre decides to take over Halloween and make it even better than last year. He has grand plans for the holiday, wanting to make it perfect for his family by creating the scariest haunted house in the neighborhood.

Dre's plans quickly spiral out of control when his competitive nature takes over, leading him to go overboard with the decorations and pranks. He even hires a professional makeup artist to create terrifying costumes for the family. However, as the night goes on, the scares become too intense for the younger kids in the family and Dre begins to realize the true meaning of Halloween.

Meanwhile, Junior gets into a fight with his girlfriend Ruby over their costume idea. They eventually come to a compromise, but not before both getting some harsh reality checks about their own insecurities.

The episode also explores the theme of cultural appropriation when Bow, a biracial woman, expresses frustration with the overuse and misrepresentation of traditional African cultural attire as Halloween costumes. She and Dre have a thoughtful conversation about the appropriation of culture and its implications.

Overall, "Jacked o' Lantern" is a humorous yet thought-provoking episode that delves into the complexities of Halloween traditions and cultural sensitivity.