Ep 5. Open House of Horrors

The episode "Open House of Horrors" from season 4 of Modern Family follows the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan as they celebrate Halloween in their own unique ways. As tradition goes, Claire is in charge of organizing the neighborhood's haunted house that takes place in their own home. This year, she decides to up the ante by making it scarier than ever before, which stresses out husband Phil and their children Haley, Alex, and Luke who must participate in the spooky festivities.

Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron throw their annual Halloween costume party, but this year, they have a surprising turn of events. Lily's teacher invites herself to the party and Mitchell and Cameron are more than happy to have her join. However, things quickly become awkward when they start to question her intentions and speculate if she's flirting with one of them.

Jay, Gloria, and Manny decide to have a quiet night in due to Jay's fear of Halloween and their pup Stella's recent surgery. However, it doesn't take long for them to realize that they're not alone in the house. With strange noises and occurrences happening throughout the night, they become convinced that someone has broken in.

Throughout the episode, the families learn valuable lessons about trust, fear, and the importance of having fun. "Open House of Horrors" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode that showcases the unique dynamics of the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan.