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A Definitive Ranking of the Halloween Costumes in The Office

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at York U chapter.

Over the course of nine seasons, The Office has gifted its fans with many unforgettable moments, as well as inspired many Halloween costumes. Now that Halloween is just around the corner, I think it’s time to look back on the most memorable costumes from the series. This is a definitive ranking of the Halloween costumes in The Office.

 

Darryl as Dracula

Season 7 Episode 6 “Costume Contest”

Source: Netflix

Michael: Blacula!

Darryl: Dracula.

 

Angela as a Mouse

Season 8 Episode 5 “Spooked”

Source: Netflix

 

Angela: Pam, do you think anyone’s gonna notice that I wore this costume before? When I wasn’t pregnant? You know what? I guess nobody would believe that it still fits.

 

Packer as a Pregnant Nun

Season 7 Episode 6 “Costume Contest”

Source: Netflix

“Why don’t witches wear panties? Because they need to grip the broom.”

 

Stanley as a Samurai

Season 7 Episode 6 “Costume Contest”

Source: Netflix

“AAARGHHH!”

 

Phyllis as a Burlesque Dancer

Season 8 Episode 5 “Spooked”

Source: Netflix

Andy: Somebody’s already called that.

Phyllis: Who?

Andy: Kevin has a gorilla suit you can borrow.

 

Kelly as Carrie Bradshaw

Season 5 Episode 6 “Employee Transfer”

Source: Netflix

Kelly: I’m Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City.

Phyllis: I like your shoes.

Kelly: Thank you. Will you help walk me to the fax machine?

 

Kevin as Michael Moore

Season 7 Episode 6 “Costume Contest”

Source: Netflix

Oscar: So what kind of statement are you making with that costume, Kevin?

Kevin: The statement that I am making Oscar, is, I kind of look like Michael Moore.

 

Toby as Hugh Hefner

Season 2 Episode 5 “Halloween”

Source: Netflix

Meredith as Kate Middleton

Season 8 Episode 5 “Spooked”

Source: Netflix

“YOU’RE THE PEOPLE’S PRINCESS! DIANA WAS NOTHING.”

Ryan as ‘Gordon Gekko’

Season 5 Episode 6 “Employee Transfer”

Source: Netflix

Kelly: Who are you? Larry King?

Ryan: Gordon Gekko.

Kelly: Oh, from the insurance commercials.

 

Erin as Wendy

Season 8 Episode 5 “Spooked”

Source: Netflix

“I think I know what to do now. This game is called ‘Pecker Poker.’ It’s the game of cards that gets you hard.”

“I grew this party up real fast. Get out of here little kid party. Nobody loves you. And clean up your room! Grown-ups are gonna use it later.”

 

Andy as a Cat from Cats

Season 5 Episode 6 “Employee Transfer”

Source: Netflix

Jim: And you are… a cat?

Andy: *Buzzer noise.* We were looking for kitten.

 

Michael as Two-Headed Michael

Season 2 Episode 5 “Halloween”

Source: Netflix

Kelly: I don’t really play soccer or anything.

Michael: While I don’t really have two heads, so-

 

Jim as Three-Hole-Punch Jim

Season 2 Episode 5 “Halloween”

Source: Netflix

“I’m a three-hole-punch version of Jim. Cause you can have me either way; plain white Jim or three-hole-punch.”

 

Dwight as The Scranton Strangler

Season 7 Episode 6 “Costume Contest”

Source: Netflix

“To my chickens I’m the Scranton Strangler.

 

Oscar as a Rational Consumer

Season 7 Episode 6 “Costume Contest”

Source: Netflix

Oscar: Did you see my costume? I’m a ‘rational consumer.’

Ryan: Yeah, I heard you say it to Phyllis. That’s a good line.

 

Gabe as Lady Gaga

Season 7 Episode 6 “Costume Contest”

Source: Netflix

In case you can’t read my-my-my poker face, we will be reviewing our sales policies.”

 

Pam as Charlie Chaplin/Hitler

Season 5 Episode 6 “Employee Transfer”

Source: Netflix

“So apparently no one dresses up for Halloween here. I wish I’d known that before I used grease paint for my mustache. And I can’t even take off my hat, because then I’m Hitler.”

 

Nellie as Sexy Toby

Season 9 Episode 5 “Here Comes Treble”

Source: Netflix

Nellie: I’m sexy Toby.

Pam: Oh. Gross. I love it.

 

Creed as Himself

Season 9 Episode 5 “Here Comes Treble”

 

Source: Netflix

“It’s Halloween. That is really, really good timing.”

 

If you like this article, you should also check out the deleted Halloween scene from Season 6 Episode 8 “Koi Pond.” https://vimeo.com/155082405 Happy Halloween and in the words of Michael Scott, “Halloween should be a day where we honour monsters, and not be mad at each other.”

 

 

Wilfrid Laurier University Alumna - BA Honours History & Minor in Sociology and Religion and Culture. York University B.Ed. Her Campus York U Campus Correspondent/ HSA Advisor/ Chapter Advisor.  When I'm not leading the team, advising, or writing you'll find me watching any and every reality T.V show or re-runs of Friends and Gilmore Girls. Semi-classy wine lady who thinks pineapple on pizza is a crime.