Peter Takes on Pumpkins in Family Guy’s Halloween Special on Hulu

Family Guy isn’t dropping season 23 until January 2025, which is a bit of a letdown for fans eager to catch new episodes. However, all hope isn’t lost, as Fox is gifting us two Hulu-exclusive holiday specials before the year’s end. The first of these, The Family Guy Halloween Special, is set to release later this month as part of the show’s 25th-anniversary celebrations. As someone who grew up loving holiday specials, this news feels like a nostalgic treat, and I’ll definitely be adding these to my watchlist.

Halloween has always been a fun and significant theme for TV shows, and Family Guy is no exception. Over the years, many series have used Halloween episodes to boost ratings and offer unique takes on the holiday. Since Family Guy is known for its edgy and often uncensored humor, airing the Halloween special on Hulu gives it even more freedom to push boundaries with violence and language—perhaps even more so than on Fox, where FCC regulations would usually limit things. It’s safe to say that the special will be packed with the usual dose of dark humor that fans love.

Now, let’s talk details! The Halloween special is titled “Peter, Peter Pumpkin Cheater” and revolves around Peter’s attempt to win a pumpkin contest by any means necessary, with help from his pals Joe, Cleveland, and Quagmire. Glen Powell guest stars as the reigning champion they’re aiming to dethrone.

The trailer offers a glimpse of all the hilarious chaos to come, from Rupert the bear going homicidal out of jealousy to the gang panicking over losing internet access. It’s exactly the kind of ridiculousness we expect from Family Guy.

The special airs on Hulu on October 14th—get ready for some spooky Griffin antics!