S1E3

Tricks and Treats

Aired 1999-10-30 60 min ★ 8.3/10 our take
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Halloween doesn’t go as expected for Sam, Lindsey, or their parents.

Our Take

A quieter, sadder Halloween episode than you’d expect, and that’s mostly to its credit. The sibling dynamic gets some real attention here, and the parents feel like actual people instead of punchlines. A few of the jokes land softly, but the melancholy undercurrent works. Worth your time, especially if you’ve been waiting for the show to slow down and breathe.