Even Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest couldn't help but reminisce about Halloweens of years past.
After all, this year the festivities will look a bit different given that it's, well, 2020. Still, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Live co-hosts and the show's magical team helped (safely) bring their annual TV Halloween bonanza to life once again on Friday, Oct. 30.
As is tradition for daytime talk show, the hosting duo spent the entire episode dressed in an array of costumes, beginning with quarantine's breakout stars: Tiger King's Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin. From there, they continued to channel the unique trends of the year, from the hit TV series Schitt's Creek, to their literal spin on the NBA Bubble—all for viewers at home as well as a virtual studio audience who also dressed up in costume.
In between the outfits and themed pre-taped segments, the episode also tugged at our nostalgic heartstrings while playing throwback clips from Halloween shows of years passed.
Still, as they keep saying, the show must go on and it did, so hats off to Kelly, Ryan and co. for making the best of one of the most bizarre Halloweens yet. As Ryan said, "We hope today brought you lots of strange laughs."
Kelly quipped back, "We hoped that it brought you laughs. It probably didn't, but hopefully."
To get a kick out of their creative costumes, just keep scrolling!
Kelly and Ryan play Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Daemon Targaryen respectively in Live With Kelly and Ryan's 2022 Halloween special.
Checkmate! Kelly and Ryan celebrated Halloween 2021 by tapping into one of the year's most popular shows: The Queen's Gambit.
The Live crew were ready to board the USS Enterprise in these Star Trek looks.
Forget Blue Origin. Kelly and Ryan joined Boo Origin—a fun spoof on Jeff Bezos' space crew—for Halloween.
The morning show duo showed some love to the most beloved TV shows of 2021.
Kelly and Ryan tap into The Jetsons for one of their space-themed costumes.
That's one small step for man, one giant leap for Kelly and Ryan—who donned NASA space suits with guest Nick Lachey for the 2021 Halloween special.
As one of the must-do costume pairings of the year, Kelly and Ryan kicked off their 2020 show as feline lovers and fierce foes Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic.
These picture-perfect getups—in homage to the hit comedy series, of course—will have you shouting David! in the best way.
With families tackling some serious challenges all together in lockdown, the Live team gave a new meaning to what it means to be a Survivor—indoors.
It looks like Kelly and Ryan might have had to go to a galaxy far, far away for these getups.
Kelly and Ryan put quite the literal spin on the sports "bubbles" that emerged this year to keep sports going amid coronavirus.
The hosts kicked off their 2018 Halloween show dressed as genies from the 1960s TV series, I Dream of Jeannie.
It's a family affair! Mark Consuelos joined in on the costume fun for an I Love Lucy-ish reboot as Ricky Ricardo, alongside Kelly as Lucy and Ryan as their son Little Ricky.
The talk show stars wrapped up Live's Best Halloween Show Ever: The ReBOOOOt dressed as crime-fighting TV characters Jon Baker and Jill Munroe.
Ryan and Kelly got all gussied up to reenact the classic '80s show, Laverne & Shirley.
In this blast to the past, Kelly and Ryan went back to high school as Kelly Kapowski and Zack Morris.
The duo swapped places one Halloween by choosing to dress as their counter parts. Not too shabby!
Guardians of the Galaxy‘s Gamora and Peter Quill took a break from saving the galaxy to make an appearance at the Halloween special.
The team at Live With Kelly and Ryan donned their armor from the Amazon, the fictional country, not the online retailer.
Eleven and Mike escaped from the upside down to visit for the 2017 Halloween special.
Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, or should we say Kelly and Ryan, gear up to help the Property Brothers with some help with a reno.
Kelly and Ryan gave the camera their best look of power and grit as they pose as Daenerys Targaryen and Jaime Lannister from Game of Thrones.
Kelly and Ryan put a modern twist on the '90s classic when they channel Rachel and Chandler from the iconic opening sequence.
Kelly who? The talk show host disguised her signature platinum locks under a voluminous black wig when she dressed up as the pop legend for the 2010 VMAs. Ripa loved the look so much that seven years later she shared a throwback photo of the over-the-top look, writing, "If I could turn back time I'd be Cher every damn day."
Now that's a whole new side to Kelly! She channeled her inner Kim K. when replicating the reality star's iconic PAPER Magazine cover on Live! with Kelly and Michael's Halloween episode in 2015.
Feeling presidential? In 2016, Kelly dressed up as both Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump for a game of "First Family Feud" during the Live! With Kelly Halloween show.
Look at the size of that hat! Ripa dressed up as the famously voluptuous model on Live! With Regis and Kelly's Halloween episode in 2003.
Lady in red! In 2008, Kelly took on the role of then-Republican Vice President nominee on Live! With Regis and Kelly.
Best in show! In 2011, Kelly got all dolled up when she transformed into one of the pageant girls from Toddlers & Tiaras.