Last year we surveyed television's most inspired Halloween costumes. After all, with hefty production budgets, a professional make up and wardrobe staff, and some of the most creative minds in the world thinking up clever ideas, the medium produces some pretty phenomenal, witty, referential, and sometimes even scary Halloween costumes. We highlighted sartorial gems from shows like The Big Bang Theory, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Freaks and Geeks.

This year, we've added to the original list with stand-outs from last year's Halloween specials, plus some of the best outfits we missed the first time around. Take a look at what we've rounded up—and then, of course, be sure to let us know in the comments what we've still missed:

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