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The 10 Best Thanksgiving Episodes To Watch This Year

By: Abigail Pacheco By: Abigail Pacheco | November 10, 2021 | Feature Television

Television

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to get into the thankful spirit. Check out these episodes to find the perfect show to put on while you are prepping for the your holiday feast!

1. Friends

Watch Now: Hulu

S5 Ep.8- “The One With All the Thanksgivings”

Follow the group of six best friends in a series of flashbacks as they go down memory lane. Sharing their worst Thanksgiving stories, the group strengthens their bond.

2. Gilmore Girls

Watch Now: Netflix

S3 Ep.9- “A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving”

After getting invited to four Thanksgiving dinners, Rory and Lorelai must fit them all in. Due to the racing around and finding out that Rory applied to more colleges than Lorelai initially though, the mother-daughter duo surprisingly don’t eat much despite preparing to take on the feast of a lifetime.

3. Grey’s Anatomy

Watch Now: Netflix

S2 Ep.9- “Thanks for the Memories”

It’s no surprise that after working as doctors and seeing the most gruesome of tragedies, this group of friends is extremely thankful to be alive. To celebrate, Izzie plans a Thanksgiving dinner at Meredith’s house, but with changing schedules and plans, she doesn’t know how many guests will actually come.

See Also: The 10 Best Thanksgiving Movies To Watch This Year

4. This Is Us

Watch Now: Hulu

S1 E8- “Pilgrim Rick”

In a flashback, the Pearson family remembers a disastrous Thanksgiving from years ago when they were kids. Now as the family gathers at Randall’s house, all the siblings change their lives and learn devastating secrets.

5. Modern Family

Watch Now: Hulu

S6 E8- “Three Turkeys”

When Phil and Luke attempt to take care of Thanksgiving, Claire quickly takes action with a backup plan if they fail. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria sneak around trying to have their own Thanksgiving dinner after their holiday trip got canceled, but they didn’t tell the rest of the family.

6. The Office

Watch Now: Peacock TV

S7 E9- “WUPHF.Com”

In an attempt to make money off of Thanksgiving, Dwight creates a hay festival in their office parking lot. All the while, Michael is convincing people to invest in Ryan’s new internet company WUPHF.com.

7. Parenthood

Watch Now: Peacock TV

"I'm running for president of #Thanksgiving." We'd definitely vote for Sarah Braverman! #Parenthood pic.twitter.com/5QJgKkEua8

— Parenthood (@parenthood) November 24, 2016

S2 E10- “Happy Thanksgiving”

This episode perfectly captures the family dynamic on Thanksgiving. Adam has to decide between his job and family while the rest of his family share moments of realness while setting up for their dinner.

8. Gossip Girl

Watch Now: Vudu

S1 E9- “Blair Waldorf Must Pie!”

When Dan invites Serena and her family over to his house to spend Thanksgiving together, their parents are put into an awkward situation. Blair, however, gets extremely upset when she finds out that her father isn’t coming home for the holidays. Over at the Archibalds, Nate’s family Thanksgiving dinner quickly turns disastrous.

9. Bob’s Burgers

Watch Now: Hulu

S4 Ep. 5- “Turkey in a Can”

Thanksgiving is Bob’s favorite holiday, but he can never seem to get it just right. After discovering his delicious turkey “marinating” in the toilet, he attempts to push back against this attack by setting up multiple turkeys. Will Bob save his Thanksgiving dinner or will the family be turkey-less this year?

10. New Girl

Watch Now: Netflix

S1 Ep.6- “Thanksgiving”

When Jess invites her crush, a music teacher from her school, to her friend's Thanksgiving dinner, it’s no surprise when things spiral out of control. Jess attempts to save this special holiday, while her roommates just want to relax while watching the football game.



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