Thanksgiving
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1.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
Thanksgiving Orphans
(1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Thanksgiving is approaching and no one has anything to do except Diane, who is among a select few graduate students one of her professors has asked to spend Thanksgiving with his family, ... See full summary »
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger
Votes: 781
2.
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode:
A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
(2002)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Rory and Lorelai work to accommodate four Thanksgiving dinners. Lorelai finds out Rory applied to more colleges then just Harvard. Lane has her first kiss. Human Kirk and cat Kirk have a little adjusting to do.
Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena
Votes: 911
3.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Three Turkeys
(2014)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Phil and Luke take over Thanksgiving duties but Claire readies an emergency plan. Jay and Gloria get their holiday plans interrupted and regret not telling anyone. Cameron has to think of a way to get Lily to wear a dress for dinner.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,391
4.
Full House (1987–1995)
Episode:
The Miracle of Thanksgiving
(1987)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
It's a turkey of a day when everyone teams up to prepare the Thanksgiving feast.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure
Votes: 393
5. Garfield's Thanksgiving (1989 TV Short)
TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Jon falls for Garfield's veterinarian--who puts Garfield on a diet--and invites her to Thanksgiving dinner.
Directors: Phil Roman, Gerard Baldwin, Bob Nesler, John Sparey | Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, Julie Payne
Votes: 1,302
6. The Thanksgiving Visitor (1968 TV Movie)
60 min | Biography
This TV movie is based on Truman Capote's childhood memories of living with his aunts in rural Alabama during the Depression. It is Christmas, and time for his quirky Aunt Sook to make her ... See full summary »
Director: Frank Perry | Stars: Geraldine Page, Michael Kearney, Hansford Rowe III, Joy Nicholson
Votes: 143
7. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973 TV Short)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, and with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, he attempts to throw together a Thanksgiving dinner.
Directors: Bill Melendez, Phil Roman | Stars: Todd Barbee, Robin Kohn, Stephen Shea, Hilary Momberger-Powers
Votes: 12,352
8. A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving (1998 TV Movie)
22 min | Animation, Family, Musical
It's Thanksgiving time in the Hundred Acre Wood and Winnie the Pooh and all his friends bring food for the big dinner. Piglet brings acorns, Pooh brings honey, Owl brings biscuits, Gopher ... See full summary »
Director: Jun Falkenstein | Stars: Brady Bluhm, Peter Cullen, Jim Cummings, John Fiedler
Votes: 236
9.
Glee (2009–2015)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Some McKinley alumni give New Directions advice about Sectionals. Elsewhere, Rachel and Kurt have a nontraditional Thanksgiving dinner.
Director: Bradley Buecker | Stars: Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Jane Lynch, Kevin McHale
Votes: 1,156
10.
Parenthood (2010–2015)
Episode:
Happy Thanksgiving
(2010)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Adam fears his future, and he is torn between his job and family after surprising news from Gordon. While preparing Thanksgiving dinner, Camille and Amber share a bonding moment. Meanwhile,... See full summary »
Director: Robert Berlinger | Stars: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter
Votes: 222
11.
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode:
The Thanksgiving Decoupling
(2013)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
The gang spend Thanksgiving at Mrs. Wolowitz's house. Howard tries to bond with his father-in-law, and a mistake from Penny's past comes back to haunt her.
Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 4,799
12.
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode:
The Platonic Permutation
(2015)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
On Thanksgiving, Sheldon and Amy try to spend time together as friends and go to an aquarium, Howard reluctantly agrees to volunteer at the soup kitchen with Bernadette, Raj and Emily, and ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 3,152
13.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Mom and Pop Store
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
George buys a convertible he thinks was once owned by Jon Voight. Kramer tries to save a small shoe-repair business. Elaine answers a radio quiz, enabling Mr. Pitt to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Meanwhile, Jerry tries to solve the mystery of whether or not he's invited to Tim Whatley's annual Pre-Thanksgiving party.
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 3,618
14. Home for the Holidays (1995)
PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be former boss, and finding out that her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia Larson faces spending the holiday with her family.
Director: Jodie Foster | Stars: Holly Hunter, Anne Bancroft, Robert Downey Jr., Charles Durning
Votes: 14,559 | Gross: $17.52M
15. What's Cooking? (2000)
PG-13 | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Four families in LA of different ethnicity (Latino, Asian/Vietnamese, African and Jewish) gather together for Thanksgiving dinner.
Director: Gurinder Chadha | Stars: Joan Chen, Julianna Margulies, Mercedes Ruehl, Victor Rivers
Votes: 2,914 | Gross: $1.04M
16. Grumpy Old Men (1993)
PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A lifelong feud between two neighbors since childhood only gets worse when a new female neighbor moves across the street.
Director: Donald Petrie | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith
Votes: 53,826 | Gross: $70.17M
17.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One Where Underdog Gets Away
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
The gang's plans for Thanksgiving go awry after they get locked out of Monica and Rachel's apartment.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,504
18.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the List
(1995)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
With help from Chandler and Joey, Ross makes a list of pros and cons to decide whether to be with Julie or Rachel. Meanwhile, Monica gets a job making dessert with a disgusting synthetic chocolate substitute.
Director: Mary Kay Place | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 5,772
19.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the Football
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Old sibling rivalry between Monica and Ross resurfaces and postpones Thanksgiving dinner when the gang decide to play a game of "touch" football.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 7,116
20.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with Chandler in a Box
(1997)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Chandler tries to earn Joey's forgiveness by lying in a wooden box for six hours. Monica accidentally gets ice in her eye and her doctor turns out to be Richard's son and it's discovered Rachel exchanges the gifts she received in the past.
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,455
21.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with All the Thanksgivings
(1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
The gang remember and share with each other their worst Thanksgivings.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,611
22.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One Where Ross Got High
(1999)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Ross is forced to reveal the reason why Jack and Judy don't like Chandler. Rachel tries to make dessert for the gang. Joey and Ross try to get out of Thanksgiving when they are invited to hang out with Janine and her dancer friends.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,680
23.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs
(2000)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Ross struggles to name all 50 states in a game. Joey compromises Rachel's chances with her crush, Tag, during Thanksgiving dinner. Phoebe sneaks a dog into the apartment, making Chandler extremely nervous.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 4,468
24.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the Rumor
(2001)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Monica invites Will, an old school friend of her and Ross over for Thanksgiving dinner, unaware he isn't too fond of Rachel.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 8,037
25.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with Rachel's Other Sister
(2002)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Rachel's middle sister shows up at Thanksgiving and causes arguments amongst the gang.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 5,272
26.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the Late Thanksgiving
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Joey, Ross, Rachel and Phoebe convince Monica and Chandler to host Thanksgiving, however the four of them end up arriving to dinner an hour late.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 5,266
27.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
Turkey or Fish
(1996)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Debra tries to start her own tradition by hosting a Thanksgiving fish dinner for both families, but Marie threatens to ruin everything by coming with turkey.
Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 601
28.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
No Fat
(1998)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Marie plans a healthy Thanksgiving to help with her cholesterol.
Director: Steve Zuckerman | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 542
29.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
No Thanks
(1999)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Debra tries a new approach to Marie's negative attitude.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 458
30.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
Fighting In-Laws
(2000)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Debra's parents visit for Thanksgiving and confess that they're going to marriage counseling.
Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 489
31.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
Older Women
(2001)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Debra's father brings an older woman to Thanksgiving dinner.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 502
32.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
Marie's Vision
(2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Now that Robert is back with Amy, the family turns to another problem. Marie's eyes. Her eye sight is getting worse, so Debra asks her to go get glasses. Not only do the glasses help ... See full summary »
Director: Sheldon Epps | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 470
33.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
The Bird
(2003)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
The family spends Thanksgiving with Amy's parents. They seem to get along pretty well, at first, but when a bird hits the house and Pat kills it, it becomes a war.
Director: Kenneth Shapiro | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 541
34.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
Debra's Parents
(2004)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Ray walks in on Debra's parents having sex and tells Debra. Which leads Debra to think that her parents are getting back together.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Monica Horan
Votes: 431
35.
Life in Pieces (2015–2019)
Episode:
Godparent Turkey Corn Farts
(2015)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Joan invites their recently widowed neighbor, Gary Timpkins, to Thanksgiving dinner, during which everyone has a bad reaction to Colleen's cauliflower dish. Also, Tim and Sophia try to find... See full summary »
Director: Chad Lowe | Stars: Colin Hanks, Betsy Brandt, Thomas Sadoski, Zoe Lister-Jones
Votes: 297
36.
Life in Pieces (2015–2019)
Episode:
Testosterone Martyr Baked Knife
(2017)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
When Heather, Clementine and Jen offer to save Joan from the stress of preparing the Thanksgiving meal, the free time leaves Joan even more frazzled. Also, Greg has a boost of ... See full summary »
Director: Jaffar Mahmood | Stars: Colin Hanks, Betsy Brandt, Thomas Sadoski, Zoe Lister-Jones
Votes: 229
37.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2009)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
The Hecks' Thanksgiving plans are thrown into a loop when Mr. Ehlert makes her work a shift at the car dealership on Thanksgiving Day.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 421
38.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving II
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
When Frankie finds out her mother isn't coming for Thanksgiving, she encourages Mike to invite his emotionally distant father and brother. At dinner, Bob's new librarian girlfriend shows more interest in Brick's book collection than Bob.
Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 333
39.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving III
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
Frankie's parents, Pat and Tag, invite the Hecks to spend a few days at their house to celebrate Thanksgiving together. But the festivities begin to fall apart quickly when Frankie's sister... See full summary »
Director: Elliot Hegarty | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 317
40.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving IV
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Frankie's bickering parents come for Thanksgiving, along with two special guests. Axl's football comeback may be postponed by a broken heart, Sue's mascot head is stolen, and Brick is fascinated by a new book.
Director: Blake T. Evans | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 299
41.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving V
(2013)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
It's Thanksgiving, and Axl looks for the right time to say he dropped three classes, Frankie's dad looks for the right time to say he gambled away their vacation money, and many surprise visitors arrive at the last minute.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 290
42.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving VI
(2014)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Thanksgiving for the Hecks at a local restaurant buffet doesn't go well when Sue feels that Mike doesn't like her boyfriend, Darrin, and Brick invites his quirky girlfriend, Cindy.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 298
43.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving VII
(2015)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
Frankie clashes with a coworker at her Thanksgiving job, Sue offers to work to see a guy she likes, Axl has an embarrassing moment at the bar, and Mike and Brick are bored at home after a blackout.
Director: Elliot Hegarty | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 276
44.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving VIII
(2016)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
Frankie ends up vying with April for Axl's attention by rearranging the timing for her Thanksgiving dinner.
Director: Elliot Hegarty | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 276
45.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving IX
(2017)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
The Hecks' hectic family drive to Frankie's sister's home for Thanksgiving is delayed by numerous obstacles and other diversions. Meanwhile, just when Axl takes a job at Spudsy's alongside ... See full summary »
Director: Phil Traill | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 265
46.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Punkin Chunkin
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Phil is upset that Claire is stifling his creativity, Mitchell doesn't believe Cameron's "punkin chunkin" story, Gloria won't let Jay tell Manny that his Thanksgiving centerpiece is horrible, and Hayley and Alex get in an accident.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,428
47.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Thanksgiving Jamboree
(2016)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Cameron spares no expense for his Thanksgiving jamboree; Hayley tells Phil she'd rather spend the holiday with her new boyfriend; Jay works to keep his blood pressure down; Alex and Dwight get closer.
Director: Steven Levitan | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 1,723
48.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Winner Winner Turkey Dinner
(2017)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Everyone is celebrating their triumph on the thanksgiving while the truth is that all of them cheated.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 1,616
49.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
(2018)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Alex has an interview for a job and Luke helps her vanquish her fears. Phil believes that he was a Russian Spy in High School. Haley learns unexpected news while Cameron adopts a chicken. Jay and Gloria disagree over Joe's education.
Director: Eric Dean Seaton | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 1,407
50.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
The Last Thanksgiving
(2019)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Cameron and Mitchell's friends mistakenly assume they have split up; Haley attempts to cook Thanksgiving dinner as a thank you for Claire and Phil's support with the twins; Jay invites Phil and Dylan out to fly his model plane.
Director: Eric Dean Seaton | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 1,372
51.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
We Gather Together
(1989)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
Thanksgiving at the Conners' brings the usual family strife and hilarity as Roseanne is determined to make her parents stay at a motel and Jackie continues to hide the fact she joined the police.
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman
Votes: 343
52.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving 1991
(1991)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama
Thanksgiving weekend sees another visit by friends and family including Nana Mary and a husband-less Bev.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman
Votes: 263
53.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving 1993
(1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
Becky volunteers to take over cooking duties for the Conners' Thanksgiving; Dan and Mark are still at each other's throats; Fred is shocked at the dysfunction of the family he might marry ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 232
54.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving 1994
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
Thanksgiving is full of tension and anxiety when Roseanne gets alarming news about her baby from the prenatal clinic. The discomfort is only worsened when Nana Mary arrives with her new ... See full summary »
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 228
55.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
The Last Thursday in November
(1995)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
DJ's teacher lets the class design their own Thanksgiving pageant, which turns into a Pulp Fiction spoof that offends many parents. Roseanne invites some new Native American friends over for Thanksgiving.
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 250
56.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Home Is Where the Afghan Is
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
Thanksgiving for the Conners starts on a sour note with the news Dan won't be able to make it home for the holiday. However, Roseanne is thrilled she can afford to have the meal catered ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 241
57.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
WUPHF.com
(2010)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Some co-workers who invested in Ryan's Internet venture want him to sell, but Michael refuses to go along. Meanwhile, Jim loses his motivation to work when he reaches his commission cap, ... See full summary »
Director: Danny Leiner | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 4,640
58. Thanksgiving (2016)
Comedy
A dysfunctional family gathers together during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Stars: Chris Elliott, Amy Sedaris, John Reynolds, Griffin Newman
Votes: 129
59. A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion (1993 TV Movie)
92 min | Drama, Family
In November 1963, the Walton siblings and their families return to Walton's Mountain for Thanksgiving, including John-Boy and his girlfriend Janet. Several days later, they receive tragic news that President Kennedy had been assassinated.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 440
60.
The Goldbergs (2013–2023)
Episode:
In Conclusion, Thanksgiving
(2015)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Beverly insists on hosting a big family gathering for Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Adam learns he can manipulate Murray with song lyrics, and Barry and Erica compete to be the heir of the Thanksgiving toast.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Sean Giambrone, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia
Votes: 394
61.
The King of Queens (1998–2007)
Episode:
Thanks, Man
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
At Thanksgiving, a shabby looking man asks Doug if he can use their telephone to call a friend because his car broke down. Carrie doesn't trust the man.
Director: Rob Schiller | Stars: Kevin James, Leah Remini, Victor Williams, Patton Oswalt
Votes: 488
62.
The King of Queens (1998–2007)
Episode:
Loaner Car
(2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Deacon wants to give his kids a great Thanksgiving but can't do it all by himself. Doug loans him Carrie. Carrie turns out to be more than Deacon bargained for.
Director: Rob Schiller | Stars: Kevin James, Leah Remini, Victor Williams, Patton Oswalt
Votes: 434
63.
The King of Queens (1998–2007)
Episode:
Dark Meet
(2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Doug, Carrie and Arthur are thinking about the first Thanksgiving they (and Arthur's second wife Lily) spend together.
Director: Rob Schiller | Stars: Kevin James, Leah Remini, Victor Williams, Jerry Stiller
Votes: 489
64.
The King of Queens (1998–2007)
Episode:
Supermarket Story
(1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Doug, Carrie and Arthur have an extraordinary day in the supermarket while shopping for Thanksgiving.
Director: Rob Schiller | Stars: Kevin James, Leah Remini, Larry Romano, Jerry Stiller
Votes: 741
65.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Chicken Roaster
(1996)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Kenny Rogers' Roasters sets up shop across the street from Jerry and Kramer's apartments. Unfortunately, their unusually large chicken sign causes problems for everybody. Kramer and Jerry ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 4,482
66.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Soup Nazi
(1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
A soup stand owner obsesses about his customers' ordering procedure, but his soup is so good that people line up down the block for it anyway.
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 7,315
67.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Airport
(1992)
PG | 23 min | Comedy
Jerry and Elaine fly back to New York. Jerry travels on first class while Elaine on coach. George and Kramer run into trouble while trying to arrive on time to pick up Jerry and Elaine at the airport.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 4,944
68.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Contest
(1992)
PG | 23 min | Comedy
George's mother throws her back out when she falls down after catching George performing a personal act; the gang partakes in a contest of self-denial.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 9,189
69.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Stranded
(1991)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Jerry and Elaine join George for a special party, where they send signals to each other to get out of bad party conversations; George had an office romance.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 4,260
70.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Tape
(1991)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
George orders hair growing cream from China. Jerry is mesmerized by a dirty message left on a tape recorder from his last performance. George becomes infatuated with Elaine.
Director: David Steinberg | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 4,811
71.
Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode:
A Bundy Thanksgiving
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
It's Thanksgiving. In Al's childhood, it was a tradition to eat aunt Maddie's potato pie on Thanksgiving, so Al takes a trip with Griff to see aunt Maddie in order to buy some pie. ... See full summary »
Director: Amanda Bearse | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate
Votes: 490
72.
Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode:
Mission Control
(1991)
TV-PG | Comedy
Murphy and the gang volunteers at à homeless shelter for Thanksgiving.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough
Votes: 70
73.
Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving and Taking
(2018)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Murphy's reluctant Thanksgiving dinner guests fear the worst.
Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto, Grant Shaud
Votes: 238
74.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(1992)
TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Drama
It's Thanksgiving in Cicely, which means they celebrate in their usual 'unique' way. Joel is lied to again by the State of Alaska. Maggie goes after Mike.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 225
75.
Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode:
Don't Rain on My Parade
(1983)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Thanksgiving Day finds Joanna preparing dinner for over 100 people and George in charge of a rained-out parade.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Steven Kampmann, Julia Duffy
Votes: 113
76.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
An American Family
(1974)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
Emily's parents and Bob's parents arrive to celebrate Thanksgiving with Bob & Emily. All sets of families have their own idea of traditions and meal fixings. Bob's mother and Emily's father insult each other the day before Thanksgiving.
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 129
77.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
Over the River and Through the Woods
(1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
With Emily out of town, Bob spends Thanksgiving with Jerry and Mr Carlin watching a football game. They proceed to get drunk and try to order Moo Goo Gai Pan from a Chinese restaurant for dinner.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 219
78.
Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode:
Thanksgiving for the Memories
(1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
The Vanderkellens lose Stephanie's favorite childhood toy and try to replace it with a lookalike.
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy
Votes: 79
79.
A Different World (1987–1993)
Episode:
If You Like Pilgrim Coladas
(1988)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Whitley takes a homesick Kim to a restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner.
Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Jasmine Guy, Dawnn Lewis, Kadeem Hardison, Mary Alice
Votes: 50
80.
A Different World (1987–1993)
Episode:
Faith, Hope, and Charity: Part 1
(1992)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
The Wayne and Gilbert family celebrate Thanksgiving with each other.
Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer
Votes: 49
81.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Thanksgiving Crossover: Part 1
(1979)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Mr. Drummond's old friend, Larry Alder, visits New York on a business trip to present a business plan for purchasing a television station.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, McLean Stevenson, Gary Coleman, Joanna Gleason
Votes: 89
82.
Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Episode:
Thanksgiving at Mrs. Rossini's
(1985)
Not Rated | 24 min | Comedy, Romance
After a messy attempt to help Tony cook, Angela accepts to join him, with the kids, accepting Mrs. Rossini's Thanksgiving invitation. She's put to women's work while foxy Gina is all over ... See full summary »
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro
Votes: 104
83.
Party of Five (1994–2000)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(1994)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Family
Only nine months after their parents' fatal accident, Charlie decides the siblings aren't ready to celebrate Thanksgiving. To their shock, the drunk driver Walter Alcott already makes ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Scott Wolf, Matthew Fox, Neve Campbell, Lacey Chabert
Votes: 123
84.
Party of Five (1994–2000)
Episode:
We Gather Together
(1999)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Family
After Myra's mother accuses Charlie of abusing her daughter, he is given the offer to resign from the school, quietly. Charlie decides to quit, but an encouragement from Kirsten convinces ... See full summary »
Director: Steven Robman | Stars: Scott Wolf, Matthew Fox, Neve Campbell, Lacey Chabert
Votes: 61
85.
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993–1998)
Episode:
Giving Thanks
(1993)
TV-G | 47 min | Drama, Family, Western
There is a drought and no food for the town's Thanksgiving dinner. The townspeople fight over water.
Director: Michele Lee | Stars: Jane Seymour, Joe Lando, Chad Allen, Erika Flores
Votes: 125
86.
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993–1998)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(1994)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Western
Dr. Mike and Sully are traveling through obnoxious Native American territory when their stagecoach is robbed and they are abandoned. With them are a just married Kid Cole and Sister Ruth as... See full summary »
Director: Alan J. Levi | Stars: Jane Seymour, Joe Lando, Chad Allen, Erika Flores
Votes: 127
87.
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993–1998)
Episode:
One Touch of Nature
(1995)
TV-G | 47 min | Drama, Family, Western
As the community prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving, Dr. Mike and Sully become anxious with their inability to conceive. As the couple try to get used to the idea of not having a baby, Jake becomes depressed about being alone.
Director: Alan J. Levi | Stars: Jane Seymour, Joe Lando, Chad Allen, Jessica Bowman
Votes: 114
88.
Yes, Dear (2000–2006)
Episode:
Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner
(2001)
TV-PG | Comedy
Kim and Greg go to Greg's parents for Thanksgiving. Jimmy invites his parents to his place for Thanksgiving who also brings aunt, grandmother and a cousin who has been in prison. Things go downhill from here for Jimmy & Christine.
Director: Jeff Meyer | Stars: Anthony Clark, Mike O'Malley, Liza Snyder, Joel Homan
Votes: 24
89.
Mike & Molly (2010–2016)
Episode:
Thanksgiving Is Canceled
(2012)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
When Mike gets sick for Thanksgiving, Molly is secretly thrilled because she won't have to cook... until Vince invites his brother, Frankie (guest star JON POLITO), to town for a homemade Thanksgiving meal.
Director: Phill Lewis | Stars: Billy Gardell, Melissa McCarthy, Reno Wilson, Katy Mixon Greer
Votes: 169
90.
Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012–2013)
Episode:
It's a Miracle...
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
June can't afford to fly home for Thanksgiving, so Chloe persuades her to come to her parents' house, but June begins to feel uncomfortable and awkward due to her past encounter with ... See full summary »
Director: Rebecca Asher | Stars: Krysten Ritter, Dreama Walker, Michael Blaiklock, Eric André
Votes: 387
91.
Reba (2001–2007)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
Barbra Jean wants to host the Thanksgiving dinner. Reba says no. They compromise with BJ cooking and having it at Reba's place. With too many cooks in the kitchen, feelings are hurt. BJ ... See full summary »
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Reba McEntire, Christopher Rich, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Steve Howey
Votes: 87
92.
Reba (2001–2007)
Episode:
Invasion
(2005)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama
Barbra Jean goes to her brother's home for Thanksgiving, but her brother arrives at Reba's place to have dinner there. Turns out Barbra Jean wrote letters to her brother pretending they were from Reba. The brother has feelings for Reba.
Director: Robbie Countryman | Stars: Reba McEntire, Christopher Rich, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Steve Howey
Votes: 91
93.
Grace and Frankie (2015–2022)
Episode:
The Horrible Family
(2022)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
Frankie decides to celebrate every annual holiday and special occasion in rapid succession. Grace finds a shocking connection to a rising politician.
Director: Kelly Park | Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen
Votes: 292
94.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
A Lilith Thanksgiving
(1996)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Niles' plans for a 'rustic' thanksgiving (complete with mints on the pillows) are scuppered when Lilith arranges a meeting with the headmaster of the Marbury Academy, an exclusive school, with the aim of getting Frederick in.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,056
95.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
The Apparent Trap
(1999)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lilith and Frederick come for Thanksgiving dinner with the Cranes. Frederick manoeuvers Frasier and Lilith into spending an evening together, and they begin to suspect that he is trying to get them back together.
Director: Kelsey Grammer | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 815
96.
American Housewife (2016–2021)
Episode:
The Blow-Up
(2016)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Katie's mother shows up for Thanksgiving.
Director: Eyal Gordin | Stars: Katy Mixon Greer, Diedrich Bader, Meg Donnelly, Daniel DiMaggio
Votes: 205
97.
American Housewife (2016–2021)
Episode:
Family Secrets
(2017)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
Greg makes big plans to impress his parents when they visit for Thanksgiving, but his vision is shattered when his neighbor Spencer and Katie's mom Kathryn arrive unannounced and nothing goes as intended.
Director: Melissa Kosar | Stars: Katy Mixon Greer, Diedrich Bader, Meg Donnelly, Daniel DiMaggio
Votes: 164
98.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Paul Meets His Match
(2002)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
Paul wants to have a quiet Thanksgiving with just the family. Kerry comes downstairs with boyfriend Jason and irritates her father. Paul reinforces the rule about no boys upstairs when ... See full summary »
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson
Votes: 152
99.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
The First Thanksgiving
(2003)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
Cate's determined to have the traditional Thanksgiving with the family even without Paul. When the girls say they want to go to a party, she tells them to bring their dates to dinner ... See full summary »
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
Votes: 110
100.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Thanksgiving Guest
(2004)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
The Hennessys' garage has burnt on the Thanksgiving and the insurance company man is investigating the cause. C.J. had a turkey fryer in there, but is it absolutely sure that it started the fire?
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
Votes: 95
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