Thanksgiving
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1.
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: 6,519
2.
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: 5,787
3.
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: 7,126
4.
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: 6,460
5.
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: 6,619
6.
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: 6,688
7.
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: 4,473
8.
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: 8,043
9.
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: 5,283
10.
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: 5,273
11.
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: 912
12.
Big Mouth (2017–2024)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2021)
TV-MA | 28 min | Animation, Comedy, Romance
Missy tries to show her cousins she's not a dork, Andrew takes a stand against his dad's turkey tyranny, and Jessi hopes for a Thanksgiving miracle.
Director: Andres Salaff | Stars: Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas
Votes: 612
13.
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: 782
14.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode:
Talking Turkey
(1990)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Will's taskmaster mother visits for the holidays and puts the kids to work preparing a thanksgiving dinner, but preparations soon go awry.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 898
15.
How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
Episode:
Slapsgiving
(2007)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Marshall warns Barney that the third slap in their "slap bet" will be coming on Thanksgiving night. Meanwhile, Ted and Robin sleep together on the night before Thanksgiving.
Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris
Votes: 4,814
16.
How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
Episode:
Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Barney freaks out when Marshall bequeaths a "slap bet" slap to Ted and Robin. Meanwhile, Lily's estranged father shows up for Thanksgiving.
Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris
Votes: 3,670
17.
How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
Episode:
Belly Full of Turkey
(2005)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Thanksgiving with Marshall's family is stressful when Lily thinks she might be pregnant. Robin, Barney, and Ted spend the holiday volunteering.
Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris
Votes: 4,532
18.
How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
Episode:
Blitzgiving
(2010)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
When Ted leaves the bar early to prepare a Thanksgiving feast for his friends, the gang winds up partying all night with The Blitz, an old friend from college who has bad luck. As a result, Ted is forced to spend Thanksgiving with Zoey.
Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris
Votes: 5,331
19.
Living Single (1993–1998)
Episode:
Thanks for Giving
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The gang prepares for Thanksgiving. Scooter says he has to ask Khadijah something and she thinks he is going to propose.
Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Kim Coles, Queen Latifah, Erika Alexander, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
Votes: 35
20.
New Girl (2011–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2011)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Jess invites Paul, a music teacher at her school on whom she always has had a crush, to the gang's big Thanksgiving dinner at the loft, which naturally goes horribly awry.
Director: Miguel Arteta | Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris
Votes: 1,805
21.
New Girl (2011–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving IV
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
With winter coming and everyone still single, Schmidt initiates a "Bangs-giving"-themed Thanksgiving dinner party, to which everyone must bring someone compatible for someone else.
Director: Fred Goss | Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris
Votes: 1,077
22.
New Girl (2011–2018)
Episode:
Parents
(2012)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
When Jess's parents, Bob and Joan, show up at the same time for Thanksgiving dinner, Jess takes the opportunity to "parent trap" them into a reconciliation, but her ploy backfires. ... See full summary »
Director: Jesse Peretz | Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris
Votes: 1,345
23.
New Girl (2011–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving III
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
After Coach accuses him of going soft since he started dating Jess, Nick arranges a camping trip for the gang on Thanksgiving. Winston and Cece bond over their hatred of camping.
Director: Max Winkler | Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris
Votes: 1,083
24.
Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)
Episode:
Turkey Shoot
(2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
David joins some townies on a turkey hunt; Jocelyn and Moira have a spa day; Alexis meets Ted, the town veterinarian.
Director: Paul Fox | Stars: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy
Votes: 1,893
25.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
I Went to Market
(2018)
TV-MA | 62 min | Comedy, Drama
Kendall begins to plot a vote of no confidence against Logan; Tom questions his prenup.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin
Votes: 7,380
26.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
The Indians in the Lobby
(2001)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
On the day before Thanksgiving, CJ has to deal with two Stockbridge-Munsee Indians who won't leave the lobby until they get an answer on an application their tribe submitted 15 years ago. ... See full summary »
Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Rob Lowe, Stockard Channing, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney
Votes: 883
27.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
Shibboleth
(2000)
TV-14 | 41 min | Drama
Dozens of Chinese stowaways are discovered in a container ship in California; Toby looks to pick a fight over school prayer with a recess appointment; Thanksgiving at the White House sees C.J. in charge of turkeys and Charlie looking for the ultimate carving knife.
Director: Laura Innes | Stars: Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney
Votes: 1,286
28.
Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode:
More Like Stanksgiving
(2012)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
When the gang celebrates Thanksgiving at Alex and Dave's new apartment, Max brings along a tape of Brad and him on "The Real World," and everyone recalls how they met ten years ago.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally
Votes: 250
29.
Gossip Girl (2007–2012)
Episode:
Blair Waldorf Must Pie!
(2007)
TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, Romance
When Dan finds out that Serena and her family are celebrating Thanksgiving alone, he naively invites them to spend the holiday with his family.
Director: Mark Piznarski | Stars: Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford
Votes: 1,079
30.
Boy Meets World (1993–2000)
Episode:
Turkey Day
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After learning about prejudice among the tribes of Africa, Cory & Shawn want to have their families celebrate Thanksgiving together.
Director: Jeff McCracken | Stars: Ben Savage, William Daniels, Betsy Randle, Will Friedle
Votes: 255
31.
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
32.
That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(1998)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Laurie brings a friend home for Thanksgiving which could be a problem. When they arrive it turns out that Kate is hot, and Eric has a hard time controlling himself, much to Donna's concern. Meanwhile Bob offers Red a job.
Director: David Trainer | Stars: Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson
Votes: 1,332
33.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Crime
Amy hosts a Thanksgiving dinner at her apartment for everyone at the precinct, but it soon turns into a disaster.
Director: Jorma Taccone | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 4,056
34.
Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
Episode:
Harvest Festival
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
On the day before the Harvest Festival, a local Native American leader places a "curse" on the event because Leslie refuses to give in to his demands.
Director: Dean Holland | Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman
Votes: 2,889
35.
Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode:
Samantha's Thanksgiving to Remember
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Through the bumbling magic of Aunt Clara, the Stephens family and Mrs. Kravitz spend Thanksgiving with the original pilgrims in 1620.
Director: Richard Kinon | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Erin Murphy
Votes: 321
36.
2 Broke Girls (2011–2017)
Episode:
And the Very Christmas Thanksgiving
(2011)
Not Rated | 22 min | Comedy
Caroline and Max spend Caroline's first broke holiday season working at a department store's Santaland to earn extra money.
Director: Jean Sagal | Stars: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Garrett Morris, Jonathan Kite
Votes: 1,019
37.
The League (2009–2015)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2011)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Sport
At Thanksgiving, Ruxin gets an unexpected visit from his father (guest-star Jeff Goldblum), and Andre's sister (guest star Sarah Silverman) is on the prowl at the gang's Thanksgiving dinner.
Director: Jeff Schaffer | Stars: Katie Aselton, Mark Duplass, Nick Kroll, Jonathan Lajoie
Votes: 419
38.
The O.C. (2003–2007)
Episode:
The Homecoming
(2003)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Thanksgiving dinner at the Cohens descends into bedlam when unexpected guests arrive. Ryan returns to his hometown when his brother calls on him for a favor.
Director: Keith Samples | Stars: Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Mischa Barton
Votes: 741
39.
Chuck (2007–2012)
Episode:
Chuck Versus the Nemesis
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Chuck talks to Bryce, who's alive and held in a CIA facility. Morgan has a girlfriend and brings her to Thanksgiving dinner at Ellie's. The nerd herd trains for crowd control on Black Friday.
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown | Stars: Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster
Votes: 1,553
40.
What I Like About You (2002–2006)
Episode:
Ground-Turkey-Hog-Day
(2005)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
On Thanksgiving, Holly and Vince discover Lauren kissing Rick, Val's ex-fianceÌ, and they try to hide the truth from Val. However, the situation leads Val to seek comfort from Vic, and the two decide not to sign their annulment papers.
Director: Steve Zuckerman | Stars: Amanda Bynes, Wesley Jonathan, Leslie Grossman, Nick Zano
Votes: 47
41.
Top Chef (2006– )
Episode:
The First Thanksgiving
(2014)
TV-PG | 44 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Chefs cook a traditional Thanksgiving feast using only ingredients and cooking methods from the 1600's.
Director: Steve Hryniewicz | Stars: Doug Adams, Peter Arenstam, Stacy Cogswell, Tom Colicchio
Votes: 28
42.
Top Chef (2006– )
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2006)
TV-14 | 45 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
On the sixth episode of Bravo's "Top Chef," the contestants prepare for Thanksgiving.
Stars: Anthony Bourdain, Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, Michael Midgley Jr.
Votes: 49
43.
Fresh Off the Boat (2015–2020)
Episode:
Huangsgiving
(2015)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
The Haungs hold their Thanksgiving dinner with Jessica's Sister and Mom.
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Randall Park, Constance Wu, Hudson Yang, Forrest Wheeler
Votes: 334
44.
Girlfriends (2000–2008)
Episode:
Fried Turkey
(2000)
TV-PG | Comedy
Joan has the perfect dinner date for her Thanksgiving dinner, a powerful attorney she admires, but her girlfriends ,plus William, who earlier had bailed out on her, start coming by one by one to make amends and ruin her perfect date.
Director: Leonard R. Garner Jr. | Stars: Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White, Jill Marie Jones
Votes: 47
45.
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
46.
Master of None (2015–2021)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2017)
TV-MA | 34 min | Comedy, Drama
Over a series of Thanksgivings from the '90s to the present, Denise settles into her sexuality and faces the challenge of coming out to her family.
Director: Melina Matsoukas | Stars: Aziz Ansari, Lena Waithe, Angela Bassett, Kym Whitley
Votes: 3,000
47.
Insecure (2016–2021)
Episode:
Lowkey Thankful
(2020)
TV-MA | 34 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Issa and Molly prepare to spend Thanksgiving with their families while Lawrence makes his way to Condola's "Friendsgiving." But as the night progresses, truths surface for each party that no one was expecting.
Director: Mark Sadlek | Stars: Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Natasha Rothwell
Votes: 269
48.
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: 2,394
49.
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: 2,436
50.
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: 3,624
51.
Superstore (2015–2021)
Episode:
Black Friday
(2016)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
The staff comes down with food poisoning; Jonah documents the day with home video; Glenn's disposition changes; Mateo and Cheyenne discover a lucrative Black Friday side business.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr. | Stars: America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn
Votes: 1,056
52.
Grey's Anatomy (2005– )
Episode:
Thanks for the Memories
(2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Thanksgiving sends the occupants of Meredith's house in different directions: Meredith escapes to the hospital, George goes hunting with his family, and Izzie throws a dinner to which it appears no one is coming.
Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers
Votes: 1,510
53.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Mindy spends Thanksgiving at Gwen's house, where she runs into her former blind date Dennis and his new girlfriend. Elsehwere, Jeremy is introduced to Betsy's family, and Danny spends the evening alone at the hospital.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Anna Camp
Votes: 400
54.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
He Is Risen
(2001)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama
Tensions rise between Tony and Ralphie until circumstances demand that they resolve their differences. Meadow gets involved with Jackie's son, and ends up in trouble.
Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 6,692
55.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Pangs
(1999)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
On Thanksgiving, Buffy encounters the spirit of a Native American warrior whose people were wiped out by settlers.
Director: Michael Lange | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, James Marsters
Votes: 3,547
56.
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: 1,058
57.
Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
It's another family Thanksgiving, as Reese cons Hal and Dewey into helping him out with the cooking. Francis and Piama are also there, but they're not even speaking to each other. Lois ... See full summary »
Director: David D'Ovidio | Stars: Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield
Votes: 797
58.
Felicity (1998–2002)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(1998)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance
Thanksgiving vacation brings about a separation of the friends - or does it?
Director: Danny Leiner | Stars: Keri Russell, Scott Speedman, Amy Jo Johnson, Tangi Miller
Votes: 123
59.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Turkeys Away
(1978)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Feeling left out by all the recent changes, Mr. Carlson decides to launch his own Thanksgiving promotion. With the aid of Herb and Les, the Big Guy turns a routine turkey give-away into a comic catastrophe.
Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 1,085
60.
What I Like About You (2002–2006)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2002)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy
Determined to start their own Thanksgiving tradition, Val and Holly cancel plans with their relatives, claiming that Holly is sick. However, the girls' happy day goes awry when the family arrives at their apartment to surprise them.
Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Amanda Bynes, Jennie Garth, Simon Rex, Wesley Jonathan
Votes: 72
61.
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (1998–2001)
Episode:
Two Guys, a Girl and a Thanksgiving
(1998)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Sharon and Johnny decide to start a new thanksgiving tradition where they are alone. The dinner gets bigger when Berg invites Ashley and her boyfriend, and Pete and his grandfather invite themselves. The scene is set for some fireworks.
Director: Marjorie Weitzman | Stars: Traylor Howard, Ryan Reynolds, Richard Ruccolo, Suzanne Cryer
Votes: 396
62.
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (1998–2001)
Episode:
Talking Turkey
(1999)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
It's Thanksgiving and they have a big dinner. Pete invites Irene and Ashley invites a bum, who gives advice based on the rubbish they've disposed of. However, he has an ulterior motive. Johnny is worried that Sharon is spending too much.
Director: Ted Wass | Stars: Traylor Howard, Ryan Reynolds, Richard Ruccolo, Suzanne Cryer
Votes: 393
63.
Spin City (1996–2002)
Episode:
The Competition
(1996)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
City Council's Lisa challenges Mike to a turkey cook-off on Thanksgiving to see who can feed more homeless people: the Mayor's office or City Council. Meanwhile, James looks for a way to ... See full summary »
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Carla Gugino, Richard Kind, Alan Ruck
Votes: 182
64.
Spin City (1996–2002)
Episode:
Gobble the Wonder Turkey Saves the Day
(1998)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Randall's cranky father joins the staff for a live televised Thanksgiving dinner at the Mayor's mansion, where he and Randall argue, Carter and James stage a puppet show to promote family values, and Stuart tricks Stacey.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Richard Kind, Alan Ruck, Michael Boatman
Votes: 136
65.
Spin City (1996–2002)
Episode:
The Thanksgiving Show
(1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Mike and Caitlin play a couple to win the endorsement of widowed Senator Grady during Thanksgiving at Randall's Connecticut home, while Nikki and Janelle try to keep James from killing a turkey for their holiday dinner.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Richard Kind, Alan Ruck, Michael Boatman
Votes: 116
66.
Spin City (1996–2002)
Episode:
Balloons over Broadway
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The staff tries to appease Native Americans by having an appropriate float in the Thanksgiving parade, but things go awry. Paul's visiting mother doesn't know that Claudia has left him and he is afraid to tell her.
Director: Ted Wass | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Heather Locklear, Richard Kind, Alan Ruck
Votes: 114
67.
Mad About You (1992–2019)
Episode:
Giblets for Murray
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
It's Thanksgiving; Paul and Jamie are cooking the big Thanksgiving dinner. feast. Paul's, as well as Jamie's parents, Lisa, Ira Fran and Jamie's Aunt Lolly will be there. While cooking, ... See full summary »
Director: David Steinberg | Stars: Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, Leila Kenzle, John Pankow
Votes: 180
68.
Mad About You (1992–2019)
Episode:
Outbreak
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Paul & Jamie decide to announce they are pregnant on Thanksgiving. Jamie tells a stranger on Monday. Ira figures it out on Tuesday who tells the hair dresser, who tells Lisa, who tells Sanford, and it continues. It's the Kevin Bacon game.
Director: David Steinberg | Stars: Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, Leila Kenzle, John Pankow
Votes: 127
69.
Mad About You (1992–2019)
Episode:
The Thanksgiving Show
(1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
At Mabel's checkup, the doctor says it is possible Mabel is allergic to something, possibly to Murray. Paul & Jamie host Thanksgiving dinner and invite a collection of random friends and acquaintances. The charades game does not go well.
Director: Gordon Hunt | Stars: Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, John Pankow, Louis Zorich
Votes: 112
70.
Dharma & Greg (1997–2002)
Episode:
The First Thanksgiving
(1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
While Dharma attempts to cook Thanksgiving dinner, Kitty holds a restaurant reservation, just in case.
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Jenna Elfman, Thomas Gibson, Shae D'lyn, Joel Murray
Votes: 177
71.
Dharma & Greg (1997–2002)
Episode:
Thanksgiving Until It Hurts
(1999)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Greg and Dharma experience a physical downside to being on good terms with both families: their parent pairs each insist on hosting Thanksgiving parties. Abby tearfully 'murders' a turkey ... See full summary »
Director: Amanda Bearse | Stars: Jenna Elfman, Thomas Gibson, Shae D'lyn, Joel Murray
Votes: 133
72.
Cougar Town (2009–2015)
Episode:
Here Comes My Girl
(2009)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
It's Thanksgiving Day, and Bobby and Grayson awkwardly discover that they share the same ideal mate--Jules, while Jules is busy accidentally sabotaging Travis' plans with his Thanksgiving date.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Courteney Cox, Christa Miller, Busy Philipps, Dan Byrd
Votes: 398
73.
Cougar Town (2009–2015)
Episode:
When the Time Comes
(2010)
Not Rated | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Things become awkward at Thanksgiving when Grayson doesn't return Jules' "I love you," Ellie and Laurie conspire to kill Andy's optimism, and Bobby changes his speech pattern because nobody knows what he's saying.
Director: Bruce Leddy | Stars: Courteney Cox, Christa Miller, Busy Philipps, Dan Byrd
Votes: 284
74.
Veep (2012–2019)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2016)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
As Thanksgiving arrives, a new crisis hits the team, with Selina left unable to fulfill her duties. Meanwhile, Dan takes on a new role, and Jonah receives exciting news.
Director: Chris Addison | Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott
Votes: 941
75.
Caroline in the City (1995–1999)
Episode:
Caroline and the Balloon
(1995)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
All the gang get together to walk a 'Caroline in the City' balloon in the Thanksgiving Day parade. Unfortunately, Shelly's actions result in the balloon being released and subsequently causing havoc.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Lea Thompson, Eric Lutes, Malcolm Gets, Amy Pietz
Votes: 64
76.
Greek (2007–2011)
Episode:
The Wish-Pretzel
(2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Rusty, Casey, Rebecca, Dale, Cappie and Evan either get stuck or remain on campus over Thanksgiving break.
Director: Melanie Mayron | Stars: Clark Duke, Scott Michael Foster, Spencer Grammer, Paul James
Votes: 101
77.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2019)
Episode:
My First Thanksgiving with Josh!
(2015)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Musical
Paula keeps Rebecca under video surveillance when she's invited to Josh's family's Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Greg makes plans to quit his job and go back to school, but a family emergency interferes.
Director: Joanna Kerns | Stars: Rachel Bloom, Vincent Rodriguez III, Santino Fontana, Donna Lynne Champlin
Votes: 467
78.
Top Chef (2006– )
Episode:
Foo Fighters
(2008)
TV-14 | 45 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
The holiday season has arrived, and the chef'testants have a lot to be thankful for. And this year it's not just family these cooks must impress; but also six-time Grammy Award-winning rock... See full summary »
Stars: Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, Grant Achatz
Votes: 37
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