Thanksgiving TV
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1.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
An Indecent Thanksgiving Proposal
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
In order to entice an old flame who is only attracted to married men, Mr. Fischoeder bribes Bob into letting him pass off Linda and the kids as his own family, but the situation ruins all of Bob's Thanksgiving traditions.
Director: Tyree Dillihay | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts
Votes: 1,213
2.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
Turkey in a Can
(2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Determined to have a perfect Thanksgiving, Bob meticulously prepares the family turkey. But, to his horror, he finds that someone then dumps the turkey in the toilet in an act of Thanksgiving sabotage.
Directors: Boo Hwan Lim, Kyoung Hee Lim, Bernard Derriman | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy
Votes: 1,143
3.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
Dawn of the Peck
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
While Bob is boycotting the holiday, Linda and the kids spend Thanksgiving at the First Annual Fischoeder Turk-tacular Turkey Town Festival. However, a wild bird attack leads to total mayhem.
Directors: Tyree Dillihay, Bernard Derriman | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy
Votes: 1,048
4.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
Gayle Makin' Bob Sled
(2015)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
Bob goes to pick up Gayle so she does not miss the Thanksgiving celebration, but gets caught in a snowstorm coming back, leaving Linda to prepare the turkey.
Directors: Tyree Dillihay, Bernard Derriman | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy
Votes: 835
5.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
The Quirk-ducers
(2016)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
The Belcher kids produce their own version of the annual Thanksgiving play and Linda finds a potato that resembles her late grandfather.
Directors: Mauricio Pardo, Bernard Derriman | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy
Votes: 769
6.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
Thanks-hoarding
(2017)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The Belchers discover that Teddy is a secret hoarder when they reluctantly agree to pitch in for Thanksgiving with his family.
Directors: Bernard Derriman, Tyree Dillihay | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy
Votes: 708
7.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
I Bob Your Pardon
(2018)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The Belchers try to save a turkey from the slaughterhouse.
Directors: Chris Song, Bernard Derriman, Tony Gennaro | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts
Votes: 607
8.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
Now We're Not Cooking with Gas
(2019)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Bob is willing to do whatever it takes to cook a rare, heritage turkey when the gas goes out on Thanksgiving.
Directors: Ryan Mattos, Bernard Derriman, Tony Gennaro | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy
Votes: 604
9.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
Diarrhea of a Poopy Kid
(2020)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
The family tries to cheer up Gene when a stomach flu makes him unable to eat Thanksgiving dinner.
Directors: Tony Gennaro, Tom Riggin | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy
Votes: 568
10.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
Stuck in the Kitchen with You
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Louise gets stuck helping Bob cook Thanksgiving dinner for a retirement home; Tina and Gene assist Zeke with entertaining the residents.
Directors: Tony Gennaro, Tom Riggin | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy
Votes: 468
11.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
Putts-giving
(2022)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
The Belchers go to a mini-golf course on Thanksgiving.
Directors: Simon Chong, Tony Gennaro, Tom Riggin | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy
Votes: 456
12.
King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Episode:
Happy Hank's Giving
(1999)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
The Hills and their friends are all stranded at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport the night before Thanksgiving.
Directors: Martin Archer, Klay Hall, John Rice | Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Brittany Murphy
Votes: 413
13.
King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Episode:
Spin the Choice
(2000)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
During the Thanksgiving season, John Redcorn tries to get closer to Joseph by teaching him about the plight of the Native Americans.
Directors: Allan Jacobsen, Klay Hall | Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Brittany Murphy
Votes: 379
14.
King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Episode:
Nine Pretty Darn Angry Men
(1998)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
After Thanksgiving dinner, Hank's feelings about his mother translate into an argument with his father over the latest model of a lawn mower.
Directors: Shaun Cashman, Wesley Archer | Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Brittany Murphy
Votes: 461
15.
King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Episode:
Goodbye Normal Jeans
(2002)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Peggy gets jealous of Bobby's home economic skills. Bill loses a million dollar bet to Dale.
Directors: Boo Hwan Lim, Kyoung Hee Lim, Klay Hall | Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Brittany Murphy
Votes: 344
16.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Bart vs. Thanksgiving
(1990)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
On Thanksgiving, Bart runs away after refusing to apologize to a distraught Lisa for accidentally destroying her cornucopia.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,046
17.
3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001)
Episode:
Gobble, Gobble, Dick, Dick
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
It's Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, the Solomons don't have a clue what Thanksgiving is. Mrs. Dubcek and her daughter Vicky help them.
Director: Robert Berlinger | Stars: John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Votes: 416
18.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer vs. Dignity
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Desperate for money, Homer accepts payment from Mr. Burns in exchange for humiliating himself.
Directors: Neil Affleck, Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,047
19.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer the Moe
(2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer and his friends are forced to drink in the Simpsons' garage after Moe the Bartender renovates his shady bar into a hipster hangout.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Jen Kamerman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,832
20.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Wettest Stories Ever Told
(2006)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
While waiting for the dinner at the Frying Dutchman, the family starts telling three stories about ships: "Journey on the Mayflower", "Mutiny on the Bounty", and "The Neptune Adventure".
Directors: David Silverman, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,509
21.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Thanksgiving of Horror
(2019)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy
The Simpsons face various Thanksgiving nightmares, including the first Thanksgiving, an A.I. mishap and a dangerous space mission complicated by a sentient cranberry sauce.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Rob Oliver | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,201
22.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
It's a Blunderful Life
(2023)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Lisa tells the story of Homer being a scapegoat for a power outage that plunged Springfield into darkness before Thanksgiving.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 383
23. 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: 12,353
24.
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: 491
25.
That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode:
Thank You
(2002)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
It's Thanksgiving day and Eric can't tell Red about failing math or about his secret engagement to Donna. Red may reward Eric's (alleged) maturity at dinner, and Kelso is 'dating' Eric's math teacher. Kitty's Mom and Dad add to the chaos.
Director: David Trainer | Stars: Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson
Votes: 775
26.
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
27.
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
28.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Hungry Man
(2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter learns more about Arthur's bizarre and twisted world, while Rita has her hands full preparing Thanksgiving dinner for a full house, Debra uses the holiday to further investigate Trinity, and Batista gets closure on an old case.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 6,897
29.
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
30.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Wheel
(2007)
TV-14 | 52 min | Drama
Don and Betty Draper have an argument when it becomes apparent that he doesn't want to spend Thanksgiving with her family and she plans on going only with the children. He also learns some ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Weiner | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 3,911
31.
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: 4,803
32.
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
33.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
Freefall
(2003)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance
On Thanksgiving Day, a helicopter crash outside the ER leaves several injured. Alex tries to bring Sam and Luka together.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, Mekhi Phifer, Alex Kingston
Votes: 532
34.
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
35.
The Americans (2013–2018)
Episode:
Rififi
(2018)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A sudden assignment pulls Elizabeth away from her family at a crucial moment. At the FBI, a major development leads Aderholt to approach Stan about an urgent investigation.
Director: Kevin Bray | Stars: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Brandon J. Dirden, Costa Ronin
Votes: 1,548
36.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
Great Expectations
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance
On Thanksgiving Day Carol goes into labor. She's able to get to the ER only thanks to Luka's help. She delivers the first baby in the ER, but the second causes some trouble. Greene leaves ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Misiano | Stars: Anthony Edwards, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies, Laura Innes
Votes: 531
37.
The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2023)
Episode:
A Thanksgiving to Remember
(1996)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
When a promotional scheme goes awry, Jamie and the others learn the meaning of giving thanks.
Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Garcelle Beauvais, Christopher B. Duncan, Ellia English
Votes: 31
38.
Moesha (1996–2001)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(1999)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
With Dee sick in bed with a bad cold, Moesha offers to prepare the Thanksgiving feast, but finds herself engaged in a fierce cooking competition with Hakeem's mother. Meanwhile, Dorian gets... See full summary »
Director: Erma Elzy | Stars: Brandy Norwood, William Allen Young, Lamont Bentley, Marcus T. Paulk
Votes: 28
39.
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
40.
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: 6,691
41.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
Turkey Day
(1963)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Elly bonds with the Thanksgiving turkey so the family can't bring themselves to kill it; Mrs Drysdale hires some Indians to take a Thanksgiving picture, which puts Granny on the warpath.
Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 130
42.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
Rescue Me
(2000)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Romance
Abby's mother decides to stay in town; Carter attempts to find a drug addict who left the hospital: Greene discovers his health is failing.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Anthony Edwards, Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, Alex Kingston
Votes: 499
43.
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
44.
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
45.
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: 3,622
46.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Pangs
(1999)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
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: 3,545
47.
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: 4,472
48.
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: 342
49.
Scrubs (2001–2010)
Episode:
My Day Off
(2001)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Drama
It's Thanksgiving at Sacred Heart and J.D. is diagnosed with appendicitis. Dr. Cox tries to gain the attention of his former mentor, and former chief of medicine, Dr. Benson. Meanwhile, ... See full summary »
Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Ken Jenkins
Votes: 1,575
50.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Dark Shadows
(2012)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama
A depressed Betty tries to make things uncomfortable for Don and Megan, Roger tries to take out some secret weapons for a meeting with a prospective Jewish client, and Don makes a snap judgment that angers the creative department.
Director: Scott Hornbacher | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 2,207
51.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
Ill-Gotten Gaines
(1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
On Thanksgiving, all the orphaned bar regulars gather for dinner at Cheers. These include recently-separated Frasier and his son Frederick; Carla and three of her kids--Lucinda, Jesse, and ... See full summary »
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger
Votes: 419
52.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
ER Confidential
(1994)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance
Carol Hathaway faces an ethical dilemma when a patient admits that he, and not his friend, was driving the car that ran a red light and killed a pedestrian. She decides to tell Tag about ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Sackheim | Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Sherry Stringfield, Noah Wyle
Votes: 593
53.
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: 261
54.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
Scoop and Run
(2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Thanksgiving at County is quiet, with the normal number of routine (or nearly so) emergencies. But Abby makes up for the lack of excitement while returning to the hospital as the doctor on a helicopter transport.
Director: Stephen Cragg | Stars: Goran Visnjic, Maura Tierney, Mekhi Phifer, Parminder Nagra
Votes: 360
55.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
A Frozen Moment
(1993)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family
For the Christmas card photo, Tim wants to build a set and have the family dress up as Santa and the elves. On Tool Time, Tim builds the MAN'S bathroom.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith
Votes: 268
56.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(1976)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
K-Joe and Bunny investigate the sniper shooting of a young girl riding in a car on the freeway.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Frank Converse, James Woods, Manu Tupou, France Nuyen
Votes: 37
57.
Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993–1994)
Episode:
A Thanksgiving Story
(1993)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
After car trouble strands them at the college, the gang helps Mike, Leslie, and Screech prepare Thanksgiving dinner for a group of inner-city kids.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Anne Tremko
Votes: 110
58.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
Arctic Radar
(2002)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Women's groups, by default including the majority of the First Family, react passionately as a renowned female fighter pilot is sanctioned for an affair with a senior officer. Meanwhile Sam prepares for his campaign.
Director: John David Coles | Stars: Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney
Votes: 720
59.
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: 2,433
60.
The Munsters (1964–1966)
Episode:
Low-Cal Munster
(1964)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Herman is invited to a reunion of his old army outfit but finds himself unable to fit into his old uniform. Lily will only allow him to go if he goes on a diet. When Dr. Dudley tells him to... See full summary »
Director: Norman Abbott | Stars: Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, Beverley Owen, Butch Patrick
Votes: 299
61.
Night Court (1984–1992)
Episode:
The Last Temptation of Mac
(1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
An attractive classmate of Mac's goes after him and Christine does too much preparing Thanksgiving dinner for the courthouse.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Harry Anderson, Markie Post, John Larroquette, Charles Robinson
Votes: 124
62.
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: 230
63.
Rugrats (1991–2003)
Episode:
The Turkey Who Came to Dinner
(1997)
TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The babies make friends with a wild turkey on Thanksgiving.
Directors: Rick Bugental, Jim Duffy | Stars: Christine Cavanaugh, Elizabeth Daily, Cheryl Chase, Kath Soucie
Votes: 111
64.
MacGyver (1985–1992)
Episode:
The Outsiders
(1988)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
In the middle of nowhere, MacGyver gets involved in a car accident. He is luckily found by an Amish family and nursed back to health. MacGyver then helps the Amish community to confront a ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar, Kaj-Erik Eriksen, Gustaf Kristjanson
Votes: 346
65.
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
66.
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: 1,618
67.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode:
There's the Rub: Part 1
(1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
It's Thanksgiving time. Hilary's television show is filming at a homeless shelter; Hilary and Carlton go to the shelter to volunteer. Philip hurts his back; Will suggests they go to a massage parlor to help his pain.
Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 558
68.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
There Will Be Bad Blood
(2010)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan invites his half-Native American brother to his house every Thanksgiving to show off his wealth--until they visit him for Thanksgiving and discover that he's a multi-millionaire.
Directors: Joseph Daniello, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 711
69.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Turkey in the Straw: Part 2
(1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Pete has called the Alien Task Force. He has been told to keep ALF occupied until Sergeant Fox and his men arrive to capture him. Dead or alive. Will Pete sell ALF out after he's talked with him for a while? Will he?
Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 266
70.
Kenan & Kel (1996–2023)
Episode:
Turkey Day
(1997)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Comedy, Family
It is Thanksgiving. Kel is invited to come over Kenan's house as Kenan's parents are out to visit a family member in the hospital. Unfortunately, Kel ate the entire turkey by himself. So, ... See full summary »
Director: Kim Fields | Stars: Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Ken Foree, Teal Marchande
Votes: 71
71.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Cooperative Escapism in Familial Relations
(2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
While Jeff and Britta spend Thanksgiving with Jeff's newly-discovered father and brother, the rest of the Study Group tries to escape from Shirley's dysfunctional family Thanksgiving celebration.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 3,563
72.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Turkey in the Straw: Part 1
(1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
ALF already ate the Thanksgiving turkey - raw. Willie fails to find a new one, so Raquel invites the Tanners over. A storm arrives as does the neighborhood bum ("a homeless person"), since ALF has been leaving food and clothes for him.
Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 263
73.
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
74.
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996–2003)
Episode:
Love Means Having to Say You're Sorry
(1999)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Sabrina is finding it difficult to deal with Harvey's romance with Colette, and despite Dreama's best efforts, they seem unlikely to reconcile. Meanwhile, Hilda and Zelda decide to make Thanksgiving dinner, and zap in two pilgrims to help.
Director: Kenneth R. Koch | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick, Nate Richert
Votes: 194
75.
Supergirl (2015–2021)
Episode:
Livewire
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Kara's foster mother visits for Thanksgiving, while an accident transforms a volatile CatCo employee into Livewire.
Director: Kevin Tancharoen | Stars: Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks, Chyler Leigh, Jeremy Jordan
Votes: 3,172
76.
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
77.
Night Court (1984–1992)
Episode:
Harry and the Madam
(1984)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
When an exclusive house of prostitution gets busted, Judge Harry Stone must decide whether to admit the madam's private diary as evidence in the case against her.
Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Harry Anderson, Ellen Foley, John Larroquette, Charles Robinson
Votes: 186
78.
That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode:
You Can't Always Get What You Want
(2004)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
When an upset Kitty discovers the kids have their own plans for Thanksgiving, Red guilts Eric into giving up via Styx tickets to stay home for the holiday.
Director: David Trainer | Stars: Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson
Votes: 693
79.
The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
Episode:
The Un-Underground Movie
(1970)
Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy, Family
For an American history class project, Greg enlists his family to create a documentary about the First Thanksgiving.
Director: Jack Arnold | Stars: Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick
Votes: 205
80.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
A History Channel Thanksgiving
(2011)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
Upon Eric's advice, the boys use The History Channel's special on the first thanksgiving, to write their school report, but Stan has misgivings when the special insists aliens were part of ... See full summary »
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, April Stewart, Patrick Lander, Matt Stone
Votes: 2,306
81.
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: 1,018
82.
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
83.
Supergirl (2015–2021)
Episode:
Call to Action
(2018)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
As everyone gathers for Thanksgiving, Kara is feeling down after her televised debate with Ben Lockwood; James and Lena argue about the best way to handle the Children of Liberty.
Director: Antonio Negret | Stars: Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath
Votes: 1,439
84.
The Drew Carey Show (1995–2004)
Episode:
Mimi's Day Parade
(1996)
TV-PG | Comedy
Drew's hopes of a relaxing holiday weekend are crushed when Mr. Wick makes Drew in charge of Winfred-Louder's Thanksgiving Day parade. Crunched for time, Drew has to make a deal with Mimi ... See full summary »
Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Drew Carey, Diedrich Bader, Kathy Kinney, Christa Miller
Votes: 123
85.
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: 226
86.
The Bernie Mac Show (2001–2023)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2004)
Not Rated | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The Mac family is invited over to one of Vanessa's teachers for Thanksgiving dinner; who are all vegetarians.
Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Bernie Mac, Kellita Smith, Jeremy Suarez, Dee Dee Davis
Votes: 40
87.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Thanksgiving Promise
(1986)
Unrated | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A teenage boy is torn between his love for an injured Canadian goose that he has found and his agreement to fatten and kill it for an approaching Thanksgiving dinner for his neighbors.
Director: Beau Bridges | Stars: Beau Bridges, Millie Perkins, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Ed Lauter
Votes: 189
88.
The Bernie Mac Show (2001–2023)
Episode:
Tryptophan-tasy
(2002)
Not Rated | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After eating an entire Thanksgiving turkey, Bernie Mac has some weird nightmares; ones that might be telling him something.
Director: Kevin Bray | Stars: Bernie Mac, Kellita Smith, Jeremy Suarez, Dee Dee Davis
Votes: 42
89.
The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
Episode:
A Brown Thanksgiving
(2009)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Cleveland celebrates his first Thanksgiving with his new family, including his own parents Cookie and Freight Train as well as Donna's Auntie Momma who all make a surprise visit to shake ... See full summary »
Directors: Matt Engstrom, Chuck Klein, Albert Calleros, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Nia Long
Votes: 401
90.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
Kung Pao Turkey
(2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan feels like he's being run out of his own home when Francine's parents come to visit at Thanksgiving, and Francine's mother tries to setup Haley with an eligible Chinese bachelor.
Directors: Rodney Clouden, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 702
91.
The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
Episode:
Another Bad Thanksgiving
(2010)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Donna's sister Janet comes to town for Thanksgiving, hooks up with Holt, and then runs off to Las Vegas with him and leaves her two children behind in Stoolbend.
Directors: Mike L. Mayfield, Albert Calleros, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Reagan Gomez-Preston
Votes: 267
92.
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: 248
93.
The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
Episode:
A General Thanksgiving Episode
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Cleveland and the gang run into problems trying to start up a new Broken Stool at the Stoolbend airport, and Rallo reunites Holt with his estranged military father.
Directors: Justin Ridge, Albert Calleros, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Reagan Gomez-Preston
Votes: 216
94.
Sister, Sister (1994–1999)
Episode:
Thanksgiving in Hawaii: Part 1
(1995)
TV-G | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Terrence and his new girlfriend show up at the Hawaiian condo where Lisa is staying.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jackée Harry, Marques Houston
Votes: 52
95.
Sister, Sister (1994–1999)
Episode:
Thanksgiving in Hawaii: Part 2
(1995)
TV-G | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Ray and Lisa settle their differences just as the twins are discovered drifting out to sea.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jackée Harry, Marques Houston
Votes: 50
96.
The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
Episode:
Turkey Pot Die
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Cleveland and Cleveland Jr. try to rescue Lester's Thanksgiving turkeys, and Donna and Rallo enter a float in the Stoolbend Thanksgiving parade.
Directors: Anthony Agrusa, Albert Calleros, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Reagan Gomez-Preston
Votes: 205
97.
CatDog (1998–2005)
Episode:
Talking Turkey
(1999)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Walt, the turkey from the Nearburg Thanksgiving parade, shows up at CatDog's house looking for refuge.
Director: Robert Porter | Stars: Jim Cummings, Tom Kenny, Carlos Alazraqui, Billy West
Votes: 77
98. Landing of the Pilgrims (1940)
7 min | Animation, Short
A tongue-in-cheek story of the Pilgrims arriving in the New World.
Director: Connie Rasinski
Votes: 32
99.
Into the Dark (2018–2021)
Episode:
Pilgrim
(2019)
TV-MA | 80 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A woman invites re-enactors to produce an authentic first Thanksgiving for her family and friends. However, things take an unexpected turn when the actors refuse to break character.
Director: Marcus Dunstan | Stars: Reign Edwards, Kerr Smith, Courtney Henggeler, Peter Giles
Votes: 1,898
100.
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: 8,041
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