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1. 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

2. This Is America, Charlie Brown (1988–1989)
Episode: The Mayflower Voyagers (1988)

Unrated | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

The Peanuts gang tells the story of the 1620 Mayflower voyage from England to the new world detailing the hardships they faced, how the Natives helped them survive, and ending the following autumn in a feast of Thanksgiving.

Director: Evert Brown | Stars: Erin Chase, Frank Welker, Brandon Stewart, Gregg Berger

Votes: 449

3. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
Episode: Harvest (1953)

53 min | Drama

A young man in love with a sophisticated woman from the city is torn between his desires and those of his family. His parents wish him and his brother to stay and work on their small ... See full summary »

Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Robert Montgomery, Dorothy Gish, Ed Begley, Vaughn Taylor

Votes: 104

4. 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: 418

5. 7th Heaven (1996–2007)
Episode: Thanksgiving (2004)

TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

With Thanksgiving approaching, everyone seems to be planning something different. Lucy wants to host the big meal, Simon wants to stay at college, Mary is staying in Puerto Rico, and the others also have different plans. Annie is upset.

Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Stephen Collins, Catherine Hicks, Barry Watson, David Gallagher

Votes: 64

6. 7th Heaven (1996–2007)
Episode: Last Call for Aunt Julie (1996)

TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Matt, Mary, and Lucy make plans to get away from the family for Thanksgiving, but when Eric's sister Julie comes to spend the holidays with them, plans are changed. After the family finds ... See full summary »

Director: Joel J. Feigenbaum | Stars: Stephen Collins, Catherine Hicks, Barry Watson, David Gallagher

Votes: 127

7. 7th Heaven (1996–2007)
Episode: Turkey (2005)

TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Ruthie becomes the subject of a shocking rumor.

Director: Michael Preece | Stars: Stephen Collins, Catherine Hicks, David Gallagher, Beverley Mitchell

Votes: 59

8. 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: 153

9. 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: 97

10. 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: 114

11. The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode: Family Reunion (1986)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

On Thanksgiving, General Stockwells orders the A-Team to reunite a wanted criminal, A.J. Bancroft, with his daughter Ellen within 24 hours. In return, Bancroft will provide evidence that ... See full summary »

Director: James Darren | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, Eddie Velez

Votes: 263

12. 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: 266

13. 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: 268

14. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Thanksgiving Confidential (2002)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance

Cheryl and Jim are organizing the school's Thanksgiving Day play, and when they are alone on the set, they decide to get intimate. Andy and the PTA President walk in on them, and the story gets spread. Cheryl is dismissed from the play.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 168

15. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Empty Gesture (2003)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Cheryl climbs the roof to get the tablecloth Jim tied there for a Halloween. When she is stuck on the roof and no one notices she is missing, she realizes she is taken for granted. Jim says... See full summary »

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 160

16. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Hunters (2004)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Jim and Andy want to prove they have the manly hunt and kill instincts by going out to shoot their own turkey for Thanksgiving. Their plan backfires when Jim is chased and bitten by a 40-pound turkey.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 163

17. The Agency (2001–2003)
Episode: Thanksgiving (2002)

TV-14 | Drama, Thriller

The agents have to put their Thanksgiving plans on hold when they learn that Stiles has been missing for four days in Kiev, where he was sent to shut down an arms dealer.

Stars: Beau Bridges, Rocky Carroll, Paige Turco, Jason O'Mara

Votes: 18

18. Alias (2001–2006)
Episode: Color Blind (2001)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

Trapped in the Romanian asylum run by the Russian spy group, K-Directorate, Sydney befriends amnesiac agent Mark Shephard. Sloane and Alliance representative Alain Christophe come to conclusion that SD-6 has mole(s) and plan a trap.

Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Jennifer Garner, Ron Rifkin, Michael Vartan, Bradley Cooper

Votes: 660

19. Alice (1976–1985)
Episode: Alice's Turkey of a Thanksgiving (1982)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Alice's Thanksgiving dinner is ruined by her mother.

Director: Mel Ferber | Stars: Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon

Votes: 58

20. Alice (1976–1985)
Episode: Who Ordered the Hot Turkey? (1978)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The turkeys Mel bought are hot even before they're put in the oven.

Director: William Asher | Stars: Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon

Votes: 74

21. All of Us (2003–2023)
Episode: Parents Just Don't Understand (2004)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy

When Tia's dad Lucas joins the family for Thanksgiving dinner, he is immediately taken by Neesee's mom Kate and spends the entire meal flirting with her, while she wants nothing to do with ... See full summary »

Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Duane Martin, LisaRaye McCoy, Elise Neal, Khamani Griffin

Votes: 67

22. Ally McBeal (1997–2002)
Episode: Troubled Water (1999)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

It's Thanksgiving, and Ally has invited everybody to her place, but the number of affairs that have occurred is too much for Ally to handle. In Tracey's office, Ally tries to work things ... See full summary »

Director: Joanna Kerns | Stars: Calista Flockhart, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Greg Germann, Lisa Nicole Carson

Votes: 170

23. Ally McBeal (1997–2002)
Episode: You Never Can Tell (1998)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

The whole firm is angry at Richard for accepting another ridiculous lawsuit that Ling has come up with, but as usual, Richard has no problem telling it as he sees it. Renee sets Ally up on ... See full summary »

Director: Adam Nimoy | Stars: Calista Flockhart, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Greg Germann, Lisa Nicole Carson

Votes: 178

24. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode: No Day at the Beach (1986)

PG | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Scorned by his troop of poker-playing teen-aged soldiers, Arnold Skamp becomes a war hero by miraculously saving their lives when they charge the battle-torn beaches of Port Nuovo, Italy. ... See full summary »

Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Larry Spinak, Ralph Seymour, Philip McKeon

Votes: 357

25. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode: Thanksgiving (1986)

Not Rated | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Greedy mean man finds a bottomless hole on his desert property. He concludes that some kind of beings who trade gold for things live down there. His stepdaughter realizes that "hole people" want food, not objects, but the man won't listen.

Director: Todd Holland | Stars: David Carradine, Kyra Sedgwick

Votes: 301

26. Apple's Way (1974–1975)
Episode: The Real Thanksgiving (1974)

Drama, Family

The family spends a grim Thanksgiving waiting for news of Paul and Cathy, who were en route to Los Angeles in a plane that is reported missing.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ronny Cox, Frances Lee McCain, Malcolm Atterbury, Vincent Van Patten

27. Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)
Episode: Thanksgiving Reunion: Part 1 (1979)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy

Mike and Gloria (don't forget little Joey) come back to New York to celebrate Thanksgiving with the Bunkers. But Mike's got some devastating secrets to hide: He's been fired from his ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Martin Balsam, Danielle Brisebois

Votes: 68

28. Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)
Episode: Thanksgiving Reunion: Part 2 (1979)

TV-PG | Comedy

The Stivics wonder how they will cope with Mike being jobless. Mike goes to Archie to air his grievances, and in a show of sympathy and support, he decides to loan him some money until he can find another job.

Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Martin Balsam, Danielle Brisebois

Votes: 71

29. Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode: Thanksgiving Story (1977)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

The detectives clean up the mess after three mental patients have Thanksgiving dinner at an automat.

Director: David Swift | Stars: Hal Linden, Max Gail, Ron Glass, Jack Soo

Votes: 112

30. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: Sister Spoils the Turkey (2003)

TV-PG | Comedy

Becker's and Chris's plans for a quiet Thanksgiving dinner with a few guests are disrupted by the appearance of Chris' sister.

Director: Darryl Bates | Stars: Ted Danson, Nancy Travis, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 98

31. The Bell Telephone Hour (1959–1968)
Episode: A Family Thanksgiving (1965)

60 min | Music

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Director: Dave Geisel | Stars: The Bell Telephone Orchestra, Scott Bloom, Mel Brandt, Choristers of the Little Church Around the Corner

32. The Bell Telephone Hour (1959–1968)
Episode: Thanksgiving Celebration (1964)

60 min | Music

Actor Robert Young is host for this Thanksgiving show with composer-pianist Andre Previn, singers Earl Wrightson and Lois Hunt, the folk singing group The Brothers Four, and dancers Edward ... See full summary »

Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Robert Young, The Brothers Four, Lois Hunt, Lainie Kazan

33. 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

34. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode: Elly's First Date (1962)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Mr. Drysdale convinces his self-absorbed stepson Sonny to date Elly May to Mrs. Drysdale's consternation, while Granny and Jed make preparations for Thanksgiving.

Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.

Votes: 186

35. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode: The Thanksgiving Spirit (1968)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The Clampetts spend Thanksgiving in Hooterville.

Director: Joseph Depew | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.

Votes: 84

36. 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

37. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode: Breast Side Up (1995)

TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Romance

Donna invites NFL quarterback Steve Young over at Casa Walsh for Thanksgiving, one of two surprises she plans for Joe's birthday on that same day. But Donna later learns that she and Joe ... See full summary »

Director: David Semel | Stars: Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green

Votes: 123

38. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode: If I Had a Hammer (1996)

TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Romance

During an argument with Donna in the student union, David throws a tantrum and cuts his hand on a glass. He must see a psychiatrist after displaying hostile behavior toward the ER staff. ... See full summary »

Director: Jason Priestley | Stars: Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green

Votes: 113

39. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode: Radar Love (1993)

TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Romance

After mistaking a woman at a rural filling station for his former girlfriend Emily Valentine, Brandon decides to visit Emily's home in Marin County north of San Francisco. He learns that ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Schneider | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering

Votes: 174

40. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode: The Kindness of Strangers (1992)

TV-PG | 46 min | Drama, Romance

A rainy Thanksgiving brings uneasy get togetherness when Brandon brings over Jack Canner, the homeless man he tried to help out the previous summer, after Nikki leaves town to visit her ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Lang | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering

Votes: 190

41. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode: What's in a Name (1999)

TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Romance

Janet goes into premature labor near the end of the honeymoon and gives birth to a baby girl, while Steve maintains a vigil through the week as he worries about the safety of Janet and ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling

Votes: 93

42. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode: You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello (1998)

TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Romance

Donna's distant cousin, Gina Kincaid, arrives in town for Thanksgiving where she fibs a little about her failed ice-skating career, and secretly shows her true arrogant colors while casting... See full summary »

Director: Michael Lange | Stars: Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling

Votes: 118

43. 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: 322

44. 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

45. 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: 220

46. Boston Public (2000–2006)
Episode: Chapter Five (2000)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

It's Thanksgiving week, but no one seems particularly grateful. Guber, for example, is still upset over his onstage serenade at the charity show. Football player Jason Harrelson broke bully... See full summary »

Director: Rachel Talalay | Stars: Jessalyn Gilsig, Chi McBride, Anthony Heald, Nicky Katt

Votes: 43

47. Boy Meets World (1993–2000)
Episode: Chasing Angela: Part 2 (1997)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Cory tells Shawn about the lost purse mix-up and Shawn realizes he might be in love with Angela. However, Angela might not feel the same way. Across town, Jack and Eric are nervous about ... See full summary »

Director: Alan Myerson | Stars: Ben Savage, William Daniels, Betsy Randle, Will Friedle

Votes: 233

48. 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

49. 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: 3,553

50. 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