🩃 Thanksgiving on Screen: 10 Classic Specials and Episodes


Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey and pie — it’s also about the shows we gather around. From sitcom chaos to animated classics, these episodes have become part of the holiday ritual. Here are ten of the best, with where to find them today. Sit back and enjoy what you may legally enjoy while relaxing for the holiday.

WKRP Turkeys Away

WKRP in Cincinnati – “Turkeys Away” (1978)

The infamous turkey drop promotion gone wrong. Les Nessman’s “Oh, the humanity!” is iconic.
Watch clips on YouTube | Find on Amazon

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

Snoopy serves toast and popcorn, Peppermint Patty crashes Chuck’s dinner. A holiday staple.
Clips on YouTube | DVD on Amazon

Cheers Thanksgiving Orphans

Cheers – “Thanksgiving Orphans” (1986)

Carla hosts the gang, Norm’s turkey never cooks, ending in a legendary food fight.
Clips on YouTube | DVD on Amazon

Friends Thanksgiving Episodes

Friends – All 10 Thanksgiving Episodes (1994–2004)

From Monica’s turkey‑head dance to Chandler’s hatred of the holiday, these episodes defined “Friendsgiving.”
Highlights on YouTube | Complete Series on Amazon

Gilmore Girls Thanksgiving

Gilmore Girls – “A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving” (2002)

Lorelai and Rory juggle four dinners in one day, with humor and heart.
Clips on YouTube | DVD on Amazon

Modern Family Three Turkeys

Modern Family – “Three Turkeys” (2014)

Phil insists on cooking, chaos ensues with multiple turkeys and family antics.
Clips on YouTube | DVD on Amazon

Master of None Thanksgiving

Master of None – “Thanksgiving” (2017)

Denise’s coming‑out story across multiple Thanksgivings, Emmy‑winning and heartfelt.
Clips on YouTube | DVD on Amazon

Bob’s Burgers Thanksgiving

Bob’s Burgers – “Turkey in a Can” (2013)

Bob’s brined turkey keeps ending up in the toilet, a bizarre but beloved holiday gag.
Clips on YouTube | DVD on Amazon

Grey’s Anatomy Thanksgiving

Grey’s Anatomy – “Thanks for the Memories” (2005)

Izzie hosts dinner, George goes turkey hunting, Cristina sneaks back to the hospital.
Clips on YouTube |
DVD on Amazon

This Is Us Thanksgiving

This Is Us – Thanksgiving Episodes (2016–2022)

Six different family Thanksgivings across decades, weaving together traditions, heartbreaks, and reconciliations.
Emotional and tear‑jerking, these episodes show how holiday rituals evolve across generations.
Clips on YouTube | Complete Series on Amazon


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