Iconic Thanksgiving Episodes From Our Favorite TV Shows
Thanksgiving is almost here! While Thanksgiving is a day to spend time with friends and family and stuff your face with mac and cheese and pumpkin pie, it’s also the perfect time to watch some Thanksgiving-themed television episodes! If you’re looking for some television episodes to put you in the Thanksgiving mood, we’ve got you covered! Here are a few of our favorite shows with Turkey Day-themed episodes. From episodes about dysfunctional families to drama at the dinner table, these are sure to entertain you and put you in the Thanksgiving mood!
Gossip Girl: Season 3, Episode 11: The Treasure of Serena Madre
Throughout Gossip Girl’s six seasons of lies, gossip, betrayal, and friendships, the Thanksgiving episode in season 3 is known as one of the most iconic Turkey Day-themed episodes on television. This episode, which is filled with drama, tension, and messy affairs between friends and dysfunctional families, is sure to keep you on your toes wanting more!
While, of course, the drama is the most iconic aspect, it wouldn’t be a true episode of Gossip Girl without the music. While secrets are being exposed, Jason Derulo’s “Whatcha Say” plays in the background while everything is falling apart at the dinner table. By the end of the song, in true Gossip Girl fashion, everyone has left the dinner table upset and heartbroken.
Where to watch: Netflix, Youtube, Amazon Prime
Photo: Netflix
Gossip Girl: Season 1, Episode 9: Blair Waldorf Must Pie!
This first Thanksgiving episode of Gossip Girl is also filled with, you guessed it, drama, and lots of it! Blair and Serena are fighting again, but, what else is new? When Serena’s boyfriend, Dan, invites her family over for Thanksgiving, they are taken by surprise after learning their parents dated in high school. Meanwhile, Blair and her mom have a heated argument about her dad, who decides to spend Thanksgiving with his new partner in Paris instead of with Blair. Because of this family drama, Blair spirals, causing her past eating disorder to emerge again. This dramatic episode is filled with flashbacks, arguments, and past secrets, which sets the tone for future Holiday-themed Gossip Girl episodes.
Where to watch: Netflix, Youtube, Amazon Prime
Photo: The CW
Gilmore Girls: Season 3, Episode 9: A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
Fall is the best time to watch Gilmore Girls. The show really makes you want to curl up in bed with some hot chocolate and warm apple pie. Naturally, the Thanksgiving episodes make you wish you were a part of the Gilmore family. In this Thanksgiving special episode, Lorelai and Rory attend not one, but four Thanksgiving celebrations, seeing how much food they can scarf down in one day.
Where to watch: Netflix, Youtube
Photo: Bustle.com
The Office: Season 7, Episode 9: WUPHF.com
Would it really be an episode of The Office without Michael making quite possibly the worst decision ever? Of course not. In this fun and hilarious Turkey Day-themed episode, Michael convinces everyone in the office to invest in Ryan’s terrible startup, putting everyone’s money at stake. Meanwhile, Dwight hosts a hay festival in the parking lot, charging parents lots of money for their children to enjoy the festivities in place, and then decides to crown himself hay king to fulfill his childhood dream.
Where to watch: Netflix
Photo: Cosmopolitan.com
That ‘70s Show: Season 1, Episode 9: Thanksgiving
That ‘70s Show is definitely known for its holiday-themed episodes. The first Thanksgiving-themed episode kicks off in season one, and it wouldn’t be That 70’s Show without Eric screwing up. After Laurie decides to bring a friend over for Thanksgiving, she and Eric end up kissing, putting his relationship with Donna at risk. Meanwhile, Kitty is preparing for the holiday, and is under even more stress this year, as Red’s mother is going to be there.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
Photo: Fox
Modern Family: Season 3, Episode 9: Punkin Chunkin
This Thanksgiving special of Modern Family is a classic and shows how funny and dysfunctional their family truly is. In this episode, Haley and Alex accidentally put a dent in the side of their mom’s car and try to hide it. Cam tells the family some stories he remembers from his childhood, while Mitch questions the accuracy of his stories. While Claire cooks dinner for the whole family, they argue about how far they can slingshot a pumpkin, which results in a competition of who can slingshot a pumpkin the furthest.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Youtube
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