The 13 best Thanksgiving TV episodes to rewatch every year from Friends to Modern Family
Viewers have gobbled these episodes up for years.The turkey has been cooked, the table cleared of all crumbs and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade wrapped several hours earlier so now it’s time to relax and watch some television as everyone settles in for a good night’s sleep.
But what does one watch as Tryptophan, an amino acid that makes people sleepy, makes its way through your system? Thankfully, many television shows have a dedicated Thanksgiving episode that airs around this time of year, providing a source of joy for fans.Whether you’re in search of something nostalgic like the various Thanksgiving-themed episodes of “Friends” or something with a bit more drama like the original “Gossip Girl” there is something on for everyone such as the legendary “Slapsgiving” episode from CBS’ “How I Met Your Mother” to the eternally emotional NBC instant classic “This is Us.”Below, find The Post’s guide to some of the best Thanksgiving-themed episodes to rewatch after eating dinner.
It comes as a no-brainer that “Friends” is at the top of this list given the 2023 death of beloved actor Matthew Perry.The 1998 episode (season 5) starts with Ross Geller (David Schwimmer) complaining about how his divorce and subsequent eviction left him feeling like he was having the worst Thanksgiving ever.
The comment prompts every member of the group to tell tales of their bad holiday experiences.As the episode continues it is revealed that Joey, (Matt LeBlanc) once got his head stuck in a turkey that he was using in an attempt to scare Chandler (Matthew Perry).
During Monica’s turn, it is revealed that Chandler once called her “fat” and then a few years later she accidentally severed his toe after dropping a knife while trying to seduce him.Despite being only one of three Thanksgiving episodes in the series (the other two are featured in Season 3 and 8), It is arguably one of the many iconic episodes of the franchise due to the fact both M...