The 19 Best Thanksgiving TV Episodes, Ranked

Thanksgiving is a time for feasting, family, and of course, TV marathons. As we gather around the dinner table to give thanks, why not also give thanks for some of the best Thanksgiving-themed episodes that television has to offer? Here are the top 19 episodes that will make you laugh, cry, and feel grateful for the power of television.

1. Friends – “The One with the Thanksgiving Flashbacks”

2. How I Met Your Mother – “Slapsgiving”

3. Gilmore Girls – “A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving”

4. The Simpsons – “Bart vs. Thanksgiving”

5. New Girl – “Thanksgiving”

6. The Office – “WUPHF.com”

7. Bob’s Burgers – “An Indecent Thanksgiving Proposal”

8. Parks and Recreation – “Leslie’s First Harvest Festival”

9. Modern Family – “Three Turkeys”

10. Brooklyn Nine-Nine – “Mr. Santiago”

11. Buffy the Vampire Slayer – “Pangs”

12. That ’70s Show – “Thanksgiving”

13. The West Wing – “Shibboleth”

14. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – “Talking Turkey”

15. Master of None – “Thanksgiving”

16. The Middle – “Thanksgiving VI”

17. How to Get Away with Murder – “I Want You to Die”

18. Gossip Girl – “Blair Waldorf Must Pie!”

19. 30 Rock – “Thanksgiving”

Whether you’re a fan of comedy, drama, or a little bit of everything, these Thanksgiving episodes are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. So grab a plate of turkey and settle in for a TV marathon that will leave you feeling grateful for the magic of television.