Top 5 Thanksgiving TV Episodes You Absolutely Need to Rewatch

Ah, Thanksgiving. The one day a year when your family gathers to judge your life choices, argue about politics and somehow eat a turkey big enough to feed a small army. TV has long been obsessed with capturing this chaos and some shows just get it. Whether it’s classic sitcom disaster, supernatural weirdness, or animated turkey carnage, these five episodes chosen by our crew are the ones you can (and should) rewatch every November.

1. The Cosby Show – “Cliff's Wet Adventure” - Tiffanny

Cliff Huxtable vs. the rain. Round one. Round two. Round three. By the time he finally drops the eggs, you’re cheering for him and crying for the eggs at the same time. It’s pure sitcom perfection: dad doing his best, chaos reigning supreme and the family somehow coming together at the end.

2. Buffy the Vampire Slayer – “Pangs” - Stephany

Thanksgiving with Buffy is never boring. Between carving turkeys and dodging ghosts, we get an oddly heartfelt lesson about history, gratitude, and accidentally summoning angry spirits. Buffy proves that even with vampires, demons, and historical grudges, holiday dinners can be messy, chaotic, and surprisingly touching. Also, can we just take a moment to appreciate a show that makes you feel spooky and festive at the same time?

3. Friends – “The One with the Rumor” - Je-Ree

Will reveals he co-founded the “I Hate Rachel Green Club” in high school, and the gang’s Thanksgiving dinner quickly spirals into awkward confessions and Monica-level obsessiveness. Classic Friends: all the laughs, all the cringe and a gentle reminder that yes, some people do still hate Rachel.

4. Martin – “Feast or Famine” - Je-Ree

Martin and the gang tackle Thanksgiving in true Martin fashion with a cook-off between the men vs. the women and we get the classic "my mama's biscuits" scene. Schemes gone wrong, outrageous misunderstandings, and Martin’s signature over-the-top antics, this episode delivers all the laughs you could hope for. It’s a reminder that no matter how disastrous the dinner gets, friendship and ridiculous hijinks always save the day.

5. Bob’s Burgers – “Turkey in a Can” - Rachel

The Belchers are at it again, this time turning deep-frying a turkey into an epic family disaster. There’s chaos, there’s food everywhere, and somehow it ends with family bonding (and maybe a small kitchen fire). Animated or not, it nails the feeling of Thanksgiving: stress, laughter, and a constant, low-level panic about whether this meal is going to survive the night.

Thanksgiving TV episodes are the best because they’re relatable—even if you’re not fighting ghosts or dropping eggs in the rain. These episodes capture everything we love (and hate) about the holiday: the awkward moments, the unexpected chaos, and the heartwarming end that reminds you why we all gather around the table in the first place.

So grab your snacks, put on your stretchy pants, and binge these episodes like it’s part of your holiday tradition. Your relatives might not appreciate your choices, but hey—at least you’re entertained.