Get ready for some pre-Christmas streaming with these top five Thanksgiving episodes from classic sitcoms. With Halloween over and Christmas fast approaching, it’s easy for Thanksgiving to get overshadowed, but these TV episodes prove that Turkey Day deserves its time in the spotlight.
Friends — Season 5, Episode 8: ‘The One With All the Thanksgivings’ gives us iconic flashbacks from teenage Monica and college freshman Chandler. You can stream all 10 seasons of Friends on Max.
Modern Family — Season 9, Episode 7: ‘Winner Winner Turkey Dinner’ offers a fun-filled Thanksgiving with action, costumes, and plenty of laughs. You can stream all 11 seasons of Modern Family on Peacock and Hulu.
How I Met Your Mother — Season 3, Episode 9: ‘Slapsgiving’ presents holiday drama, dinner, and…violence between pals? You can stream all nine seasons of How I Met Your Mother on Hulu.
Bob’s Burgers — Season 4, Episode 5: ‘Turkey in a Can’ unfolds a classic Thanksgiving whodunit featuring the Belcher family. You can stream all 14 seasons of Bob’s Burgers on Hulu.
New Girl — Season 4, Episode 9: ‘Thanksgiving IV’ serves up a chaotic, cutesy and occasionally cringe-inducing peak Turkey Day tale. You can watch all seven seasons of New Girl on Peacock and Hulu.
Bonus: Seinfeld — Season 6, Episode 8: ‘The Mom and Pop Store’ might not be a typical Thanksgiving story, but it’s an absolute hoot with surprises, humor, and Bryan Cranston. You can stream all nine seasons of Seinfeld on Netflix.
With these top-notch episodes, you can embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving while lounging on the couch in a post-feast haze. Happy streaming!
