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- DirectorMiguel ArtetaStarsZooey DeschanelJake JohnsonMax GreenfieldJess invites Paul, a music teacher at her school on whom she always has had a crush, to the gang's big Thanksgiving dinner at the loft, which naturally goes horribly awry.
- DirectorFred GossStarsZooey DeschanelJake JohnsonMax GreenfieldWith winter coming and everyone still single, Schmidt initiates a "Bangs-giving"-themed Thanksgiving dinner party, to which everyone must bring someone compatible for someone else.
- DirectorKen WhittinghamStarsPatricia HeatonNeil FlynnCharlie McDermottWhen Frankie finds out her mother isn't coming for Thanksgiving, she encourages Mike to invite his emotionally distant father and brother. At dinner, Bob's new librarian girlfriend shows more interest in Brick's book collection than Bob.
- DirectorElliot HegartyStarsPatricia HeatonNeil FlynnCharlie McDermottFrankie's parents, Pat and Tag, invite the Hecks to spend a few days at their house to celebrate Thanksgiving together. But the festivities begin to fall apart quickly when Frankie's sister, Janet, and her family also join in, and soon the siblings are at each other's throats over their widely differing parenting techniques. Meanwhile, Mike tries to offer some advice to Axl on how to pick up girls when he witnesses his son trying to impress a pretty mini-mart cashier - and fails miserably; Brick attempts to prove his innocence when he is accused by Janet of damaging her daughter's expensive toy; and Sue is stoked when Frankie, Pat and Janet invite her to take part in their gossip sessions.
- DirectorBlake T. EvansStarsPatricia HeatonNeil FlynnCharlie McDermottFrankie's bickering parents come for Thanksgiving, along with two special guests. Axl's football comeback may be postponed by a broken heart, Sue's mascot head is stolen, and Brick is fascinated by a new book.
- DirectorLee Shallat ChemelStarsPatricia HeatonNeil FlynnCharlie McDermottThanksgiving for the Hecks at a local restaurant buffet doesn't go well when Sue feels that Mike doesn't like her boyfriend, Darrin, and Brick invites his quirky girlfriend, Cindy.
- DirectorVictor Nelli Jr.StarsAmerica FerreraBen FeldmanLauren AshThe staff comes down with food poisoning; Jonah documents the day with home video; Glenn's disposition changes; Mateo and Cheyenne discover a lucrative Black Friday side business.
- DirectorJace AlexanderStarsLucas NeffMartha PlimptonGarret DillahuntJimmy wants Hope's first Thanksgiving to be an all-American traditional family dinner, not the Chances' mere pizza. Jimmy even insists to invites the maternal grandparents, Dr. Dale and his wife Margine, who went crazy out of grief over their daughter's crime and execution. Jimmy painstakingly makes his family accommodate Dale's weird 'therapy' for Margine, only to be rewarded by Hope being kidnapped, gets her back and still extends a second invitation. Meanwhile lonely Barney from the supermarket offers to come cook a traditional feast for the all, instead of having to eat his all alone.
- DirectorKenny OrtegaStarsLauren GrahamAlexis BledelMelissa McCarthyRory and Lorelai work to accommodate four Thanksgiving dinners. Lorelai finds out Rory applied to more colleges then just Harvard. Lane has her first kiss. Human Kirk and cat Kirk have a little adjusting to do.
- DirectorLaura InnesStarsRob LoweDulé HillAllison JanneyDozens of Chinese stowaways are discovered in a container ship in California; Toby looks to pick a fight over school prayer with a recess appointment; Thanksgiving at the White House sees C.J. in charge of turkeys and Charlie looking for the ultimate carving knife.
- DirectorParis BarclayStarsRob LoweStockard ChanningDulé HillOn the day before Thanksgiving, CJ has to deal with two Stockbridge-Munsee Indians who won't leave the lobby until they get an answer on an application their tribe submitted 15 years ago. Josh tries to arrange the extradition of an underage boy whose parents sent him to Italy after he killed his teacher. The President learns why Abby wants to have Thanksgiving at Camp David this year, and places an anonymous call to the Butterball Hotline.
- 2007–201920mTV-148.8 (4.8K)TV EpisodeDirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoThe gang spend Thanksgiving at Mrs. Wolowitz's house. Howard tries to bond with his father-in-law, and a mistake from Penny's past comes back to haunt her.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenPhil and Luke take over Thanksgiving duties but Claire readies an emergency plan. Jay and Gloria get their holiday plans interrupted and regret not telling anyone. Cameron has to think of a way to get Lily to wear a dress for dinner.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersThanksgiving with Marshall's family is stressful when Lily thinks she might be pregnant. Robin, Barney, and Ted spend the holiday volunteering.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersMarshall warns Barney that the third slap in their "slap bet" will be coming on Thanksgiving night. Meanwhile, Ted and Robin sleep together on the night before Thanksgiving.
- 2005–201422mTV-PG7.8 (3.7K)TV EpisodeDirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersBarney freaks out when Marshall bequeaths a "slap bet" slap to Ted and Robin. Meanwhile, Lily's estranged father shows up for Thanksgiving.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersWhen Ted leaves the bar early to prepare a Thanksgiving feast for his friends, the gang winds up partying all night with The Blitz, an old friend from college who has bad luck. As a result, Ted is forced to spend Thanksgiving with Zoey.
- DirectorDavid TrainerStarsTopher GraceMila KunisAshton KutcherLaurie brings a friend home for Thanksgiving which could be a problem. When they arrive it turns out that Kate is hot, and Eric has a hard time controlling himself, much to Donna's concern. Meanwhile Bob offers Red a job.
- DirectorJeff SchafferStarsKatie AseltonMark DuplassNick KrollAt Thanksgiving, Ruxin gets an unexpected visit from his father (guest-star Jeff Goldblum), and Andre's sister (guest star Sarah Silverman) is on the prowl at the gang's Thanksgiving dinner.
- DirectorJames BurrowsStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowThe gang's plans for Thanksgiving go awry after they get locked out of Monica and Rachel's apartment.
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowOld sibling rivalry between Monica and Ross resurfaces and postpones Thanksgiving dinner when the gang decide to play a game of "touch" football.
- DirectorPeter BonerzStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowChandler tries to earn Joey's forgiveness by lying in a wooden box for six hours. Monica accidentally gets ice in her eye and her doctor turns out to be Richard's son and it's discovered Rachel exchanges the gifts she received in the past.
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowThe gang remember and share with each other their worst Thanksgivings.
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowRoss is forced to reveal the reason why Jack and Judy don't like Chandler. Rachel tries to make dessert for the gang. Joey and Ross try to get out of Thanksgiving when they are invited to hang out with Janine and her dancer friends.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowMonica invites Will, an old school friend of her and Ross over for Thanksgiving dinner, unaware he isn't too fond of Rachel.
- DirectorAndy AckermanStarsJerry SeinfeldJulia Louis-DreyfusMichael RichardsGeorge buys a convertible he thinks was once owned by Jon Voight. Kramer tries to save a small shoe-repair business. Elaine answers a radio quiz, enabling Mr. Pitt to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Meanwhile, Jerry tries to solve the mystery of whether or not he's invited to Tim Whatley's annual Pre-Thanksgiving party.
- DirectorJames BurrowsStarsEric McCormackDebra MessingMegan MullallyWill and Grace are shocked to learn that Jack never told his mother he was gay and encourage him to open up to her at Thanksgiving. The evening brings a revelation for Jack as well: his father isn't who he thinks it is.
- DirectorJames BurrowsStarsEric McCormackDebra MessingMegan MullallyRather than be apart on Thanksgiving Day, Will and Grace join Jack and Karenfor a festive holiday motor tour of their respective dysfunctional families.
- DirectorJames BurrowsStarsEric McCormackDebra MessingMegan MullallyWhen Will, Grace, Jack, and Karen want to spend Thanksgiving together. But they each have to visit someone or go to another Thanksgiving dinner. So Will comes up with the plan to visit each place for one hour at a time. But each visit leaves them reeling and leaves them unable to enjoy their own celebration.
- DirectorJames BurrowsStarsEric McCormackDebra MessingMegan MullallyWhen Vince's mother injures her leg and is unable to make her traditional Italian Thanksgiving, Will comes to the rescue by offering to make his own special dinner, but Vince's mother refuses to give Will any credit.
- DirectorJames BurrowsStarsEric McCormackDebra MessingMegan MullallyWhen Vince's mother injures her leg and is unable to make her traditional Italian Thanksgiving, Will comes to the rescue by offering to make his own special dinner, but Vince's mother refuses to give Will any credit.
- DirectorDanny LeinerStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiSome co-workers who invested in Ryan's Internet venture want him to sell, but Michael refuses to go along. Meanwhile, Jim loses his motivation to work when he reaches his commission cap, and Dwight creates a hay festival in the parking lot.
- DirectorJorma TacconeStarsAndy SambergStephanie BeatrizTerry CrewsAmy hosts a Thanksgiving dinner at her apartment for everyone at the precinct, but it soon turns into a disaster.
- DirectorLinda MendozaStarsAndy SambergStephanie BeatrizTerry CrewsThe precinct goes into lockdown mode on Thanksgiving night, and Jake, who was left in charge, is confident in his ability to keep spirits high and avoid chaos. Amy is less confident, as things spiral out of control.
- DirectorAlex ReidStarsAndy SambergStephanie BeatrizTerry CrewsAmy's father, a former cop, comes to Thanksgiving dinner and Jake tries to impress him, leaving Charles on turkey duty. In the meantime, Holt helps Pimento come to terms with the fact that he can no longer be a police officer.
- DirectorAlex ReidStarsAndy SambergStephanie BeatrizTerry CrewsJake and Amy bring their parents together for Thanksgiving.
- DirectorBruce LeddyStarsCourteney CoxChrista MillerBusy PhilippsThings become awkward at Thanksgiving when Grayson doesn't return Jules' "I love you," Ellie and Laurie conspire to kill Andy's optimism, and Bobby changes his speech pattern because nobody knows what he's saying.
- DirectorBoo Hwan LimKyoung Hee LimBernard DerrimanStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanDetermined to have a perfect Thanksgiving, Bob meticulously prepares the family turkey. But, to his horror, he finds that someone then dumps the turkey in the toilet in an act of Thanksgiving sabotage.
- DirectorTyree DillihayStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanIn order to entice an old flame who is only attracted to married men, Mr. Fischoeder bribes Bob into letting him pass off Linda and the kids as his own family, but the situation ruins all of Bob's Thanksgiving traditions.
- DirectorTyree DillihayBernard DerrimanStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanWhile Bob is boycotting the holiday, Linda and the kids spend Thanksgiving at the First Annual Fischoeder Turk-tacular Turkey Town Festival. However, a wild bird attack leads to total mayhem.
- DirectorBernard DerrimanTyree DillihayStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanThe Belchers discover that Teddy is a secret hoarder when they reluctantly agree to pitch in for Thanksgiving with his family.
- DirectorJeff MelmanStarsKelsey GrammerJane LeevesDavid Hyde PierceNiles' plans for a 'rustic' thanksgiving (complete with mints on the pillows) are scuppered when Lilith arranges a meeting with the headmaster of the Marbury Academy, an exclusive school, with the aim of getting Frederick in.
- 2018–202021mTV-PG7.5 (128)TV EpisodeDirectorSatya BhabhaStarsTaran KillamLeighton MeesterKimrie LewisWill gets busy cooking Thanksgiving dinner at Douglas' home; Miggy shows up to Thanksgiving dinner with the kids' teacher, Ms. Pronstroller, as his date, and he enlists Douglas' assistance in helping them form a connection.
- 2005– 20mTV-MA8.2 (2.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorTodd BiermannStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyWhen some bad blood with old foes compromises their ideal Thanksgiving, the gang decides to make amends by breaking bread with those they've hurt.
- DirectorTrent O'DonnellStarsZooey DeschanelJake JohnsonMax GreenfieldJess and the gang are determined to have the best Thanksgiving ever, but everything falls through when Robby shows up unexpectedly and Schmidt's father arrives with a broken heart.
- DirectorRyan MattosBernard DerrimanTony GennaroStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanBob is willing to do whatever it takes to cook a rare, heritage turkey when the gas goes out on Thanksgiving.
- DirectorMichael SpillerStarsMindy KalingChris MessinaEd WeeksMindy spends Thanksgiving at Gwen's house, where she runs into her former blind date Dennis and his new girlfriend. Elsehwere, Jeremy is introduced to Betsy's family, and Danny spends the evening alone at the hospital.
- DirectorTyree DillihayBernard DerrimanStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanBob goes to pick up Gayle so she does not miss the Thanksgiving celebration, but gets caught in a snowstorm coming back, leaving Linda to prepare the turkey.
- DirectorMauricio PardoBernard DerrimanStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanThe Belcher kids produce their own version of the annual Thanksgiving play and Linda finds a potato that resembles her late grandfather.
- DirectorDavid TrainerStarsTopher GraceMila KunisAshton KutcherIt's Thanksgiving day and Eric can't tell Red about failing math or about his secret engagement to Donna. Red may reward Eric's (alleged) maturity at dinner, and Kelso is 'dating' Eric's math teacher. Kitty's Mom and Dad add to the chaos.
- 1998–200622mTV-147.2 (693)TV EpisodeDirectorDavid TrainerStarsTopher GraceMila KunisAshton KutcherWhen an upset Kitty discovers the kids have their own plans for Thanksgiving, Red guilts Eric into giving up via Styx tickets to stay home for the holiday.
- DirectorJames BurrowsStarsTed DansonShelley LongRhea PerlmanThanksgiving is approaching and no one has anything to do except Diane, who is among a select few graduate students one of her professors has asked to spend Thanksgiving with his family, celebrating in the pilgrim's tradition. Diane suggests that the rest of the gang spend Thanksgiving together in Carla's new home. Carla agrees to a potluck dinner, with Norm in charge of the humongous turkey. Woody, Cliff and Frasier are solo for the day, but Sam is to bring his date Wendy and Norm is to bring his never seen wife Vera. They all vow to make this Thanksgiving the best ever. But some invited guests end up being no shows, and one uninvited guest makes an appearance. The guest list ends up being the smallest of the problems that ultimately befall this Thanksgiving. Regardless, this Thanksgiving does end up being a memorable one for all involved and in some ways the best ever.
- DirectorMichael ZinbergStarsRay RomanoPatricia HeatonBrad GarrettDebra's parents visit for Thanksgiving and confess that they're going to marriage counseling.
- DirectorKenneth ShapiroStarsRay RomanoPatricia HeatonBrad GarrettThe family spends Thanksgiving with Amy's parents. They seem to get along pretty well, at first, but when a bird hits the house and Pat kills it, it becomes a war.
- DirectorJesse PeretzStarsZooey DeschanelJake JohnsonMax GreenfieldWhen Jess's parents, Bob and Joan, show up at the same time for Thanksgiving dinner, Jess takes the opportunity to "parent trap" them into a reconciliation, but her ploy backfires. Meanwhile, Schmidt and his bigger ex-Marine cousin, Big Schmidt, engage in a "manliness" competition.
- DirectorMax WinklerStarsZooey DeschanelJake JohnsonMax GreenfieldAfter Coach accuses him of going soft since he started dating Jess, Nick arranges a camping trip for the gang on Thanksgiving. Winston and Cece bond over their hatred of camping.
- DirectorKelsey GrammerStarsKelsey GrammerJane LeevesDavid Hyde PierceLilith and Frederick come for Thanksgiving dinner with the Cranes. Frederick manoeuvers Frasier and Lilith into spending an evening together, and they begin to suspect that he is trying to get them back together.
- DirectorJay SandrichStarsCharlie SheenJon CryerAngus T. JonesThanksgiving winds up being the least thankful day of the year for Charlie, who has to bribe various members of his household to even come to a traditional turkey dinner. Not only are the usual feuds in evidence (leading to a turkey-carving right out of "Psycho") but Judith's parents are actually sympathetic to Alan and hostile to their own daughter for her "fling" with lesbianism.
- DirectorChris SongBernard DerrimanTony GennaroStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanThe Belchers try to save a turkey from the slaughterhouse.
- DirectorChris AddisonStarsJulia Louis-DreyfusAnna ChlumskyTony HaleAs Thanksgiving arrives, a new crisis hits the team, with Selina left unable to fulfill her duties. Meanwhile, Dan takes on a new role, and Jonah receives exciting news.
- DirectorDavid D'OvidioStarsJane KaczmarekBryan CranstonChristopher MastersonIt's another family Thanksgiving, as Reese cons Hal and Dewey into helping him out with the cooking. Francis and Piama are also there, but they're not even speaking to each other. Lois tries to intervene, but it goes nowhere, as Hal prevents her from intervening. Soon after, all the family members start arguing with each other, claiming that this is the worst Thanksgiving ever. Meanwhile, Kirsten has invited Malcolm to her house party. He's having a blast without his family dragging him down and calls it the best Thanksgiving he's ever had in his life.
- DirectorTony GennaroTom RigginStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanLouise gets stuck helping Bob cook Thanksgiving dinner for a retirement home; Tina and Gene assist Zeke with entertaining the residents.
- DirectorSteve ZuckermanStarsRay RomanoPatricia HeatonBrad GarrettMarie plans a healthy Thanksgiving to help with her cholesterol.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsRay RomanoPatricia HeatonBrad GarrettDebra's father brings an older woman to Thanksgiving dinner.
- DirectorMichael SpillerStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenPhil is upset that Claire is stifling his creativity, Mitchell doesn't believe Cameron's "punkin chunkin" story, Gloria won't let Jay tell Manny that his Thanksgiving centerpiece is horrible, and Hayley and Alex get in an accident.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenEveryone is celebrating their triumph on the thanksgiving while the truth is that all of them cheated.
- DirectorPhilip Charles MacKenzieStarsRoseanne BarrJohn GoodmanLaurie MetcalfBecky volunteers to take over cooking duties for the Conners' Thanksgiving; Dan and Mark are still at each other's throats; Fred is shocked at the dysfunction of the family he might marry into; and Nana Mary reveals a long-kept secret about Bev's marriage.
- DirectorAndrew D. WeymanStarsRoseanne BarrJohn GoodmanLaurie MetcalfThanksgiving weekend sees another visit by friends and family including Nana Mary and a husband-less Bev.
- DirectorJohn PasquinStarsRoseanne BarrJohn GoodmanLaurie MetcalfThanksgiving at the Conners' brings the usual family strife and hilarity as Roseanne is determined to make her parents stay at a motel and Jackie continues to hide the fact she joined the police.
- 1996–200122mTV-PG8.1 (417)TV EpisodeDirectorRobert BerlingerStarsJohn LithgowKristen JohnstonFrench StewartIt's Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, the Solomons don't have a clue what Thanksgiving is. Mrs. Dubcek and her daughter Vicky help them.
- DirectorElodie KeeneStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonIt's Thanksgiving at Sacred Heart and J.D. is diagnosed with appendicitis. Dr. Cox tries to gain the attention of his former mentor, and former chief of medicine, Dr. Benson. Meanwhile, Elliot tries to become a 'warmer' doctor towards her patients.
- DirectorLee Shallat ChemelStarsCourteney CoxChrista MillerBusy PhilippsIt's Thanksgiving Day, and Bobby and Grayson awkwardly discover that they share the same ideal mate--Jules, while Jules is busy accidentally sabotaging Travis' plans with his Thanksgiving date.
- DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoOn Thanksgiving, Sheldon and Amy try to spend time together as friends and go to an aquarium, Howard reluctantly agrees to volunteer at the soup kitchen with Bernadette, Raj and Emily, and Penny discovers that Leonard knows more about her than she thought.
- DirectorSimon ChongTony GennaroTom RigginStarsH. Jon BenjaminDan MintzEugene MirmanThe Belchers go to a mini-golf course on Thanksgiving.
- DirectorBarry SonnenfeldStarsAnjelica HustonRaul JuliaChristopher LloydThe Addams Family try to rescue their beloved Uncle Fester from his gold-digging new love, a black widow named Debbie.