Thanksgiving
by RocGrl87 | created - 01 Nov 2012 | updated - 01 Nov 2012 | PublicA list of movies, shows, cartoons, and specials to watch for Thanksgiving. For tv shows scroll to the bottom of the list. The shows listed are shows that I love or grew up watching.
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1. Garfield's Thanksgiving (1989 TV Short)
TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Jon falls for Garfield's veterinarian--who puts Garfield on a diet--and invites her to Thanksgiving dinner.
Directors: Phil Roman, Gerard Baldwin, Bob Nesler, John Sparey | Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, Julie Payne
Votes: 1,304
2. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973 TV Short)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, and with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, he attempts to throw together a Thanksgiving dinner.
Directors: Bill Melendez, Phil Roman | Stars: Todd Barbee, Robin Kohn, Stephen Shea, Hilary Momberger-Powers
Votes: 12,353
3. Home for the Holidays (1995)
PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be former boss, and finding out that her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia Larson faces spending the holiday with her family.
Director: Jodie Foster | Stars: Holly Hunter, Anne Bancroft, Robert Downey Jr., Charles Durning
Votes: 14,565 | Gross: $17.52M
4. Pieces of April (2003)
PG-13 | 80 min | Comedy, Drama
A wayward daughter invites her dying mother and the rest of her estranged family to her apartment for Thanksgiving dinner.
Director: Peter Hedges | Stars: Katie Holmes, Oliver Platt, Patricia Clarkson, Derek Luke
Votes: 22,127 | Gross: $2.53M
5. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Not Rated | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy's, she is startled by his claim to be the genuine article. When his sanity is questioned, a lawyer defends him in court by arguing that he's not mistaken.
Director: George Seaton | Stars: Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Gene Lockhart
Votes: 54,930 | Gross: $2.65M
6. Pocahontas (I) (1995)
G | 81 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
An English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief share a romance when English colonists invade seventeenth century Virginia.
Directors: Mike Gabriel, Eric Goldberg | Stars: Mel Gibson, Linda Hunt, Christian Bale, Joe Baker
Votes: 203,119 | Gross: $141.60M
7. Holiday Inn (1942)
Passed | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.
Directors: Mark Sandrich, Robert Allen | Stars: Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale
Votes: 17,631 | Gross: $8.18M
8. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
R | 93 min | Comedy, Drama
A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion.
Director: John Hughes | Stars: Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean
Votes: 160,343 | Gross: $49.53M
9.
Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode:
Samantha's Thanksgiving to Remember
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Through the bumbling magic of Aunt Clara, the Stephens family and Mrs. Kravitz spend Thanksgiving with the original pilgrims in 1620.
Director: Richard Kinon | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Erin Murphy
Votes: 321
Through the bumbling magic of Aunt Clara the Steven's family and Mrs. Kravetz spend Thanksgiving with the original pilgrims in 1620.
10.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One Where Underdog Gets Away
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
The gang's plans for Thanksgiving go awry after they get locked out of Monica and Rachel's apartment.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,518
Friends' did a Thanksgiving episode for season 1 (this one) and seasons 3 through 10. All episodes are good, especially if you're a Friends fan, which I am.
11.
That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(1998)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Laurie 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.
Director: David Trainer | Stars: Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson
Votes: 1,332
That 70's Show did another Thanksgiving episode during season 7.
12.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
We Gather Together
(1989)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
Thanksgiving 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.
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman
Votes: 343
Roseanne had other Thanksgiving episodes in seasons 4 and 6 through 9.
13.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
A Frozen Moment
(1993)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family
For the Christmas card photo, Tim wants to build a set and have the family dress up as Santa and the elves. On Tool Time, Tim builds the MAN'S bathroom.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith
Votes: 268
Home Improvement also had a Thanksgiving episode in seasons 4, 6 and 7. I always loved Home Improvement, which why these episodes appear on my list.
14.
What I Like About You (2002–2006)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2002)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy
Determined to start their own Thanksgiving tradition, Val and Holly cancel plans with their relatives, claiming that Holly is sick. However, the girls' happy day goes awry when the family arrives at their apartment to surprise them.
Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Amanda Bynes, Jennie Garth, Simon Rex, Wesley Jonathan
Votes: 72
What I Like About You did another Thanksgiving episode during season 4.
15.
Reba (2001–2007)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
Barbra Jean wants to host the Thanksgiving dinner. Reba says no. They compromise with BJ cooking and having it at Reba's place. With too many cooks in the kitchen, feelings are hurt. BJ ... See full summary »
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Reba McEntire, Christopher Rich, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Steve Howey
Votes: 87
Reba had another Thanksgiving episode in the following season (5).
16.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
Turkey or Fish
(1996)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Debra tries to start her own tradition by hosting a Thanksgiving fish dinner for both families, but Marie threatens to ruin everything by coming with turkey.
Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 602
Everybody Loves Raymond did a Thanksgiving episodes every season except for season 2. I love Everybody Loves Raymond, that's why it appears on my list.
17.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
The Ties That Bind
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Money is tight around the Arnold household when the kitchen stove finally dies. Jack asks for a raise. With the new stove in the kitchen, it seems the problems are over until it becomes clear that Jack won't be back for Thanksgiving.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 322
18.
Boy Meets World (1993–2000)
Episode:
Turkey Day
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After learning about prejudice among the tribes of Africa, Cory & Shawn want to have their families celebrate Thanksgiving together.
Director: Jeff McCracken | Stars: Ben Savage, William Daniels, Betsy Randle, Will Friedle
Votes: 255
There's another Thanksgiving episode in the following season (5).
19.
Mad About You (1992–2019)
Episode:
Riding Backwards
(1992)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Set entirely on a train during a getaway to Connecticut for Thanksgiving dinner with Paul and Jamie's parents, the long trip produces Jekyll/Hyde transformations for everyone when the ... See full summary »
Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, Anne Ramsay, Tommy Hinkley
Votes: 172
Seasons 5 and 7 also had a Thanksgiving episode.
20.
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode:
A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
(2002)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Rory 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.
Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena
Votes: 912
Season 6 also had a Thanksgiving episode.
21.
Felicity (1998–2002)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(1998)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance
Thanksgiving vacation brings about a separation of the friends - or does it?
Director: Danny Leiner | Stars: Keri Russell, Scott Speedman, Amy Jo Johnson, Tangi Miller
Votes: 123
Seasons 2 and 4 also had a Thanksgiving episode.
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