Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays and it’s just around the corner. It is a celebration that began as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. There are several instances of thanksgiving being depicted in pop culture.
Over the years, there have been films and television shows centered around thanksgiving. So here is a curated list of the top five thanksgiving themed sitcom episodes of all time. Keep on reading.
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Top 5 Thanksgiving-Themed Sitcom Episodes
5) He Is Risen – The Sopranos
Unlike most entries in this list, this one isn’t a typical cheerful because it’s from a crime show. ‘He is Risen‘ has elements like drugs, a car accident, a stripper, and Tony pressuring Carmela to get them out of hosting the dinner.
4) Three Turkeys – Modern Family
In this episode, Phil and Luke promise that they will make the turkey, but Claire doesn’t have confidence in their cooking skills. So she has a backup turkey, then a third turkey gets thrown into the mix. It’s one of those popular “too much turkey” themes.
3) Slapsgiving – How I Met Your Mother
In this much-loved episode, we see the group celebrating thanksgiving with Lily and Marshall as a married couple for the first time. What makes it funny is that Barney is waiting for Ted to slap him for the third time. Watch it to figure out the absurdity.
2) Thanksgiving – That 70s Show
Here, we see Laurie bringing home a friend for the holiday, and Eric finding her attractive. This causes some awkward tension between him and Donna. It’s a sweet, funny, and must-watch episode to enjoy on Thanksgiving day.
1) The One With The Rumor – Friends
How can any sitcom episode list ever be complete without the mention of ‘Friends‘? It’s famously remembered for Brad Pitt’s appearance who was married to Jennifer Aniston at that time. He plays Will who has recently gotten thin after years of being overweight.
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