【2004 Archives】

Happy Thanksgiving!

When it comes to streaming004 Archives there's plentyto be grateful for — so we sifted through the best of the best Thanksgiving sitcom specials on your behalf. From The Office andFriendsto New Girl and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, here are 15 great Turkey Day TV episodes, plus where you can stream them this holiday. Enjoy!

15. Fresh Off the Boat, “Huangsgiving” (Season 2, episode 8)

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When the Huangs are tasked with hosting Thanksgiving dinner, Louis and Jessica are determined to make their celebration better than the ones hosted by Connie and Steve Chu in previous years. Unfortunately, the mounting pressure sets trouble in motion and soon Jessica is leaning over a raw turkey with a hairdryer, while Louis nurses a nasty head injury.

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Fresh Off the Boatis now streaming on Hulu.

14. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, "The Gang Squashes Their Beefs" (Season 9, episode 10)

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The folks ofIt's Always Sunnyaren't always the nicest. That's why, in this Season 9 holiday special, Dennis and Mac decide to host their enemies for Thanksgiving. What follows is a heart-warming, but also disastrous, series of conversations that maybe do more harm than good.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is now streaming on Hulu.

13. Boy Meets World, “Turkey Day” (Season 4, episode 10)

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Best friends Cory and Shawn are eager to spend Thanksgiving day together; unfortunately, their families aren't getting along. When the boys run off to spend the holiday with their classmates instead, the parents learn a valuable lesson about what it means to be grateful.

Boy Meets Worldis now streaming on Disney+.

12. Don't Trust the B--- in Apartment 23, "It's a Miracle" (Season 2, episode 4)

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When June can't pay for a ticket home to Indiana, Chloe tricks her into attending Thanksgiving dinner at her parents' house... which would be nice a gesture if June hadn't just had an affair with Chloe's dad. Big yikes.

Don't Trust the B--- in Apartment 23is now streaming on Hulu.

11. The Mindy Project, "Thanksgiving" (Season 1, episode 6)

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When Mindy runs into former fling Dennis (and his new girlfriend) at Gwen's Friendsgiving, Mindy is determined to win Dennis back. She puts on her winning charm, busts out a stunning dress, and sexily whispers "potatoes" to... mixed effect. It's romantic-ish?

The Mindy Projectis now streaming on Hulu.

10. Cheers, "Thanksgiving Orphans" (Season 5, episode 9)

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Of course, we're grateful for the Cheers gang — but are they grateful for each other? In this Thanksgiving special, tensions run high as Carla rushes to get the turkey ready before all hell breaks loose at the dinner table.

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Cheersis now streaming on Hulu.

9. Modern Family, "Three Turkeys" (Season 6, episode 8)

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The Dunphy family's plans collide when no one trusts Phil to cook the turkey. There's a turkey in the oven, a turkey in a backpack, a turkey in a suitcase, and a whole lot of explaining to do.

Modern Familyis available for rent or purchase with Amazon Prime Video.

8. Happy Endings, “More Like Stanksgiving” (Season 3, episode 4)

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The Happy Endings crew reminisces on how they first became friends, as Dave pursues an authentic Thanksgiving experience for them all.

Happy Endingsis now streaming on Hulu.

7. Seinfeld, "The Mom & Pop Store" (Season 6, episode 8)

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When Kramer, George, and Elaine are invited to Tim Whatley's "Thanksgiving Eve" party, Jerry is unsure whether he's expected to attend. He nervously shows up, eager to watch the Macy's Day parade preparation from Tim's window, but a precariously placed statue foils his plans.

Seinfeldis now streaming on Hulu.

6. The Office, “WUPHF.com” (Season 7, episode 9)

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Dwight brings the Schrute family "Hay Festival" to Dunder Mifflin in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. Amidst the merriment, Kevin gets lost in a hay bale maze and begins to panic, while Ryan attempts to save WUPHF.com from financial collapse.

The Office is now streaming on Netflix.

5. New Girl, "Parents" (Season 2, episode 8)

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In New Girl's second Thanksgiving special, Jess plans to get her divorced parents back together. Unfortunately, she's using The Parent Trap as her playbook, and Jess's mom seems way more attracted to Nick than her ex-husband.

New Girlis now streaming on Netflix.

4. Gilmore Girls, "A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving" (Season 3, episode 9)

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With friends in Stars Hallow and Richard and Emily in Hartford, Lorelai and Rory spend this Gilmore Girls Thanksgiving special sprinting from celebration to celebration trying to fit everyone's expectations into their plans — and numerous meals into their stomachs.

Gilmore Girlsis now streaming on Netflix.

3. Bob's Burgers, "The Quirk-ducers" (Season 7, episode 6)

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Wagstaff is set for another boring Thanksgiving assembly, but Louise is determined to shake things up. Using Tina's erotic friend fiction as the basis for a rather gory musical, the Belcher kids take over the production with the help of Tammy, Jocely, Jimmy Jr., and Zeke.

SEE ALSO: A definitive ranking of every 'Bob's Burgers' Thanksgiving episode ever

Bob's Burgersis now streaming on Hulu.

2. How I Met Your Mother, "Slapsgiving" (Season 3, episode 9)

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The title says it all! In this Thanksgiving special, Barney gets his third serving of the infamous slap bet as Marshall and Lily celebrate their first holiday as a married couple.

How I Met Your Motheris now streaming on Hulu.

1. Friends, "The One with the Rumor" (Season 8, episode 9)

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The gang wades through their high school history when Monica invites an old classmate (Brad Pitt) to join them for Thanksgiving dinner. Soon, past wrongs are front-and-center for Rachel and Ross. Meanwhile, Joey struggles with meat sweats as Chandler and Phoebe watch "the game."

Friendsis now streaming on HBO Max.

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