37 Best Thanksgiving Shows to Watch in 2021

Celebrating Thanksgiving looks a little different for everyone, but a few staples are universal: sweatpants, good food, and watching Thanksgiving shows and movies. 

What are Thanksgiving shows, you ask? Well, the definition is broad. Obviously, if a TV episode is literally about Thanksgiving, then it's a Thanksgiving show. But Thanksgiving TV shows can also just be ones that take place during the fall and give you cozy vibes. (Please see: Gilmore Girls.) 

There are also Thanksgiving shows for kids, Thanksgiving cooking shows—the list goes on and on. So if you find yourself after the big meal looking for something to watch, our below guide should help you out. (And if you're looking for some Thanksgiving music to play while you cook, we have that too. Also: Check out our list of Thanksgiving movies for families!) 

But back to the small screen. Behold our picks for the most essential Thanksgiving TV shows ever. Grab a fuzzy blanket and get cozy, my friends.

Friends 

The Friends Thanksgiving episodes are legendary. Monica putting the turkey on her head, the one with all the flashbacks, the one where they play football. If you're planning a Friendsgiving this year, why not lean into it and make it a Friends-giving? Streaming on HBO Max

Seinfeld