Summary
Friendsisone of the most popular sitcoms of all time. Fans love a series that never fails to entertain them, as they bond with the six main characters and accompany them in their personal conquests, challenges, failures, love stories, and everything else.
The show has become iconic as a staple of American pop culture, and it’s only a given that some of the best episodes ofFriendsrevolve around the festival of Thanksgiving. Over the course of ten seasons, fans have witnessed the gang experience this festival in the most hilarious and eventful ways possible.
8The One Where Underdog Gets Away
Season 1, Episode 9
It’s only a given thatthe first-ever Thanksgiving celebrationbetween the gang would be a monumental moment for the series. While almost everyone has plans to celebrate this holiday with their families, things don’t go according to plan after the group is locked out of Monica’s apartment.
However, instead of being dejected, the group realizes that they don’t mind spending this time together, even though dinner is ruined and flights are missed. It’s a heartwarming moment that sets the stage forFriendsand its lovable cast to continue getting closer with each episode.
7The One With Chandler In A Box
Season 4, Episode 8
Chandler and Joey are best friends, which makes the former’s backstabbing act hit harder when Chandler kisses the woman Joey has been seeing. As a comeuppance, Joey tells Chandler that he will spend the entirety of Thanksgiving in a box, a punishment that Chandler agrees to.
Along with this, Rachel’s penchant for returning gifts hurts Ross when he realizes that the Christmas gift he’d given her during their time together was also returned. These plotlines make for a memorable Thanksgiving episode, especially when Joey and Chandler make amends in a heartwarming moment.
6The One Where Chandler Doesn’t Like Dogs
Season 7, Episode 8
“The One Where Chandler Doesn’t Like Dogs” is another Thanksgiving episode inFriendsthat’s an instant classic. The jokes in this episode are quite memorable courtesy of Ross' self-imposed agony at failing to declare himself the smartest person in the room. Chandler’s hatred of dogs also takes center stage when Phoebe introduces her lovable mutt to the gang.
It’s hilarious to imagine that Phoebe had a dog in the house all this time without Chandler being aware of it. Of course, it would be hard not to mention this episode without talking about Joey’s “moo point” joke, which has become an iconic line.
5The One With All The Thanksgivings
Season 5, Episode 8
Compilation episodes can either set the stage ablaze or irritate fans with filler scenes and storylines. Thankfully, in this case,Friendsmanaged to wow everyonewith a Thanksgiving episode that takes a look at the series' past.
Some memorable moments include Chandler calling Monica fat in the past, Chandler losing his toe in a kitchen accident several years ago, and Joey getting his head stuck in a turkey. Just when fans think that the newly-formed couple will break up over past transgressions, Chandler lets it slip that he loves Monica near the end, making for a heartwarming end to their fight.
4The One With The List
Season 2, Episode 8
Just when Ross and Rachel started dating, the latter finds an incriminating list that ruins her Thanksgiving. Right after their legendary kiss, Ross' pragmatic side rears its ugly head when he decides to make a pros and cons list of whether he should date Rachel or not.
It irritates Rachel to no end, leading to a fight. To make things worse, Monica decides to surprise the gang with a synthetic chocolate substitute for dessert that further dampens the spirit of the holiday, but makes for a hilarious and unconventional Thanksgiving episode.
3The One With The Rumor
Season 8, Episode 9
Watching Brad Pitt make a guest appearance as Will inFriendsis one of the series' highlights, and his antagonism towards Rachel is executed perfectly. While she thinks that Will is into her, the truth is that Rachel bullied him in the past for his weight, causing him and Ross to form an I Hate Rachel club that spread malicious rumors about her in high school.
Will’s weight-loss journey makes for some great jokes, while Rachel’s hurt reaction to Ross' mean antics in school lends greater depth to their relationship. It’s a star-studded Thanksgiving episode andone ofFriends' best moments.
2The One With The Football
Season 3, Episode 9
The Geller Cup isone of the most hilarious creations inFriendsthat reappears around Thanksgiving. While both Ross and Monica are initially banned from participating, the stakes are upped after this supposedly friendly game of football turns into an all-out war between the boys and the girls.
Both parties go all-out in their attempts to win the Geller Cup, making for aFriendsepisode with a focus on physical comedy instead of its usual biting wit. This makes for a fresh change of pace, even if the holiday itself isn’t a major focus.
1The One Where Ross Got High
Season 6, Episode 9
After Chandler and Monica start dating, they decide to break this news to Monica’s parents by having them over for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, it turns out that one of Ross' lies ended up damaging Chandler’s reputation with them, leading to a plot line where Ross is all but forced into revealing the truth.
If this wasn’t funny enough, this episode also features one of the most hilarious culinary disasters in television history. After Rachel mixes up two different recipes, the gang is treated to an inedible dish that’s half Shepherd’s Pie and half English Trifle.
