The holidays are upon us. And as a guy who has worked retail for the past decade I can honestly say that it comes sooner and sooner every year. While some stores plan to open Thanksgiving night I'm thankful that my employer has not succumb to that shameful gimmick. Instead I get to enjoy my time doing two of my favorite things; pigging out and watching TV.
A few years back I started a tradition for myself the week of Thanksgiving, and on Thanksgiving day. I'd spend the nights leading up to turkey day watching Thanksgiving-themed episodes of my favorite shows, as well as watching some on Thanksgiving day that everyone enjoys.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 4, Episode 8 "Pangs"
With Buffy's mom out of town for Thanksgiving Buffy decides to make the meal for her and the Scoobies. Unfortunately, the preparation does not go smoothly as Spike shows up looking for a place to hide, and Indian ghosts are on the prowl hunting people and causing curses. Luckily Angel is in the shadows lurking, and able to lend a hand.
This episode is hilarious! Buffy wants nothing more than to have a nice, normal, Thanksgiving, but not in Sunnydale. Willow feels that the Indians are justified in their revenge, Spike just wants to eat someone, and Xander comes down with syphilis. It's a zany episode that is a lot of fun.
Smallville: Season 6, Episode 6 "Rage"
While the Kent's are preparing to have everyone over for Thanksgiving Oliver is busy stepping up his role as Green Arrow. He begins taking a self-healing drug that alters his emotional state and makes him dangerous. He injures Lois, yells at Clark, and is on a mission to kill Lex Luthor.
This episode, like most of the early Season 6 episodes, are good because of the Oliver/Clark scenes. Oliver is the focus of the episode but it takes place during Thanksgiving so it counts. I also enjoy the end of the episode when you see Thanksgiving at the Kent farm vs the Luthor mansion. That alone should have made Lana realize Lex was the wrong man for her.
The O.C.: Season 1, Episode 11 "The Homecoming"
It's Thanksgiving at the Cohen's and the guys have banded together to stop Kristen from going anywhere near the food preparations. But Ryan gets a call from his inmate brother that sends him and Marissa back to his old neighborhood to do his brother a favor. One that could get him killed. Meanwhile, back at the Cohen's, Seth is juggling two girls who showed up to make-out with him, and his mother is dealing with her father who showed up just because his caterers didn't arrive.
I stopped watching this show after Season 2, but I still enjoy the first few seasons. Seth Cohen is one of my favorite characters ever on TV and this episode highlights why. It's hilarious to see Adam Brody in this episode, and I'm a bit disappointed he hasn't become a bigger star after The O.C. ended. Maybe a guest appearance on Gotham could re-unite the "Cohen brothers."
How I Met Your Mother: Season 3, Episode 9 "Slapsgiving"
Last year, Barney lost the Slap-Bet to Marshall and he's been planning something special for Barney ever since. He plans on giving Barney a big ol' slap in the middle of their Thanksgiving meal, leaving Barney petrified with fear. Meanwhile, Ted and Robin end up dealing with their post-relationship status after accidentally sleeping together. And all Lily wants to do is prepare a nice Thanksgiving meal for all these jerks.
After the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the dog show(not my favorite) it's time for comedic Thanksgiving episodes that everyone likes. Usually, if there is time, we watch "Slapsgiving Part 2: Revenge of the Slap" but this one is just a must-see. It's one of my favorite episodes of the series. You get probably the best performances out of everyone in this one episode. Plus it ends with a musical number!
Friends: Any of the Thanksgiving Episodes
Let's be honest, the Thanksgiving-themed episode is the best of every Friends season. From "The One With the Football" to "The One Where Ross Got High" we just put in our Best of Friends DVD's and laugh until we fall asleep into our mid afternoon naps. By the time we wake up, it's time for football!
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