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Best Friends episodes to watch on Thanksgiving

Discover a curated selection of the most iconic Friends episodes centered around Thanksgiving. This list is perfect for fans of the show looking to relive classic, humorous moments with the Central Perk gang during the festive season. Explore memorable storylines, running gags, and heartwarming situations that made these chapters a television staple. Ideal for a Friendsgiving marathon or for enjoying the nostalgia of classic TV comedy. Find your favorite Friends Thanksgiving episodes and get ready to laugh.

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    The One With the Rumor (2001)

    42 Global Votes
    • Features guest star Brad Pitt

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    This episode is iconic for its star-studded guest appearance by Brad Pitt, who plays an old high school friend of Monica and Ross with a deep-seated hatred for Rachel. The revelation of a long-held rumor about Rachel makes for explosive and hilarious holiday drama.

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    The One With the Football (1996)

    37 Global Votes
    • Features a Thanksgiving football game

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    This episode is a fan favorite, showcasing the intense and hilarious competitiveness between Monica and Ross during a game of touch football. It's a classic example of sibling rivalry taken to an extreme, providing many memorable comedic moments.

  3. 3

    The One Where Underdog Gets Away (1994)

    35 Global Votes
    • First Thanksgiving episode for the gang

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    This episode is significant as the very first Thanksgiving installment, establishing the beloved tradition of the friends celebrating together. It humorously shows that even a disastrous holiday can be meaningful when spent with loved ones.

  4. 4

    The One With All the Thanksgivings (1998)

    35 Global Votes
    • Features stories about worst Thanksgivings

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    This episode is a beloved classic for its flashback structure, where the friends recount their most disastrous Thanksgiving memories. It features iconic moments like Monica with a turkey on her head and reveals the origin of Chandler's hatred for the holiday.

  5. 5

    The One With Chandler in a Box (1997)

    34 Global Votes
    • Quintessential Thanksgiving installment

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    This episode features one of Chandler's most unique and memorable punishments, forced to spend Thanksgiving in a box as penance for kissing Joey's girlfriend. His witty remarks from inside the box make for a strangely funny and iconic holiday scenario.

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    The One With Rachel's Other Sister (2002)

    28 Global Votes
    • One of the funniest episodes

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    This episode features Christina Applegate's Emmy-winning performance as Rachel's obnoxious sister Amy, whose unexpected arrival creates familial chaos during Thanksgiving dinner. It hilariously explores themes of family dynamics and the future of baby Emma.

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    The One With the Late Thanksgiving (2003)

    27 Global Votes
    • Last Thanksgiving episode of Friends

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    As the final Thanksgiving episode of the series, it provides a fitting conclusion to the holiday tradition, featuring Monica's reluctance to host and the friends' various reasons for being late. It culminates in a heartwarming moment that solidifies their bond.

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    The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs (2000)

    18 Global Votes
    • Features a Thanksgiving miracle moment

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    This episode brings a new layer of humor by revealing Chandler's secret aversion to dogs, creating comedic tension during the holiday dinner. Ross's struggle to name all 50 states also adds a memorable and funny subplot.