There is just something special about Thanksgiving episodes.
They take the underlying tension in the show and draw it out through long dinners and forced proximity.
These are the 10 worst Thanksgiving dinners on television, ranked.
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It is a messy Thanksgiving dinner that brings up a lot of problems in the group.
The show’s Thanksgiving episode also ends in chaos, with Mindy wreaking havoc at Gwen’s Thanksgiving dinner.
Unfortunately, her guest can’t resist leaving when opportunities come up at the hospital.
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There’s a rotation of guests, including Joe and Walter, as Burke helps Izzie cook.
Eventually, though, Izzie and Burke end up alone at an empty tablefor a hilariously awkward dinner.
In Season 7, Ted and Barney considered adopting a baby on Thanksgiving.
Ted is jealous of Robin’s new boyfriend, leading to fighting between the two.
Additionally, the slap countdown hangs over the entire holiday, ending with poor Barney on the floor.
The show had two particularly memorable and overly dramatic holiday episodes, covering Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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5Rebecca’s explosive Thanksgiving reaction in “My First Thanksgiving With Josh!”
In its Thanksgiving episode, “My First Thanksgiving With Josh!
“, Rebecca and Paula orchestratean invite for Rebeccato Thanksgiving dinner at the Chan household.
Things take a turn for the worsewhen Rebecca gets an upset stomach that leaves her stuck on the toilet.
4Seth’s two-timing in “The Homecoming”
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The whole dinner is a mess, as everyone there has to contend with awkward moments and messy secrets.
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The best Thanksgiving episode ofFriendsis also the most disastrous dinner on the show.
In “The One Where Ross Got High,” Ross and Monica’s parents come for Thanksgiving dinner.
The biggest mishap is Rachel’s mistake with the trifle.
It somehow goes even worse than could have been expected.
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