: While not explicitly a "Thanksgiving" episode, the Season 1 finale (Episode 10) is frequently discussed in "Thanksgiving-style" blog posts due to its intense focus on family, food, and high-stakes kitchen chaos.
: Often cited as the start of the show's legendary Thanksgiving tradition. The group gets locked out of Monica’s apartment while watching an escaped parade balloon, leading to burned dinner and grilled cheese sandwiches. [S1E10] Thanksgiving
: The episode begins with the squad playing a bingo game based on Charles Boyle’s predictable holiday behavior, a cold open that became a series highlight. : While not explicitly a "Thanksgiving" episode, the
This episode is a classic ensemble comedy that established many of the series' long-running traditions. TV Tropes highlights its "surprisingly realistic" take on New York City chaos, where a criminal's getaway is foiled not by the police, but by midtown traffic. : The episode begins with the squad playing
If you aren't looking for the 99th precinct, these shows also hit their holiday stride at the ten-episode mark: