I thought I’d kick off November with a
breakdown of Thanksgiving-themed movies and TV episodes currently available on
Netflix streaming. This isn’t a
comprehensive list, but rather shows I personally like or am interested in
watching. So while you’re mashing
up those potatoes and basting that turkey, here’s what can be playing on the TV
screen in the background.
First, the films:
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
I must confess: I’ve never seen this
semi-classic all the way through!
Only tidbits caught here and there on cable. This year I’m greatly looking forward to finally watching one of
the few Thanksgiving movies out there in full.
FreeBirds
Okay, this recent animated movie received
terrible reviews, but it is Thanksgiving themed. Hopefully it will fall into the “so bad it’s good” category.
A Holiday Engagement
Don't be fooled by the Christmas-looking poster; this is actually a Thanksgiving movie. I’m really excited to watch this because I
LOVE made-for-TV holiday movies and because it co-stars Shelley Long. This has been my year for watching
Shelley Long movies.
Now on to the TV shows:
Ally McBeal
“Troubled Water” = Season 3, Episode 5
An amazing show overall, and Lucy Lui is at
her best here, playing bitchy Ling Woo in this episode.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
“Pangs” = Season 4, Episode 8
Watch it!! ‘Nuff said.
Cheers
“Thanksgiving Orphans” = Season 3, Episode 4
One of the very best Thanksgiving
episodes. And once again: Shelley
Long! Read my review!
Everybody Loves Raymond
This show wins the prize for not only the most
but consistently the best Thanksgiving episodes. I heartily endorse all of them,
and you can click the links below to read some in-depth reviews.
“No Fat” = Season 3, Episode 10
“No Thanks” = Season 4, Episode 9
“Fighting In-Laws” = Season 5, Episode 9
“Older Women” = Season 6, Episode 9
“Marie’s Vision” = Season 7, Episode 10
Frasier
Episodes (or either Frasier or Cheers) that
feature Bebe Neuwirth in the role of Lilith are always extra fun, as these two
Thanksgiving-themed episodes prove.
“A Lilith Thanksgiving” = Season 4, Episode 7
“The Apparent Trap” = Season 7, Episode 9
Gilmore Girls
“A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving” = Season 3,
Episode 9
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Gilmore
Girls have arrived to Netflix!
Read my review here!
The Munsters
“Low-Cal Munster” = Season 1, Episode 6
In the Munsters vs. Addams Family war I stand
on the side of the Munsters, and this Thanksgiving episode is quite fun.
The Wonder Years
“The Ties That Bind” = Season 4, Episode 7
Another
of the very best Thanksgiving episodes—and this one will tug at the the ole
heartstrings.
You’ve
got the list so get to watching!
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