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Happy Thanksgiving! Let us give thanks to the only holiday where it’s socially acceptable to drink and eat as much as you possibly can without getting sick, then continue to celebrate for the next week by adding a scoop of leftover stuffing to every single meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
You already know what you’re going to put in your gullet, but what about what to put on the TV? Don’t worry, we’ve curated some main courses, sides, and desserts of Thanksgiving streaming just for you. Here are the best movies and episodes to stream before, while, and after you stuff your face full of delicious eats this holiday.
Sides: 'Modern Family,' Season 6, Episode 8 "Three Turkeys"
Gloria (Sofia Vergara) and Jay (Ed O’Neil) fake going on vacation in Mexico so they could enjoy a quiet Thanksgiving at home. The only problem is that Claire (Julie Bowen) and Phil (Ty Burrell) have botched their own Thanksgiving and need to use Gloria’s and Jay’s kitchen in this classic episode of Modern Family. [Where to stream “Three Turkeys”]
Main Course: 'Dutch' (1991)
Dutch (Ed O’Neil) thinks he’s found the one in Natalie, but doesn’t know much about her teenage son, Doyle, who’s away at prep school. After offering to go cross-country to pick him up for Thanksgiving, Dutch finds Doyle to be his worst nightmare. Doyle, on the other hand, isn’t going to let just anyone be his future step-dad. [Where to stream Dutch]
Sides: 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' Turkey Day Celebration
Join Tom Servo, Gypsy, Crow T. Robot, and the rest of the Satellite of Love crew for an all-day stream fest. Binge episodes as you binge on Turkey Day eats via Shout! Factory here. In addition to the annual MST3K Turkey Day Celebration, new episodes of the cult comedy will be available to add to your collection via Vimeo On Demand. [Where to stream Mystery Science Theater 3000]
Main Course: 'Grumpy Old Men' (1993)
When neighbors John Gustafson (Jack Lemmon) and Max Goldman (Walter Matthau) fail to put a petty, fifty-year-old grudge to rest, they’re tested when an attractive, single woman (Ann Margaret) moves in next door. [Where to stream Grumpy Old Men]
Sides: 'Friends,' Season 5, Episode 8: "The One with the Thanksgiving Flashbacks" (1998)
The friends recant their fondest (and some cringe-worthy) memories about past Thanksgivings in this classic Turkey Day special. Yes, this is the one where everyone wears the turkey on their heads. [Where to stream “The One with the Thanksgiving Flashbacks”]
Main Course: 'Home for the Holidays' (1995)
When adulthood proves near impossible for Claudia Larson (Holly Hunter), she’s forced to spend Thanksgiving with her family who she couldn’t wait to be freed from years earlier. [Where to stream Home for the Holidays]
Main Course: 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles' (1987)
Steve Martin plays high-strung workaholic Neal Page, who, in a rush to make it home for Thanksgiving, is wrongly placed on the no-fly list and left stranded at the airport. Dear old Del Griffith (John Candy), a perfect stranger, comes to Neal’s rescue (sort of), promising he can help him make it home in time for Turkey. [Where to stream Planes, Trains, and Automobiles]
Main Course: 'The House of Yes' (1997)
See Parker Posey as Jackie-O Pascal, who believes she’s the Jackie O. Jackie busies herself preparing for her twin brother, Marty’s, Thanksgiving homecoming. Jackie and Marty (Josh Hamilton) aren’t your average brother and sister however, they happen to be very close. So, when Marty brings home his new fiancée Lesly (Tori Spelling) to meet the folks, the Turkey isn’t the only thing that ends up dead. And you thought your family was dysfunctional. [Where to stream The House of Yes]
Dessert: 'Hannah and Her Sisters' (1986)
Taking place between two Thanksgivings, the Woody Allen classic relationship tale tells the story of Hannah (Mia Farrow), whose insecure husband (Michael Caine) falls for her sister Lee (Barbara Hershey). [Where to stream Hannah and Her Sisters]
Dessert: 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' (1973)
When Peppermint Patty invites herself over to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, the Peanut gang attempts to whip up something delicious for their friends. [Where to stream A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving]
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