Thanksgiving Themed Shows: Nov. 22-28, 20009

It's turkey time and with it come many Thanksgiving episodes on TV - old & new! So many holiday specials - so little room on the DVR! Grab a drumstick or piece of pie and cuddle up to these Thanksgiving specials. This holiday TV schedule is divided into 4 categories - (1) Holiday TV Specials, (2) Holiday Movies, (3) Holiday TV Series/Specials, & (4) NEW Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials. Many holiday series 'specials' are repeated during the holiday season. Check back with my home page each week for an updated weekly list to see when your favorite holiday show will be on TV.

*Denotes a NEW show.

Thanksgiving Holiday Specials

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (ABC, Thanksgiving Holiday Special)
The Peanut's Gang gathers around Charlie Brown's ping pong table for an unusual Thanksgiving feast.
Thursday, November 26, 8:00pm

*Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC, Thanksgiving Holiday Special)
Performers in this 83rd annual event in New York include Andrea Bocelli, Boys Like Girls, and Alan Cumming.
Thursday, November 26, 9:00am

*The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS (CBS, Thanksgiving Holiday Special)
The Thanksgiving Day parade is hosted by Dave Price & Maggie Rodriguez; highlighted performers include Reba McEntire & Jamie Kennedy.
Thursday, November 26, 9:00am

Thanksgiving Holiday Movies

An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving (Hallmark, Thanksgiving Holiday Movie)
In the 1800s, a wealthy woman tries to reconnect with her estranged widowed daughter and 4 grandchildren. Jacqueline Bisset, Ted Atherton, Tatiana Maslany.
Thursday, November 26, 8:00pm

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (Comedy Central, Thanksgiving Holiday Movie)
An ad executive and a shower curtain ring salesman become co-travelers trying to make their way to Chicago for Thanksgiving. Steve Martin, John Candy, Liala Robbins.
Sunday, November 22, 8:30am, 2:30pm
Friday, November 27, 9:45am

Plymouth Adventure (TCM, Thanksgiving Holiday Movie)
Captain Jones and the Pilgrims land after a rough trip on the Mayflower. Spencer Tracy, Gene Tierney, Van Johnson.
Thursday, November 26, 6:00pm

Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials

8 Simple Rules (ABC Family, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Thanksgiving Guest" - The family decides to fix Thanksgiving dimmer themselves in order to give Cate a break.
Wednesday, November 25, 6:30pm

According to Jim (TBS, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"The Empty Gesture" - Cheryl gets stranded on the roof while retrieving a tablecloth for Thanksgiving dinner.
Thursday, November 26, 4:00pm

America's Funniest Home Videos (Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
Thanksgiving themed clips include a turkey catching fire.
Tuesday, November 24, 10:00pm (ABC Family)

Thanksgiving Day blunders.
Friday, November 27, 1:00an (CW)

Becker (USA, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
After being released from prison, Chris' sister joins Becker and the gang for Thanksgiving dinner.
Thursday, November 26, 6:00am

The Bernie Mac Show (FX, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Tryptophan-tasy" - Bernie goes overboard and eats a whole turkey and then has weird dreams.
Thursday, November 26, 1:00am

Beverly Hills, 90210 (Soap, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"The Kindness of Strangers" - Brandon invites a homeless man for Thanksgiving dinner.
Thursday, November 26, 11:00am, 5:00pm

The Brady Bunch (TV Land, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"The Un-Underground Movie" - Greg enlists the family to star in a home movie about Pilgrims.
Thursday, November 26, 11:00am

The Bugs Bunny Thanksgiving Diet (Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
Dr. Bunny offers advice on holiday eating.
Tuesday, November 24, 11:00am (ToonE); 2:00pm (ToonW)
Thursday, November 26, 12:00pm, 3:30pm (ToonE); 3:00pm, 6:30pm (ToonW)

Caitlin's Way (TNCK, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
Griffen & Brett deliver Thanksgiving dinners.
Monday, November 23, 6:00am
Thursday, November 26, 6:00am

Cheers (Hallmark, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Thanksgiving Orphans" - The gang spends an unconventional Thanksgiving Day at Carla's.
Friday, November 27, 2:00am

"Ill-Gotten Gains" - Rebecca makes Thanksgiving dinner for everyone.
Friday, November 27, 2:30am

Darcy's Wild Life (DKIDS, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials))
"Thanksgiving" - Darcy's father comes to the ranch for Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 27, 7:30pm
Saturday, November 28, 3:30am

Deep Fried Paradise (Travel, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
Deep fried turkey.
Sunday, November 22, 1:00am

Dirty Jobs (Discovery, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Turkey Farmer" - Mike works on a turkey farm.
Saturday, November 28, 10:00am

Everybody Hates Chris (BET, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Everybody Hates Thanksgiving" - Julius' successful brother Louis visits for a memorable Thanksgiving dinner.
Sunday, November 22, 4:00pm
Thursday, November 26, 6:30pm

Everybody Loves Raymond (TBS, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Older Woman" - Debra's father brings an older woman to Thanksgiving dinner.
Wednesday, November 25, 12:30pm

"Turkey or Fish?" - Debra decides to serve fish for Thanksgiving to avoid competing with Maries' cooking.
Wednesday, November 25, 2:30pm

Frasier (Lifetime, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"A Lilith Thanksgiving" - The Crane's visit with Frederick & Lilith for Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 27, 12:00am

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TBS, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Talking Turkey" - The kids try to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.
Wednesday, November 25, 9:30am

Friends (TBS, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"The One Where Underdog Gets Away" - Monica & Ross prepare a thanksgiving for two, but the rest of the gang
shows up.
Tuesday, November 24, 5:30pm

"The One with All the Thanksgivings" - The friends all share a special Thanksgiving memory.
Wednesday, November 25, 5:00pm

"The One Where Ross Got High" - Monica invites the friends and her parents to Thanksgiving dinner.
Thursday, November 26, 5:00pm

"The One with the Football" - The friend's gang plays touch football on Thanksgiving Day.
Thursday, November 26, 5:30pm

Full House (Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"The Miracle of Thanksgiving" - Danny & family attempt to make Thanksgiving dinner.
Monday, November 23, 9:30pm (TNCK)
Tuesday, November 24, 8:00pm (TNCK)
Wednesday, November 25, 3:30pm (ABC Family)
Thursday, November 26, 4:00am, (TNCK)

The Garfield Show (Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Turkey Trouble"
Tuesday, November 24, 11:30am (ToonE); 2:30pm (ToonW)

George Lopez (The CW, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Honey" - George believes he has found his father & invites him to Thanksgiving dinner.
Thursday, November 26, 10:00am

"Would You Like a Drumstick or a Kidney?" - George learns his father needs a new kidney after inviting him for Thanksgiving dinner.
Thursday, November 26, 10:30am

Gilmore Girls (ABC Family, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving" - Lorelai & Rory make the required family rounds on Thanksgiving Day.
Thursday, November 26, 11:00am

Home/Holidays (History, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
The Pilgrims; Lincoln's declaration; turkey and celebrations.
Sunday, November 22, 7:00pm
Tuesday, November 24, 11:00pm
Wednesday, November 25, 3:00am
Thursday, November 26, 1:00pm, 7:00pm

Home Improvement (TBS, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Thanksgiving" - The Taylor family spends Thanksgiving at a Detroit Lions game.
Monday, November 23, 11:00am

"The Wood, The Bad, & The Hungry" - Thanksgiving prompts Tim to have strange dreams.
Tuesday, November 24, 10:30am

"A Frozen Moment" - Tim uses special effects in the family's Christmas card photo.
Tuesday, November 24, 11:00am

"My Dinner with Wilson" - Wilson announces he is moving away during Thanksgiving dinner.
Wednesday, November 25, 10:30am

"Thanks, But No Thanks" - On Thanksgiving Day the Taylor's learn Tim's brother & the twins need a place to live.
Wednesday, November 25, 11:00am

Hope & Faith (WE, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"9021-Uh-Oh" - The family reminisces about a Thanksgiving they had 10 years ago.
Wednesday, November 25, 10:30am

Just Shoot Me (TBS, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"The First thanksgiving" - Jack has a fling with Elliott's mother right before Thanksgiving dinner is served.
Wednesday, November 25, 10:00am

King of the Hill (Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Happy Hank's Giving" - A sleet storm strands families at the airport on Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, November 24, 10:30pm (ToonE)
Wednesday, November 25, 2:30am (ToonE); 1:30am, 5:30am (ToonW)

"Spin the Choice" - Bobby protests Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 25, 10:30pm (ToonE)
Thursday, November 26, 1:30am, 5:30am (ToonW); 2:30am (ToonE)

"Goodbye Normal Jeans" - Hank asks Bobby to cook Thanksgiving dinner which leads a jealous Peggy to steal the turkey.
Thursday, November 26, 10:30pm (ToonE)
Friday, November 27, 5:30am (ToonE); 1:30am, 5:30am (ToonW)

The King of Queens (TBS, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Supermarket Story" - Carrie's plans for a simple thanksgiving go awry when she shops for food.
Tuesday, November 24, 1:00pm

"Dark Meet" - Doug & Carrie remember their first Thanksgiving together.
Tuesday, November 24, 1:30pm

"Loaner Car" - Doug persuades Carrie to help their friend Deacon with Thanksgiving dinner.
Wednesday, November 25, 1:00pm

"Thanks, Man" - Carrie forces a stranded motorist who comes to their home for help to wait out in the cold on Thanksgiving Day.
Wednesday, November 25, 1:30pm

Malcolm in the Middle (FX, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Thanksgiving" - Malcolm skips out on the families Thanksgiving to go to a party while Reese tried to make Thanksgiving dinner.
Wednesday, November 25, 3:30pm
Thursday, November 26, 7:30am

Married...With Children (TBS, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"A Bundy Thanksgiving" - Hal searches high and low for his Aunt Hattie's secret pumpkin pie recipe.
Wednesday, November 25, 5:00am

Martha Stewart (FLN, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
Martha's gives some tips for creating a memorable Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 26, 12:00am, 5:00pm

Max & Ruby (NICK, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Max's Thanksgiving" - Ruby & Max help Grandma with Thanksgiving dinner.
Tuesday, November 24, 11:00am
Thursday, November 26, 6:30pm (NKJR)

One on One (TNCK, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Who Brought the Jive Turkey?" - Breanna & Flex have high hopes for their Thanksgiving celebrations.
Monday, November 23, 12:30pm
Wednesday, November 25, 2:30am
Thursday, November 26, 12:30pm

Reba (Lifetime, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Invasion" - A miscommunication over where to have Thanksgiving sends Reba to her brother's place and him to hers.
Friday, November 27, 8:30am

Roseanne (Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Home is Where the Afghan Is"
Thanksgiving family feuding helps the Conner's to realize that money isn't everything.
Monday, November 23, 12:30am (Oxygen)

"The Last Thursday in November"
The Conner family attends D.J.'s Thanksgiving school pageant.
Monday, November 23, 12:00am (Oxygen)
Thursday, November 26, 1:00am, 11:00pm (TV Land)

"We Gather Together" - The Conner family hosts in-laws for Thanksgiving dinner.
Thursday, November 26, 9:00pm (TV Land)
Friday, November 27, 12:00am (TV Land)

"Thanksgiving 1991" - At Thanksgiving, the Conner's learn Roseanne's dad is having an affair.
Thursday, November 26, 9:30pm (TV Land)
Friday, November 27, 12:30am (TV Land)

"Thanksgiving '93" - A revealed secret, a fleeing grandmother & a fight make this Thanksgiving Day unforgettable.
Thursday, November 26, 10:00pm, (TV Land)
Friday, November 27, 1:00am (TV Land)

"Thanksgiving 1994" - Dan & Roseanne wait for news about her pregnancy.
Thursday, November 26, 10:30pm, (TV Land)
Friday, November 27, 1:30am (TV Land)

Saved by the Bell: The College Years (TBS, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"A Thanksgiving Story" - The car breaks down on the gang on the way home for Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 27, 7:00am

Sherrie (Lifetime, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
Sherrie's plan for a quiet, drama-free Thanksgiving gets derailed.
Tuesday, November 24, 10:30pm

Sister, Sister (ABC Family, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Thanksgiving in Hawaii"
(Part 1) Terrence & his new girlfriend show up at the Hawaiian condo where Lisa is staying.
(Part 2) The feuding adults call a truce when Tia and Tamera drift out to sea.
Wednesday, November 25, 7:00am, Part 1; 7:30am, Part2

South Park (Comedy Central, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Helen Keller: The Musical" - The fourth grade Thanksgiving play goes downhill.
Tuesday, November 24, 2:30am
Wednesday, November 25, 10:00pm

Spin City (FX, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Gobbler the Wonder Turkey Saves the Day" - The mayor's father shows up for a televised Thanksgiving dinner.
Wednesday, November 25, 12:00pm

Step by Step (ABC Family, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Boys Will Be Boys" - Cody can't bring himself to kill a turkey he won.
Thursday, November 26, 9:00am

That 70's Show (Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Thanksgiving" - Laurie brings a female college friend home for Thanksgiving who tries to seduce her brother.
Friday, November 27, 12:00am (FX)
Saturday, November 28, 2:00am (TNCK)

"Thank You" - Eric turns into a turkey when his teacher joins the family for Thanksgiving dinner.
Friday, November 27, 12:30am, 1:30pm (FX)

"Thanksgiving" (2) - Kitty is upset the kids made other plans for Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 27, 1:00am (FX)

Two and a Half Men (The CW, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Merry Thanksgiving" - Charlie invites a female friend over for Thanksgiving dinner in an effort to prove he is a family man.
Thursday, November 26, 7:00pm

Untold Story of Mayflower (History, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
A visit with the Pilgrims leads to a peace treaty & a Thanksgiving celebration in 1621.
Monday, November 23, 6:00am

What I Like About You (TNCK, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Thanksgiving" - The sisters plan to celebrate Thanksgiving Day in their own way.
Thursday, November 26, 7:30pm
Friday, November 27, 5:00pm

Will & Grace (Lifetime, Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Homo for the Holidays" - Jack plans to reveal his homosexuality to his mother over Thanksgiving dinner.
Monday, November 23, 11:00am
Wednesday, November 25, 11:30pm

"Moveable Feast" - On Thanksgiving Day, the friends join together for a motor tour of their dysfunctional families.
Tuesday, November 24, 11:00pm (Part 1)
Tuesday, November 24, 11:30pm (Part 2)

"Lows in the Mid-Eighties" - In a flashback to Thanksgiving Day in 1985, Grace invites Will to meet her family.
Thursday, November 26, 11:00am, (Part 1)
Thursday, November 26, 11:30am (Part 2)

NEW Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials

*Heroes (NBC, NEW Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
H.R.G. hosts an unconventional Thanksgiving feast.
Monday, November 23, 8:00pm

*How I Met Your Mother (CBS, NEW Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
"Slapsgiving 2" Revenge of the Slap" - Lily's estranged father visits for Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 23, 8:00pm

*Today (NBC, NEW Thanksgiving Holiday TV Series Specials)
Thanksgiving cocktails.
Wednesday, November 25, 7:00am

The Salvation Army on Thanksgiving Day.
Thursday, November 26, 7:00am

Sources:

ABC
CBS
NBC
CW
ABC Family
BET
Cartoon Network
Comedy Central
Discovery
Disney
FLN
FX
Hallmark
History
Lifetime
Nickelodeon
Oxygen
Soap
TCM
TBS
Teen Nick
Travel
TV Land
USA
WE