The 37 Best Thanksgiving Shows to Watch This Year

Wisteria Lane is not as cookie-cutter as it appears, and it’s especially not as it seems on major holidays. You can watch any episode of the absolutely iconic ABC drama from the early aughts to get you in the mood, but there are a couple of Thanksgiving episodes in the mix: season six, episode six, and season seven, episode eight. Streaming on Prime Video

The Vampire Diaries

Yes, even vampires celebrate Thanksgiving, apparently. The sexy, moody vamps take a break from bloodsucking and scheming but not from being extremely attractive people with complex family dynamics in season six, episode eight, and season seven, episode seven. Also, the fictional town of Mystic Falls always seems to be experiencing fall, so it’s overall a good show for the season. Streaming on Netflix

Reba

A single mom! Who works two jobs! Who loves her kids! And never stops! With gentle hands! And the heart of a fighter! She’s a survivor! Streaming on Hulu

The Middle

Ahh, the Hicks family: There are few things more American than a family in the middle of the income bracket in the middle of America. Any day with Hicks comes with some shenanigans, but they’re always amped up for the holidays in a way that will make you feel like your crazy family is actually quite peaceful. Streaming on HBO Max

Pretty Little Liars

Season five, episode 12, “Taking This One to the Grave”: The most accurately named show in television history always lives up to its name, even on Thanksgiving. Streaming on HBO Max