In the United States , the big fall vacation is possibly Thanksgiving with Christmas not fall too far behind . There is just something about this Thursday in November that brings so much joyfulness to people . Perhaps it ’s the feeling of togetherness the holiday process , or it ’s all the good food that we rust right smart too much of .

For fans of animated serial , often the good episodes happen to do with Thanksgiving . The writers stress harder when it come to stories about Turkey Day . So , if you demand something to   perturb you from exhaust another helping of stuffing , or you ’re wait in personal line of credit for Black Friday , then   find out out this tilt . For we ’ve ranked ten of the best Thanksgiving episode from various animated series as well as standalone specials . Gobble gobble .

Updated on June 14th , 2021 , by Gabriela Silva : Besides the carload of dressing and desserts that come up with Thanksgiving , audiences also look forward to vacation particular episode . Many television shows have cater to the holiday   and make storyline revolve around Christmas , Thanksgiving , and unexampled Years' . Thanksgiving sequence allow characters from lover - preferred show to either share dear moments as families or make absolute chaos . Regardless , these instalment are   some   of the best when it total to holiday sunshine , Quaker , mob , and some words .

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Animaniacs: Turkey Jerky

Animaniacsis a long - time pet vivify show that evenreceived its own reboot series . In 1993 , the show had its own Thanksgiving special title , " Turkey Jerky . " The plot line regard   the Warners trying to protect their pet turkey from Miles Standish .

Standish require the dud for himself as he want to cook it and have it for dinner . At the same time , a fairy bluebird hatch from its egg . A openhanded problem arises as the fresh bird realizes his female parent is nowhere to be seen . The   instalment is deserving a ticker seeing the Warens endeavor to take on a brute and muscular character set on want their favourite .

Steven Universe: Gem Harvest

The " Gem Harvest " installment inSteven Universeisn’t tagged as a Thanksgiving episode but it might as well be as it premiered November 17th , 2016 , and has a Thanksgiving - inspired story . The main premise   of the narration is Steven visiting the b and meeting an unexpected character .

There ’s a deeper story as   a pilot film lands at the b and Steve calls his   father   for assistance to only find out that the pilot is his uncle , Andy .   Andy is dismayed at the loss of home tradition and that   extraterrestrial   now reside at the family   barn . As the characters train dinner party , Andy , with Steven ’s aid , has change fo heart and apologizes for his behavior .

South Park: A History Channel Thanksgiving

South Parkis a notorious animated show known forparodying real - life-time characters , histrion , renown , pop finish , and politics . In 2011 , the show aired a Thanksgiving special , " A History Channel Thanksgiving . "   The installment parodies the television receiver series , Ancient Aliensand even admit the MCU picture , Thor .

The show ’s main characters accidentally discover the origins of Thanksgiving after watching a History Channel documentary . There ’s a catch , though , as the   documentary film claims that extraterrestrial being were present at the first Thanksgiving . Chaos ensues as the male child ’s hand in reports based on the infotainment and presently create a battle   with an foreign race .

Teen Titans Go!: Thanksgiving

Teen Titanshas gone througha couple of   show changes over the years . The animated showTeen Titans Go!had its own Thanksgiving special in 2014 . Simply titled , " Thanksgiving , " the   episode has an unexpected visitor for dinner party .

Raven ’s father , Trigon , establish up for Thanksgiving dinner . Robin ’s perfect seating plan is now destroy but it only gets spoilt . One by one , Robin ’s attempt at perfect dinner for his Edgar Guest Batman crumble to a point that Robin is dismayed . In the end , the titans realize their actions and give Robin the perfect dinner party .

Regular Show: The Thanksgiving Special

As per common , best champion Rigby and Mordecai get themselves into worry before they have to do something crucial . And prepping for a Thanksgiving banquet provide no elision to their reckless habits . After the pair ruins the holiday repast prior to the guests ' arrival , they inscribe a convenient songwriting contest where the prize is a turducken . Winning the exalted prize will be no easy feat , though .

steady Showis always uncanny , but this Thanksgiving special withdraw the patty . Or should we say , " dud ? "   If you ’re fond to   eccentric humor , then pull up a hot seat at the table inRegular Show .

Garfield’s Thanksgiving

While trying to get Jon to forget that he has an appointment at the veterinary , Garfield actualize it ’s almost Thanksgiving . Garfieldwants Thanksgiving dinner , but what he gets is a trip straight to the vet . During the visit , Jon invites the veterinarian he like , Dr. Liz Wilson , over for Thanksgiving dinner . So , as Jon prepare   the meal , Garfield fails miserably at acclimatize to his fresh appointed diet .

Other than the comic , few incarnations of Jim Davies’Garfieldmeasure up to the cartoonGarfield & Friendsor these vacation special have the same voice cast . If you love Garfield , you   must seek out   this abbreviated and laughable story about how Garfield spends Thanksgiving one yr .

Rocko’s Modern Life: Turkey Time

After Rocko and Heffer acquire a dud in a giveaway at Thanksgiving , Rocko is mortified by the thought of having to wangle and eat on the hiss . Rocko can not fetch himself to feast on his feathered champion . To make matters more complicated , Rocko rounds up all the dud in townsfolk and hides them in his theater . This does n’t aviate with Mr. Bighead , however , as he ’s bet to chow down on some turkey .

ThisRocko ’s Modern Lifeepisode is a sweet attempt at trying to absolve turkeys from being on the Thanksgiving menu , but the construct might vanish over the picayune ones ' heads . Then again , the same can be said for a good chunk of this oddball series .

American Dad!: There Will Be Bad Blood

Every Thanksgiving , Stan invites his half - blood brother Rusty over to triumph about his " wealth . " As it turn out , Rusty is really a millionaire himself . This news devastates Stan . After all , he think he was going to be the rich sib after he accepted a 2-dimensional $ 20,000 heritage from his and Rusty ’s expire great - grandfather . The Din Land that Rusty   took ended up containing copper deposits . Feeling like he deserves to   be rich , Stan usurps Rusty ’s home and land .

American Dad!continues to be ever so blunt about societal issues while still serve up some delectable humor   at Stan ’s expense . " There Will Be Bad Blood " definitely does n’t shy off from being an on - the - nose allegory about Thanksgiving history , but the insanity that isAmerican Dad!makes it easy to swallow .

Hey Arnold!: Arnold’s Thanksgiving

When Arnold and Helga look for a change of scene during Thanksgiving , they ditch their families and deplete dinner with Mr. Simmons . To their   surprise ,   things are n’t much skillful there .

Hey Arnold!was one of those kids ' appearance that said a lot without really having to say anything . There was always some out of sight deterrent example or morals story within many episodes . This Thanksgiving one   does n’t lay it on thick yet you may get a real sense of Arnold andHelga ’s hurdles here . Especially Helga , who has always had parental issues . In the end , " Arnold ’s Thanksgiving " is a well - aged taradiddle about home .

A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving

It ’s Thanksgiving in   Hundred Acre Wood , and Christopher Robin has amass his acquaintance for a vacation spread . Although all the guests bring meals , cony informs Pooh that this 24-hour interval ask " special " things . So , Pooh and the ganggo in hunt of these things together .

This is a very square particular relate toThe New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh , but it ’s a must for anyWinnie the Poohfan . We have to remember that this serial has always been about foster families , in a sense . It ’s   a beautiful and whimsical Thanksgiving treat that will definitely warm your center .

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The Simpsons, Winnie the Pooh and Bob’s Burgers Thanksgiving specials

The Warners surrounding Standish in Animaniacs

Steven and characters sitting at long table outside in Steven Universe

Kyle sitting at table in front of other characters in South Park

Teen Titans sitting at table with Trigon in Teen Titans Go!

Pops Maellard and guest sitting around table in Regular Show

Garfield wearing pilgrim hat and eating sausage on a fork in Garfield’s Thanksgiving

Rocko and Heffer hiding behind a bush in Rocko’s Modern Life

Stan at the head of the table with a glass of wine in American Dad!

Arnold and Helga introduced by Mr.Simmons in Hey Arnold!

Christopher Robin holding up a cup for a toast in Winnie the Pooh