The Funniest 80S Sitcom Thanksgiving Episodes

80s sitcoms served up a heaping helping of classic Thanksgiving Episodes, and we’re here to dish out the perfect portions for Turkey Day. Here are some of our favorite- and funniest- Thanksgiving-themed episodes from the coolest decade.

‘Full House’ Discovers ‘The Miracle of Thanksgiving’

Full House had a feast of holiday episodes throughout its eight seasons, but when it came to Thanksgiving, they served up just one. “The Miracle of Thanksgiving” from the first season is a tasty blend of heart and humor. The Tanner family, now with an extra helping of love, gathers to give thanks and remember Pam.

DJ and Stephanie step up to cook the turkey and pie, but things don’t go as planned. The turkey ends up frozen solid, then burnt to a crisp, and Stephanie accidentally drops the pie. Despite the chaos, the family comes together through their cooking mishaps and realizes they can still celebrate holidays as a tight-knit group, even in the absence of a loved one.

‘ALF’ Charms a Stranger Over Thanksgiving Dinner

Here’s that other 80s sitcom family named Tanner with a classic Thanksgiving episode. “Turkey in the Straw” is a two-part episode of ‘ALF’ that aired on consecutive nights in November 1988. The story revolves around Flakey Pete, a homeless man spotted in the Tanners’ suburban neighborhood.

Pete, ever the opportunist, reaches out to the Alien Task Force in search of a lucrative reward. But fate takes a curious turn when he gets to know ALF during a Thanksgiving dinner at the Tanner’s. Determined to protect his newfound extraterrestrial friend, Pete concocts a madcap scheme, pretending to be an alien himself when the officials show up. Pete’s absurdity convinces the task force to write him off as just another crazy conspiracy theorist.