All conflicts are instantly forgotten, however, when Monica receives a phone call saying that she and Chandler have been selected as adoptive parents. The friends disregard for Monica's hard work kicks off a massive argument devolves into destruction of the door and dinner. When Phoebe, Rachel, Ross and Joey all turn up late, the day is seemingly ruined. 'The One With The Late Thanksgiving' shows Monica preparing a lavish feast after being challenged to outdo herself. The final Thanksgiving episode of Friends, season 10, episode 8, returns to the show's tried-and-true formula of avoiding major plot developments. Bonus: Joey finishes an entire 19-pound turkey by himself after pointing out (correctly) that it's not Thanksgiving without a turkey. It also shows how much Rachel has changed over the years, becoming a successful mother. This episode just goes to show that no matter how old you get, childhood slights can still hurt. Related: Friends: Joey's 'How you Doin'?' Catchphrase Started Later Than You Think That's when Monica jumps in to remind them that they're adults now. Even though Ross and Rachel now have a child together, they seem to devolve into the worst versions of themselves from high school. Will, like Monica, was once overweight and is now devastatingly attractive, which prompts flirtatious attention from Rachel. Will's presence at Thanksgiving dinner causes some old resentments to flare up, however, as he reveals that Rachel tormented him in high school. A new dynamic is introduced to the tight-knit group with a famous cameo from Brad Pitt, who plays a friend of Ross's from high school. The image quality might be dated, but this is one episode that will remain relevant for years to come.īy season 8, episode 9, 'The One With The Rumor,' Friends has Thanksgiving down to a science.

Chandler gets dragged into the game to make sure the teams are even, Rachel gets bored and wanders off and eventually only a couple of players remain - Ross and Monica, whose old sibling rivalry flares up.

Little details play out in the show just like they do in people's living rooms. Viewers can easily recognize themselves in the characters, whether it's as the diehard football fan (Joey) or the enthusiastic girl who has no real experience or interest in football (Rachel). The episode creates an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia as audiences recall football games from their own childhood, whether they were the one to bring the football or were dragged into it by sports fans. With teams made up of friends who have varying levels of ability, the game is mostly driven by the relationships between the players. Like most Thanksgiving Day football games, however, the game isn't about football at all. Friends season 3, episode 9, 'The One With The Football,' devotes it's entire 22 minutes to one of the most long-standing Thanksgiving traditions in America - a backyard game of touch football.

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