Ep 9. Thanksgiving
- TV-PG
- November 22, 1998
- 22 min
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7.8 (1,328)
The episode "Thanksgiving" from season 1 of That 70's Show follows the gang as they prepare for the annual holiday feast. Eric and Donna are given the task of cooking the turkey, while the others are assigned side dishes to bring. However, chaos ensues as each member of the group struggles with their assigned tasks.
Eric and Donna's turkey is accidentally left outside to thaw, causing it to become frozen solid. Meanwhile, Kelso forgets to bring his dish altogether and instead brings a bag of chips. Fez is in charge of the gravy, but accidentally spills it all over the kitchen floor. Hyde brings an unusual dish of the "leftovers" from his job at the record store, consisting of various canned goods and expired food.
As tensions rise and frustrations grow, the gang must learn to work together to salvage the Thanksgiving feast. Eric and Donna come up with a plan to salvage the turkey, while the others work to clean up the messy kitchen and salvage their own dishes. Along the way, they learn the true meaning of Thanksgiving and the importance of working together as a team.
As the episode draws to a close, the gang gathers around the table to enjoy their imperfect but still delicious Thanksgiving feast. They each take turns sharing what they are thankful for, including their friendship with each other. The episode ends on a heartwarming note, with the friends expressing their gratitude for each other and the memories they have created together.