Ep 8. The One With The Late Thanksgiving
- TVPG
- November 20, 2003
- 21 min
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8.8 (5,436)
The tenth and final season of the beloved television show, Friends, continues to entertain audiences with its witty humor, relatable scenarios, and endearing characters. In episode 8, titled "The One With The Late Thanksgiving," fans are treated to a Thanksgiving meal like no other.
The episode begins with Monica stressing over the fact that her parents are running late for Thanksgiving dinner. As the hours tick by, Monica becomes increasingly agitated and worried that her carefully planned meal will be ruined. Meanwhile, Chandler and Ross are struggling to retrieve the last-minute essentials needed to complete the feast. Their attempts to find cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie quickly turn into a comical misadventure, as they encounter everything from raging fires to angry mobs along the way.
As Monica's parents finally arrive, tensions run high as they bring a surprise guest - Rachel's ex-boyfriend, Tag - who Monica and Chandler are trying to set up with one of their friends, Sarah. This leads to some awkward encounters and humorous interactions between the characters, culminating in a hilarious scene involving Ross and a deadly game of target practice with a potato gun.
Ultimately, the gang settles down for an untraditional Thanksgiving meal, complete with grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup instead of the traditional turkey dinner. The episode ends on a bittersweet note, as the characters reflect on the past and look towards the future, teasing at the emotional finale that awaits them.
Overall, "The One With The Late Thanksgiving" is a quintessential Friends episode, full of laughs, heartwarming moments, and witty one-liners. It perfectly captures the essence of the show and its beloved characters, providing a satisfying farewell to one of television's most iconic sitcoms.