Ep 10. Thanksgiving III

It's Thanksgiving time and the gang is back for another annual tradition in the aptly titled episode "Thanksgiving III." Jess is determined to make this year's Thanksgiving special, but she hits a roadblock when she discovers that Bob Day (Rob Reiner), her divorced father, is planning to come to town. Jess is anxious about the idea of her dad and his new girlfriend, Ashley (Kaitlin Olson), getting to know her friends, especially Nick, who Jess is keeping a secret from her father.

Meanwhile, Schmidt is struggling to come up with a genuine way to show his appreciation for Cece since he can't buy her a gift without jeopardizing his job at the perfume company. Winston and Coach find themselves competing for the attention of a beautiful woman at the Thanksgiving parade, while Nick ends up bonding with Bob over their mutual love of hand-carving wood.

As the gang navigates the drama and chaos that inevitably ensues during any holiday gathering, they ultimately come together to celebrate the true meaning of Thanksgiving: appreciating the people in your life and giving thanks for the moments you share together. With heartfelt moments and plenty of laughs, "Thanksgiving III" is a warm and charming episode that captures the essence of the holiday.