Friends Season 10 Episode 8, "The One With the Late Thanksgiving" The last entry in the Friends Thanksgiving vault gave us this iconic image -- as seen above -- … [1], "The One with All the Thanksgivings" was written by Gregory S. Malins and directed by Kevin S. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. In the episode, Monica - played by Courteney Cox - puts a raw turkey on her head and dances in an attempt to make up with her boyfriend Chandler. [10] The popularity of this episode placed it on one of the first Region 1 "best of" DVD releases. Friends Thanksgiving episodes are responsible for some of the best scenes and one liners from the hit show. He nervously tries to deny it and Monica ends up scaring Joey when he arrives at the door. In its original broadcast the episode reached a 16.0 Nielsen rating and finished the week ranked second. It brought together the past of Monica being rejected by Chandler, then Chandler in a way being rejected by Monica and then coming back to their relationship in the future that we are all rooting for. "I'm feeling so thankful and also, if I get one more goddamn gif with that turkey on my head, dancing like a f--king fool, I'm just gonna snap!". In the episode, the main characters spend Thanksgiving at Monica's (Courteney Cox) apartment and begin telling stories about their worst Thanksgivings: Chandler (Matthew Perry) learning of his parents' divorce, Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) losing arms in past lives and Joey (Matt LeBlanc) having his head stuck in a turkey. The producers knew from past recordings that the audience responded well to seeing "the Friends as they were" and decided to incorporate a flashback episode into a Thanksgiving special. "[6] According to Kauffman, certain scenes filmed in the apartment were shot in advance because "it was all over the place"; the cast were tired and full and their energy levels were low. Friends has always been known for his Thanksgiving episodes and it is hard for fans to forget Monica's epic turkey-on-head moment. Yes, on November 25 she recreated an iconic moment from the best Friends Thanksgiving episode of … In the background you can see that Kevin was watching the memorable episode, where Joey (played by Matt LeBlanc) puts a real turkey on his head and freaks out his friends… [4], Elliott Gould and Christina Pickles reprised their roles as Jack and Judy Geller. [5] Special effects and costume changes meant "three or four scenes" were also pre-shot to ensure the dialogue was happening in front of the audience. [4] For safety, the scene where Monica severed Chandler's toe was pre-shot. It is the fifth Thanksgiving special in the Friends series. The episode was directed by Kevin S. Bright and written by Gregory S. Malins. She also meets him in a later flashback episode, "The One Where The Stripper Cries". [8] It aired on Channel 4 on August 27, 1999 and was watched by 4.40 million viewers making Friends the channel's third-highest rated program for the week ending August 29, 1999. It was the network's second highest-rated show that week, after ER, which aired on the same night. "The One with All the Thanksgivings" was written by Gregory S. Malins and directed by Kevin S. Bright. Every "Friends" Thanksgiving Episode, Ranked From Worst To Best From touch football to fez-sporting turkeys, Monica, Chandler, Ross, Rachel, Joey, and Phoebe have made a lot of memories. To celebrate Thanksgiving 2020, 22 years after that famous Friends episode aired, Courteney got back into the turkey. Following a series of misunderstandings, Monica tries to cheer up Chandler by following Joey's lead and dancing around with the raw bird on her head. "[4] They also were concerned that a flashback episode would be mistaken for a clip show, but felt it would be believable because they were "flashing so far back into the past. [4] Dramatic music was dubbed over instead. He is rushed to the hospital to have it reattached but, in the commotion, Monica inadvertently mixes up the toe with a carrot. The Friends all reminisce about their worst Thanksgivings, from the time Joey got his head stuck in a turkey to the moment Monica and Chandler first met when he happened to call her fat. It comes off as unnatural and she accidentally drops the knife, which severs his toe. Courteney Cox Stuffs Her Head Inside a Turkey to Recreate Iconic Friends Thanksgiving Dance The scene from the 1998 Friends episode, where the actress puts a turkey on her head… In season 10, Monica decides to cook at the last minute as an attempt to outdo herself from every Thanksgiving … Chandler (Matthew Perry) reminds everyone of when his parents told him they were divorcing. "Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I hope you're having a great day," the 56-year-old actress said in an Instagram video. All 10 Friends Thanksgiving episodes are perfect if you're looking for something to watch on Thanksgiving. [5] It was difficult to keep the characters, particularly Chandler, spontaneously mad for something that happened "years ago". The turkey-head moment went down in the flashback-filled episode from Season 5, "The One With All The Thanksgivings," in 1998. "You DID THAT!!" The turkey-head moment went down in the flashback-filled episode from Season 5, … Monica ends up with a turkey on her own head later in the episode… [12], In 2004, "The One with All the Thanksgivings" was ranked fifth in a list of the top 10 Friends episodes by the Daily Herald[13] and in 2010, was identified as one of the five best Thanksgiving-themed episodes by Contra Costa Times. Poking fun at herself, Courteney Cox who played Monica Geller on the show wished everyone on the occasion and said she'd snap if anyone sends her 'the Friends turkey GIF' one more time. Bright commented that the show tries not to contradict itself; "once we establish something, we try not to undo it. Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) says she knows Monica's (Courteney Cox) worst Thanskgiving, but Phoebe interrupts with a story about the time Joey (Matt LeBlanc) had a turkey stuck on his head in 1992. "Friends" became known for its Thanksgiving episodes throughout the show's 10 seasons. Chandler's "flock of seagulls" hairstyle, mentioned in a previous episode, was based on the 1980s time period. Monica tells of what she thinks is her worst Thanksgiving. ... Joey getting a turkey stuck on his head, Chandler calling Monica fat, and Monica accidentally cutting off Chandler's toe. From the episode where they all play football to the one where Monica puts a turkey … [4] Show creator David Crane considered the Thanksgiving-themed episode as the "hallmark show" in each season. The set for the Geller house was used previously in "The One Where Joey Moves Out", for Jack's birthday party and in the season seven episode "The One Where Rosita Dies", when Ross and Monica visit their parent's garage. [3] It is the fifth Thanksgiving special in the Friends series. In this, the second-to-last time Friends would celebrate November’s most gluttonous holiday, Rachel’s obnoxious sister Amy (Christina Applegate) invites herself to Thanksgiving, and the conversation turns to wh… In its original airing, the show finished second in ratings for the week of November 16–22, 1998, with a Nielsen rating of 16.0, equivalent to approximately 15.5 million households. [6] The turkey stuck on Joey's head is a reference to Act 4 in "Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean" from Mr. Bean. Joey's turkey on the head prank went terribly awry, but honestly, it is the Friends gift that just never stops giving. Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) reveals Monica's worst Thanksgiving—accidentally cutting off Chandler's toe after he called her "fat" in their first encounter. Ross's complaint that his divorce and eviction means he is having the worst Thanksgiving ever prompts the others to tell their stories of bad holidays gone by. Monica tries to seduce Chandler by rubbing various objects, including a knife, against her skin. Nonetheless, it's the last Friends Thanksgiving episode! [8], Entertainment Weekly rated the episode "B+" and called the "pre-nose job" Rachel and "Fat Monica" great sight gags. It first aired on the NBC network in the United States on November 19, 1998. [6] Working on a flashback meant the episode needed "to have meaning" as the story continues in the present. The flashbacks continue to 1988; Ross and Chandler arrive for dinner to find that Monica has slimmed down, and Chandler now finds her attractive. [4], The inspiration for Phoebe's character spurting blood was Dan Aykroyd's Julia Child sketch on Saturday Night Live. Rachel reveals that is not the story she was referring to. [4][5] When discussing story ideas, the writers decided to create "a bunch of little pieces", until someone suggested "what if it's the worst Thanksgivings? Cox's "Friends" costar Lisa Kudrow wrote in the comments. [4] This was completed in two days. [4] The music used in Chandler's accident was "The Murder" from Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho.[4]. Friends' best Thanksgiving episodes - from Brad Pitt's cameo to Joey with a turkey on his head Binge-watching the comedy show is one of the best ways to celebrate Thanksgiving … Show creator David Crane considered the Thanksgiving-themed episode as the "hallmark show" in each season. [11] It was also released as part of Friends: The Complete Fifth Season in Regions 1, 2, and 4. Everything 'Friends… When Ross learns of Rachel's breakup, he asks Chandler to stay overnight in the hope of getting a date with her, but Chandler refuses, claiming that he does not want to be stuck with "your fat sister" Monica. The episode earned Debra McGuire a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Costume Design for a Series. It works -- as Chandler tells her he loves her for the first time -- but Joey is scarred for life. 6. By 2002, Friends had explored most every possible Thanksgiving angle, except for the one that defines so many real-life Thanksgivings: familial fighting. Monica tells Rachel that she wants to humiliate Chandler for calling her fat, so Rachel suggests tricking him into taking off his clothes. Joey gets a turkey stuck on his head during Thanksgiving 1992. Courteney Cox recreates Friends turkey dance scene on Instagram for Thanksgiving. ... Thanksgiving you join the table cosplaying as Monica with a giant turkey on her head. Yes, she really put another turkey on her head. With Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc. This was featured in the Season 5, Episode 8 called The One with All the Thanksgivings. [9] The authors of Friends Like Us: The Unofficial Guide to Friends wrote "This unusual episode is one of the series' best ever, with the non-stop comedy roller-coaster suddenly throwing a brilliant surprise ending at you". [6], A special rubber and foam turkey was created for Joey and Monica to place on their heads for sanitary and insurance reasons. Memorable moment stemmed from a 1998 episode titled ‘The One with All the Thanksgivings’ He is so amused that he inadvertently tells her he loves her for the first time in their relationship. Rachel says she knows Monica's worst Thanksgiving, but Phoebe interrupts with a story about the Thanksgiving wh… When Monica comes by his apartment seeking his forgiveness by putting a turkey on her head, she entertains him by putting a fez and a pair of large sunglasses on the turkey and does a funny dance for him. "The One with All the Thanksgivings" (also known as "The One with the Thanksgiving Flashbacks"[2]) is the eighth episode of the fifth season of Friends. Back in the present, Chandler apologizes to Monica for calling her fat. [1], Debra McGuire was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costume Design for a Series, while the mixers were nominated for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special. Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) then tells of story from a past life when she was an American Civil War nurse in 1862 and lost an arm, though Ross objects, with the demand of only tales of present lives. [6], Many scenes were shot in advance. It guest-stars Elliott Gould and Christina Pickles as Jack and Judy Geller, with a cameo appearance by Morgan Fairchild as Nora Tyler Bing. Get Toofab breaking news sent right to your browser! Marta Kauffman added dialogue centering on six characters being together in a room made the holiday special work. A flashback approach was incorporated as the producers realized the audience responded well to it, despite concern the episode might be confused for a clip show. Directed by Kevin Bright. Bright. Joey gets a turkey on his head to scare Chandler and Monica and Phoebe try to help him Video source: Friends - HD - Thanksgiving Flashback - Joey and the Turkey Video length: 1 … Truth' of Putting a Raw Turkey on Her Head for Thanksgiving Friends Stunt. When Monica begs Chandler to forgive her, he accidentally reveals that he loves her. © 2020 EHM Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. With Thanksgiving 2020 upon us, it’s time for the turkey, stuffing and Friends … "Friends" became known for its Thanksgiving episodes throughout the show's 10 seasons. GIFs and images from the scene flood social media every Thanksgiving. "Anyway, since I'm the symbol of Thanksgiving, here you go, hope it makes you happy," she added, before the camera cut and she popped back up with another turkey on her head -- sunglasses, shoulder shimmy and all. 22 years after the episode aired, “Friends” alum Courteney Cox recreated her iconic turkey head dance from the series on Instagram. When Rachel is about to recount what she thinks is Monica's worst Thanksgiving, Phoebe breaks in with the tale of the time Joey got a turkey stuck on his head for the holiday. by smileyy_kileyy While we have reruns to keep us occupied for now, the cast is scheduled to film a reunion special for HBO Max in March. Even if you've never seen Friends, you've probably seen a photo or video from the iconic season five episode 'The One With All The Thanksgivings'.. ", later used as the hook. A weaving, invisible to the audience, was placed in the middle of the turkey to allow the character to see. The gang remember and share with each other their worst Thanksgivings. It cited Joey's line "It's not so much an underpant as it is a feat of engineering" (in reference to a thong) as the best of the episode. Any show is going to run out of steam and/or ideas by its ninth season. On Thanksgiving 2020, Courteney Cox gave Friends fans something to be thankful for. The producers knew from past recordings that the audience responded well to seeing "the Friends as they were" and decided to incorporate a flashback episode into a Thanksgiving special. Ross and Chandler arrive from college to spend Thanksgiving with Ross and Monica's parents, who are unamused upon learning that Chandler hates Thanksgiving and does not eat Thanskgiving food. The idea was conceived by the writers, who suggested short stories about the "worst Thanksgivings ever". Since airing, it frequently ranks high in polls about the series' best episode. Phoebe then tells of a worse one from a past life where she lost an arm, though Ross disqualifies her story, limiting the tales to present lives. In the present, Chandler becomes upset after learning that he had lost his toe because he called Monica fat, and angrily leaves. Originally the sound of a knife slashing through Chandler's shoe was placed, but according to Crane it "got a little too graphic". To excuse the continuity error, Bright adds they do not remember each other meeting because they look different. Ross and Chandler's costumes in 1988 were inspired by Miami Vice, which was popular at the time. Courtney Cox, star of the acclaimed sitcom Friends, has attempted to recreate the turkey head scene from one of the series’ most memorable episodes.Cox, who played Monica Geller in all ten seasons of Friends, has recently been involved with a highly anticipated Friends reunion, due to take place in March of 2021.. [6] In the sketch, Aykroyd plays Julia Child who accidentally cuts her finger, causing blood to spurt everywhere. For Joey (Matt LeBlanc), it was when his head got stuck in Monica’s (Courteney Cox) turkey. In the 1998 Friends episode, The One With All The Thanksgivings, Courteney’s character Monica put a turkey on her head in an attempt to make boyfriend Chandler Bing … Monica ultimately puts a turkey on her head — as Joey once did — and dances to make up with Chandler after a fight, leading Chandler to confess his love to her. ... poor unwitting Joey… You Can Buy A Giant 'Friends' Turkey Mask To Wear To Thanksgiving. A tag scene shows another of Phoebe's past life memories as she serves in a World War I field hospital in 1915 and again loses an arm. Unsuccessful at pulling the turkey off Joey's head, which he had put on to scare Chandler, Phoebe enlists help from Monica, who needs to bring the turkey to feed a dinner party at her parents' house. Next comes the final Friends Thanksgiving episode ever. I guess time heals all wounds. [5] The comedic content was bigger than usual, because Phoebe's arm was blown off and Joey's head stuck in a turkey. Only The Biggest "Friends" Fans Will Be Able To Get 7/9 On This Thanksgiving Episodes Quiz "It’s Thanksgiving and we should not want to be together, together!" Ross's (David Schwimmer) complaint that his divorce and eviction means he is having the worst Thanksgiving ever prompts the others to tell their stories. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. "[6] In "The Pilot" it appears Rachel meets Chandler for the first time. The flashback in Thanksgiving 1987 was Monica and Chandler's first meeting along with Rachel and Chandler. Phoebe and Monica continue to pull at the turkey off of Joey's head until Chandler arrives and is scared by Joey. Marta Kauffmanadded dialogue centering on six chara… [7] The episode premiered in the United Kingdom on Sky1 on February 25, 1999 and reached 1.88 million viewers which made it the most watched show that week. In a scene during the "The One With All the Thanksgivings" episode of Friends, Cox's Monica Geller famously dances with a turkey on her head. In 1987, Monica and Rachel are 18 years old and seniors in high school, and an overweight Monica spends time comforting Rachel, after Chip ends their relationship. Monica, who develops a crush on Chandler, cooks macaroni and cheese for him instead. Overhearing the conversation from behind the door, Monica breaks down in tears and storms out. Chandler reminds everyone of the Thanksgiving where his parents told him they were getting a divorce. Former “Friends” star Courteney Cox just did a do-over of one her most iconic scenes ever — Monica’s Thanksgiving turkey-head dance. Monica may have been outraged, but Joey with a turkey on his head … [14], "Friends Episode: "The One with the Thanksgiving Flashbacks, "Friends – The One With All The Thanksgivings", "Warner Home Video Brings the Emmy-Winning TV Show FRIENDS To DVD and VHS for the First Time on December 19", "Top 5: Funny Thanksgiving TV shows for which we're grateful", The One with Monica and Chandler's Wedding, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_One_with_All_the_Thanksgivings&oldid=969024758, Pages using citations with accessdate and no URL, Pages containing links to subscription-only content, Short description is different from Wikidata, Television episode articles with short description for single episodes, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 22 July 2020, at 23:19. The producers disliked filming beforehand as they preferred "the audience to tell us what's good and what's bad. 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