[s1e10] Thanksgiving May 2026

: Amy Santiago attempts to host a formal dinner to impress Captain Holt, despite being a notoriously bad cook. The meal is eventually saved when the squad abandons her failed attempt for a more "authentic" and wholesome gathering at the precinct.

: The episode begins with the squad playing a bingo game based on Charles Boyle’s predictable holiday behavior, a cold open that became a series highlight. [S1E10] Thanksgiving

: Jess invites a fellow teacher to the loft for dinner, which ends in disaster when a frozen turkey is put in a dryer to thaw and catches fire. : Amy Santiago attempts to host a formal

While several TV shows have Thanksgiving-themed episodes, the "S1E10" designation most notably points to a fan-favorite from . Brooklyn Nine-Nine: "Thanksgiving" (Season 1, Episode 10) : Jess invites a fellow teacher to the

This episode is a classic ensemble comedy that established many of the series' long-running traditions. TV Tropes highlights its "surprisingly realistic" take on New York City chaos, where a criminal's getaway is foiled not by the police, but by midtown traffic.

: Often cited as the start of the show's legendary Thanksgiving tradition. The group gets locked out of Monica’s apartment while watching an escaped parade balloon, leading to burned dinner and grilled cheese sandwiches.

If you aren't looking for the 99th precinct, these shows also hit their holiday stride at the ten-episode mark: