We learned so many lessons about life, love, and relationships during the decade-long run of one of TV's most iconic shows, Friends. That's why it comes as no surprise that every year, the Friends Thanksgiving episode gave us a hefty dose of wisdom and truth (and they're all on Netflix!). Our favorite group of buddies always seemed to encapsulate the love, gratitude, madness, and dysfunction that all rolls into one big, crazy holiday. Since the holiday is coming up, we're taking a look back at our favorite Friends Thanksgiving moments and what we learned while we laughed.
I Want More! Get our Celebrity & Entertainment newsletter by tapping the button below. Instant Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms & to receive emails from POPSUGAR. 1. It's Definitely Not the Time For Dieting 2. So Slap On Those Elastic Turkey Pants, and Disregard Naysayers 3. There Are Healthy Ways to Work Out Issues With Your Siblings 4. There Are Also Nonhealthy Ways to Work Out Issues With Your Siblings 5. It's Not Thanksgiving If You Don't Torture Your Loved Ones 6. Sometimes, Really Weird Stuff Happens 7. Be Prepared: Someone's Probably Going to Air Her Dirty Laundry 8. Everyone Has to Be in the Same Room (Even If They're Fighting) 9. There's Always That Person Who Should Just Stay Out of the Kitchen 10. It's Not Really a Time to Withhold Your Judgment 11. Unexpected Guests Always Add an Interesting Flavor 12. Sometimes It Takes Just 1 Person to Say What Everyone Else Is Thinking 13. What Would Thanksgiving Be Without a Little Friendly Competition? 14. Shoot For Victory at All Costs 15. And Don't Be Afraid to Gloat About It When You Win 16. You're With Your Family All Day, So Let Your Freak Flag Fly 17. Anything Can Be Made Better by Wearing a Turkey as a Hat 18. Not Everyone Is the Right Audience For Turkey-Hat, Though 19. Remember, It's Not Thanksgiving Until a Dish — or Someone's Spirit — Gets Broken 20. So, Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Holidays . . .