The best TV to catch up on over the Thanksgiving weekend
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For TV nerds, there is one thing about the week of Thanksgiving that's better than a delicious, post-feast slice of pumpkin pie or the chance to shame your annoying cousin with your knowledge of Star Trek trivia.
The chance to catch up on the best television you never had time for this year.
To that end, here's a list of the coolest TV series worth catching up on during this Thanksgiving holiday — including standouts from 2025 and a couple recommendations that are always worth revisiting. Next time someone complains about having nothing to watch, show them this — there's still lots out there, if you've got the stamina and an open mind.
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