Thanksgiving | [s1e10]

: 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.

: The episode dives into Jake Peralta’s deep-seated hatred for Thanksgiving, which he eventually softens toward after a "Barley and Jimes" undercover case with Captain Holt. Other Notable S1E10 "Thanksgiving" Episodes [S1E10] Thanksgiving

: 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. : The episode begins with the squad playing

: While not explicitly a "Thanksgiving" episode, the Season 1 finale (Episode 10) is frequently discussed in "Thanksgiving-style" blog posts due to its intense focus on family, food, and high-stakes kitchen chaos. The group gets locked out of Monica’s apartment

: 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.

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