[s1e10] Thanksgiving -

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

: 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. [S1E10] Thanksgiving

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. If you aren't looking for the 99th precinct,