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Today marked the beginning of the Thanksgiving episodes on tv. Gossip Girl, the only show on television that really matters in these uncertain times, showcased family drama during the holiday feast.

I love watching these episodes of family dysfunction. I have high hopes for Brothers and Sisters - there could be a relapse, an affair, an illigitimate child, etc. I no longer watch Greys Anatomy, but that will most certainly feature drama. Someone will be brought in to Seattle Grace with a live turkey growing inside her, or after removing some dudes appendix for “practice,” the interns will surgically stuff each other in a clever play on holiday cooking.

Now don’t get me wrong, my family should have its own Thanksgiving special. We are much more dysfunctional than any family a television writer could whip up. But, we express our turkey day family drama by talking behind each others backs or repressing our true feelings. Oh and don’t get me started on the emotional eating. Unfortunately, all of our hijinx are a little too nuanced. So, it is not something easily captured in a one hour show.

And so I crave these special episodes. It helps me deal with my inner rage. And that is what am I thankful for.

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