Keep everyone entertained on Thanksgiving with holiday TV from Sling
Trisha Easto
- Sling TV and HBO Max offer a variety of entertainment options for Thanksgiving Day.
- Classic Thanksgiving-themed TV episodes and Christmas movies are available to stream.
- Sling offers different subscription packages, such as Blue and Orange, which can be bundled with HBO Max.
The in-laws are in town and everyone is coming over. You've meticulously planned the menu, maybe some family outings and even a family photo or two. But, how will you keep everyone entertained while they wait for the turkey? Sling has you covered with plenty of holiday-appropriate options.
You'll be up early, way before the NFL kicks off it's three-game schedule. Tune into some Thanksgiving TV classics, like 'Friends' episode "The One With All The Thanksgivings" or get a head start on your Christmas movie marathon with options like Elf and A Christmas Story on Sling with HBO Max.
Here's what to watch on Sling with HBO Max to keep everyone entertained between Thanksgiving servings:
What to watch to keep everyone entertained on Thanksgiving with Sling and HBO Max
From Turkey Day football to some of the best Thanksgiving-themed episodes on TV, your options this holiday season are as full as your Thanksgiving plate. Here's what we suggest from Sling and HBO Max:
Thanksgiving Day NFL games
Is it really Thanksgiving without football? The NFL has three games planned for Thursday, here's a look at the schedule and which channel you can find each game:
- Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions at 1 p.m. ET on FOX
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. Dallas Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS
- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Thanksgiving-themed episodes from some of your favorite TV shows
Gather around the table with some of your TV characters, here are the top Thanksgiving episodes from TV classics, available to watch on HBO Max:
- 'The Sopranos' Season 3 Episode 8: “He Is Risen” (2001)
- 'The West Wing' Season 2 Episode 8: “Shibboleth” (2000)
- 'Friends' Season 5 Episode 8: “The One With All the Thanksgivings” (1998)
Get into the Christmas spirit early with some truly classic holiday films
HBO Max is already giving you Christmas movie options, here's a look at some of the top holiday movies available to stream now:
- A Christmas Carol (1938)
- A Christmas Story
- Elf
- Four Christmases
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
- The Polar Express
How much does the Sling + HBO Max bundle cost?
Sling TV has several add-on packages that allow you to customize your at-home streaming experience with more sports, movies and entertainment. Get your first month of Sling for 50% off and score $5 off per month after that when you sign up for the Sling Blue and HBO Max bundle. Your first month of Sling Blue and Max add-on will start at $34.99 (normally $57.97) and include access to the HBO Max app, HBO Channels and On Demand. Prices will vary depending on other add-ons and offers you choose to include in your package. Here is a break down of the differences between Sling Orange and Sling Blue:

What's the difference between Sling Blue and Sling Orange+ Blue?
Sling Orange + Blue: The Sling Orange + Blue package offers 50+ live channels, including ESPN, NFL Network, USA, TNT, Bravo, FOX News, CNN and more. With this plan, you can also watch on up to four devices at a time.
Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device.
Sling Blue: The Sling Blue package includes 40+ channels, including NFL Network, Bravo, CNN, FOX News, and more. You can stream up to three devices simultaneously with the Sling Blue plan.
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