It’s as much of an annual tradition as turkey, football, and awkward family dynamics — the Thanksgiving weekend TV marathon. With Thursday behind you, why not go to the fridge, get some leftovers, and settle in to that nice groove in the sofa. And look, we’ve already done the hard part for you. Here’s our guide to the best marathon programming for Friday, Nov. 27.
*Bravo is running The Real Housewives of New Jersey all day long. I don’t know why exactly this qualifies as “special” holiday programming since they pretty much air the various Housewives incarnations all the time anyway. But hey, that doesn’t mean it ain’t still tasty. Watch these well-mannered ladies and their tastefully decorated homes…Ah, who are we kidding? Let the catfighting and kitsch begin!
*For a classier (but just as bawdy) bunch of dames, head over to WE for its Golden Girls marathon.
*Nothing will make you feel lazier than spending a whole day watching brawny men risk their lives to catch Alaskan King Crab. That’s right, Discovery is trotting out a mess of Deadliest Catch episodes. So bust out the Slanket and heat up some crab dip. Yummo!
*We would never actually advocate watching E!’s “Kardashiathon“, but we do like the cute name they came up with. Instead, why not check out a much better show from another L.A. hip zip, SOAPnet’s “Chillin’ with Dylan” Beverly Hills, 90210 marathon?
*Thursday’s James Bond marathon over on Syfy continues on Day 2 with Thunderball, From Russia With Love, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever, Casino Royale, Goldeneye, Goldfinger, and Never Say never Again.
*Finally, TV Land gets a gold star for its nostalgic block of Sanford & Son episodes. Interesting footnote: When my brother and I were kids, we named our cats Fred and Lamonte. Just saying. Oh, and by the way, best…theme song…ever. I’ll tell you what I’m thankful for this holiday, Quincy Jones!
What will you be watching?
I agree- Sanford & Son’s theme song rocks!
I’m hooked on “Pawn Stars” on the History Channel now. It’s like “West Coast Choppers” meets “Antiques Roadshow”. Never seen it before the Thanksgiving marathon yesterday but I’ll definitely be tuning in Monday nights to catch this!!
FX is having a “That 70′s Show” marathon ’til 5 pm today. Also, the History Channel is running the “Band of Brothers” miniseries all day.
U’ve been watching the Band of Brothers marathon. Whenever it’s on, I just can’t not watch it!
Finally somebody that likes the Slanket instead of the Snuggie! Thanks Chris, from Slanket-lovers everywhere!
Sorry….L&O on TNT is the grandaddy of them all.
i remember years ago cartoon network ran a drangonball z marathon. i became a fan that day.
A&E is doing a Criminal Minds marathon. That’s what I’m DVRing. Name a better show to make you thankful for whatever you have.
Well Kathleen you certainly have a point but its extremely hard to watch that show. Its just so gruesome and brutal.
AcaseofGeo – totally agree with you. Very difficult to watch. Makes me double check my locks every night
But the acting is great.
Between a&e and ion it seems like there is always a Criminal Minds marathon.
You forgot about the That 70s Show marathon on FX!
don’t forget that yesterday was a House marathon all day on USA network!!
“Band of Brothers” on SPIKE TV
If I had SoapNet, I’d be watching B.H. 90210.
On Sunday I’ll be watching A Hallmark Hall of Fame movie “A Dog Named Christmas” which will air on CBS.
http://www.adognamedchristmas.com/
There is also a Hell’s Kitchen marathon on as well. I am flipping between that and Chillin’ with Dylan.
There’s also a Say Yes to the Dress marathon on TLC!!!
Food Network has a Triple D Marathon…Guy Fieri is the Best
Thanks for remembering “Band of Brothers” running on Spike Chris. No one cares about the fake housewives or the whoredashians.