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Thanksgiving is usually about family, football, and food. But for Jim and Andy in this Season 4 gem, it quickly turns into a survival horror story—sitcom style. Here is a look back at one of the most memorable According to Jim episodes .

Determined to prove their "manliness" and provide a traditional meal for the family, Jim and Andy head out into the woods to hunt their own Thanksgiving turkey. What starts as a simple outdoor excursion quickly devolves as they realize they aren't the only ones doing the hunting. [S4E8] The Hunters

One of the best pieces of According to Jim trivia is the identity of the "voice" behind the turkey. Dave Coulier (famous for Full House ) provided the vocalizations for the menacing Angry Pete, adding an extra layer of 90s nostalgia to this 2000s classic. Thanksgiving is usually about family, football, and food

The episode's breakout star is undoubtedly Angry Pete , a 40-pound psychotic turkey. Instead of fleeing, Pete decides to turn the tables on Jim. In a hilarious sequence of events, Jim—the self-proclaimed apex predator—becomes the prey, pursued through the woods by the vengeful bird. Determined to prove their "manliness" and provide a

While there are several shows with an episode titled " The Hunters ," the specific designation points to the classic sitcom According to Jim . This episode, which originally aired on November 23, 2004, is a fan-favorite Thanksgiving special featuring a truly bizarre antagonist: a 40-pound turkey. Blog Post: When Turkeys Strike Back

"The Hunters" works because it leans into the show's core dynamic: Jim’s overconfidence meeting a ridiculous, humbling reality. While other shows were doing heartfelt holiday episodes, According to Jim gave us a man being bullied by a flightless bird, and frankly, it remains one of the funniest highlights of the show's eight-season run .

Were you thinking of a different show? Other notable "The Hunters" episodes include: "According to Jim" The Hunters (TV Episode 2004) - IMDb