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 .
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. [S4E8] The Hunters
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 Thanksgiving is usually about family, football, and food
Were you thinking of a different show? Other notable "The Hunters" episodes include: "According to Jim" The Hunters (TV Episode 2004) - IMDb One of the best pieces of According to
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.
"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 .
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.