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The Really Loud House - A Really Loud Thanksgiving: The Gobble Squabble Debacle (S2E20)
It's Thanksgiving Day and Lola has been crowned "Little Miss Giblets" by The National Giblet Distribution Company. When she discovers the ceremony is a sham, she and the Louds steal the turkey to set it free.
| Runtime (min) | 22 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 1.0 (1 votes) |
| Air Date | 2024-11-26 |
| Genres | Comedy, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | Nickelodeon |
Storyline
On Thanksgiving Day, Lola Loud is thrilled to be crowned "Little Miss Giblets" by The National Giblet Distribution Company, a title she believes comes with honor and prestige. The family gathers to celebrate both the holiday and Lola's achievement, but the festivities take an unexpected turn when Lola discovers that the ceremony is nothing more than a marketing ploy designed to promote the company's products rather than recognize any real accomplishment.
Feeling deceived and wanting to make things right, Lola rallies her siblings and the rest of the Loud family to take action. Together, they hatch a plan to steal the ceremonial turkey from the company event and set it free, transforming what began as a day of personal glory into a mission of compassion and justice. The episode follows the chaotic and comedic efforts of the Loud family as they work together to rescue the turkey and give it a chance at freedom, all while navigating the challenges of their unconventional Thanksgiving Day caper.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the importance of questioning authority and recognizing when something presented as legitimate is actually exploitative or dishonest. Lola's discovery that her title is merely a marketing scheme demonstrates that not every honor or award carries genuine meaning, and it's important to look beyond surface-level recognition to understand true intentions. Her willingness to admit she was fooled and then take corrective action models intellectual honesty and moral courage.
The Loud family's decision to rescue the turkey illustrates compassion for animals and the value of standing up for what's right, even when it means abandoning personal glory or breaking social conventions. Rather than allowing Lola to continue basking in a hollow achievement, the family chooses collective action guided by empathy and justice. This shows children that doing the right thing sometimes requires sacrifice and that family unity can be a powerful force for good.
The episode also explores how holidays can become overly commercialized and how individuals can reclaim meaning by focusing on values like kindness and freedom rather than consumption and spectacle. Children learn that it's never too late to change course when you realize you're part of something wrong.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Is the turkey rescue portrayed as stealing or as a justified act? | The episode frames the turkey rescue as a morally justified response to corporate deception rather than simple theft. While the Louds do take the turkey without permission, the narrative emphasizes their compassionate motivation and the dishonesty of the company that tricked Lola. The story presents their actions as righting a wrong, though parents may want to discuss with children the difference between civil disobedience for ethical reasons and ordinary rule-breaking. |
| How does Lola handle discovering she was deceived? | Lola demonstrates emotional maturity by acknowledging she was fooled and choosing to take corrective action rather than clinging to her false title. Instead of remaining in denial or lashing out, she channels her disappointment into a positive mission to help the turkey. This character growth shows children that admitting mistakes and changing direction when you learn new information is a sign of strength, not weakness, and that pride shouldn't prevent you from doing what's right. |
| Does the episode explain what happens to the turkey after it's freed? | The episode focuses primarily on the rescue mission itself and the family's teamwork in executing their plan. While the Louds successfully free the turkey from the ceremony, the specific long-term outcome for the bird takes a backseat to the themes of compassion and standing up against exploitation. Parents can use this as an opportunity to discuss with children what actually happens to rescued farm animals and the practical considerations of animal welfare beyond the immediate act of liberation. |
| Are there any scary or intense moments during the rescue? | The rescue unfolds as a comedic caper rather than a tense thriller, keeping with the show's lighthearted tone. The Loud family's chaotic coordination and the absurdity of their Thanksgiving Day heist provide humor rather than genuine danger or fear. Any obstacles they encounter are played for laughs, making the episode appropriate for the show's target audience without creating anxiety or distress about the turkey's fate or the family's safety during their unconventional mission. |
| What does this episode teach about commercialization of holidays? | The episode critiques how companies exploit holidays and create fake honors to sell products, using Lola's "Little Miss Giblets" title as a clear example of marketing disguised as recognition. Children learn to be skeptical of corporate messaging that seems too good to be true and to recognize when they're being used for promotional purposes. The Louds' response demonstrates that families can reject commercial manipulation and instead celebrate holidays in ways that align with their values of compassion and authenticity. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Lincoln is excited to stay up late with his best friend Clyde to watch the RIP Hardcore Midnight Marathon, but his plans are ruined when his dad institutes an early curfew. |
| 1 | 2 | When Lincoln tries to get out of his chores on Chore Day, he and Clyde end up on a police ride-a-long, drawing unwanted attention from the notorious Custard Gang leader. Meanwhile, Dad loses all of the other kids throughout the afternoon. |
| 1 | 3 | We meet the Action News Team as Lincoln finds himself taken aback by a new crush. Mom and Dad attempt to befriend a doctor to avoid the astronomical medical expenses that come with having 11 children. |
| 1 | 4 | It's parent-teacher conference night and the Loud parents find themselves endlessly running around from class to class. Lincoln has his heart set on the Banana Split that their parents promised if the Loud kids get enough good reviews. |
| 1 | 5 | When Lincoln wants to have a cool older brother, Lisa builds him one from scratch. |
| 1 | 6 | Lincoln and his friends get ready for the school dance! Clyde's dad's are particularly excited that this might be the night Clyde has the ultimate meet-cute they've been waiting for, meanwhile Lincoln keeps striking out with his crush, Charlie. |
| 1 | 7 | Lincoln decides to tap out of his brotherly duties and go on a vacation. Clyde steps in to take on Lincoln's role in the family, at first everything goes great, until tides turn and Clyde has to call on Lincoln for help. |
| 1 | 8 | Lincoln encourages Clyde to showcase his amazing skills as a drummer, but pushes him too far. Luan meets her comedy idol while performing a comedy gig at Sunset Canyon. Luna helps Leni ace her history test by utilizing her love of fashion. |
| 1 | 9 | Lincoln and Clyde are determined to make a name for themselves but learn that sacrificing someone else's dreams to get there isn't worth it in the end. |
| 1 | 10 | Tired of having his space intruded upon, Lincoln and Clyde create an exclusive club only to find Lincoln's sisters have all done the same. |
| 1 | 11 | Lincoln goes on the quest to give Charlie the perfect gift to remember him by Lincoln and his family put all of their talents on the line for the first ever Loud-a-palooza to save Flip's Food and Fuel. |
| 1 | 12 | Lincoln is still on the quest to give Charlie the perfect gift to remember him by Lincoln and his family put all of their talents on the line for the first ever Loud-a-palooza to save Flip's Food and Fuel. |
| 1 | 13 | After an epic Mother’s Day fail, the Loud family attempts to redeem themselves with a Mother’s Day re-do. |
| 1 | 14 | When Clyde finds himself in the BEST program at school Lincoln has to find a way to reconnect before the epic spitball battle they’ve been preparing for and Dad tries every trick in the book to get an annoying song out of his head. |
| 1 | 15 | Lincoln and Clyde set out to win a Rip Hardcore contest, excited at a chance to hang with their hero, only to learn that Lincoln’s real hero has been by his side all along. |
| 1 | 16 | Lincoln and Clyde find themselves outmatched in the ultimate prank war, meanwhile Lisa takes on a new “sport” with some help from Lynn Jr. |
| 1 | 17 | When Lucy and the Mortician’s Club bring a cursed wheel of cheese into the house Lincoln and Clyde must race to save everyone from their worst nightmares! |
| 1 | 18 | Lincoln brings Charlie along for a fun filled sleepover via technology and Lori’s boyfriend Bobby tries to get in on the fun too. |
| 1 | 19 | Mom and Dad attempt to enjoy a day to themselves by pairing up all of the Loud siblings with each other for the day. |
| 1 | 20 | The Royal Woods talent show provides the ultimate stage for all of the Loud family to show off their talents, and beat the Torkelson family once and for all. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | With Clyde finally back from camp, Lincoln has the entire day planned for maximum fun for their last day of summer. However, things go awry when Lincoln accidentally eats some of Lisa's memory-erasing jelly beans. |
| 2 | 2 | With Clyde finally back from camp, Lincoln has the entire day planned for maximum fun for their last day of summer. However, things go awry when Lincoln accidentally eats some of Lisa's memory-erasing jelly beans. |
| 2 | 3 | Determined to surprise Charlie, Lincoln and Clyde enter a debate team competition that will take them to Tennessee. |
| 2 | 4 | Lynn’s competitive nature has always meant that she struggles in non-competitive settings, like sleepovers. In fact, it’s been so long that Lynn’s had a successful sleepover, that the family decides to help her host one. |
| 2 | 5 | Lynn’s new friend Zia has been hanging around the Loud house a lot lately. But that’s fine because everyone loves her; except for Clyde, who feels there’s only enough space for one “extra Loud.” |
| 2 | 6 | Lincoln has a crush on Lynn's new best friend, Zia, and the only thing stopping him from asking her out is Lynn. In a series of trials and tribulations, Lincoln tries to prove to Lynn that he's worthy of dating Zia. |
| 2 | 7 | After Lincoln manages to quickly put out a fire in the kitchen, the family all assembles to get to the bottom of who set the fire in the first place. |
| 2 | 8 | Lincoln and Clyde have successfully pulled off getting out of gym class. Now free, they decide to go see a Rip Hardcore taping but cause Rip to lose his job. Guilt-ridden, Lincoln invites Rip to live at the Loud House until further notice. |
| 2 | 9 | Lana and Lola decide to get to the bottom of why Mom and Dad aren't interested in celebrating Valentine's Day. Lincoln gets nervous when he realizes he's going to be alone with Zia for their Valentine's date. |
| 2 | 10 | When Zia is out of town on a soccer team trip where cell phones are not allowed, Lincoln's buddies encourage him to peek at the incoming texts on her phone, leading to a huge and hilarious misunderstanding. |
| 2 | 11 | Lincoln and Clyde get a job delivering subs to pay for a movie they want to make, only to find that their jobs are in jeopardy because of new delivery robots. |
| 2 | 12 | Luna attempts to return a guitar she finds to its rightful owner and Lincoln regrets letting Lily borrow Bun Bun. |
| 2 | 13 | Tired of being left alone at home while the older girls go out and have fun in town, the little sisters stow away in Vanzilla and have a big adventure of their own. |
| 2 | 14 | Clincoln McCloud is back in the movie business. This time they have a star, Lori's boyfriend, Bobby. Lori and Bobby break up, and Lincoln and Clyde still have one scene left to shoot. Can they get Lori and Bobby back together? |
| 2 | 15 | Lynn's idol, soccer star Alexa Jordan, is speaking at her school. Lynn walks away from the talk worried she will never make it as an athlete! Lynn decides she needs and backup plan. All siblings, they all decide to make backup plans as well. |
| 2 | 16 | Clyde drops a bombshell – he’s moving to Florida! Clincoln McCloud has one final day together and Clyde has one request – to grab a milkshake and reminisce with his best friend. But a simple trip turns into an all-out adventure. |
| 2 | 17 | On the same night: Lincoln and Clyde want to host a winner-take-all candy game, Lori and Leni want to host a masquerade party to celebrate a movie premiere, and Lucy's hosting the Morticians Club for the Blood Moon Festival. |
| 2 | 18 | Lincoln and Clyde are super excited for their double date with Zia and Angie. That is, until they |
| 2 | 19 | Lincoln and Clyde's plan to launch themselves off a giant bike ramp goes awry when their accident prone friend, Hudson, breaks his arm and now Lincoln and Clyde must come up with a plan to cover-up the accident. |
| 2 | 20 | It's Thanksgiving Day and Lola has been crowned "Little Miss Giblets" by The National Giblet Distribution Company. When she discovers the ceremony is a sham, she and the Louds steal the turkey to set it free. |
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