Giada hosts a traditional family Thanksgiving outdoors. The meal features all the fixings with fun twists like Turkey Breast "Porchetta," Bacon Bourbon Brussels Sprout Skewers and Smashed Root Vegetables.

Giada De Laurentiis is a guest at the Hollywood Improv, for Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark's live comedy show called "Slumber Party with Alie and Georgia." In keeping with the theme, Giada prepares breakfast-style food to take to the event like Bloody Mary Dip, Silver Dollar Pancake Sandwiches and Eggs Benedict Deviled Eggs. Meanwhile, Alie and Georgia prepare a Lavender Chamomile Tequila to go enjoy with the appetizers while on stage.

Giada De Laurentiis hosts Christmas Eve dinner to celebrate The Feast of the Seven Fishes with her Italian family. In the course of the episode, Giada explains this traditional holiday event as she prepares Tangerine and Herb Branzino, New Orleans Style Barbecued Shrimp and Crispy Oysters Rockefeller.