For many of us, fun trips and exotic vacations are severely lacking on our 2021 calendars. If you’re looking for a quick getaway, escape with these great vacation episodes of your favorite TV series!
Destination: Hawaii
The Brady Bunch - “Hawaii Bound,” “Pass the Tabu,” and “The Tiki Caves” S4E1-3
The Brady family goes to Honolulu, where Greg stumbles upon an ancient Tiki idol that is believed to be bad luck.
Modern Family - “Hawaii” S1E23
Jay's relaxing plans get interrupted by an unwelcome reality check. Meanwhile, Phil tries to make the family trip romantic for Claire – leaving the kids unsupervised.
Growing Pains - “Aloha Part 1 & 2” S3E1-2
The Seaver family gets stranded on a rented boat miles from shore, and the kids find romance in Maui.
Destination: Los Angeles
Sex and the City - “Escape from New York” and “Sex and Another City” S3E13-14
Carrie, Samantha, and Miranda give Manhattan a break and try the care-free Los Angeles life on for size.
I Love Lucy - “L.A. at Last!” S4E167
When the Ricardos and the Mertzes arrive in Hollywood, Lucy visits the infamous Brown Derby restaurant to look for celebrities and finds actor William Holden.
Mad Men - “The Jet Set” S2E11
Don takes a business trip to LA where he makes some interesting new acquaintances.
Destination: New York
Glee - “New York” S2E22
The New Directions travel to New York to prepare for their performance at the national show choir competition.
Seinfeld - “The Hamptons” S5E20
The gang goes to The Hamptons for the weekend to visit Elaine's friends' “breathtaking” new baby.
Destination: Las Vegas
Friends - “The One in Vegas Parts 1 & 2” S5E23-24
Several surprises await in this double-length episode as Ross and Rachel’s humiliating pranks result in a drunken marriage.
G.L.O.W. - “Up, Up, Up” S3E1
While most of Season 3 takes place in Las Vegas, the first episode follows G.L.O.W.’s trip as they prepare for their first live Vegas show.
Destination: Walt Disney World
Full House - “The House Meets the Mouse Parts 1 & 2” S6E23-34
After Jesse is invited to perform there, The Tanner family visits Disney World where Michelle becomes "Princess of the Day," and Danny makes a big decision.
Boys Meets World - The Happiest Show on Earth” S3E21
Cory realizes that breaking up with Topanga was a big mistake, and heads to Walt Disney World to try to win her back.
black-ish - “VIP” S3E1
Dre gives his family the first-class Disney vacation he was never able to have as a kid, and they take full advantage of their VIP status.
*Note: There are several more Disney trip episodes from ABC! Including: Modern Family, Family Matters, Roseanne, Step by Step, Blossom, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The George Lopez Show, and The Middle.
Destination: Mexico
Insecure - “Lowkey Trippin’” S4E7
Molly and Andrew go on a couples' vacation to Puerto Vallarta, but a racial incident at the resort creates tension between them.
The O.C. - “The Escape” S1E7
Ryan, Seth, Marissa, and Summer plan a trip to Tijuana, which descends into chaos when secrets are revealed and lives are put on the line.
Destination: Paris
Gossip Girl - “Belles de Jour” and “Double Identity” S4E1-2
While enjoying the summer in Paris, Serena and Blair both run into a different Chuck Bass, who is discovered to be living with a young French woman who saved his life after he was shot in Prague.
Family Matters - “Paris Vacation Parts 1, 2, & 3” S8E1-3
Steve invents a device that transports himself, his clone Stefan Urquelle, and the Winslows to Paris, where romance blossoms for Laura and Steve is held hostage by a scientist.
Destination: London
Friends - “The One with Ross’s Wedding Parts 1 & 2” S4E23-24
“I TAKE THEE RACHEL.” The group heads off to Ross and Emily’s wedding in London, leaving behind a very pregnant Phoebe, and Rachel who decided it would be too hard to watch her ex-boyfriend get married.
Parks and Recreation - “London Parts 1 & 2” S6E1-2
Leslie Knope and co. travel to London as she receives an International Coalition of Women in Government award.
Destination: Italy
Master of None - “The Thief” and “Le Nozze” S2E1-2
“The Thief” pays homage to Italian cinema as Dev’s birthday plans get upended while studying pasta making in Tuscany. The second episode explores Modena through a “big bud, little bud” roadtrip.
The Sopranos - “Commendatori” S2E4
Tony and the guys decide to visit Naples. While there, Tony finds himself attracted to Annalisa, who happens to be the daughter of another mob boss.
Everybody Loves Raymond - “Italy Parts 1 & 2” S5E1-2
When Marie surprises the family with a two-week trip to Italy, Ray is the only one who isn’t excited.
Destination: Australia
Modern Family - “Australia” S5E20
The family joins Phil in Australia as he fulfills his late mother's wishes to discover his parents’ honeymoon location.
Destination: The Bahamas
Scrubs - “My Soul on Fire Parts 1 & 2” S8E14-15
The docs at Sacred Heart surprise the Janitor and Lady and attend their wedding, however, everyone has relationship problems of their own...
Ugly Betty - “The Bahamas Triangle” S4E8
The love triangle between Betty, Matt, and Amanda heats up while working in the Bahamas.