That '70s Show

That '70s Show
Genre	Period sitcom Teen sitcom
Created by	Bonnie Turner Terry Turner Mark Brazill
Directed by	David Trainer Terry Hughes (pilot)
Starring	Topher Grace (regular: seasons 1-7; uncredited guest: season 8) Mila Kunis Ashton Kutcher (regular: seasons 1-7; recurring: season 8) Danny Masterson Laura Prepon Wilmer Valderrama Debra Jo Rupp Kurtwood Smith Tanya Roberts (regular: seasons 1-3; guest: season 6; recurring: season 7) Don Stark Lisa Robin Kelly (recurring: seasons 1 & 5; regular: seasons 2-3) Tommy Chong (recurring: seasons 2-3, 7; regular: seasons 4 & 8) Josh Meyers (season 8)
Theme music composer	Alex Chilton Chris Bell
Opening theme	"In the Street" by Big Star as performed by; Todd Griffin (season 1) Cheap Trick (seasons 2–8)
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	8
No. of episodes	200 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Bonnie Turner Terry Turner Mark Brazill Caryn Mandabach Marcy Carsey Tom Werner
Cinematography	Ronald W. Browne
Editor(s)	Timothy Ryder David Helfand Michael Karlich
Running time	22 minutes
Production company(s)	The Carsey-Werner Company
Distributor	Carsey-Werner Distribution
Release
Original network	Fox
Picture format	NTSC
Audio format	Dolby Surround 2.0
Original release	August 23, 1998 (1998-08-23) – May 18, 2006 (2006-05-18)
Chronology
Related shows	Days Like These That '80s Show That '90s Show
External links
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That '70s Show is an American television period teen sitcom that aired on Fox from August 23, 1998, to May 18, 2006. The series focuses on the lives of a group of six teenage friends living in the fictional town of Point Place, Wisconsin, from May 17, 1976, to December 31, 1979.

The main teenage cast members were Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, and Lisa Robin Kelly. The main adult cast members were Debra Jo Rupp, Kurtwood Smith, Don Stark, Tommy Chong, and Tanya Roberts.

In 1999, the show was remade for the ITV network in the United Kingdom as Days Like These using almost verbatim scripts with minor changes to cultural references.

Cast

Main article: List of That '70s, and '90s Show characters

Young cast

• Topher Grace as Eric Forman (seasons 1–7; special guest season 8): Eric is a nice person, physically slight and somewhat clumsy. He has a fast wit and a deadpan sense of humor. His obsession with movies, particularly Star Wars, is often referred to throughout the show. For seven seasons Eric is in a relationship with his longtime love and neighbor Donna Pinciotti. His father, Red, is always hard on him. He convinces his parents to let his best friend Steven Hyde move in with them, making Hyde like a brother. He decides to become a teacher after high school and he leaves the series at the end of the seventh season to teach in Africa. Although Eric is mentioned at least once in every episode, he does not appear during the final season until the end of the series finale.
• Mila Kunis as Jackie Burkhart: The youngest member of the group, Jackie starts the series as the pretty, spoiled rich, selfish, oftentimes annoying immature girl. She likes to give thoughtless and superficial advice, which occasionally turns out to be correct. As the series progresses she becomes more genuine, after her father, a crooked politician, goes to jail and her fortunes take a reversal. Partly as a result of these changes, she and Donna become better friends. By the end of the series, Jackie had dated three of the four guys of the group: Kelso, Hyde and Fez.
• Ashton Kutcher as Michael Kelso (seasons 1–7; special guest season 8): Kelso is the dumb pretty boy of the group, who hopes to coast through life on his good looks. He spends the first half of the series in a relationship with the equally vapid Jackie. Their relationship comes to an end when Laurie (Eric's older sister) reveals their affair to Jackie. Kelso fathers a daughter, named Betsy, from his relationship with a librarian named Brooke during the seventh season. He becomes a police officer, but is fired for utter incompetence. In the 4th episode of the eighth and final season, he becomes a security guard at a Chicago Playboy Club and leaves the show. Kelso, along with Eric, returns for the series finale. James Franco had auditioned for the role, but was immediately passed over.
• Danny Masterson as Steven Hyde: Eric's best friend and the anti-establishment member of the group. By the end of season one, the Formans allow Hyde to move in after he was abandoned by his mother, making him a foster brother to Eric. Hyde has a witty, blunt and sarcastic sense of humor and a rebellious personality. He is also experienced and the other group members often ask for his advice. Although Hyde dates Jackie for three seasons, in the final season he marries an exotic dancer named Samantha. Hyde later discovers Samantha was married to another man when she married him. As Donna points out in "My Fairy King", that means Hyde and Samantha are not legally married. In the seventh season, Hyde meets his biological father (William Barnett, played by Tim Reid), a wealthy black businessman (making Hyde, who was presumed white, biracial). Barnett, who owns a chain of record stores, makes Hyde first an office worker, then a manager and later the owner of the Point Place record store. He also previously worked for Leo in a Photo Hut earlier in the series. The original casting director, Debby Romano, resisted Masterson's audition because he was slightly older than the rest of the cast, but ultimately allowed him to audition. Robert Rodriguez cut out his part in the feature film The Faculty to allow Masterson to shoot the pilot.
• Laura Prepon as Donna Pinciotti: Eric's longtime girlfriend (and briefly fiancée) who is literally and figuratively "the girl next door". Donna is tall, intelligent, good-looking and athletic. Donna is embarrassed by her parents' escapades – especially sexual ones. Although she does not agree with what Jackie represents in the beginning of the series, they become friends. Donna is in a relationship with Eric for seven seasons (despite their break-up during season 4). She has brief romances with Randy and Kelso's brother Casey. She rekindles her relationship with Eric at the end of the show's finale. When production ended on the sixth season, Prepon dyed her hair blond for her lead role in the feature film Karla, resulting in her character Donna becoming a blond in the final two seasons.
• Wilmer Valderrama as Fez: The horny foreign exchange student of the group whose hormones are usually out of control. He constantly flirts with Jackie and Donna and often makes romantic advances toward them. Initially, he has trouble getting attention from girls, but during the eighth season he becomes a ladies' man. He is in love with Jackie throughout the series but his love is not reciprocated until the eighth season when they become a couple. His home country is often referenced throughout the course of the show, but is never named specifically.
• Josh Meyers as Randy Pearson (season 8): Hyde's employee at the record store. He is introduced in the final season. Randy appears laid back, gentle, polite and a ladies' man, although many of his flaws surface later, encompassing parts of the departed Kelso and Eric's personalities and other attributes. Tall (like Kelso), he tends to spout witty one-liners (like Eric), and makes silly voices. He forms a friendship with Red after showing Red how good he is at fixing things. While Hyde, Jackie, Donna and Kelso embrace him as a new member of their group, Fez initially does not, but soon warms up to him. Randy dates Donna for the majority of season eight, but she later breaks up with him. The two end on good terms and remain friends. He makes a brief appearance in the series finale. Meyers was slated to take on the role of Eric, but, the producers feared that this recasting would offend Grace's fans, so the role of Randy was created instead. However, the character was met with mixed reviews, though Meyers' performance received high praise.

Older cast

• Debra Jo Rupp as Kitty Forman: Red's wife and mother of Eric and Laurie, and Hyde's informally adoptive mother, Kitty is a cheerful, doting mother, but can also be assertive when pushed. A nurse by profession, she drinks heavily and is a former smoker. Her major mood swings are usually attributed to menopause, although the lack of affection and attention from her daughter (Laurie) and her mother (Bea) is also partly to blame. She is also a nurturing mother figure to Eric's rather dysfunctional friends, especially Fez.
• Kurtwood Smith as Red Forman: Kitty's husband, father of Eric and Laurie, and Hyde's adoptive father. A conservative Navy combat veteran, he served in World War II and the Korean War. He is frequently hard on Eric and casually insults him, often calling him “dumbass”. Despite his mean exterior, Red also displays a soft side. His hobbies include working with his power tools, drinking beer, watching television, reading the newspaper, hunting and fishing. The producers sought Chuck Norris for the role, but the actor declined due to commitments with Walker, Texas Ranger. Smith (the only cast member born in Wisconsin) modeled his performance after his relationship with his stepfather, who died shortly before the pilot was filmed.
• Lisa Robin Kelly (seasons 2–3; recurring season 1; special appearance season 5) and Christina Moore (recurring season 6) as Laurie Forman: Eric's manipulative and dishonest older sister. She flunked out of college during the first season and moves back home with her parents. Laurie enjoys tormenting Eric and manipulating her parents. She is promiscuous, often seen with various men, mainly Eric's friend Kelso, who cheats on his girlfriend Jackie. Eric, Hyde and Donna often insult her for her promiscuity. She also has a strained relationship with her mother who thinks of her as a freeloader. She leaves the series during the third season, but returns in a recurring role during the fifth and sixth seasons. In season five, she marries Fez to prevent him from getting deported. She leaves the series part way through season 6 and is never seen again. During the seventh season, she is mentioned as having moved to Canada, where, as Eric puts it drolly, "bottomless dancing is legal".
• Tanya Roberts as Midge Pinciotti (seasons 1–3; special guest appearance seasons 6–7): Bob's wife, Donna's mother, and Kitty's best friend, Midge is a woman about whom Eric and his male friends fantasize when coming of age. Although often dim-witted, she later adopts some feminist ideals. She is written out of the series in 2001 after the third season after divorcing Bob and moving to California. She returns during the sixth and seventh seasons in a limited recurring role. She is temporarily replaced in Bob's heart by the aggressive, assertive Joanne (played by Mo Gaffney).
• Don Stark as Bob Pinciotti: Midge's husband and Donna's father. Bob often brags about his service in the National Guard, which invariably irritates Red, a veteran of foreign wars. Bob is known for walking around his house with his robe wide open and no underwear. He eats constantly, even in bed. Bob is almost always in a good mood. His best friend is Red, who usually considers him to be a nuisance. He usually takes the brunt of Red's abuse in a jolly manner. After Midge divorced Bob in the fourth season, he began dating Joanne (in seasons four and five) and Pam Burkhart (played by Brooke Shields replacing Eve Plumb from the first season), Jackie's mother (in seasons six and seven).
• Tommy Chong as Leo (seasons 4 & 8; special guest seasons 2–3 & 7): A hippie, and the owner of a Foto Hut at which Hyde once worked, Leo is an Army veteran who served in World War II, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. Leo often puts play before work and maintains an easy-going attitude in most things, business included. He disappears from the series after season four, but is later referenced in season five's "The Battle of Evermore" when the gang goes on a mission to find him, but with no luck. He returns in season seven and remains on the series until the show's end. In Season 8, he gets a new job working for Hyde at Grooves.

Episodes

Main article: List of That '70s Show episodes

That '70s Show is an American comedy television series that originally aired on Fox for 200 episodes and four specials across eight seasons, from August 23, 1998, to May 18, 2006. The series spans the years 1976 through the end of 1979.

Series screenwriters included Philip Stark, Mark Hudis, Jeff and Jackie Filgo, Will Forte, Gregg Mettler, Dean Batali, and series creators Bonnie and Terry Turner. All episodes following the pilot were directed by David Trainer. For Seasons 5–8, episodes were titled after song names from various 1970s rock bands: fifth season episodes are named after songs by Led Zeppelin, sixth season titles are The Who songs, all seventh season titles are from The Rolling Stones and, except for the finale, eighth season titles are Queen songs.

The entire series of 200 episodes has been released on Regions 1, 2 and 4 DVD, and in 2015, the series was released on Blu-ray.

Series overview

Season		Episodes	Originally aired
			First aired	Last aired
	1	25	August 23, 1998 (1998-08-23)	July 26, 1999 (1999-07-26)
	2	26	September 28, 1999 (1999-09-28)	May 22, 2000 (2000-05-22)
	3	25	October 3, 2000 (2000-10-03)	May 22, 2001 (2001-05-22)
	4	27	September 25, 2001 (2001-09-25)	May 21, 2002 (2002-05-21)
	5	25	September 17, 2002 (2002-09-17)	May 14, 2003 (2003-05-14)
	6	25	October 29, 2003 (2003-10-29)	May 19, 2004 (2004-05-19)
	7	25	September 8, 2004 (2004-09-08)	May 18, 2005 (2005-05-18)
	8	22	November 2, 2005 (2005-11-02)	May 18, 2006 (2006-05-18)

Episodes

Season 1 (1998–99)

Main article: That '70s Show (season 1)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
1	1	"That '70s Pilot"	Terry Hughes	Bonnie Turner & Terry Turner & Mark Brazill	August 23, 1998 (1998-08-23)	101
In the first episode, Red Forman and his wife Kitty hand the keys to the Vista Cruiser to their son, Eric, to use. Through persuasion from his friends, Eric uses the car to get out of town for a Todd Rundgren concert in Milwaukee with his closest friends: Donna, Hyde, and Kelso. Eric also decides to invite a new foreign exchange student from school, named Fez. Kelso's girlfriend Jackie invites herself along, and Eric is uncomfortable around Donna when Kelso inadvertently tells Eric that Donna likes him.
2	2	"Eric's Birthday"	David Trainer	Bonnie Turner & Terry Turner	August 30, 1998 (1998-08-30)	102
Eric's 17th birthday is approaching, and he tries to prevent his mother, Kitty, from throwing him a surprise birthday party. Donna tells Jackie she kissed Eric, and Jackie helps her choose a meaningful gift for him. Meanwhile, Eric's older sister, Laurie, returns home from college for a visit. First Appearance of: Laurie
3	3	"Streaking"	David Trainer	Eric Gilliland	September 6, 1998 (1998-09-06)	103
The guys decide to streak when President Gerald Ford comes to town for a campaign stop. The town committee chooses Red to ask the President a question and Donna refuses to wear an American flag jumpsuit her father, Bob, gives her.
4	4	"Battle of the Sexists"	David Trainer	Joshua Sternin & Jeffrey Ventimilia	September 20, 1998 (1998-09-20)	104
Eric and Donna argue, after she continually defeats him in various sports and games. Jackie pressures Donna to let Eric win, while Hyde and Fez pressure Kelso to stand up to Jackie. Red's job hours at the auto plant are cut back and he is forced to stay home, keeping himself occupied by "fixing" things, much to Kitty's dismay.
5	5	"Eric's Burger Job"	David Trainer	Mark Brazill	September 27, 1998 (1998-09-27)	106
Eric gets a job at the local Fatso Burger, but doesn't enjoy it. Donna tries to get Eric to come over, since her parents are out of town, but he doesn't understand her hints. Instead, Kelso wants to throw a party at Donna's house. Note: This episode features the only appearance of Donna's younger sister, Tina. She is not seen again.
6	6	"The Keg"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	October 25, 1998 (1998-10-25)	107
The gang throws a party in a pool at a real estate model home after finding a keg while skipping school. Eric searches for a tap but Red and Bob find out about the party and try to locate the kids, while Kitty gets Bob's wife Midge drunk.
7	7	"That Disco Episode"	David Trainer	Bonnie Turner & Terry Turner	November 8, 1998 (1998-11-08)	109
The gang plan to go to a disco in Kenosha. Kitty teaches Hyde how to dance, and Bob mistakenly thinks they are having an affair. Jackie dances with Fez and Hyde with Donna, leaving Eric and Kelso slightly jealous.
8	8	"Drive-In"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	November 15, 1998 (1998-11-15)	108
Eric and Donna go to watch The Omen at the drive-in with Kelso and Jackie. Fez's host parents won't allow him to listen to rock music, so Hyde intervenes. Red and Kitty try to go out to eat at a fancy restaurant, only to end up in a diner, à la Nighthawks. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
9	9	"Thanksgiving"	David Trainer	Jackie Behan & Jeff Filgo	November 22, 1998 (1998-11-22)	110
Laurie brings her friend Kate (Jenny Maguire) home with her for Thanksgiving. Red's mother, Bernice, constantly calls, asking about Thanksgiving dinner, much to Kitty's annoyance. Donna is angry when she finds out Kate kissed Eric and Red is reluctant to accept a job offer from Bob.
10	10	"Sunday, Bloody Sunday"	David Trainer	Linda Wallem	November 29, 1998 (1998-11-29)	105
Red's unbearable mother (Marion Ross) comes to spend a Sunday with the family. Kitty tries to quit smoking, and Eric has a school paper due. Kelso wants to break up with Jackie, but doesn't know how to tell her. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
11	11	"Eric's Buddy"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	December 6, 1998 (1998-12-06)	114
Eric starts hanging out with his lab partner, Buddy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), which leaves his friends feeling neglected, but Eric discovers Buddy is homosexual after he kisses Eric. Red is having trouble helping customers at Bob's appliance store, Bargain Bob's. Absent: Tanya Roberts
12	12	"The Best Christmas Ever" "That '70s Christmas"	David Trainer	Terry Turner & Philip Stark	December 13, 1998 (1998-12-13)	113
Red gives Eric $40 to buy a Christmas tree, but he, Hyde and Kelso cut one down along the interstate and keep the money for beer and presents. Red is forced by Bob to spend his Christmas Eve at the store. Laurie spikes the punch with vodka at Eric's Christmas party.
13	13	"Ski Trip"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jackie Behan	January 17, 1999 (1999-01-17)	115
Kelso makes out with campus chick Pam Macey, causing Jackie to dump him. She invites everyone but Kelso to her ski cabin, but soon regrets it. Hyde decides to make a risky move on Donna, which he fails at and Donna ends up slapping him in the face. Kitty releases an old grudge on Red involving their younger years. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark Note: This is the first episode of the series in which the year on the license plates is 1977.
14	14	"Stolen Car"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	January 24, 1999 (1999-01-24)	117
Red takes away the keys to Eric's Vista Cruiser after he notices a scratch on it, so the guys drive around in Kelso's cousin's car, which turns out to be stolen and the guys are detained. Jackie wants to have sex with Kelso and is anxiously waiting for him. Bob isn't too pleased Midge is taking a female empowerment class.
15	15	"That Wrestling Show"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jackie Behan	February 7, 1999 (1999-02-07)	119
Kitty wants Red to hang out with Eric, so he goes with the gang to a wrestling match. After sleeping with him, Jackie is willing to do anything for Kelso, so he won't get bored with her. Hyde and Fez listen to Bob's stories about his problems with Midge and her classes, in exchange for beer. Kitty and Laurie attend Midge's therapy session, but discover it's not what it seems to be. Real-life pro wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (billed as Dwayne Johnson) plays his real-life father, wrestler Rocky Johnson, while Ken Shamrock, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, and Ernie Ladd have cameo appearances.
16	16	"First Date"	David Trainer	Mark Brazill	February 14, 1999 (1999-02-14)	116
Eric and Donna go on a date so he can ask her to be his girlfriend. While Kelso and Jackie go shopping, Hyde wants to show his feelings for Donna and hurries to interfere with Eric and Donna's date. Red and Kitty realize they no longer have much in common with neighbors Bob and Midge. After shopping, Jackie and Kelso have sex in the car.
17	17	"The Pill"	David Trainer	Linda Wallem	February 21, 1999 (1999-02-21)	118
Jackie thinks she may be pregnant and confides in Eric, who later tells Donna. Kelso finds out about Jackie and faints (with Fez on top of him slapping him). Donna discusses Jackie's problem with Midge. Laurie tries to keep her failing college grades a secret. Bob discovers Donna is on birth control pills and Eric gets in trouble when his parents find out. Jackie discovers that she's not pregnant and breaks up with Kelso.
18	18	"Career Day"	David Trainer	Joshua Sternin & Jeffrey Ventimilia	February 28, 1999 (1999-02-28)	111
The gang goes to work with their parents on career day. Eric works with Kitty at the hospital, while Hyde and Fez visit Hyde's mom, Edna (Katey Sagal), a lunch lady. Donna visits her father at "Bargain Bob's" and inadvertently tells him she is embarrassed by his career. Kelso tries to understand his father's (Francis Guinan) profession, and Jackie and Red bond over fixing the Vista Cruiser. The soundtrack features "Bad Blood" by Neil Sedaka. Absent: Tanya Roberts
19	19	"Prom Night"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	March 7, 1999 (1999-03-07)	121
Kelso takes Pam Macey (Jennifer Lyons) to the prom to make Jackie jealous, so Jackie goes with Hyde instead. Eric rents a hotel room intending to have sex with Donna (which doesn't happen). Midge wants to start her own business, but Bob opposes the idea. At the end of the episode, Kelso and Jackie get back together at the prom and Hyde takes Pam. The episode features Gloria Gaynor as the music teacher performing the hit I Will Survive.
20	20	"A New Hope"	David Trainer	Joshua Sternin & Jeffrey Ventimilia	March 14, 1999 (1999-03-14)	122
The gang sees Star Wars and Kelso is instantly obsessed, wanting to see it over and over again. Red is given his full-time status back at the plant. Meanwhile, Eric is annoyed with the son of Red's boss, David Milbank (Scott Whyte), trying to hit on Donna, prompting him to have a Star Wars dream (Eric as Luke Skywalker, Hyde as Han Solo, Kelso as Chewbacca, Red as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Fez and Jackie as Imperial Stormtroopers, Donna as Princess Leia, David as Darth Vader, and Kitty as a cleaning woman using R2-D2 as a vacuum cleaner). Eric later finds out from David that the plant will be closing soon and hits him in the face.
21	21	"Water Tower"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jackie Behan	June 14, 1999 (1999-06-14)	123
The guys paint a pot leaf on the town water tower. Kelso falls off and breaks his arm and Jackie attempts to make Kelso believe this was Hyde's fault. Eric is traumatized from seeing his parents having sex, which makes them think he is on drugs. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
22	22	"Punk Chick"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	June 21, 1999 (1999-06-21)	120
Hyde meets a girl just like him, who wants him to come to New York with her to start a punk band, but Eric disapproves of him leaving Point Place. Kelso wants to make Red's Atari Pong more challenging, Jackie turns to Kitty for help on a home economics assignment, and Eric has problems making it to second base with Donna. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
23	23	"Grandma's Dead"	David Trainer	Arthur F. Montmorency	July 12, 1999 (1999-07-12)	112
Eric thinks he killed his grandmother, Bernice Forman, when she dies in his car after he asks her, "Would it kill you to be nice?" and doesn't know how to deal with it. Red is also at a loss on how to cope with his mother's death and is embarrassed by his emotional brother Marty (Pat Skipper), who comes to the funeral. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark Note: This episode is set in 1976, even though the series has already moved on to 1977. This is the only episode of the series where the year is out of order.
24	24	"Hyde Moves In"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	July 19, 1999 (1999-07-19)	124
Hyde's mother, Edna, runs off with a trucker. When food and supplies grow low for Hyde at Edna's rented house, Eric persuades his parents to take him in. Jackie catches a cold and Kelso is horrified at her ill appearance. Midge uses her home for her feminist meetings.
25	25	"The Good Son"	David Trainer	Arthur F. Montmorency	July 26, 1999 (1999-07-26)	125
Eric is annoyed when his parents seem to favor Hyde more than him, and sets about coercing Hyde to do destructive things. Meanwhile, Red's old war buddy, Bull (Mitch Pileggi), returns to Point Place. Red, jealous of Bull's success, reconsiders his life choices, but changes his mind after Bull and his wife (Arlene Pileggi) invite Red and Kitty to a swingers party.

Season 2 (1999–2000)

Main article: That '70s Show (season 2)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
26	1	"Garage Sale"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	September 28, 1999 (1999-09-28)	201
Hyde makes "special brownies" for the Formans' garage sale, but things don't go the way he intends when Red, Kitty, Bob and Midge eat all the brownies. A stoned Red accidentally sells Eric's Vista Cruiser and Fez kisses Jackie, which only earns him a punch in the face from Kelso.
27	2	"Red's Last Day"	David Trainer	Mark Brazill	October 5, 1999 (1999-10-05)	202
On his last day of work at the plant, a depressed Red gets drunk with his co-workers at a bar. Kelso gets a new van and Laurie starts to get a little amorous with him. Jackie and Donna talk about sex.
28	3	"The Velvet Rope"	David Trainer	Joshua Sternin & Jeffrey Ventimilia	October 12, 1999 (1999-10-12)	203
Tired of her parents' odd behavior, Donna forces Eric, Hyde and Fez to take her to a dance club in Chicago, but initially only Donna is let in, forcing the guys to think ways to get in. Kelso gets a makeover from Jackie, and Red starts looking for other jobs in town but hits a snag when he finds his former co-workers from the plant are after the one job he discovers.
29	4	"Laurie and the Professor"	David Trainer	Linda Wallem	October 19, 1999 (1999-10-19)	204
One of Laurie's college professors (Stephen Tobolowsky) tries to get her to return to classes. Eric discovers his real reason for being at the Forman house and attempts to blackmail his sister with the information. Meanwhile, Hyde is having difficulty finding a suitable place to sleep and Donna is the center of her parents' fighting, as they attempt woo her favors by taking her shopping.
30	5	"Halloween"	David Trainer	Joshua Sternin & Jeffrey Ventimilia	October 26, 1999 (1999-10-26)	205
The gang is at odds with each other after finding their old permanent records on Halloween night at their old, burned down elementary school. Many secrets are revealed. These include: that Donna used to streak; Kelso had to repeat the first grade; Jackie's middle name is Beulah; Eric was responsible for the first time Hyde got in trouble; the time Hyde kissed Donna; and Jackie saying that Fez was a better kisser than Kelso. Meanwhile, Red and Kitty reminisce about their first Halloween at Point Place. Absent: Tanya Roberts, Don Stark, and Lisa Robin Kelly
31	6	"Vanstock"	David Trainer	Arthur F. Montmorency	November 2, 1999 (1999-11-02)	206
The gang heads off to "Vanstock" and Laurie tags along. Donna is upset with Eric for not telling her about Kelso and Laurie, while Hyde fools around with the knowledge on their relationship to Jackie and Laurie, much to Kelso's dismay. Back at home, Red begins to watch soap operas under Midge's influence. Absent: Don Stark
32	7	"I Love Cake"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo	November 9, 1999 (1999-11-09)	207
After Donna says "I love you", Eric responds strangely and is confused with how he should return his feelings. Jackie buys Kelso a jacket which makes him resemble Fonzie and Bob is kicked out of the house by Midge. Bob moves in with the Formans, much to Red and Kitty's dismay, forcing Red to come up with a plan to get him back into his own home.
33	8	"Sleepover"	David Trainer	Dean Batali & Rob des Hotel	November 16, 1999 (1999-11-16)	208
Eric and Donna sleep together but don't have sex. This prompts many jokes from the guys, convincing Eric he must do it the next time. Seeing money is tight in the Forman home, Hyde goes out to find a job at a photo-developing store, where the hippie Leo (Tommy Chong) is introduced. First Appearance of: Leo Absent: Tanya Roberts, Don Stark, and Lisa Robin Kelly
34	9	"Eric Gets Suspended"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	November 30, 1999 (1999-11-30)	209
Eric gets suspended from school after getting caught holding Donna's cigarette; as punishment, Red makes him smoke a whole pack. Jackie is upset Kelso won't let her decorate his van, and Hyde and Fez go on a double blind date.
35	10	"Red's Birthday"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	December 7, 1999 (1999-12-07)	210
Red's birthday turns sour when Bob and Midge show up for dinner, but with their own dates. Eric thinks Donna doesn't confide with him as much as she does with others, while Jackie suspects Kelso is keeping something from her.
36	11	"Laurie Moves Out"	David Trainer	John Schwab	December 14, 1999 (1999-12-14)	211
Laurie moves out of the house and lies to Red about living with another man. Jackie's suspicion with Kelso cheating on her grows, thus he asks Hyde how to keep covering up his secrets. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
37	12	"Eric's Stash"	David Trainer	Chris Peterson	January 11, 2000 (2000-01-11)	212
Eric wants to buy an anniversary present for Donna, but discovers his secret stash of money has been stolen. His suspicions on who the culprit is could lead to broken friendships. Meanwhile, Jackie enters a beauty pageant with Kelso as her "pageant boy". Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
38	13	"Hunting"	David Trainer	Mark Brazill	January 18, 2000 (2000-01-18)	213
The guys and husbands go deer hunting, while the girls and wives stay at home and play poker, which Laurie cheats at so Kitty can win. Red has a heart-to-heart talk over his angry behavior with Eric.
39	14	"Red's New Job"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jackie Filgo	February 1, 2000 (2000-02-01)	214
A new department store, Price Mart, is opening and Red seeks a managerial position, until Eric is hired as a stock boy first, much to his annoyance. Meanwhile, Laurie wants a real relationship with Kelso, and Kelso is unsure if he should continue dating her. He tries to end it, until Laurie threatens him with revealing his infidelity to Jackie. Absent: Tanya Roberts
40	15	"Burning Down the House"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	February 7, 2000 (2000-02-07)	215
Jackie wants to throw a small, classy party, but Kelso ruins it by inviting everyone. Things get even worse when he accidentally sets her house on fire. Red discovers Bob's secret that he wears a toupee. Absent: Lisa Robin Kelly Guest Star: Amy Adams
41	16	"The First Time"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	February 14, 2000 (2000-02-14)	216
Bob and Midge plan to have a second wedding, intending for Donna to write their vows, but she doesn't know how to put them into words. Kitty is upset at not being one of Midge's bridesmaids, while Kelso proves to Jackie he isn't as clueless about the two of them as she thinks he is. Guest Stars: Former Bond Girls: Maud Adams, Kristina Wayborn, and Barbara Carrera as Midge's bridesmaids.
42	17	"Afterglow"	David Trainer	Jeffrey Ventimilia	February 14, 2000 (2000-02-14)	217
Eric and Donna have sex for the first time. Eric is dismayed to discover he was "awkward and weird." Red gets his first paycheck from Price Mart and celebrates by purchasing a motorcycle, which Kitty objects to at first.
43	18	"Kitty and Eric's Night Out"	David Trainer	Linda Wallem	February 28, 2000 (2000-02-28)	218
Red tells Eric to go out with Kitty so they can spend some quality time together, while Hyde is confused why a girl from a previous blind date is going out with Fez. Donna notices a stirring jealously from Jackie towards Fez's new girl. Absent: Tanya Roberts, Don Stark, and Lisa Robin Kelly
44	19	"Parents Find Out"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	March 7, 2000 (2000-03-07)	219
Eric and Donna have to tell their parents they were caught having sex in the back of Eric's Vista Cruiser by the police. Kitty becomes depressed and bedridden over this and Kelso installs a new CB radio in his van.
45	20	"Kiss of Death"	David Trainer	Rob des Hotel & Dean Batali	March 20, 2000 (2000-03-20)	220
Kelso decides to break up with Laurie, but after she requests a goodbye kiss, Jackie notices and breaks up with him. Eric inadvertently runs over Donna's cat, Mr. Bonkers, and Fez is sent to the hospital after experiencing sharp, stabbing pains in his abdomen.
46	21	"Kelso's Serenade"	David Trainer	Linda Wallem	March 27, 2000 (2000-03-27)	221
Kelso wants to win Jackie back by writing her a song, but Jackie turns to the unlikeliest person for comfort. Meanwhile, Red, Kitty and Laurie have to spend the weekend with bitter Aunt Pearl (Connie Sawyer), and Eric and Donna get into communication problems. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
47	22	"Jackie Moves On"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	April 3, 2000 (2000-04-03)	222
Fez asks Jackie out for a date, but it doesn't go as he plans. Eric and Laurie's sibling rivalry heats up as embarrassing secrets about one another are revealed, and Red is upset when Kitty reveals she pawned his mother's necklace to buy food. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
48	23	"Holy Crap!"	David Trainer	Rob des Hotel & Dean Batali	May 1, 2000 (2000-05-01)	223
Eric and Laurie quit going to church, which worries Kitty, and Jackie becomes attracted to Kelso when he starts growing a beard. First appearance of Pastor Dave (Kevin McDonald).
49	24	"Red Fired Up"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	May 8, 2000 (2000-05-08)	224
Red redirects his anger away from Eric onto Earl (Robert Clendenin), one of his slacker employees at Price Mart. This makes Eric happy until Red fires Earl, leaving Eric to question his father's work attitude. Kelso dates Laurie again and the gang isn't too happy with his choice. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
50	25	"Cat Fight Club"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	May 15, 2000 (2000-05-15)	225
Hyde teaches Jackie to be Zen when Laurie insults her. Red finds out that Kelso is dating Laurie and decides to set him straight. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
51	26	"Moon Over Point Place"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jack Filgo	May 22, 2000 (2000-05-22)	226
Eric is jealous when a picture of Donna mooning the camera appears in the yearbook. Bob is still uneasy knowing Eric is sleeping with Donna, and Jackie's constant affection for Hyde leads to a situation which lands Hyde in jail.

Season 3 (2000–01)

Main article: That '70s Show (season 3)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
52	1	"Reefer Madness"	David Trainer	Joshua Sternin & Jeffrey Ventimilia	October 3, 2000	301
Since Red learns what Hyde is in jail for, he is thinking about kicking Hyde out. To keep that from happening, Eric wonders if he should tell Red about his marijuana use. Jackie becomes infatuated with Hyde, even if he doesn't love her back. Reefer Madness is also the title of a 1936 marijuana propaganda film.
53	2	"Red Sees Red"	David Trainer	Linda Wallem	October 10, 2000	302
Red puts the Forman house under a strict curfew after Eric reveals his marijuana use, booby-trapping the house. Laurie is happy about Eric's situation until she discovers she's under the curfew as well, and Kitty does everything to make Red change his mind. Eventually, Red goes to far, and Kitty snaps at him, wanting to forgive and forget the entire situation; Eric can't help but laugh at his father, quoting him "I guess playtime IS over." Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
54	3	"Hyde's Father"	David Trainer	John Schwab	October 17, 2000	303
Hyde's father, Bud (Robert Hays), returns to Point Place, but Hyde is reluctant to make amends, while Kitty tries to get them to reconcile. However, Red doesn't think it's a good idea for Hyde to get back with Bud. Meanwhile, Donna is angry at Eric for keeping a stash of Playpen (a parody of Playboy) magazines under his bed. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
55	4	"Too Old to Trick or Treat, Too Young to Die"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jackie Filgo	October 31, 2000	304
The gang share a strange Halloween, complete with comic spoofs of several Alfred Hitchcock movies, including Psycho, The Birds, Rear Window, Vertigo, and North by Northwest. Eric has vertigo after falling off the garage roof, Fez and Hyde spy on the Pinciottis, thinking Bob killed Midge, while Donna wants to prove to Eric that she's not boring. Meanwhile, Kitty and Laurie have a hard time feeding a neighbor's birds and a paperboy whom Red forgot to pay mistakes Kelso for someone in the Forman family and stalks him. Note: This episode is banned from Nick at Nite airings, though it did air at least 3 times in October 2011.
56	5	"Roller Disco"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	November 14, 2000	305
Jackie and Fez compete together in a roller disco, which could prove useful for Fez towards winning her heart. Red gets sued by a former Price Mart employee for wrongful termination. Absent: Tanya Roberts, Don Stark, and Lisa Robin Kelly Note: This is the First Time Jackie Says Kelso. She usually Calls him by his first name Michael.
57	6	"Eric's Panties"	David Trainer	Dean Batali & Rob Deshotel	November 21, 2000	306
Donna suspects Eric is cheating on her after finding a pair of panties in his car, but its owner turns out to be someone she knows. Kitty is concerned with Red's high blood pressure and puts him on a less than satisfactory diet.
58	7	"Baby Fever"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	November 28, 2000	307
Kitty wants to have another child after taking care of a neighbor's baby. Donna is not pleased with Eric's vision of their future with her as a housewife and Kelso demands payment from Jackie after she crashes his van. However, when Hyde attempts to "help" it turns out that Kelso owes Jackie more than she does him; she doesn't even have to pay him back for the damages.
59	8	"Jackie Bags Hyde"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	December 12, 2000	308
It's Veterans Day and Bob throws a Veterans Day barbecue party, which Red usually does every year, fueling a rivalry between the neighbors. Hyde finally realizes he likes Jackie enough to ask her out on a date.
60	9	"Hyde's Christmas Rager"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	December 19, 2000	309
Red and Kitty try to set Bud straight about parenting after Eric gets drunk during a Christmas party at Hyde's apartment. Jackie takes Donna out so they can meet older men, but she is in for a shock. Absent: Tanya Roberts, Don Stark, and Lisa Robin Kelly
61	10	"Ice Shack"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	January 9, 2001	310
Kelso takes Eric, Donna, Jackie and Fez to an ice shack where he intends to win Jackie back. Leo asks Hyde to get something for him, which could land Hyde in jail again, and Red confronts Laurie with what she plans to do with her life. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
62	11	"Who Wants It More?"	David Trainer	Joshua Sternin & Jeffrey Ventimilia	January 10, 2001	311
Eric and Donna stop having sex after arguing on a school assignment. Kelso convinces Hyde, Fez and Leo to go UFO hunting with him, while a near-death experience enlightens Red on the idea of friendship. Absent: Lisa Robin Kelly
63	12	"Fez Gets the Girl"	David Trainer	Bryan Moore	January 16, 2001	312
Fez becomes attracted to a new transfer student, Caroline (Allison Munn), while Donna scores two tickets to a Led Zeppelin concert, but doesn't know who to take, so she gives one ticket to Caroline and the other ticket to Fez much to their delight.. Red is concerned Eric will put off a college education and Kitty becomes Laurie's model for a cosmetic assignment at beauty school. Last appearance as a series regular: Lisa Robin Kelly
64	13	"Dine and Dash"	David Trainer	Jackie Filgo & Jeff Filgo	January 30, 2001	313
Kelso takes the gang out to dinner, but reveals he has no intention of paying. Kitty thinks Red should offer an unemployed Bob a job at Price Mart.
65	14	"Radio Daze"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	February 6, 2001	314
Donna gets a job at a radio station and Eric feels like she's spending more time there than with him. Kelso wants to buy Leo's El Camino and Red feels guilty after a Fatso Burger employee he's familiar with is fired over a complaint he makes. Absent: Tanya Roberts
66	15	"Donna's Panties"	David Trainer	Dean Batali & Rob Deshotel	February 13, 2001	315
Eric pulls down Donna's pants during a game of basketball and her "Granny Panties" are exposed and Eric must deal with the repercussions. Valentine's Day occurs and Kelso makes a shocking discovery about Laurie. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
67	16	"Romantic Weekend"	David Trainer	Jackie Filgo & Jeff Filgo	February 20, 2001	316
Eric and Donna go away for a romantic weekend at a hotel, but find someone else at the same place, putting their plans off. When Kelso underperforms during a makeout session with another girl, he fears for his waning libido. Note: First appearance of Fez's catchphrase "Good day ... I said good day!".
68	17	"Kitty's Birthday (That's Today?!)"	David Trainer	Bryan Moore & Chris Peterson	February 27, 2001	317
Eric and Red forget Kitty's birthday and the two must make up by doing something she's wanted to do for a long time. Kelso decides to be Jackie's "boy-friend" and Hyde finds Caroline's obsession with Fez a little disturbing. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
69	18	"The Trials of Michael Kelso"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	March 13, 2001	318
Jackie tests Kelso to see if they should get back together and Eric and Hyde help Fez take revenge on a rival school for bullying him. Red and Kitty are curious as to why Bob and Midge didn't invite them to a party.
70	19	"Eric's Naughty No-No"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	March 27, 2001	319
Eric tries a move he sees in a dirty movie on Donna. After being honest with Jackie concerning his whereabouts, Kelso decides to tell Jackie all the lies and secrets he has kept from her, with Hyde's assistance. Kitty's younger sister, Paula (Valerie Harper), comes for a visit, under false pretenses. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
71	20	"Holy Craps!"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	April 17, 2001	320
Kitty makes everyone help her at a church fundraiser, but not according to the way she wants. A churchgoer warns Eric about a future with Donna and Fez must decide whether he should stay with an obsessed Caroline. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark Note: This is the final episode in which the license plates in the opening and closing credits tell viewers that the year is 1977.
72	21	"Fez Dates Donna"	David Trainer	Dean Batali & Rob Deshotel	May 1, 2001	321
Fez pretends to date Donna in a ruse to avoid Caroline, while Eric and Hyde start a money pool to see when Kelso and Jackie will argue and bicker again. After looking at his property deed, Bob believes he owns part of Red's property, which frustrates him.
73	22	"Eric's Drunken Tattoo"	David Trainer	Jeffrey Ventimilia & Joshua Sternin	May 1, 2001	322
Eric reads Donna's diary and decides to get a tattoo, believing he's not dangerous enough for her. Kelso talks in his sleep, fueling Jackie's curiosity, and Red spends a day with Pastor Dave when Red's band-aid accidentally gets on Pastor Dave's food. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark Note: This is the first episode in which the license plates in the opening and closing credits tell viewers that the year is 1978.
74	23	"Canadian Road Trip"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	May 8, 2001	323
The guys and Leo go to Canada for beer, but are forced to smuggle Fez when he doesn't have his green card. Donna believes Jackie is being set up by a false modeling agency and Red tests out a recently bought Betamax recorder. Absent: Tanya Roberts and Don Stark
75	24	"Backstage Pass"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	May 15, 2001	324
Donna ditches Eric backstage at a Ted Nugent concert and Kelso delivers a romantic, love-filled day for Jackie, while Red and Kitty can't recall their first meeting with one another.
76	25	"The Promise Ring"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jackie Filgo	May 22, 2001	325
Eric gives Donna a promise ring, as a sign they will be together forever. However, Donna is unsure if she's ready for such a commitment and questions their future together. Last appearance as a series regular: Tanya Roberts

Season 4 (2001–02)

Main article: That '70s Show (season 4)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
77	1	"It's a Wonderful Life"	David Trainer	Linda Wallem	September 25, 2001	401
Eric wishes he and Donna never kissed and, à la It's a Wonderful Life, an angel (Wayne Knight) gives him a glimpse at what he and his friends' lives would have been, spanning from 1976 (the pilot episode) to the 1980s. Cynthia Lamontagne makes her first of six appearances as "Big Rhonda." Absent: Don Stark and Tommy Chong
78	2	"Eric's Depression"	David Trainer	Bryan Moore & Chris Peterson	September 26, 2001	402
A deeply depressed and heartbroken Eric stays in his room, prompting Red to find a way to get his son back on his feet. Kelso gets lost during a trip to the Funland amusement park with Hyde, Jackie and Fez. Absent: Tommy Chong
79	3	"Pinciotti vs. Forman"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	October 2, 2001	403
Eric won't let Donna into his basement and a rivalry ensues between the two as they compete for their friends' loyalty. Red befriends Pastor Dave (Kevin McDonald). Absent: Tommy Chong
80	4	"Hyde Gets the Girl"	David Trainer	Sarah McLaughlin & Alan Dybner	October 9, 2001	404
Tired of seeing Hyde staying single, the gang throws a party so he can meet a girl. Fez becomes attracted to Big Rhonda after he gets drunk, and Bob and Kelso enter a radio contest, with a brand new van as the grand prize. Absent: Tommy Chong
81	5	"Bye-Bye Basement"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	October 16, 2001	405
Hyde moves back in with the Formans, but won't reveal why. While Fez begins taking ballet lessons to meet women, Kitty hires Leo and his cousin, Theo, to renovate the basement. Kelso and Jackie make Donna realize something about herself and Eric. Absent: Don Stark
82	6	"The Relapse"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jackie Filgo	November 6, 2001	406
Bob refuses to believe Midge has left him and Red has to make him see the truth. Kelso convinces Hyde and Fez to go check out older women and Eric tends to Donna, leading to an unexpected situation. Absent: Tommy Chong
83	7	"Uncomfortable Ball Stuff"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	November 13, 2001	407
Donna and Eric go as friends to the Price Mart Ball, but lingering feelings for one another seem to remain. In need of money for a new pair of boots, Fez gets a job at Leo's Foto Hut.
84	8	"Donna's Story"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	November 20, 2001	408
After Donna writes a roman à clef in the school newspaper, her thinly veiled account of her and Eric's relationship makes Eric look bad, and he retaliates with his own story. Bob shows Red and Kitty his new girlfriend, Joanne, and Kelso purchases a pinball machine for The Hub and Fez later replaces it with a Space Invaders machine to win Jackie over him, but she (again) fails to notice. Absent: Tommy Chong
85	9	"The Forgotten Son"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	November 21, 2001	409
Red shoots an instructional video for Price Mart stock employees, but uses Kelso instead of real stock-boy Eric. Donna spends much time with Kitty, which troubles Eric, and Leo treats Hyde and Fez to a shopping spree, after he's inherited a million dollars from a dead uncle. Absent: Don Stark
86	10	"Red and Stacey"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	November 27, 2001	410
Red tries to match Stacey (Erika Christensen), a Price Mart cashier, with Eric, only to find out she already has a crush on Red himself, much to everyone's surprise. After Fez asks Big Rhonda on a date, Jackie and Donna give her a makeover. Absent: Don Stark and Tommy Chong
87	11	"The Third Wheel"	David Trainer	Bryan Moore & Chris Peterson	December 11, 2001	411
The guys go bowling, where Hyde introduces his new girlfriend, Jill, but Eric is not alright with her hanging out with the guys. Donna is speechless when Bob and Joanne reveal they are intimate in their relationship, and Red must see to it that Pastor Dave returns to his ministry duties after he drops out from the church. Absent: Tommy Chong
88	12	"An Eric Forman Christmas"	David Trainer	Dean Batali & Rob des Hotel	December 18, 2001	412
Eric directs the church Christmas pageant, but his friends make a mess of things, leading to him getting kicked out of the director's chair. Red is grumpy over Bob's Christmas spirit and a feud ensues. Kevin McDonald makes his last appearance as Pastor Dave.
89	13	"Jackie Says Cheese"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	January 8, 2002	413
When her father finds out about her relationship with Kelso, Jackie gets a job as a cheese maiden at the local mall to finance her expenses. A situation leads to Eric and Red not communicating with each other and a new foreign exchange student, Tomas (Nicholas Gonzalez), gets on Fez's nerves. Absent: Don Stark and Tommy Chong
90	14	"Eric's Hot Cousin"	David Trainer	Will Forte	January 22, 2002	414
Eric's attractive cousin, Penny (Brittany Daniel), comes for a visit, and she reveals something to him that may serve to his pleasure. Kitty wants a pet, but Red buys her an animal she least expects, and Donna and Jackie try ways to get the guys' attention back towards them instead of Penny. Absent: Don Stark and Tommy Chong Note: Eric's cousin, Penny, is portrayed by Brittany Daniel, who portrays Sophia, Corey Howard's (Glenn Howerton) ex-girlfriend, on "That '80s Show", a failed spin-off that aired on FOX in 2002
91	15	"Tornado Prom"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	February 5, 2002	415
A tornado forces Eric and Donna to stay at the radio station, while the rest of the gang must hole up at the annual school prom. Hyde gets back at someone he hates, Fez gets his hopes high with Rhonda and Jackie questions her popularity. Meanwhile, Joanne starts to get on Red's nerves. Absent: Tommy Chong
92	16	"Donna Dates a Kelso"	David Trainer	Dean Batali & Rob des Hotel	February 5, 2002	416
Eric is named "Most Eligible Viking" at high school and starts flaunting his new title, while Jackie sets Donna up on a date with Kelso's older brother Casey (Luke Wilson). Red buys a vintage Corvette, and Fez believes he will finally lose his virginity with Big Rhonda.
93	17	"Kelso's Career"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	February 12, 2002	417
In order to pay for a Valentine's Day gift for Jackie, Kelso donates sperm at a local sperm bank. Donna is angry after being stood up by Casey, Fez begins gorging himself away with his chocolate gift to Big Rhonda, and Eric is troubled at Red when his father tells him "I love you." Absent: Don Stark and Tommy Chong
94	18	"Leo Loves Kitty"	David Trainer	Will Forte	February 19, 2002	418
Leo falls in love with Kitty after an accident, while Fez needs to find a way to pay Hyde for a broken taillight. When Kelso is offered a modeling job, Jackie begins to feel neglected by him. Absent: Don Stark
95	19	"Jackie's Cheese Squeeze"	David Trainer	Chris Peterson & Bryan Moore	February 26, 2002	419
Eric blackmails Jackie, after he discovers her manager, Todd (Christopher Masterson), kissing her. Hyde, Fez and Donna are tricked into believing they are Eric's only confidants, while Red begins spending more time with his Corvette than with Kitty. Absent: Tommy Chong Note: Christopher Masterson is Danny Masterson's younger brother. Masterson is known for his portrayal as Francis, Malcolm's oldest brother on "Malcolm in the Middle", a present-day situation comedy that aired from 2000 to 2006.
96	20	"Class Picture"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	March 19, 2002	420
Trying to think of a quote for their 1978 yearbook pictures, the gang reminisces of their past experiences with one another and their families, and how they first met. Absent: Tommy Chong
97	21	"Prank Day"	David Trainer	Alan Dybner	March 26, 2002	421
The guys try to get back at Kelso for pranking them, but the results are disastrous, even with an unexpected ally on their side. Jackie spends the day with Donna in order to cheer her up. Absent: Don Stark
98	22	"Eric's Corvette Caper"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	April 9, 2002	422
Eric takes Red's Corvette on a date to impress a cheerleader (Alice Frank) while Red and Kitty are out of town, but must ensure Red doesn't find out. Jackie and Donna go snooping around Casey's room while he's out of town, and have to deal with the one occupying Casey's room in his absence. Absent: Don Stark and Tommy Chong
99	23	"Hyde's Birthday"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	April 23, 2002	423
Kitty wants to throw a surprise party for Hyde's 18th birthday, but he refuses to attend. While Jackie and Fez bicker over how to decorate for the party, Eric, Donna and Kelso go out to find the perfect gift for Hyde.
100	24	"That '70s Musical"	David Trainer	Rob des Hotel & Dean Batali	April 30, 2002	424
A musical episode: Fez stars in the school musical pageant, but worries his friends will not attend to watch. His daydreams and fantasies throughout the episode include music from The Turtles, the Steve Miller Band, Nazareth, The Carpenters, and Peaches & Herb.
101	25	"Eric's False Alarm"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	May 7, 2002	425
Eric learns Casey and Donna are going to spend the night at a hotel and follows them there. Red and Kitty are concerned Bob is moving too quickly with Joanne, and Kelso thinks Jackie might be cheating on him.
102	26	"Everybody Loves Casey"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	May 14, 2002	426
Eric's plan to turn others against Casey backfires at a hot dog barbecue. Kelso sorts out his reasons for why he cheated on Jackie, and Fez makes a move on Big Rhonda. Absent: Don Stark and Tommy Chong
103	27	"Love, Wisconsin Style"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jackie Filgo	May 21, 2002	427
Donna's degenerating behavior angers Bob, and Red helps straighten her out. Not wanting any trouble, Casey breaks up with Donna, who now wants Eric to accept her again, but his decision can cause a backlash in their former relationship. Following their breakup, Jackie tries to find a way to get back with Kelso, while Hyde and Fez look for someone to play a prank on. Two members of the gang get rid of their problems by leaving Point Place. Absent: Tommy Chong

Season 5 (2002–03)

Main article: That '70s Show (season 5)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
104	1	"Going to California"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jackie Filgo	September 17, 2002	501
Desperately wanting to reveal his love for Donna, Eric disobeys his parents and heads to California to find her and Kelso. Kelso has an affair with Annette (Jessica Simpson), a blonde California girl. Meanwhile Jackie and Hyde become closer than ever before.
105	2	"I Can't Quit You, Baby"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	September 24, 2002	502
As punishment for running away, Bob sends Donna to attend the Catholic school Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrow and Red takes away Eric's keys to the Vista Cruiser. To their surprise and disgust, Eric and Donna find out about the secret fling between Jackie and Hyde.
106	3	"What is and What Should Never Be"	David Trainer	Will Forte	October 29, 2002	503
Red isn't too happy when Kitty announces she's pregnant, while Eric and Donna try to get Hyde to tell Kelso about his relationship with Jackie. Friendships may break after Kelso finds out about the relationship. Absent: Don Stark
107	4	"Heartbreaker"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	October 29, 2002	504
Kitty's parents, Burt (Tom Poston) and Bea (Betty White), come for a visit to hear about her pregnancy, but Kitty has some news regarding it. Kelso must come to terms with Hyde and Jackie's new relationship. Absent: Don Stark
108	5	"Ramble On"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	November 12, 2002	505
Donna gives Eric a promise ring of her own, much to Eric's dislike for the ring's appearance. Fez applies for a job at the DMV, Hyde is bothered with Jackie's gossiping and Red must deal with Kitty's temper over the discovery of her menopause.
109	6	"Over the Hills and Far Away"	David Trainer	Bryan Moore & Chris Peterson	November 19, 2002	506
Red and Kitty go with the guys on a weekend visit to UW–Madison, but Bob won't let Donna go with Eric. Jackie is afraid Hyde will cheat on her while he is at Madison. Absent: Don Stark
110	7	"Hot Dog"	David Trainer	Rob des Hotel	November 26, 2002	507
Eric buys Donna the most unexpected present and decides to ask her a question that could change their lives, but the rest of the gang disowns him for even thinking of doing such a thing. Red buys a new dog, Schatzi, to keep Kitty company.
111	8	"Thank You"	David Trainer	Dean Batali	December 3, 2002	508
It's Thanksgiving, and to keep Red from finding out about his failing math grade, Eric forges his signature on a failing notice, and he and Donna decide to reveal their engagement during dinner. Laurie (Lisa Robin Kelly) returns home after a long absence.
112	9	"Black Dog"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	December 10, 2002	509
Jackie's father gets arrested for bribery, but Hyde doesn't know how to respond to her. Kelso accidentally shoots Hyde with a BB gun in the eye and Fez tries to gain some affection from his new boss, Nina. Meanwhile, Eric, Donna, Red and Kitty have a disagreement over comforting loved ones. Absent: Don Stark
113	10	"The Crunge"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	December 17, 2002	510
Eric gets an unsatisfactory score on his SATs and wants to retake the tests, to prove he's worthy of marrying Donna. Jackie thinks Hyde's SAT score will bring the two of them fortune, while Kelso flaunts his score around.
114	11	"The Girl I Love"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	January 7, 2003	511
Fez introduces Nina to the gang, and Kitty invites them to a dinner party, but the guys and Red want to spend time doing other things. Absent: Don Stark
115	12	"Misty Mountain Hop"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	January 22, 2003	512
Jackie asks the Formans to help clean out her family's ski cabin, after the bank forecloses it, while Hyde convinces Kelso and Fez to go party all weekend at a particular place. Eric wants to do new romantic things with Donna, but it doesn't go as planned for both of them. Absent: Don Stark
116	13	"Your Time Is Gonna Come"	David Trainer	Jackie Filgo & Jeff Filgo & Will Forte	January 29, 2003	513
Kelso's girlfriend from California, Annette (Jessica Simpson), comes to visit, stirring Jackie's jealously, which could lead to problems between her and Hyde. Kitty's parents also arrive, bearing bad news, and tragedy strikes, as a member of the Forman family ends up in the hospital, or worse. Character Death: Burt Sigurdson
117	14	"Babe I'm Gonna Leave You"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	February 5, 2003	514
Jackie tries to explain her actions to Hyde, in order to make up with him, but he believes otherwise. It's Valentine's Day and Annette forces Kelso to get rid of Jackie, or else she'll break up with him. Meanwhile, Kitty's mother, Bea, is giving her and Donna a tough time. Absent: Don Stark
118	15	"When the Levee Breaks"	David Trainer	Dean Batali	February 12, 2003	515
Eric and Donna use her house to practice being a married couple while Bob is out of town, but it doesn't go so well. Meanwhile, their friends are angry at them for not letting them throw a party at Donna's and Kitty buys Hyde an embarrassing jacket.
119	16	"Whole Lotta Love"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	February 19, 2003	516
After Eric reveals his engagement to Red, he gives Eric the silent treatment and undermines his future, in order to call it off. Kelso gives Jackie a birthday gift, with ulterior motives, and Fez finally loses his virginity to Nina.
120	17	"The Battle of Evermore"	David Trainer	Rob des Hotel	February 26, 2003	517
Kitty signs Red and Eric up for a jamboree to help patch up their relationship, while Hyde, Fez, Jackie and Kelso search for an absent Leo.
121	18	"Hey, Hey, What Can I Do?"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	March 12, 2003	518
The gang goes to a job fair, as Eric needs money to pay for his college tuition. Hyde is reluctant to get a job, until an old acquaintance of his offers him a position. Kelso chooses a future job no one else from the gang likes. Absent: Don Stark
122	19	"Bring It On Home"	David Trainer	Chris Peterson & Bryan Moore	March 26, 2003	519
The Formans discover Jackie has been sleeping in their basement with Hyde, and Bob volunteers to have Jackie over at his place, much to Donna's dismay. Fez realizes Nina is reluctant to introduce him to her family.
123	20	"No Quarter"	David Trainer	Dean Batali	April 2, 2003	520
Jackie moves in with Bob and Donna, but the things she does in the Pinciotti house don't go down well with Donna. Eric has to pay for Donna's engagement ring with Red taking all his money from him on purpose, and Fez meets someone he knows and hates.
124	21	"Trampled Under Foot"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	April 9, 2003	521
Nina breaks up with Fez because he is "too needy". After realizing they have nothing to talk about anymore, the gang decide to add another member to their group, but don't know whom to invite. Kitty uses their situation to her advantage, only to discover how bad her candidate for a new member is. Absent: Don Stark
125	22	"You Shook Me"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	April 16, 2003	522
Fez has an erotic dream about a certain member of the gang, which greatly disturbs him. Kelso questions his own sexuality after hearing about Fez's dream, leading him to seek comfort in Jackie. Joanne offers Eric a job at a local dog food factory.
126	23	"Nobody's Fault But Mine"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	April 23, 2003	523
Hyde is caught with another woman, as revenge for seeing Jackie with Kelso. Red hastens Eric and Donna's wedding day, until Laurie, who has returned home, offers an alternative for the couple to get out of the situation.
127	24	"Immigrant Song"	David Trainer	Rob des Hotel	May 7, 2003	524
Red takes a day off to think of Eric and Donna's plan to move away to Madison, Hyde and Kelso continue to bicker about one another over Jackie, and a certain prank could result in Fez's deportation. Kelso falls off the water tower (again). Absent: Don Stark
128	25	"Celebration Day"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	May 14, 2003	525
The gang goes camping the night before their high school graduation. Jackie decides to let Hyde and Kelso fight it out over her, to see who she'll choose in the end, and as Eric and Donna get ready to leave Point Place, some shocking news will be too much for a certain person to handle, both emotionally and physically. Note: This is Lisa Robin Kelly's last appearance as Laurie Forman.

Season 6 (2003–04)

Main article: That '70s Show (season 6)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
129	1	"The Kids are Alright"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jackie Filgo	October 29, 2003	601
After Red's heart attack, Kitty has to take extra hospital shifts to support the family, worrying Eric, which he believes is a way to guilt him into not going to Madison with Donna. Jackie finally decides on Hyde over Kelso, but finds out the one she chooses already has another girl.
130	2	"Join Together"	David Trainer	Dean Batali	November 5, 2003	602
Hyde is still giving Jackie the cold shoulder, so Kelso decides to help get them back together. Eric depresses Donna about the last things they can do before she goes to Madison, just to have sex, and Kitty throws away all of Red's beer as a precaution to a future heart attack. Absent: Don Stark
131	3	"The Magic Bus"	David Trainer	Rob Deshotel	November 12, 2003	603
It's Eric's 18th birthday and Donna is ready to leave for Madison. At the same time, he wonders why his "surprise birthday party" isn't being arranged by Kitty who has other plans in mind with Red.
132	4	"The Acid Queen"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	November 19, 2003	604
Kelso tries to convince the gang he did it with Brooke, a former senior in high school when the gang were sophomores, during a Molly Hatchet concert, but she denies it. Jackie becomes jealous after Hyde admits Brooke is attractive, but he doesn't know how to lie righteously to her, and Kelso finds out Brooke's pregnant. Absent: Don Stark
133	5	"I'm Free"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	November 26, 2003	605
In order to get past an INS investigator on Fez and Laurie's marital status, Fez must live with the Formans to avoid deportation. Meanwhile, Brooke tells Kelso he's off the hook, but Kelso feels he has a responsibility to support her. Absent: Don Stark
134	6	"We're Not Gonna Take It"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	December 3, 2003	606
Kelso and Eric vie for a waiter job at Hyde's workplace and Red wants Fez and Laurie to get a divorce, until mysterious gifts suddenly arrive at the Formans' door. Donna and Jackie send fudge to a depressed Bob, disguised as secret admirers, to make him happy.
135	7	"Christmas"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	December 17, 2003	607
Jackie brings the gang to a high school Christmas dance in order for her to get back at the cheerleading squad for kicking her out. Eric forgets to visit Donna at the radio station while he, Hyde, and Fez are treated as celebrities at the dance, while Kelso wants to spend the night with Brooke at the library. Meanwhile, Red works in the local mall as Santa Claus, but Bob wants the job too. Note: This is the final episode in which the license plates in the opening and closing credits tell viewers that the year is 1978.
136	8	"I'm a Boy"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	January 7, 2004	608
Eric decides to lounge around at home and become obese, never leaving the comfort of his bed again. Kelso wants to start a serious relationship with Brooke, so he invites her, Hyde, and Jackie to go on a double date. Meanwhile, Fez drives Red around because of his heart attack and gets irritated. Absent: Don Stark Note: This is the first episode in which the license plates in the opening and closing credits tell viewers that the year is 1979.
137	9	"Young Man Blues"	David Trainer	Bryan Moore & Chris Peterson	January 14, 2004	609
Kelso starts his first day as a cadet at the police academy, while Red teaches Eric to do housework, including plumbing and fixing the lawnmower. Jackie enrolls in a Big Sister program, but Donna bets she can't do a good enough job as a big sister.
138	10	"A Legal Matter"	David Trainer	Alan Dybner	February 4, 2004	610
Fez needs to take an exam to become an American citizen, so Red educates him about American history. Kelso thinks he is the academy's "stooge" and asks Eric and Hyde to help him break into the station to locate his file for verification. Absent: Don Stark
139	11	"I Can See for Miles"	David Trainer	Sarah McLaughlin	February 11, 2004	611
After Kelso vandalizes one of Eric's belongings, Eric and Donna steal his van and travel to their planned wedding location. With his van gone, Kelso needs to find a way to take Brooke to a doctor's appointment, while Jackie redecorates Hyde's room, much to his discomfort, and Red is displeased when Bob gives him a pair of shoes.
140	12	"Sally Simpson"	David Trainer	Dean Batali	February 18, 2004	612
Fez falls for Suzy (Alyson Hannigan), one of Kelso's classmates at the police academy, however, her feelings lie on Kelso, which may cause his and Fez's friendship to break. A therapist wants to know the origin of Red's stress and Kitty believes the fault lies directly on her.
141	13	"Won't Get Fooled Again"	David Trainer	Rob Deshotel	February 25, 2004	613
Donna thinks she is pregnant, having missed a day from taking her birth control pills, which angers Red and Bob. After their dispute for Suzy, Kelso and Fez cease their friendship, but she tries to make amends for the both of them.
142	14	"Baby Don't You Do It"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	March 3, 2004	614
Due to the false pregnancy scare, Eric and Donna are sent to attend premarital counseling at church, and a lie they tell puts them in an embarrassing situation. Kelso continues to lie to Brooke about his failing marks on his Penal Code tests and trouble comes when he accidentally sets the police academy on fire. After the premarital counseling, Donna decides she and Eric need to be celibate until they are married.
143	15	"Who are You?"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	March 10, 2004	615
Jackie's mother, Pam (Brooke Shields), returns from Acapulco and starts dating Bob and Kelso is reluctant about going to the police academy, forcing Eric, Hyde and Fez to get him back on his feet. Meanwhile, Donna's celibacy begins to drive Eric mad.
144	16	"Man with Money"	David Trainer	Bryan Moore & Chris Peterson	March 17, 2004	616
Red is at the mercy of a heart rate monitor, as it always goes off whenever Pam is around, making Kitty suspicious of him being attracted to her. Donna and Jackie try to split Bob and Pam up and have the idea of using Fez to seduce Pam.
145	17	"Happy Jack"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	March 24, 2004	617
Donna is horrified after she finds Eric masturbating in her bathroom. Meanwhile, Hyde and Fez go to the academy to visit Kelso, but what they find is a completely straight-forward, honest person, rather than the bumbling idiot they know and love. Absent: Don Stark
146	18	"Do You Think It's Alright?"	David Trainer	Patrick Kienlen	March 31, 2004	618
Eric and Donna have to go register for wedding gifts, but he does not like shopping with Donna. Hyde is worried all this wedding talk will make Jackie pressure him into proposing to her. Meanwhile, Red begins reading one of Kitty's erotic novels. Absent: Don Stark
147	19	"Substitute"	David Trainer	Jennifer Keene	April 21, 2004	619
Eric feels bad after injuring Mitch (Seth Green), a former high school classmate, at a mini-golf stand and offers him to hang out in his basement. However, he begins to regret it, as Mitch starts making him look bad. Meanwhile, when Bob invites Pam to live with him, she breaks up with him, and Donna and Jackie try to get them back together. Special Guest Star: Seth Green
148	20	"Squeeze Box"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	April 28, 2004	620
Eric's fidelity is in question, after he reveals he dated another girl when Donna and Casey were together. After Red and Hyde moved Pam's belongings into Bob's house, the two are speechless when they see Pam topless, and must try every way to hide this fact from Kitty and Jackie. Special Guest Star: Seth Green
149	21	"5:15"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	May 5, 2004	621
Donna pretends to be Mitch's date for his brother's wedding, but he tells everyone she is his fiancée, proving Eric's suspicion of Mitch's growing affection for Donna. To regain his honor, Mitch challenges him to a fight. Meanwhile, Fez pretends to be rich, in order to impress a girl he meets at the wedding (Rachel Bilson). Kelso and Brooke attend parenting classes with Kitty as the instructor, and Red installs cable TV, only to have someone steal the signal. Absent: Don Stark Final Appearance of: Seth Green
150	22	"Sparks"	David Trainer	Rob Deshotel	May 12, 2004	622
Eric accidentally ruins Donna's wedding dress and must find a way to prevent her from knowing. Red, under the influence, buys a canoe at an auction with Kitty's wedding gift money and has to find another present to give to Eric, thus Hyde, Kelso and Fez try to find humorous ways of misusing the canoe.
151	23	"My Wife"	David Trainer	Dean Batali	May 16, 2004	623
Eric thinks he is holding Donna back on college and her dreams, after she leases a trailer for the two of them. While the guys go to Eric's bachelor party at a strip club, the girls attend Donna's bachelorette party, where they find Kelso's older brother Casey.
152	24	"Going Mobile"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	May 19, 2004	624
As their wedding day approaches, Eric is having second thoughts, after a dream leaves him bewildered about his future and married life, and even Donna starts having cold feet. Hyde and Fez play their own form of rock-paper-scissors to determine who will be Eric's best man, and Kelso meets Brooke's mother (Morgan Fairchild), who wants Brooke to move to Chicago, Illinois with her. Eric disappears before the wedding rehearsal. This is Christina Moore's final appearance as Laurie Forman, and Laurie Forman's final appearance in the series.
153	25	"The Seeker"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jackie Filgo	May 19, 2004	625
With the wedding called off, Donna commiserates with Hyde at the water tower. After she accidentally knocks him off, Hyde ends up in the hospital, where nurse Kitty, researching his records, finds a different man listed on Hyde's birth certificate than the man Hyde had always thought was his father. Eric eventually returns, sneaking into Donna's bedroom to explain his disappearance, and Donna agrees she, too, was not ready for marriage.

Season 7 (2004–05)

Main article: That '70s Show (season 7)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
154	1	"Time Is on My Side"	David Trainer	Jeff Filgo & Jackie Filgo	September 8, 2004 (2004-09-08)	701
Eric and Donna decide to stay together after the wedding fiasco, but he is unsure how to proceed with his life. Once Eric understands what he wants to do, the gang helps him finance his plans. Midge and Pam continue to bicker for Bob's affection, and Red forces him to make the right choice, which Red and Kitty disagree upon. Special Guest Star: Tanya Roberts Final Appearance Of: Brooke Shields
155	2	"Let's Spend the Night Together"	David Trainer	Dean Batali	September 15, 2004 (2004-09-15)	702
Hyde finally meets his biological father, William Barnett, and is surprised at his ethnicity. Eric goes with Donna to a feminist rally and Kelso is expecting the birth of his baby. Absent: Don Stark Special Guest Star: Tim Reid
156	3	"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	September 22, 2004 (2004-09-22)	703
Eric vandalizes a muffler shop, which Red later buys, and Kelso believes being a single parent to his new baby daughter, Betsy, could serve to his advantage in dating women, or so he thinks.
157	4	"Beast of Burden"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	September 29, 2004 (2004-09-29)	704
Eric is upset when Red hires Hyde instead of him to work at his new muffler shop, "Forman & Son." William offers Hyde a job, too, which conflicts with Hyde's choices, and Fez becomes a shampoo boy at a local salon. Special Guest Star: Tanya Roberts
158	5	"It's Only Rock and Roll"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	October 6, 2004 (2004-10-06)	705
Hyde starts working at his father's record store chain and Kitty starts doing T'ai chi to calm her nerves. After Kelso gives away his Playboy magazines, Fez delves too deeply into its material. Special Guest Star: Tanya Roberts
159	6	"Rip This Joint"	David Trainer	Rob Des Hotel	November 3, 2004 (2004-11-03)	706
Eric goes to jail after he is caught pranking a neighbor's yard. Meanwhile, Kitty throws a party at the Forman house, and Midge locks herself in Red's bathroom, after Bob throws a jealous fuss over her and William. Final Appearance Of: Tanya Roberts
160	7	"Mother's Little Helper"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	November 10, 2004 (2004-11-10)	707
Kitty stops making meals until Red reads The Joy Of Sex and decides how to proceed with their sex life. One of Fez's customers at the salon, Danielle (Lindsay Lohan), stands up her date and goes out with Fez, while Kelso asks Fez for advice on women.
161	8	"Angie"	David Trainer	Chris Peterson & Bryan Moore	November 17, 2004 (2004-11-17)	708
The gang meets Hyde's half-sister, Angie, who wants nothing more than to see him out of their father's record company. Eric begins taking Spanish lessons, but it is just a cover for something he loves to do, which shocks the entire gang including Red. Absent: Don Stark
162	9	"You Can't Always Get What You Want"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	November 24, 2004 (2004-11-24)	709
Eric wants to go to a Styx concert on Thanksgiving, but his parents want him to stay for dinner. Hyde and Angie open up a new record store for their father called "Grooves", but plans for its grand opening aren't going as well as they seem.
163	10	"Surprise, Surprise"	David Trainer	Sarah McLaughlin	December 1, 2004 (2004-12-01)	710
Hyde is not pleased when Angie reveals she slept with someone in the gang, and must bear the laughter thrown at him. Eric doesn't understand how Donna compares him to a "twizzler", and Kitty helps Jackie bake something for Hyde, in order to cheer him up.
164	11	"Winter"	David Trainer	Dean Batali	December 15, 2004 (2004-12-15)	711
The guys take all the toys intended for the Christmas Toy Drive and play around with them first before returning it. Kitty meets an old acquaintance at the Toy Drive, and Jackie wonders if Hyde will grow up from his childish antics.
165	12	"Don't Lie to Me"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	January 5, 2005 (2005-01-05)	712
Concerned about her future with Hyde, Jackie pretends to be engaged to Fez during a wedding reception for one of their former high school seniors' sister (Jenna Fischer), which could prove to be troublesome in Hyde and Jackie's relationship. At the same time, the gang tells Angie why she should break up with Kelso, only to have him admit genuine affection for her after the breakup. Absent: Don Stark
166	13	"Can't You Hear Me Knocking"	David Trainer	Rob Des Hotel	January 12, 2005 (2005-01-12)	713
When Kelso accidentally threatens the President, the guys go paranoid, believing the authorities are out to get them, and try desperately to get rid of everything illegal in the Forman house. Red goes ice fishing with Kitty, and Donna takes Jackie to her karate class, where Jackie sorts out her feelings behind the breakup with Hyde. Absent: Don Stark
167	14	"Street Fighting Man"	David Trainer	Alan Dybner	February 9, 2005 (2005-02-09)	714
Donna scores tickets to a Green Bay Packers home game at Lambeau Field, and while Hyde, Kelso and Fez figure out how to get the three of them into the game with two tickets, Jackie continues to mope over her breakup. At the game, Eric dons a Chicago Bears jersey, which lands him in trouble with Packers fans.
168	15	"It's All over Now"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	February 16, 2005 (2005-02-16)	715
A new intern at Donna's radio station, Sarah (Eliza Dushku), gets her fired for not showing off her body during a public taping at Grooves, as Tom Jones is scheduled to arrive there. Kitty wants Red to get his autograph, while Jackie turns to Fez for advice on how to get Hyde back.
169	16	"On With the Show"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	February 23, 2005 (2005-02-23)	716
Jackie prepares to host her own public television show, but gets stage fright, and Angie wants to know how she can deliver a "burn". Meanwhile, Hyde believes Jackie wants to get back together with him and Eric meets someone with his likes and hobbies, but whose life makes him think about his own future. Absent: Don Stark
170	17	"Down The Road Apiece"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	March 2, 2005 (2005-03-02)	717
Eric leaves Point Place to make a documentary film about life on the road, and meets up with his old friend Leo (Tommy Chong) when his car breaks down. Jackie and Hyde try to patch their damaged relationship with Fez as their coach. Special Guest Star: Tommy Chong Absent: Don Stark
171	18	"Oh, Baby (We Got a Good Thing Goin')"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	March 9, 2005 (2005-03-09)	718
While watching Betsy, Kelso has trouble babysitting and ends up losing her at Eric's house. Hyde, Jackie, Red and Kitty go to a car show. Special Guest Star: Tommy Chong Final Appearance Of: Shannon Elizabeth
172	19	"Who's Been Sleeping Here?"	David Trainer	David Spancer	March 23, 2005 (2005-03-23)	719
Kelso wants Hyde and Jackie to be Betsy's godparents, which doesn't sit well with Eric and Donna, who think the honor should be theirs. Angie discovers someone is using Grooves as a residence, and the gang is surprised to find out who the culprit is. Absent: Don Stark
173	20	"Gimme Shelter"	David Trainer	Chris Peterson & Bryan Moore	March 30, 2005 (2005-03-30)	720
After Jackie graduates high school, Eric finds out he is the only one without a future and starts considering various job options and enrolls in a chiropractor seminar, but doesn't think it's a good option when he mishandles one of the gang when practicing. Elsewhere, Kelso and Fez find the perfect apartment to live in, but the landlord, who has some beef with Fez, prevents them from renting it out.
174	21	"2120 So. Michigan Ave"	David Trainer	Dean Batali	April 27, 2005 (2005-04-27)	721
Eric chooses to become a teacher, but receives an "incomplete" in gym class, thus preventing him from graduating high school. He must re-take it over the summer, but a certain individual might prevent him from doing so. Kelso and Fez bicker over the choice of rooms at their new apartment, and must face off in a beauty pageant-like competition. Final Appearance Of:: Luke Wilson Absent: Don Stark
175	22	"2000 Light Years From Home"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	May 4, 2005 (2005-05-04)	722
Eric, having Red spend his savings on his muffler shop, needs to find money for his college tuition and turns to his former high school guidance counselor, who offers him an odd choice, which could anger his friends and family. Kelso tries to break up with Angie, only to have her beat him to it when she is promoted to her father's corporate office in Milwaukee. Final Appearance of:: Megalyn Echikunwoke
176	23	"Take It Or Leave It"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	May 11, 2005 (2005-05-11)	723
Jackie is offered a job in Chicago for her television show, but will only go if Hyde doesn't live up to her expectations to propose. Donna tries to prevent Eric from going to Africa by faking a date and Charlie, the son of one of Red's war buddies, visits the gang and offers the guys solace in a place beyond their wildest dreams. Absent: Don Stark
177	24	"Short and Curlies"	David Trainer	Rob Des Hotel	May 18, 2005 (2005-05-18)	724
Jackie prepares to leave for Chicago, unless Hyde has something to say that will make her think twice. Charlie wants to apologize to Red for his earlier behavior, but keeps getting into uncomfortable situations with Kitty. Donna has trouble finding a parting gift for Eric, and turns to Kitty for help.
178	25	"Till the Next Goodbye"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	May 18, 2005 (2005-05-18)	725
The boys gather for one last "circle" before Eric leaves, until Red finally catches them. Eric goes to take his shots. With a heart-warming farewell from his friends and family, Eric heads to Africa. and Hyde finds Jackie and Kelso in a hotel room in Chicago after wanting to prove his love for Jackie. Special Guest Star: Tommy Chong Last Appearance As Series Regulars: Topher Grace and Ashton Kutcher

Season 8 (2005–06)

Main article: That '70s Show (season 8)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code
179	1	"Bohemian Rhapsody"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	November 2, 2005 (2005-11-02)	801
Kitty, Fez and Donna record a tape for Eric, summarizing what happened since he left. Red is ashamed of Kitty's experiment with something their son did prior to leaving. Hyde and Jackie argue about their relationship after Hyde punches Kelso, and it worsens when a stripper named Samantha finds the Formans' house and reveals her marriage to Hyde. Charlie falls off the water tower, but lacking Kelso's amazing luck in repeated falls, dies and has the water tower named after him. Special Guest Star: Ashton Kutcher Absent: Tommy Chong Character Death: Charlie Richardson
180	2	"Somebody to Love"	David Trainer	Rob Deshotel	November 2, 2005 (2005-11-02)	802
After Leo leaves an ambiguous note on Grooves' front door, a teenager named Randy Pearson (new cast member Josh Meyers) applies for a non-existing job. Hyde hires him while he is intoxicated, and after sobering up, wonders if it was a good decision. Jackie, Fez and Donna go to a bar so Jackie could hit on guys and then break their hearts to make her feel better. Red and Kitty try to get Hyde's wife, Samantha, to leave. First Appearance Of: Josh Meyers as Randy Pearson Special Guest Star: Ashton Kutcher Absent: Don Stark
181	3	"You're My Best Friend"	David Trainer	Chris Peterson & Bryan Moore	November 9, 2005 (2005-11-09)	803
Randy wants to throw Hyde a belated bachelor party and puts Kelso and Fez in charge of getting Hyde to the Formans' house without him knowing. But Kelso forgets his part of the plan and the guys end up in jail. Meanwhile, the Formans are furious when Leo has the strippers at their house and Jackie is shocked when Donna befriends Samantha. Special Guest Star: Ashton Kutcher Absent: Don Stark
182	4	"Misfire"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	November 16, 2005 (2005-11-16)	804
Kelso makes one last move on Jackie, but is offered a job at the Playboy Club in Chicago. Red and Kitty celebrate their anniversary, and Donna feels bad when Eric calls Kitty much more often than he calls her. Randy tries to console Donna. At the end of the episode, Kelso joins his friends in one last circle before he moves to Chicago. Special Guest Star: Ashton Kutcher Absent: Tommy Chong
183	5	"Stone Cold Crazy"	David Trainer	Dave Schiff	November 30, 2005 (2005-11-30)	805
Kitty feels neglected by Red, so Samantha helps her improve her image. Now that Kelso has moved to Chicago, Jackie moves in with Fez, who has to deal with his crazy ex-girlfriend Caroline. With some help from Samantha, Donna takes nude photos to send to Eric; unfortunately, he is not the first one to see them. In a hilarious turn of events, the folder with the photos passes hands from Kitty to Leo; Kitty made the mistake of emptying the folder to put in a Marmaduke comic, and hid it, but it ended up with Hyde. Leo then hid them in a Barry White record that Fez bought at Grooves.
184	6	"Long Away"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	December 7, 2005 (2005-12-07)	806
Donna starts spending more time with Randy, much to Fez and Jackie's suspicion, and the latter decides Eric has to know about this mingling. Red hires Leo to be his photographer at a Veterans' Reunion, as Red is now the most decorated veteran and wants to show off, but Leo steals the spotlight when he reveals his military past. Leo once had a promising life ahead of him following his service in the army, but ended up the stoner he is by accepting a lift home from musicians smoking marijuana. Later, Donna reveals that she and Eric broke up, and that's why she is now hanging out with Randy.
185	7	"Fun It"	David Trainer	David Spancer	December 14, 2005 (2005-12-14)	807
The gang decide to steal the Fatso Burger mascot, unfortunately upsetting the whole town; Jackie was against it due to her fear of clowns. Kitty finds Fatso inside the freezer, demanding the kids put him back. They attempt doing so, but lacked time to connect the speaker since Bob pulled up to order; Fez fakes being an employee using the speaker, ordering Bob to go have a pizza instead. Unfortunately, the gang blows their good luck and accidentally smash Fatso to pieces; everyone flees, but not before Donna snatches the clown's nose. Absent: Tommy Chong
186	8	"Good Company"	David Trainer	Dean Batali	January 12, 2006 (2006-01-12)	808
Jackie discovers Donna's crush on Randy, while Kitty is angry at Fez after he begins dating one of her friends. Donna's birthday is approaching and her friends don't know what present to give her. Absent: Tommy Chong
187	9	"Who Needs You"	David Trainer	Sarah McLaughlin	January 19, 2006 (2006-01-19)	809
Kitty and Red get annoyed with Hyde and Samantha's constant fighting. After Jackie floods Fez's apartment and almost gets them evicted, she decides to save the day in the most feminine way. Donna tries to get people to donate money for a children's library and is in for some disappointment about the fans of "Hot Donna"; her popularity has gone down, forcing her to make drastic promises. Hyde later reveals to Red and Kitty that his and Samantha's arguing is to spice up their love life, which had gotten boring; intrigued, Red and (after some initial confusion) Kitty give it a try. Absent: Don Stark
188	10	"Sweet Lady"	David Trainer	Alan Dybner	January 26, 2006 (2006-01-26)	810
Donna is suspicious of Randy's intentions when he invites her to a cabin under questionable pretenses. Jackie wants to work for Christine St. George (Mary Tyler Moore), a talk show host for What's Up, Wisconsin?. Hyde meets Red's older friends and questions his marriage. Note: a faux circle is held at the sauna where Hyde is talking with Red's friends. Absent: Don Stark and Tommy Chong
189	11	"Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy"	David Trainer	Greg Schaffer & Steve Joe	February 2, 2006 (2006-02-02)	811
Jackie needs Kitty's help to get Christine St. George to like her. Leo has a crush on someone quite unexpected and asks the other guys for help. Absent: Don Stark
190	12	"Killer Queen"	David Trainer	Mark Hudis	February 9, 2006 (2006-02-09)	812
It's Valentine's Day, and Hyde forgot. Red shows Hyde a stash of presents he hides in the basement; he keeps them in case of Kitty's birthday, their anniversary or Valentine's Day due to missing Kitty's birthday one year (Kitty's Birthday (That Today?!!) in Season Three). After Hyde makes his pick, Red comes down later for Kitty's gift to find the stash missing; it turns out Samantha had caught Hyde with the stash and mistook it all as his gift for her. Fez and Jackie fake a relationship for Christine St. George on What's Up, Wisconsin? when a guest fails to appear. Donna helps Randy plan out his Valentine's Day and is surprised to learn who his date is. Final Appearance of: Mary Tyler Moore
191	13	"Spread Your Wings"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	March 16, 2006 (2006-03-16)	813
Donna unsuccessfully tries to keep her relationship with Randy a secret. Fez tries to impress a co-worker named Hillary at all costs, while Jackie gets a new job, but finds it quite disappointing. Kitty and Red clean Eric's old bedroom with Randy's help. Things take a turn for the worse when Kitty catches Randy and Donna kissing in the room. Absent: Don Stark and Tommy Chong
192	14	"Son and Daughter"	David Trainer	Ken Blankstein	March 23, 2006 (2006-03-23)	814
Hyde has to watch over his father's house when he goes out of town. A subsequent party goes out of control and only Leo can fix the damage. Kitty is still furious at Donna for kissing Randy in Eric's old bedroom and tries to ridicule her. After defending Randy, Red stays at Bob's to avoid further fights with Kitty. Donna later explains that she broke up with Eric to Kitty, who understands and forgives Red for standing up to her. Special Guest Star: Tim Reid
193	15	"Keep Yourself Alive"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	April 13, 2006 (2006-04-13)	815
Fez loses Kitty's wedding ring and the gang spends their night in the woods looking for it, with Donna and Randy trying desperately to be alone, but unable due to Jackie and Hyde's fighting. Red is uncomfortable when Bob says too much about the same ring in front of Kitty. Absent: Tommy Chong
194	16	"My Fairy King"	David Trainer	Philip Stark	April 27, 2006 (2006-04-27)	816
Hyde finds out a terrible truth about Samantha that causes their marriage to end; she's already married to a much older man, meaning that their marriage is a sham. Red finds a rival muffler shop is taking all his customers; without much choice, he decides to go into retirement. Jackie makes up a list of qualities she needs in a man and is overwhelmed when she realizes who her perfect match is... it's no other than the very man who has been after her from the beginning - Fez! Absent: Tommy Chong
195	17	"Crazy Little Thing Called Love"	David Trainer	Kristin Newman	April 27, 2006 (2006-04-27)	817
Jackie goes to a therapist to understand her feelings for Fez; she learns that she only wanted Kelso and Hyde before since they were unavailable, and now that Fez is dating, she wants him. Hyde keeps a retired Red busy, but regrets it later. Meanwhile, Fez is shocked to find his girlfriend dumping him for a very unusual reason; believing no-one could due better than Fez for sex, she decides to become a nun. Jackie learns of Fez's dilemma, and much to her own surprise, she finds herself still wanting Fez! Absent: Don Stark
196	18	"We Will Rock You"	David Trainer	Chris Peterson & Bryan Moore	May 4, 2006 (2006-05-04)	818
The gang meets a variety of people at a "Disco Sucks" bonfire. Jackie unsuccessfully tries to use the occasion to get closer to Fez. Kitty and Red have a visit from new neighbors (Barry Williams & Christopher Knight), but there is just something about them that they didn't expect: the new neighbors are gay. Absent: Tommy Chong
197	19	"Sheer Heart Attack"	David Trainer	Steve Joe & Greg Schaffer	May 4, 2006 (2006-05-04)	819
After numerous amorous adventures, Fez decides to stay with only one girl, and returns to ex-girlfriend (the crazy) Caroline, much to Jackie's dismay. Red and Hyde try to sell unneeded heart pills without Kitty's consent; Red's friends are grateful for them, as one can fall asleep before his wife now. When Kitty mistakenly believes Hyde is stealing his stash, he blackmails Red into getting him a television. However, one of Red's friends shows up for some of the pills, blowing their cover. Absent: Don Stark and Tommy Chong
198	20	"Leaving Home Ain't Easy"	David Trainer	Chris Peterson & Bryan Moore & Kristin Newman	May 11, 2006 (2006-05-11)	820
Bob wants Red and Kitty to move to Florida with him, while Randy suggests Donna move in with him. To Red's surprise, Bob has decided on the genius move of opening a bait shop in a neighborhood five miles from any other; they end up fighting over what to name the shop, since Bob's ideas are ridiculous puns. Although she had been crying, Jackie snaps back to her old bitchy self; she has decided to harm Fez emotionally, just he did to her. Among many things, Jackie ruins the buttons on Fez's shirts and graffitis offensive messages on his car. At whits end, Fez decides to take revenge on Jackie the best way he knows how; he puts green dye in her shampoo. When confronted, Fez tells Jackie that he just made as ugly on the outside as she is on the inside. Absent: Tommy Chong
199	21	"Love of My Life"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	May 18, 2006 (2006-05-18)	821
Hyde finds a memo from his father, revealing that the Grooves franchise has been sold for a ridiculous amount of money. Fez's friend visits from their home country, bringing more powerful marijuana. Hyde takes too much and hallucinates every is a copy of himself; as result, he cleans up his act and becomes a more efficient person. At the same time Red and Kitty try to sell their house, and Randy tries to figure out what went wrong in his relationship with Donna. The gang help Hyde understand it wasn't the marijuana that made him freak out; the thought of losing his job and not knowing what to do next was. Hyde's father visits Grooves, revealing that the Point Place store is to be left to Hyde, who "celebrates" with Leo and his father. Fez's friend convinces him to return home, since Jackie has rejected him; however, once Jackie learns just how heartbroken she made Fez, she decides to give being a couple a try, forgiving him. Kitty informs everyone Eric is coming home from Africa. Final Appearance of: Tim Reid
200	22	"That '70s Finale"	David Trainer	Gregg Mettler	May 18, 2006 (2006-05-18)	822
In the 200th episode and series finale, it is December 31, 1979, the final day of the 1970s. Hyde helps a hesitant Kitty and Red decide about moving. Fez searches for the perfect time and place for his first kiss with Jackie while Kelso returns to spend the last night of the 1970s with his friends. Kelso also falls off the water tower (again), after being tricked by Fez and Hyde. Red and Kitty announce to their guests that they decided not to move to Florida. As Donna leaves the room for some air, Eric returns just in time for New Year's Eve. He apologizes to Donna, who says things "are a lot different now" and they kiss. Eric and Kelso join their friends in the final "circle" of the decade. Eric states the last person upstairs has to call Red a dumbass. Everyone runs upstairs, leaving Kelso behind. Kelso is the final character to be seen as he grabs "the stupid helmet" and prepares to call Red a dumbass. As the 1980s begin, the episode ends in a final shot of the Formans' basement with the kids and adults upstairs counting down to one. Then shows the car bumper one last time reading "That '70s Show" along with the year saying 80. Special Guest Stars: Ashton Kutcher & Topher Grace (cameo)

Specials

Title	Original air date
"That '70s Special"	April 30, 2002 (2002-04-30)
The cast and crew discuss the show and its run.
"That '70s KISS Show"	August 30, 2002 (2002-08-30)
The cast tries to sneak past security guards in order to get behind-the-scenes of a KISS concert.
"That '70s Bloopers"	May 12, 2004 (2004-05-12)
A blooper reel from episodes of the show.
"That '70s Show: The Final Goodbye"	() May 11, 2006
The cast and crew showcase highlights from the show, as they prepare for the series finale.

External links

• List of That '70s Shows episodes at TV.com
• That '70s Show at IMDb

Timeline

The show was set in May 1976 in the August 23, 1998, premiere. After 12 episodes, the series transitioned to 1977. The 23rd episode, "Grandma's Dead", was also set in 1976, because it was supposed to be the season finale of season 1. The show remained in 1977 for the next two seasons. Near the end of the third season, the series transitioned to 1978 until early in the sixth season. The remaining episodes took place in 1979, and the series finale abruptly ends during a New Year's Eve party as the characters reach "one" during a countdown to January 1, 1980. After the credits roll, the license plate from Eric's Vista Cruiser is shown with the year "80", indicating that the 1980s have begun.

Eighth season and series finale

The character of Eric Forman was written out of the series at the end of the seventh season, as Topher Grace wanted to move on with his career. Ashton Kutcher switched to a recurring guest role when he also chose to depart following the seventh season. However, Kelso had not been written out yet, so to give better closure to the character, Kutcher appeared in the first four episodes of the eighth season (credited as a special guest star). Both Grace and Kutcher would eventually return for the series finale, although the former was uncredited. Tommy Chong (who began reappearing by late season 7 after a long absence) became a regular again to help fill Kelso's role as the dimwit of the group. Eric was supposed to be replaced by his new friend Charlie, played by Bret Harrison, as an "innocent character", who proved fairly popular with audiences, but the character was killed off after Harrison was offered a lead role in the series The Loop. Another new character named Randy Pearson, played by Josh Meyers (brother of Late Night host Seth Meyers), was introduced to take the place of both Eric and, to a lesser extent, Charlie. Another new character, Samantha, a stripper played by Jud Tylor, was added as Hyde's wife for nine episodes. The location of the show's introductory theme song was changed from the Vista Cruiser to the circle.

The eighth season was announced as the final season of the show on January 17, 2006, and "That '70s Finale" was filmed a month later on February 17, 2006, first airing on May 18, 2006.

Production

Title

The working titles for the show were:

• Teenage Wasteland (named after the lyric from "Baba O'Riley" by The Who)
• The Kids Are Alright (named after "The Kids Are Alright" by The Who)
• Feelin' All Right (a Traffic & Joe Cocker song)
• Reeling in the Years (named after the song by Steely Dan)

However, due to song-rights refusals (including The Who's Pete Townshend) and Fox Network's deeming Feelin' All Right less than memorable, co-creator Bonnie Turner suggested that the show should be titled That '70s Show, after hearing an audience member saying "I loved that show about the '70s." It was at that point where it ultimately became the official title for the show.

Elements of the show

The 1970s

The show addressed social issues of the 1970s such as sexual attitudes, generational conflict, the economic hardships of the 1970s recession, mistrust of the American government by blue-collar workers, and underage drinking/teenage drug use. The series also highlighted developments in fashion trends, the entertainment industry, including the television remote ("the clicker"), reruns, VCR, and cable TV; the video games Pong and Space Invaders; the cassette tape and Disco; MAD magazine; and Eric's obsession with Star Wars. The show has been compared to Happy Days, which was similarly set 20 years before the time in which it aired.

Beginning with season 5, each episode in the series is named after a song by a rock band that was famous in the 1970s: Led Zeppelin (season 5), The Who (Season 6), The Rolling Stones (season 7), and Queen (season 8, except for the finale, titled "That '70s Finale").

The circle

The circle illustrated the teens' marijuana use, usually in Eric's basement. The picture is of the final scene of the series.

In the circle, a group of characters, usually the teenagers, sit in a circle (generally in Eric's basement, though occasionally elsewhere), as the camera pans, stopping at each character as they speak. It was usually apparent that the characters are under the influence of marijuana. Thick clouds of smoke, frequent coughing and an extreme wide-angle lens added to the "drug-induced" feel, although the audience never saw anyone actually smoking the plant. Also, no visible cannabis-related paraphernalia were seen, such as bongs or joint papers. Characters never spoke the word "marijuana" while in the circle (except in one episode "Reefer Madness"), often referring to it as "stuff" or a "stash". In the episode "Bye-Bye Basement", Theo (Leo's cousin) refers to "weed"; in "The Relapse", Kelso tells Fez that the concrete wall behind the gym is used mostly for "smoking weed and beating up freshmen;" in "Ski Trip" Kitty asks Eric why he is taking so much oregano to Jackie's ski lodge; in "Eric's Burger Job", Kelso blames his "roach clip" when the water bed pops on which he is sitting at a party; in two episodes ("That Wrestling Show" and "Hyde Moves In"), Eric and Hyde can be seen wearing shirts with the words "Cannabis sativa" written on a Campbell's soup can; and in "The Pill", Red, referring to Kelso, exclaims, "That kid's on dope!" A gimmick related to the circle and the marijuana smoking was Eric watching the kitchen wall moving erratically, although this technique was also used to show that Eric was drunk.

As the series progressed, the circle became one of the series' recurring features. The only four episodes where the whole gang is in the circle are "Class Picture", "I'm A Boy", "Substitute", and in the series finale. During the eighth and final season, the circle sans smoke replaced the Vista Cruiser as the setting of the opening credits.

The Vista Cruiser

Many of the show's episodes featured Eric and the rest of the kids in or around Eric's "Aztec Gold" 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, handed down to Eric by Red. For the first seven seasons of the show, the show's introduction showed the cast inside the Vista Cruiser. The particular station wagon was bought by Wilmer Valderrama at the show's conclusion from Carsey-Werner for "no more than" US$500. The Vista Cruiser makes a brief appearance, in its original "That 70's Show" configuration, in the sequel series, That 90's Show.

In August 2009, the show's Vista Cruiser was named third-greatest television car ever by MSN Autos.

Running gags and catchphrases

In one of the show's major running gags, Red often threatens to punish Eric with many variations of the catchphrase, "my foot in your ass" or more generally "kicking your ass." For example, in "Kitty and Eric's Night Out", Red mistakenly thinks Eric offended Kitty, so Red says, "I swear I'll kick his ass!" In "Eric's Hot Cousin", Eric tries to get out of something by claiming he's sleepwalking and Red says, "And I'm about to be sleep-kicking your ass", and, in "Prank Day", when Red gets covered in oatmeal, Eric tries to explain that it was just a prank that had gone "horribly, horribly wrong" Red says, "Well, I have a prank, too. One where my foot doesn't plow through your ass. Let's hope it doesn't go horribly, horribly wrong!" In the eighth season, Hyde asks Red, "did you ever actually do that?" To which Red replies "Once, during the war... I can't talk about it." Several of the running gags were shown in edited clips for the series finale.

Some other notable running gags and catchphrases are:

• Fez's country of origin is never revealed. Sometimes, Fez is about to disclose where he is from, or at least hint at it, but something happens to prevent him from doing so, like someone entering the room as seen in "Stolen Car", or Fez rambling in "Love of My Life".
• Fez's real name was also never revealed. Even Fez stood for FES, Foreign Exchange Student. Red often calls Fez by some exotic foreign names when he is speaking directly to him, including Tarzan.
• Someone, usually Kelso, falls off the Water Tower. Charlie is the only one to fall off and die from the tower in "Bohemian Rhapsody" due to him having weak endurance.
• Kelso yells "Ow, my eye!" when Hyde rough-houses with him. For example, in the episode "Class Picture", a series of flashbacks feature Hyde beating up Kelso. While the two are out of the immediate sight of the audience, Kelso yells, "Ow, my eye!" and the scene cuts to the next flashback. This gag is repeated several times throughout the series, although the only time Kelso appears with an injured eye is in "Jackie's Cheese Squeeze" after he was punched by Todd, Jackie's manager. On that occasion, Kelso did not yell, "Ow, my eye!"
• Fez's sex life or usually lack thereof. Often Fez accidentally reveals some perverse behavior he performed, like hiding in Donna's room.
• The best thing to do or the best solution can be found by "The Circle", sometimes from the Circle, Hyde will start to talk about a car that runs on water or conspiracies towards the Government.
• Eric's attempted "secret" money stash locations are known by everyone, such as the Candy Land box.

In other media

Home media

Main article: List of That '70s Show home video releases

That '70s Show was released on DVD in Regions 1, 2 and 4 by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment at an increment of two seasons per year between 2004 and 2008 and a complete series release on October 14, 2008. Mill Creek Entertainment released all eight seasons between 2011–2013 and released a complete series set on May 14, 2013. On March 6, 2012, Mill Creek released the first season on Blu-ray and season two on October 16, 2012. On November 3, 2015, Mill Creek Entertainment released That '70s Show The Complete Series on Blu-ray 1080p, featuring all 200 episodes from the series, presented digitally remastered in High Definition from the original film negatives for optimum sound and video quality and for superior home entertainment Blu-ray presentation with remastered 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio surround sound and 1.78:1 widescreen aspect ratio.

Soundtracks

Several prominent songs from the decade can be heard on the series, and two soundtracks were released in 1999. The first is a collection of funk, soul, and disco, called That '70s Album (Jammin'). The second is a collection of album-oriented rock songs, called That '70s Album (Rockin'). AllMusic gave both albums 3 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Remake

Days Like These

Main article: Days Like These (TV series)

Related shows

That '80s Show

Main article: That '80s Show

That '80s Show was a similar decade-based show which, despite having a similar name, show structure, and many of the same writers and production staff, was not a direct spin-off, with the characters and story lines never crossing paths. It was created because of That '70s Show's popularity at the time.

That '90s Show

Main article: That '90s Show

Netflix produced a spin-off of the series, titled That '90s Show, with Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp reprising their roles as Red and Kitty Forman, respectively. It is again produced by The Carsey-Werner Company, with Gregg Mettler serving as showrunner and Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, their daughter Lindsay Turner, Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner, Smith and Rupp as executive producers. Topher Grace (Eric Forman), Mila Kunis (Jackie Burkhart), Ashton Kutcher (Michael Kelso), Laura Prepon (Donna Pinciotti), Wilmer Valderrama (Fez), Tommy Chong (Leo), and Don Stark (Bob Pinciotti) will appear as guests in the new series. It is set to premiere on Netflix on January 19, 2023.

Reception

American ratings

Over the course of its run, the series was a consistent performer for Fox, becoming one of their flagship shows. Its eight seasons, consisting of 200 episodes, made it Fox's second-longest-running live-action sitcom ever behind Married... with Children, though That '70s Show did not have the same ratings success, despite surviving cancellation.

As of April 2020, the show went in syndication on FX, Freeform, Comedy Central, TeenNick, Pop, NickMom, IFC, Nick at Nite and TV Land. It can currently be seen on Laff.

Season		Episodes	Timeslot	Premiere	Season finale	Rank	Viewers (in millions)
1	1998–1999	25	Sunday 8:30	August 23, 1998	July 26, 1999	49	11.7
2	1999–2000	26	Tuesday 8:30	September 28, 1999	May 22, 2000	86	9.0
3	2000–2001	25	Tuesday 8:00	October 3, 2000	May 22, 2001	65	10.8
4	2001–2002	27		September 25, 2001	May 21, 2002	67	9.1
5	2002–2003	25	Tuesday 8:00 (2002) Wednesday 8:00 (2003)	September 17, 2002	May 14, 2003	52	10.4
6	2003–2004	25	Wednesday 8:00	October 29, 2003	May 19, 2004	49	10.0
7	2004–2005	25		September 8, 2004	May 18, 2005	85	7.0
8	2005–2006	22	Wednesday 8:00 (2005) Thursday 8:00 (2006)	November 2, 2005	May 18, 2006	103	5.8

Awards

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by That '70s Show

Over the course of its run, the series was nominated for a substantial number of awards, including 16 Primetime Emmy Awards. The only win for the series at this event came in 1999, when Melina Root was awarded the Emmy for Outstanding Costume Design for a Series for "That Disco Episode". Additionally, the show was nominated for a large number of Teen Choice Awards, with both Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama winning on three occasions.

External links

• That '70s Show at IMDb
• Casey Werner - That 70s Show at the Wayback Machine (archived February 16, 2021) Media related to at Wikimedia Commons