That '70s Show: Season 1

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That '70S Show

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FOX | Season Premiere Date: August 23, 1998

Starring: Danny Masterson, Debra Jo Rupp, Mila Kunis

Summary: Set in the era of Led Zeppelin 8-tracks, Tab cola and Farrah Fawcett posters, THAT '70s SHOW returns for an eighth season as it continues to flash back to the "Me Decade." With changes in their lives and adjustments being made, the gang from Point Place is moving onward and upward in season eight of THAT '70s SHOW. While the kids continueSet in the era of Led Zeppelin 8-tracks, Tab cola and Farrah Fawcett posters, THAT '70s SHOW returns for an eighth season as it continues to flash back to the "Me Decade." With changes in their lives and adjustments being made, the gang from Point Place is moving onward and upward in season eight of THAT '70s SHOW. While the kids continue to make the sometimes bumpy and often hilarious transition into adulthood, the parents are forced to deal with an empty nest. DONNA (Laura Prepon) grows more popular at the radio station and realizes that a long-distance relationship with Eric isn't going to work, so she starts dating again, eventually meeting the person who may actually be "the one." HYDE (Danny Masterson) runs a successful record store – with Leo (Tommy Chong) as his slacker employee – and makes a final decision about his complicated relationship with JACKIE (Mila Kunis). Meanwhile, FEZ (Wilmer Valderrama) reveals more about his family and home country as he grows into quite the local Lothario. And at the Formans', KITTY (Debra Jo Rupp) has problems with no kids in the house, while RED (Kurtwood Smith) has problems because it still seems like there are always kids in the house.

The eighth season of THAT '70s SHOW will continue the signature elements that have made the series a hit, including the surreal dream sequences, the 360-degree basement scenes and the classic '70s score. The retro series has featured numerous '70s icons since its premiere, including Gloria Gaynor, Shirley Jones, Danny Bonaduce, Charo, Alice Cooper, Marion Ross, Eve Plumb, Ted Nugent, Howard Hesseman, Valerie Harper and Roger Daltrey. Additionally, stars such as Luke Wilson, Lindsay Lohan, Jack Osbourne, Brooke Shields, Seth Green, Jessica Simpson and Shannon Elizabeth have also made guest appearances.
(FOX Season 8 Press Release)… Expand

Creator: Bonnie Turner and Terry Turner and Mark Brazill

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E25. The Good Son
Air Date: July 26, 1999
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S1:E24. Hyde Moves In
Air Date: July 19, 1999
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S1:E23. Grandma's Dead
Air Date: July 12, 1999

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Critic Reviews

Gail Pennington

Feb 21, 2013

A right-on time capsule of a decade, a warm coming-of-age comedy and the funniest new sitcom on any network this fall. [23 Aug 1998, p.D6]

Ron Wertheimer

Feb 21, 2013

The appeal of this new sitcom, which Fox is unveiling tomorrow night, is its universal heart. Read full review

Hal Boedeker

Feb 21, 2013

Yet the sitcom from the 3rd Rock From the Sun creators also has imaginative sequences, clever plays on words and wonderful young actors who look their parts. This is one of the most promising new series this fall. [23 Aug 1998, p.F1]

David Bianculli

Feb 21, 2013

It's different, daring, and in many ways delightful. [21 Aug 1998, p.115]

Steve Johnson

Feb 21, 2013

This idea waiting to happen finds an imperfect but winning execution -- appropriately trippy, yet gentle enough to give it a nostalgic glow. [21 Aug 1998, p.T1]

James Collins

Jul 2, 2013

Satirizing smiley faces and leisure suits is hardly fresh, although there's a sweetness and likability to the cast. Read full review

Ray Richmond

Feb 21, 2013

It blends fleeting moments of inspiration with lengthy stretches of utter banality. Read full review

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kylethepizzaman

Jul 10, 2014

this is my favorite show of all time thats all i need to say but if you havent watched the show what are you doing watch it right now go now hurry up fast.

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aasta1221

Mar 3, 2013

Simply hilarious. This show will keep you laughing all day long. That 70's Show has a goofy feel to it that will surely have you coming back for more.

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Gamer147

Oct 18, 2013

I swear the critics here get worse by the second. 64!?!? you Metacritic critic people, this show is seriously one of the best pieces of art brought to TV. Hilariously epic, love love love it!

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sil3nt_nick

Mar 24, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although the last season was a failure after they wrote off Eric, this sitcom was fabulous, having unique and very nice characters such as the Foreman family and Micheal Kelso.… Expand

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ForReals13

Apr 7, 2020

That 70s Pilot A-. Eric's Birthday A-. Streaking B+.
Battle Of The Sexists B+. Eric's Burger Job B+.
The Keg A-. That Disco Episode A-. Drive In B+. Thanksgiving B+. Sunday Bloody Sunday B. Eric's Buddy A-. The Best Christmas Ever A-. Ski Trip B+. Stolen Car B+. That Wrestling Show B+. FirstThat 70s Pilot A-. Eric's Birthday A-. Streaking B+.
Battle Of The Sexists B+. Eric's Burger Job B+.
The Keg A-. That Disco Episode A-. Drive In B+.
Thanksgiving B+. Sunday Bloody Sunday B.
Eric's Buddy A-. The Best Christmas Ever A-.
Ski Trip B+. Stolen Car B+. That Wrestling Show B+.
First Date B+. The Pill A-. The Career Day A-.
Prom Night B+. A New Hope A. Water Tower A-.
Punk Chick B. Grandma's Dead A-. Hyde Moves In A-.
The Good Son A-.… Expand

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ydnar4

Feb 25, 2015

The first season of That 70's show is excellent and its a that can be loved by basically anyone. The teenager main characters are very relatable to modern teens and the parents can appeal to adults. The parents can even be liked by the children and that is what makes the show special. TheThe first season of That 70's show is excellent and its a that can be loved by basically anyone. The teenager main characters are very relatable to modern teens and the parents can appeal to adults. The parents can even be liked by the children and that is what makes the show special. The show is great from the start and the characters work so well together. You can have any of the main characters on the screen at the same time and it works. Also the fact that the show is set in the seventies peaks my interest and I'd say that the sets were well thought out and that is another thing that makes the show appeal to adults is because it was based in the time they grew up and they can relate to the teens.… Expand

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lukechristiansc

May 15, 2014

this show is not funny or 70's material all it does is talk about dumb comedy and has is dumb 70's hair styles . Grade F.................................................................................

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 9

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- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: August 23, 1998
Season 8

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  Air Date: November 2, 2005
Season 7

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  Air Date: September 8, 2004
Season 6

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  Air Date: October 29, 2003
Season 5

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  Air Date: September 17, 2002
Season 4

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  Air Date: September 25, 2001
Season 3

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  Air Date: October 3, 2000
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 1999
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 23, 1998
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  S1:E25. The Good Son
  Air Date: July 26, 1999
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  S1:E24. Hyde Moves In
  Air Date: July 19, 1999
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  S1:E23. Grandma's Dead
  Air Date: July 12, 1999
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  S1:E22. Punk Chick
  Air Date: June 21, 1999
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  S1:E21. Water Tower
  Air Date: June 14, 1999
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  S1:E20. A New Hope
  Air Date: March 14, 1999
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  S1:E19. Prom Night
  Air Date: March 7, 1999
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  S1:E18. Career Day
  Air Date: February 28, 1999
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  S1:E17. The Pill
  Air Date: February 21, 1999
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  S1:E16. The First Date
  Air Date: February 14, 1999
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  S1:E15. That Wrestling Show
  Air Date: February 7, 1999
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  S1:E14. Stolen Car
  Air Date: January 24, 1999
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  S1:E13. Ski Trip
  Air Date: January 17, 1999
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  S1:E12. The Best Christmas Ever
  Air Date: December 13, 1998
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  S1:E11. Eric's Buddy
  Air Date: December 6, 1998
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  S1:E10. Sunday, Bloody Sunday
  Air Date: November 29, 1998
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  S1:E9. Thanksgiving
  Air Date: November 22, 1998
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  S1:E8. Drive-In
  Air Date: November 15, 1998
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  S1:E7. That Disco Episode
  Air Date: November 8, 1998
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  S1:E6. The Keg
  Air Date: October 25, 1998
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  S1:E5. Eric's Burger Job
  Air Date: September 27, 1998
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  S1:E4. Battle of the Sexists
  Air Date: September 20, 1998
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  S1:E3. Streaking
  Air Date: September 6, 1998
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  S1:E2. Eric's Birthday
  Air Date: August 30, 1998
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  S1:E1. That '70s Pilot
  Air Date: August 23, 1998