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That '70s Show ran for 200 episodes and 4 specials across 8 seasons from August 23, 1998 to May 18, 2006.

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    Season 1 (August 23, 1998 to July 26, 1999) 
  1. That '70s Pilot
  2. Eric's Birthday: The last thing Eric wants for his birthday is a surprise party, but Kitty is determined to throw him one anyway.
  3. Streaking
  4. Battle of the Sexist
  5. Eric's Burger Job
  6. The Keg
  7. That Disco Episode: Hyde takes dance lessons from Kitty to avoid embarrassment when the gang visits a disco.
  8. Drive-In: Eric and Donna decide to double-date with Jackie and Kelso at the drive-in, while Red and Kitty dine out.
  9. Thanksgiving: Laurie brings her college friend Kate home for Thanksgiving and Kate causes trouble by trying to seduce Eric.
  10. Sunday, Bloody Sunday: Grandma Forman (Marion Ross) comes to visit and drives everyone crazy, except Fez, who discovers he has a lot in common with her.
  11. Eric's Buddy: Eric's new lab partner, Buddy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), is a little too friendly; Kitty gives Red some great sales advice when he goes to work at Bob's store.
  12. The Best Christmas Ever: Red tasks Eric with buying the family Christmas tree, but Eric uses the money to throw his own Christmas party.
  13. Ski Trip: When Jackie discovers that Kelso kissed another girl, she bars him from the gang's ski trip.
  14. Stolen Car
  15. That Wrestling Show: Red turns out to be a raucous heckler when he goes to a professional wrestling match with Eric and his friends.
  16. First Date: Eric and Donna's first date goes off the rails when Donna unknowingly orders a mixed drink.
  17. The Pill: When Jackie has a pregnancy scare, Donna is prompted to start taking birth control pills.
  18. Career Day: On Career Day, the gang spends the day with their parents, with Fez tagging along with Hyde and his mother, Edna (Katey Sagal), who works at the school cafeteria.
  19. Prom Night: As the gang prepares for the prom, Eric rents a motel room for him and Donna, while Jackie forces Hyde to be her date.
  20. A New Hope
  21. Water Tower
  22. Punk Chick: Hyde falls head over heels for punk-rocker Chrissy, who wants him to leave with her for New York; Kitty helps Jackie with her baking.
  23. Grandma's Dead
  24. Hyde Moves In
  25. The Good Son

    Season 2 (September 28, 1999 to May 22, 2000) 
  1. Garage Sale
  2. Red's Last Day: On his last day at the plant, Red and his co-workers get drunk at the local bar, while Laurie makes her move on Kelso.
  3. The Velvet Rope: Eric is refused entry to a club, and does everything he can to convince the bouncer to let him in.
  4. Laurie and the Professor: When Laurie's professor (Stephen Tobolowsky) comes to town, Eric catches them making out.
  5. Halloween
  6. Vanstock: Donna becomes suspicious when Kelso takes Laurie to Van Stock instead of Jackie.
  7. I Love Cake: When Donna tells Eric she loves him, he has trouble saying it back; Bob walks out on Midge, who refuses to let him back in the house.
  8. Sleepover: Donna sneaks into Eric's room and stays the night there, to Eric's delight; Hyde gets a job at the local photo shop, run by dopey hippie Leo (Tommy Chong).
  9. Eric Gets Suspended
  10. Red's Birthday: Kitty tries to plan a special dinner for Red's birthday, while Eric is confused and upset when he discovers Donna's confides in Hyde about her parents.
  11. Laurie Moves Out
  12. Eric's Stash: Eric accuses Hyde of stealing his cache of money, while Kelso and Fez help Jackie prepare for a beauty pageant.
  13. Hunting
  14. Red's New Job: Red applies for a supervisor position at the new Price Mart, but is offered a clerk job; Laurie blackmails Kelso.
  15. Burning Down The House
  16. The First Time: When Bob and Midge renew their wedding vows, Donna and Eric take their relationship to a new level.
  17. Afterglow
  18. Kitty and Eric's Night Out: Eric grows flustered while watching the R-rated Annie Hall with his mother, and Jackie is jealous of Fez's girlfriend.
  19. Parents Find Out
  20. Kiss of Death: When Kelso kisses Laurie good-bye, Jackie catches them in the act, and Eric accidentally hits Donna's cat with his car.
  21. Kelso's Serenade: A broken-hearted Kelso writes a love song for Jackie to win her back. Eric asserts his manhood with Donna.
  22. Jackie Moves On: A depressed Jackie finds comfort in food after breaking up with Kelso. Eric reveals a shocking secret about Laurie.
  23. Holy Crap!
  24. Red Fired Up: Red is forced to fire an old friend, and Kelso decides to give his relationship with Laurie another chance.
  25. Cat Fight Club: Jackie and Red seethe when Laurie and Kelso begin dating again, and Hyde teaches Jackie how to be "Zen."
  26. Moon Over Point Place: Eric is dismayed by a candid yearbook photo of Donna. Jackie's determination to win Hyde over results in a run-in with the law.

    Season 3 (October 3, 2000 to May 22, 2001) 
  1. Reefer Madness: Hyde returns from jail only to find Red beyond furious and ready to kick him out of the house. Red asks Eric if Hyde has ever pressured him to do drugs in the past.
  2. Red Sees Red
  3. Hyde's Father: When Hyde sneaks into a bar with the guys, he recognizes the bartender as his long-lost father, Bud (Robert Hays).
  4. Too Old to Trick or Treat, Too Young to Die
  5. Roller Disco
  6. Eric's Panties: Eric's cute new lab partner has the hots for him, and Donna finds a strange pair of panties in the Vista Cruiser.
  7. Baby Fever: While watching a friend's baby, Kitty decides that she wants another child. Meanwhile, Donna and Eric talk about having children someday.
  8. Jackie Bags Hyde: Jackie tries to make Hyde jealous by bringing a date to Red's annual barbecue; Bob hosts his own competing barbecue.
  9. Hyde's Christmas Rager: Eric stumbles home from Hyde and Bud's holiday bash and pukes on Red's shoes.
  10. "Ice Shack"
  11. "Who Wants It More?"
  12. "Fez Gets the Girl"
  13. "Dine and Dash"
  14. "Radio Daze"
  15. "Donna's Panties"
  16. "Romantic Weekend"
  17. "Kitty's Birthday (That's Today?!)"
  18. "The Trials of Michael Kelso"
  19. "Eric's Naughty No-No"
  20. "Holy Craps!"
  21. "Fez Dates Donna"
  22. "Eric's Drunken Tattoo"
  23. "Canadian Road Trip"
  24. "Backstage Pass"
  25. "The Promise Ring"

    Season 4 (September 25, 2001 to May 21, 2002) 
  1. "It's A Wonderful Life"
  2. "Eric's Depression"
  3. "Pinciotti vs. Forman"
  4. "Hyde Gets The Girl"
  5. "Bye-Bye Basement"
  6. "The Relapse"
  7. "Uncomfortable Ball Stuff"
  8. "Donna's Story"
  9. "The Forgotten Son"
  10. "Red and Stacey"
  11. "The Third Wheel"
  12. "An Eric Forman Christmas"
  13. "Jackie Says Cheese"
  14. "Eric's Hot Cousin"
  15. "Tornado Prom"
  16. "Donna Dates a Kelso"
  17. "Kelso's Career"
  18. "Leo Loves Kitty"
  19. "Jackie's Cheese Squeeze"
  20. Class Picture
  21. "Prank Day
  22. "Eric's Corvette Caper"
  23. "Hyde's Birthday"
  24. "That '70s Musical"
  25. "Eric's False Alarm"
  26. "Everybody Loves Casey"
  27. "Love, Wisconsin Style"

    Season 5 (September 17, 2002 to May 14, 2003) 
All episodes named after Led Zeppelin songs.
  1. "Going to California"
  2. "I Can't Get Over You"
  3. "What is and What Should Never Be"
  4. "Heartbreaker"
  5. "Ramble On"
  6. "Over the Hills and Far Away"
  7. "Hot Dog"
  8. "Thank You"
  9. "Black Dog"
  10. "The Crunge"
  11. "The Girl I Love"
  12. "Misty Mountain Hop"
  13. "Your Time is Gonna Come"
  14. "Baby, I'm Gonna Leave You"
  15. "When the Levee Breaks"
  16. "Whole Lotta Love"
  17. The Battle of Evermore
  18. "Hey, Hey, What Can I Do?"
  19. "Bring It On Home"
  20. "No Quarter"
  21. "Trampled Under Foot"
  22. "You Shook Me"
  23. "Nobody's Fault But Mine"
  24. "Immigrant Song"
  25. "Celebration Day"

    Season 6 (October 29, 2003 to May 19, 2004) 
All episodes are named after The Who songs.
  1. "The Kids Are Alright"
  2. "Join Together"
  3. "The Magic Bus"
  4. "The Acid Queen"
  5. "I'm Free"
  6. "We're Not Gonna Take It"
  7. "Christmas"
  8. "I'm a Boy"
  9. "Young Man Blues"
  10. "A Legal Matter"
  11. "I Can See For Miles"
  12. "Sally Simpson"
  13. "Won't Get Fooled Again"
  14. "Baby Don't You Do It"
  15. "Who Are You?"
  16. "Man With Money"
  17. "Happy Jack"
  18. "Do You Think It's Alright"
  19. "Substitute"
  20. "Squeeze Box"
  21. "5:15"
  22. "Sparks"
  23. "My Wife"
  24. "Going Mobile"
  25. "The Seeker"

    Season 7 (September 8, 2004 to May 18, 2005) 
All episodes are named after The Rolling Stones songs
  1. "Time Is On My Side"
  2. "Let's Spend the Night Together"
  3. "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
  4. "Beast of Burden"
  5. "It's Only Rock & Roll"
  6. "Rip This Joint"
  7. "Mother's Little Helper"
  8. "Angie"
  9. "You Can't Always Get What You Want"
  10. "Surprise, Surprise"
  11. "Winter"
  12. "Don't Lie to Me"
  13. "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"
  14. "Street Fighting Man"
  15. "It's All Over Now"
  16. "On With The Show"
  17. "Down the Road Apiece"
  18. "Oh Baby (We Got A Good Thing Goin')"
  19. "Who's Been Sleeping Here?"
  20. "Gimme Shelter"
  21. "2120 So. Michigan Ave."
  22. "2000 Light Years From Home"
  23. "Take It Or Leave It"
  24. "Short and Curlies"
  25. "'Til The Next Goodbye"

    Season 8 (November 2, 2005 to May 18, 2006) 
All episodes (except the finale) named after Queen songs.
  1. "Bohemian Rhapsody"
  2. "Somebody To Love"
  3. "You're My Best Friend"
  4. "Misfire"
  5. "Stone Cold Crazy"
  6. "Long Away"
  7. "Fun It"
  8. "Good Company"
  9. "Who Needs You"
  10. "Sweet Lady"
  11. "Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy"
  12. "Killer Queen"
  13. "Spread Your Wings"
  14. "Son and Daughter"
  15. "Keep Yourself Alive"
  16. "My Fairy King"
  17. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"
  18. "We Will Rock You"
  19. "Sheer Heart Attack"
  20. "Leavin' Home Ain't Easy"
  21. "Love of My Life"
  22. "That '70s Finale"

    Specials 
  1. "That '70s Special" (April 30, 2002)
  2. "That '70s KISS Show" (August 30, 2002)
  3. "That '70s Bloopers" (May 12, 2004)
  4. "That '70s Show: The Final Goodbye" (May 11, 2006)

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