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EPISODE GUIDES: A Recap of That 70s Show

Here is a summary of That 70s Show! Next week I will start looking at one of TV's most successful spinoffs, Rhoda, but before that, here is a look at all eight seasons including the ultimate countdown of That 70s Show's best and worst episodes!

THAT 70S SHOW
August 23, 1998 - May 18, 2006
200 episodes














Starring
Topher Grace as Eric Forman (179 episodes)
Mila Kunis as Jackie Burkhart (200 episodes)
Ashton Kutcher as Michael Kelso (183 episodes)
Danny Masterson as Steven Hyde (200 episodes)
Laura Prepon as Donna Pinciotti (200 episodes)
Wilmer Valderrama as Fez (200 episodes)
Debra Jo Rupp as Kitty Forman (200 episodes)
Kurtwood Smith as Red Forman (200 episodes)
Don Stark as Bob Pinciotti (126 episodes)
Tanya Roberts as Midge Pinciotti (52 episodes)
Lisa Robin Kelly as Laurie Forman, Seasons 1-3, 5 (44 episodes)
Christina Moore as Laurie Forman, Season 6 (6 episodes)
Tommy Chong as Leo (39 episodes)
Josh Meyers as Randy Pearson (21 episodes)

Mo Gaffney as Joanne Stupac (12 episodes)
Shannon Elizabeth as Brooke (9 episodes)
Jim Gaffigan as Roy (9 episodes)
Allison Munn as Caroline (9 episodes)
Tim Reid as William Barnett (9 episodes)
Joanna Canton as Nina (8 episodes)
Megalyn Echikunwoke as Angie Barnett (8 episodes)
Jud Taylor as Samantha (8 episodes)
Brooke Shields as Pamela Burkhart (7 episodes)
Cynthia LaMontagne as Rhonda (6 episodes)
Kevin McDonald as Pastor Dave (6 episodes)
Jim Rash as Fenton (6 episodes)
Luke Wilson as Casey Kelso (6 episodes)

Season by Season Ratings
Reminder: 9-10 is Exceptional, 7-8 is Strong, 5-6 is OK, 3-4 is Mediocre, 0-2 is Terrible

Season One (1998-1999): 6.0/10
Season Two (1999-2000): 6.6/10
Season Three (2000-2001): 6.4/10
Season Four (2001-2002): 5.9/10
Season Five (2002-2003): 5.9/10
Season Six (2003-2004): 5.8/10
Season Seven (2004-2005): 5.4/10
Season Eight (2005-2006): 5.7/10

AVERAGE RATING FOR ALL EIGHT SEASONS:
6.0/10

Top 25 Episodes
Reminder: 9-10 is Exceptional, 7-8 is Strong, 5-6 is OK, 3-4 is Mediocre, 0-2 is Terrible

25. "Burning Down the House" (Season 3, Episode 40) - 8/10
24. "Battle of the Sexists" (Season 1, Episode 4) - 8/10
23. "Misty Mountain Hop" (Season 5, Episode 115) - 8/10
22. "Eric's Birthday" (Season 1, Episode 2) - 8/10
21. "Til the Next Goodbye" (Season 7, Episode 178) - 8/10

20. "Love of My Life" (Season 8, Episode 199) - 8.5/10
19. "Christmas" (Season 6, Episode 135) - 8.5/10
18. "Sleepover" (Season 2, Episode 33) - 8.5/10
17. "Street Fighting Man" (Season 7, Episode 167) - 8.5/10
16. "Cat Fight Club" (Season 2, Episode 50) - 8.5/10

15. "Kitty's Birthday (Is That Today?)" (Season 3, Episode 68) - 8.5/10
14. "Eric's Corvette Caper" (Season 4, Episode 98) - 8.5/10
13. "Parents Find Out" (Season 2, Episode 44) - 8.5/10
12. "Whole Lotta Love" (Season 5, Episode 119) - 9/10
11. "Halloween" (Season 2, Episode 30 ) - 9/10

10. "Holy Crap!" (Season 2, Episode 48) - 9/10
9. "Eric's Naughty No-No" (Season 3, Episode 70) - 9/10
8. "Sweet Lady" (Season 8, Episode 188) - 9/10
7. "Misfire" (Season 8, Episode 182) - 9/10
6. "Thank You" (Season 5, Episode 111) - 9/10

5. "Sunday, Bloody, Sunday" (Season 1, Episode 10) - 9/10
4. "Red Sees Red' (Season 3, Episode 53) - 9.5/10
3. "Career Day" (Season 1, Episode 18) - 9.5/10
2. "It's a Wonderful Life" (Season 4, Episode 77) - 9.5/10

And the Best That 70s Show episode of all time is....














"Dine and Dash" (Season 3, Episode 64) - 9.5/10

Bottom 10 Episodes
Reminder: 9-10 is Exceptional, 7-8 is Strong, 5-6 is OK, 3-4 is Mediocre, 0-2 is Terrible

10. "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (Season 7, Episode 156) - 2.5/10
9. "Spread Your Wings" (Season 8, Episode 191) - 2.5/10
8. "Leo Loves Kitty" (Season 4, Episode 94) - 2.5/10
7. "Eric's Stash" (Season 2, Episode 37) - 2/10
6. "Hyde's Birthday" (Season 4, Episode 99) - 2/10

5. "Sheer Heart Attack" (Season 8, Episode 197) - 2/10
4. "Donna's Panties" (Season 3, Episode 66) - 2/10
3. "First Date" (Season 1, Episode 16) - 2/10
2. "Fun It" (Season 8, Episode 185) - 1/10

And the Worst That 70s Show episode of all time is...












"That 70s Musical" (Season 4, Episode 100) - 1/10

Tomorrow: The Friday Five - A look at the five biggest TV news stories of the week!
Next Thursday: A look at the first season of Rhoda!

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