"That '70s Show" is an American sitcom aired from 1998 to 2006. Set in the fictional town of Point Place, Wisconsin, the show follows six teenagers during the late 1970s. The ensemble cast includes Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon, and Wilmer Valderrama, alongside a strong supporting cast.
1969: Eric's Vista Cruiser
Eric's iconic "Aztec Gold" 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, a pivotal part of "That '70s Show," is introduced in the pilot episode as a hand-me-down from Red.
May 1976: That '70s Show Begins
The first episode of "That '70s Show" takes place in May 1976.
1976: Red Buys a Toyota Corolla
In the pilot episode of "That '70s Show," Red reluctantly purchases a more economical 1976 Toyota Corolla, prompting him to pass down his 1969 Vista Cruiser to Eric.
1977: That '70s Show Transitions to 1977
After 12 episodes set in 1976, "That '70s Show" advances to 1977, where it remains for the following two seasons. Notably, the episode "Grandma's Dead" is also set in 1976, as it was initially intended as the season 1 finale.
1977: "That '70s Show" Explores 1970s Social Issues and Trends
Throughout its run, "That '70s Show" tackled various social issues prevalent in the 1970s, including sexual attitudes, generational gaps, economic hardships stemming from the recession, mistrust of the government among blue-collar workers, and underage substance use (drinking and drugs). The series also highlighted the evolution of fashion, the rise of the television remote, VCRs, cable TV, video games like Pong and Space Invaders, cassette tapes, disco music, MAD magazine, and Eric's fascination with Star Wars, which debuted in 1977.
1978: That '70s Show Transitions to 1978
Towards the end of its third season, "That '70s Show" progresses to 1978, where it remains until the early part of season six.
1979: That '70s Show Transitions to 1979
The final episodes of "That '70s Show" occur in 1979, leading up to the series finale on New Year's Eve.
January 1, 1980: That '70s Show Finale
The series finale of That '70s Show culminates with the characters celebrating New Year's Eve and counting down to January 1, 1980.
August 23, 1998: That '70s Show Premieres
On August 23, 1998, "That '70s Show" premiered on Fox, introducing the world to the teenage antics of Eric, Donna, Kelso, Jackie, Hyde, and Fez in Point Place, Wisconsin.
1999: "Days Like These" Premieres in the UK
In 1999, a UK remake of "That '70s Show," titled "Days Like These," premiered on ITV, adapting the original scripts with minor cultural changes.
1999: Melina Root Wins Emmy for Outstanding Costume Design
In 1999, costume designer Melina Root won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costume Design for a Series for her work on the "That '70s Show" episode "That Disco Episode."
1999: That '70s Show Soundtracks Released
Two soundtracks for "That '70s Show" were released in 1999: "That '70s Album (Jammin')," featuring funk, soul, and disco music, and "That '70s Album (Rockin')," focusing on album-oriented rock.
2004: That '70s Show DVD Releases Begin
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment began releasing "That '70s Show" on DVD in 2004, releasing two seasons per year.
January 17, 2006: That '70s Show's Eighth Season Announced as Final Season
On January 17, 2006, the eighth season of "That '70s Show" was officially announced as its last.
February 17, 2006: "That '70s Finale" Filmed
On February 17, 2006, one month after the announcement of the final season, the series finale of "That '70s Show," titled "That '70s Finale," was filmed.
May 18, 2006: That '70s Show Airs Its Final Episode
On May 18, 2006, "That '70s Show" aired its final episode, concluding the series after eight seasons.
October 14, 2008: That '70s Show Complete Series DVD Released
On October 14, 2008, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released a complete series DVD set of "That '70s Show."
August 2009: Vista Cruiser Named Third-Greatest Television Car
In August 2009, MSN Autos recognized the Vista Cruiser from "That '70s Show" as the third-greatest television car of all time.
2011: Mill Creek Entertainment Begins "That '70s Show" DVD Releases
In 2011, Mill Creek Entertainment began releasing individual seasons of "That '70s Show" on DVD, culminating in a complete series set in 2013.
March 6, 2012: That '70s Show Season 1 Blu-ray Released
Mill Creek Entertainment released the first season of "That '70s Show" on Blu-ray on March 6, 2012.
October 16, 2012: That '70s Show Season 2 Blu-ray Released
On October 16, 2012, Mill Creek Entertainment released the second season of "That '70s Show" on Blu-ray.
May 14, 2013: That '70s Show Complete Series DVD Released by Mill Creek Entertainment
On May 14, 2013, Mill Creek Entertainment released a complete series DVD set of "That '70s Show," following their individual season releases between 2011 and 2013.
November 3, 2015: That '70s Show: The Complete Series Released on Blu-ray
On November 3, 2015, Mill Creek Entertainment released "That '70s Show: The Complete Series" on Blu-ray, featuring all 200 episodes in remastered high definition.
January 19, 2023: That '90s Show Premieres on Netflix
On January 19, 2023, "That '90s Show," a sequel series to "That '70s Show," premiered on Netflix, focusing on the next generation of teenagers in Point Place.