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That '70s Show
Season 8
DVD cover
Starring
No. of episodes22
Release
Original networkFox
Original releaseNovember 2, 2005 (2005-11-02) –
May 18, 2006 (2006-05-18)
Season chronology
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Season 7
List of episodes

The eighth and final season of the American comedy television series That '70s Show premiered November 2, 2005 on Fox in the United States. The season ended on May 18, 2006, with an hour-long series finale.

The eighth season marked a major change in the series, as the show's star Topher Grace who portrayed Eric Forman, the central character, left the series at the end of the previous season and was replaced by new character Randy Pearson (portrayed by Josh Meyers). Eric was often mentioned throughout the season, even being an important off-stage character central to an episode's plot upon occasion. Grace returned as Eric for the final episode, although his role was brief and uncredited.

Another major change was the departure of Michael Kelso, who was portrayed by Ashton Kutcher. Kutcher had quit the show at the end of season seven but remained on the series for five episodes during the eighth season. He appeared in the first four episodes to give closure to Kelso and he appeared again in the final episode.

Another big change to the show was the opening sequence that plays over the theme song; instead of the characters driving down a street in a car, they take turns singing lyrics of the theme song in "the circle", a camera angle used throughout the series when the group sits in a circle and gets intoxicated.

Leo (Tommy Chong) returned as a main character, following his return to the series in the seventh season in a special guest role.

Many plots of the season involved Donna's new relationship with Randy, Jackie falling in love with Fez, Hyde marrying a stripper named Samantha, Kelso getting a new job and moving to Chicago, and the Formans adjusting to an empty nest which is too empty for Kitty and not empty enough for Red because the other kids still were around despite Eric's absence.

This season is set entirely in 1979, with the final seconds of the series being the final seconds of the decade. The last seconds of the series show the license plate of Eric's Vista Cruiser for the final time, now featuring a tag with the year "80" on it, signaling that the 1980s have begun.

All episodes of season 8, except the finale, are named after songs by Queen.

The region 1 DVD was released on April 1, 2008.[1]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Special appearance

Episodes

See also: List of That '70s Show episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		 Viewers
(millions)
1791"Bohemian Rhapsody"David TrainerGregg MettlerNovember 2, 2005 (2005-11-02)8017.85[2]
1802"Somebody to Love"David TrainerRob DeshotelNovember 2, 2005 (2005-11-02)8027.85[2]
1813"You're My Best Friend"David TrainerChris Peterson & Bryan MooreNovember 9, 2005 (2005-11-09)8046.98[3]
1824"Misfire"David TrainerKristin NewmanNovember 16, 2005 (2005-11-16)8056.78[4]
1835"Stone Cold Crazy"David TrainerDave SchiffNovember 30, 2005 (2005-11-30)8036.58[5]
1846"Long Away"David TrainerPhilip StarkDecember 7, 2005 (2005-12-07)8066.82[6]
1857"Fun It"David TrainerDavid SpancerDecember 14, 2005 (2005-12-14)8076.13[7]
1868"Good Company"David TrainerDean BataliJanuary 12, 2006 (2006-01-12)8085.07[8]
1879"Who Needs You"David TrainerSarah McLaughlinJanuary 19, 2006 (2006-01-19)8115.23[9]
18810"Sweet Lady"David TrainerAlan DybnerJanuary 26, 2006 (2006-01-26)8095.68[10]
18911"Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy"David TrainerGreg Schaffer & Steve JoeFebruary 2, 2006 (2006-02-02)8105.76[11]
19012"Killer Queen"David TrainerMark HudisFebruary 9, 2006 (2006-02-09)8124.68[12]
19113"Spread Your Wings"David TrainerGregg MettlerMarch 16, 2006 (2006-03-16)8135.63[13]
19214"Son and Daughter"David TrainerKen BlanksteinMarch 23, 2006 (2006-03-23)8175.49[14]
19315"Keep Yourself Alive"David TrainerDave SchiffApril 13, 2006 (2006-04-13)8143.72[15]
19416"My Fairy King"David TrainerPhilip StarkApril 27, 2006 (2006-04-27)8154.47[16]
19517"Crazy Little Thing Called Love"David TrainerKristin NewmanApril 27, 2006 (2006-04-27)8165.50[16]
19618"We Will Rock You"David TrainerChris Peterson & Bryan MooreMay 4, 2006 (2006-05-04)8184.64[17]
19719"Sheer Heart Attack"David TrainerSteve Joe & Greg SchafferMay 4, 2006 (2006-05-04)8205.69[17]
19820"Leaving Home Ain't Easy"David TrainerChris Peterson & Bryan Moore & Kristin NewmanMay 11, 2006 (2006-05-11)8196.18[18]
19921"Love of My Life"David TrainerPhilip Stark & Dave SchiffMay 18, 2006 (2006-05-18)8218.58[19]
20022"That '70s Finale"David TrainerGregg MettlerMay 18, 2006 (2006-05-18)82210.02[19]

Notes

  1. ^ Only credited for his respective episode appearances.

References

  1. ^ "That '70s Show - Season 8". Amazon.com. Retrieved March 25, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Weekly Program Rankings (Oct. 31-Nov. 6)". ABC Medianet. November 8, 2005. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  3. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Nov. 7-13)". ABC Medianet. November 15, 2005. Archived from the original on March 11, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  4. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Nov. 14-20)". ABC Medianet. November 22, 2005. Archived from the original on March 11, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  5. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Nov. 28-Dec. 4)". ABC Medianet. December 6, 2005. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; December 21, 2008 suggested (help)
  6. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Dec. 5-11)". ABC Medianet. December 13, 2005. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  7. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Dec. 12-18)". ABC Medianet. December 20, 2005. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  8. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Jan. 9-15)". ABC Medianet. January 18, 2006. Archived from the original on May 28, 2010. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  9. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Jan. 16-22)". ABC Medianet. January 24, 2006. Archived from the original on May 28, 2010. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  10. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Jan. 23-29)". ABC Medianet. January 31, 2006. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  11. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Jan. 30-Feb. 5)". ABC Medianet. February 7, 2006. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  12. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Feb. 6-12)". ABC Medianet. February 14, 2006. Archived from the original on March 11, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  13. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Mar. 13-19)". ABC Medianet. March 21, 2006. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  14. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Mar. 19-26)". ABC Medianet. March 28, 2006. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  15. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (Apr. 10-16)". ABC Medianet. April 18, 2006. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  16. ^ a b "Weekly Program Rankings (Apr. 24-30)". ABC Medianet. May 2, 2006. Archived from the original on December 27, 2008. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  17. ^ a b "Weekly Program Rankings (May. 1-7)". ABC Medianet. May 9, 2006. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  18. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings (May. 8-14)". ABC Medianet. May 16, 2006. Archived from the original on May 28, 2010. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  19. ^ a b "Weekly Program Rankings (May. 15-21)". ABC Medianet. May 23, 2006. Archived from the original on February 29, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
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