That '70s Show season 8
| That '70s Show | |
|---|---|
| Season 8 | |
| File:That '70s Show season 8 DVD.png DVD cover | |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| Original release | November 2, 2005 – May 18, 2006 |
| Season chronology | |
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 was the first and only season without the show's star Topher Grace who portrayed Eric Forman, the central character, since he left the series at the end of the previous season. This season also marked a major change in the series, as a new character was introduced to take Eric's place named Randy Pearson (portrayed by new cast member Josh Meyers) and the departure of Michael Kelso, who was portrayed by Ashton Kutcher. Kutcher actually 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 titled "That '70s Finale". Topher Grace also returned for the final episode but his role was both brief and uncredited. Also, Leo (Tommy Chong) returned as a main character since his return to the series in the seventh season (in a recurring role).
Many plots of the season involved Donna's new relationship with Randy, Jackie falling in love with Fez, Hyde getting married to 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 due to the kids' presence 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 very 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 cast
- Mila Kunis as Jackie Burkhart (22 episodes)
- Danny Masterson as Steven Hyde (22 episodes)
- Laura Prepon as Donna Pinciotti (22 episodes)
- Wilmer Valderrama as Fez (22 episodes)
- Debra Jo Rupp as Kitty Forman (22 episodes)
- Kurtwood Smith as Red Forman (22 episodes)
- Josh Meyers as Randy Pearson (21 Episodes)
- Don Stark as Bob Pinciotti (14 Episodes)
- Tommy Chong as Leo Chingkwake (11 Episodes)
Recurring
- Ashton Kutcher as Michael Kelso (5 episodes)
- Judy Tylor as Samantha Hyde (9 episodes)
- Tim Reid as William Barnett (2 episodes)
- Gavin MacLeod as Smitty (2 episodes)
- Allison Munn as Caroline (2 episodes)
Guest Starring
- Mary Tyler Moore as Christine St. George (3 episodes)
- Bret Harrison as Charlie Richardson (1 episode)
- Topher Grace as Eric Forman (1 episode, cameo)
- Yvette Nicole Brown as Sgt. Davis (1 episode)
- Don Knotts as The Landlord (1 episode)
- Tom Bosley as Dr. Hammond (1 episode)
- Christopher Knight as Josh (1 episode)
- Barry Williams as Jeff (1 episode)
- Justin Long as Andrew Davis (1 episode)
- Jim Rash as Fenton (1 episode)
- Bruce Willis as Vic (1 episode)
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 1 | "Bohemian Rhapsody" | David Trainer | Gregg Mettler | November 2, 2005 | 801 |
| 180 | 2 | "Somebody to Love" | David Trainer | Rob Deshotel | November 2, 2005 | 802 |
| 181 | 3 | "You're My Best Friend" | David Trainer | Chris Peterson & Bryan Moore | November 9, 2005 | 803 |
| 182 | 4 | "Misfire" | David Trainer | Kristin Newman | November 16, 2005 | 804 |
| 183 | 5 | "Stone Cold Crazy" | David Trainer | Dave Schiff | November 30, 2005 | 805 |
| 184 | 6 | "Long Away" | David Trainer | Philip Stark | December 7, 2005 | 806 |
| 185 | 7 | "Fun It" | David Trainer | David Spancer | December 14, 2005 | 807 |
| 186 | 8 | "Good Company" | David Trainer | Dean Batali | January 12, 2006 | 808 |
| 187 | 9 | "Who Needs You" | David Trainer | Sarah McLaughlin | January 19, 2006 | 809 |
| 188 | 10 | "Sweet Lady" | David Trainer | Alan Dybner | January 26, 2006 | 810 |
| 189 | 11 | "Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy" | David Trainer | Greg Schaffer & Steve Joe | February 2, 2006 | 811 |
| 190 | 12 | "Killer Queen" | David Trainer | Mark Hudis | February 9, 2006 | 812 |
| 191 | 13 | "Spread Your Wings" | David Trainer | Gregg Mettler | March 16, 2006 | 813 |
| 192 | 14 | "Son and Daughter" | David Trainer | Ken Blankstein | March 23, 2006 | 814 |
| 193 | 15 | "Keep Yourself Alive" | David Trainer | Gregg Mettler | April 13, 2006 | 815 |
| 194 | 16 | "My Fairy King" | David Trainer | Philip Stark | April 27, 2006 | 816 |
| 195 | 17 | "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" | David Trainer | Kristin Newman | April 27, 2006 | 817 |
| 196 | 18 | "We Will Rock You" | David Trainer | Chris Peterson & Bryan Moore | May 4, 2006 | 818 |
| 197 | 19 | "Sheer Heart Attack" | David Trainer | Steve Joe & Greg Schaffer | May 4, 2006 | 819 |
| 198 | 20 | "Leaving Home Ain't Easy" | David Trainer | Chris Peterson & Bryan Moore & Kristin Newman | May 11, 2006 | 820 |
| 199 | 21 | "Love of My Life" | David Trainer | Gregg Mettler | May 18, 2006 | 821 |
| 200 | 22 | "That '70s Finale" | David Trainer | Gregg Mettler | May 18, 2006 | 822 |
References
- ^ "That '70s Show - Season 8". Amazon.com. Retrieved March 25, 2010.