That '70s Show

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 23, 1998
Season #: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
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Critic Reviews

  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Feb 21, 2013
    60
    The Fox series' formula is pretty stock teen material, with immature guys and unsuspecting parents and ditsy girls, but it's got a few inventively surrealistic scenes and a breezy tone that make it worth watching. [22 Aug 1998, p.C4]
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  2. Time
    Reviewed by: James Collins
    Jul 2, 2013
    50
    Satirizing smiley faces and leisure suits is hardly fresh, although there's a sweetness and likability to the cast.
  3. Houston Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Ann Hodges
    Feb 21, 2013
    50
    That '70s Show does have its amusing moments -- without marijuana. And it does have nostalgia on its side. [23 Aug 1998, p.3]
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  5. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    Feb 21, 2013
    40
    The Eric character and his sort-of girlfriend, Donna (Laura Prepon), do provide a few sparks of interest in this ensemble of dumbed-down teens, but it's not enough for me...Fox calls the series "retro hip." I think it's retro dull. It probably seems a lot funnier if you are 16 and smoking pot. [22 Aug 1998, p.1E]
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best TV Season of 1998
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#1 Most Discussed TV Season of 1998
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#2 Most Shared TV Season of 1998

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 70
  3. Negative: 3 out of 70
  1. ForReals13
    Apr 7, 2020
    9
    That 70s Pilot A-. Eric's Birthday A-. Streaking B+.
    Battle Of The Sexists B+. Eric's Burger Job B+.
    The Keg A-. That Disco Episode A-. Drive    That 70s Pilot A-. Eric's Birthday A-. Streaking B+.
    Battle Of The Sexists B+. Eric's Burger Job B+.
    The Keg A-. That Disco Episode A-. Drive In B+.
    Thanksgiving B+. Sunday Bloody Sunday B.
    Eric's Buddy A-. The Best Christmas Ever A-.
    Ski Trip B+. Stolen Car B+. That Wrestling Show B+.
    First Date B+. The Pill A-. The Career Day A-.
    Prom Night B+. A New Hope A. Water Tower A-.
    Punk Chick B. Grandma's Dead A-. Hyde Moves In A-.
    The Good Son A-.    … Full Review »
  2. ydnar4
    Feb 25, 2015
    9
    The first season of That 70's show is excellent and its a that can be loved by basically anyone. The teenager main characters are veryThe first season of That 70's show is excellent and its a that can be loved by basically anyone. The teenager main characters are very relatable to modern teens and the parents can appeal to adults. The parents can even be liked by the children and that is what makes the show special. The show is great from the start and the characters work so well together. You can have any of the main characters on the screen at the same time and it works. Also the fact that the show is set in the seventies peaks my interest and I'd say that the sets were well thought out and that is another thing that makes the show appeal to adults is because it was based in the time they grew up and they can relate to the teens.… Full Review »
  3. kylethepizzaman
    Jul 10, 2014
    10
    this is my favorite show of all time thats all i need to say but if you havent watched the show what are you doing watch it right now go nowthis is my favorite show of all time thats all i need to say but if you havent watched the show what are you doing watch it right now go now hurry up fast.… Full Review »
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