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That '70s Show season 4

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The fourth season of That '70s Show, an American television series, aired on Fox from September 25, 2001, to May 21, 2002. The region 1 DVD was released on May 9, 2006.[1] This season is set entirely in 1978.

That '70s Show
Season 4
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Starring
No. of episodes27
Release
Original networkFox
Original releaseSeptember 25, 2001 (2001-09-25) –
May 21, 2002 (2002-05-21)
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The central storyline for this season revolves around Eric and Donna's relationship ending, and the ensuing fallout their breakup creates. Donna's parents have now divorced and her father Bob is depressed. Kelso and Jackie are back together, but their relationship sees new challenges for both. Hyde returns to living with the Formans when Bud reunites with his mother and leaves him, again. Fez begins dating Big Rhonda and believes he will lose his virginity to her. At the end of the season, two members of the gang decide the only way to cope with their problems is by leaving Point Place.

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See also: List of That '70s Show episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateProd.
code		 Viewers
(millions)
771"It's a Wonderful Life"David TrainerLinda WallemSeptember 25, 2001 (2001-09-25)40110.35[2]
After breaking up with Donna, a depressed and heartbroken Eric wishes he and Donna never kissed and, à la It's a Wonderful Life, an angel (Wayne Knight) gives Eric a glimpse at what he and his friends' lives would have been, spanning from 1976 (the pilot episode) to the 1980s. Cynthia Lamontagne makes her first of six appearances as "Big Rhonda."
782"Eric's Depression"David TrainerBryan Moore & Chris PetersonSeptember 26, 2001 (2001-09-26)4028.23[2]
A still-depressed and severely heartbroken Eric stays in his room, prompting Red to find a way to help his son back on his feet. Meanwhile, Kelso gets lost during a trip to Funland amusement park with Hyde, Jackie and Fez.
793"Pinciotti vs. Forman"David TrainerKristin NewmanOctober 2, 2001 (2001-10-02)4039.71[3]
After Eric refuses to allow Donna into his basement, a rivalry ensues between the two as they compete for their friends' loyalty. Meanwhile, at the behest of Kitty, Red befriends Pastor Dave (Kevin McDonald), which pleases her - at first.
804"Hyde Gets the Girl"David TrainerStory by : Jill Effron
Teleplay by : Sarah McLaughlin & Alan Dybner		October 9, 2001 (2001-10-09)4049.36[4]
Tired of seeing Hyde stay single, the gang decides to throw a party, hoping that Hyde will meet a girl. Meanwhile, Fez becomes attracted to Big Rhonda after he gets drunk, and Bob and Kelso enter a radio contest, with a brand new van as the grand prize. Eventually, with the help of Jackie, Kelso wins the van. French Stewart guest stars.
815"Bye-Bye Basement"David TrainerMark HudisOctober 16, 2001 (2001-10-16)40610.27[5]
Hyde moves back in with the Formans, but refuses to reveal why. Meanwhile, Fez begins taking ballet lessons to meet women, and Kitty hires Leo (Tommy Chong) and his cousin, Theo (Richard Karn), to renovate the basement. Eventually, Hyde reveals that his father, Bud, has left again, necessitating Hyde to move back in with the Foremans. Also, Kelso and Jackie's relationship make Donna realize something about herself and Eric.
826"The Relapse"David TrainerJeff Filgo & Jackie FilgoNovember 6, 2001 (2001-11-06)40512.43[6]
After Midge leaves Bob, he refuses to accept this, prompting Red to make Bob see the truth. Meanwhile, Kelso convinces Hyde and Fez to go check out older women and Eric tends to a heartbroken Donna, leading to an unexpected situation.
837"Uncomfortable Ball Stuff"David TrainerDave SchiffNovember 13, 2001 (2001-11-13)4079.55[7]
Donna and Eric go as friends to the Price Mart Ball, but lingering feelings for one another seem to remain. Meanwhile, in need of money for a new pair of boots, Fez gets a job at the Foto Hut with Hyde.
848"Donna's Story"David TrainerPhilip StarkNovember 20, 2001 (2001-11-20)4098.79[8]
After Donna writes a roman à clef in the school newspaper, her thinly veiled account of her and Eric's relationship makes Eric look bad, and he chooses to retaliate with his own story. Meanwhile, Bob introduces Red and Kitty to his new girlfriend, Joanne, and Kelso purchases a pinball machine for The Hub, which Fez later replaces with a Space Invaders machine in order to win over Jackie, but she (again) fails to notice.
859"The Forgotten Son"David TrainerKristin NewmanNovember 21, 2001 (2001-11-21)4087.51[8]
Red shoots an instructional video for Price Mart stock employees, but chooses to use Kelso instead of real stock-boy Eric. Meanwhile, Donna, searching for a mother figure, begins spending time with Kitty, which troubles Eric. Leo treats Hyde and Fez to a shopping spree, after he inherits a million dollars from a dead uncle.
8610"Red and Stacey"David TrainerGregg MettlerNovember 27, 2001 (2001-11-27)4109.07[9]
Red tries to set up Stacey (Erika Christensen), a Price Mart cashier, with Eric, only to find out Stacey already has a crush on Red himself, much to everyone's shock. Meanwhile, after Fez asks Big Rhonda on a date, Jackie and Donna give her a makeover.
8711"The Third Wheel"David TrainerBryan Moore & Chris PetersonDecember 11, 2001 (2001-12-11)4129.16[10]
The guys go bowling, where Hyde introduces his new girlfriend, Jill, but Eric (being the only one without a girlfriend) is not alright with Jill hanging out with the guys. Meanwhile, Donna is speechless when Bob and Joanne reveal they are intimate in their relationship, and Red must see to it that Pastor Dave returns to his ministry duties after he unexpectedly drops out from the church.
8812"An Eric Forman Christmas"David TrainerDean Batali & Rob des HotelDecember 18, 2001 (2001-12-18)4139.83[11]
Eric is tasked with directing the church Christmas pageant, but his friends make a mess of things, leading to Eric getting kicked out of the director's chair by Pastor Dave. Meanwhile, Red is grumpy over Bob's Christmas spirit and a feud ensues. Also, Kelso loses faith for his favorite Christmas shows when his friends ridicule him, saying he's too old. Kevin McDonald makes his last appearance as Pastor Dave.
8913"Jackie Says Cheese"David TrainerMark HudisJanuary 8, 2002 (2002-01-08)41410.08[12]
When her father finds out about her relationship with Kelso, Jackie's allowance is cut off, forcing her to get a job as a cheese maiden at the local mall to finance her expenses. Meanwhile, a situation leads to Eric and Red not communicating with each other and a new foreign exchange student, Thomas (Nicholas Gonzalez), gets on Fez's nerves.
9014"Eric's Hot Cousin"David TrainerWill ForteJanuary 22, 2002 (2002-01-22)41110.77[13]
Eric's attractive cousin, Penny (Brittany Daniel), comes for a visit, and she reveals something to Eric that may serve to his pleasure. Kitty wants a pet, but Red buys her an animal she least expects, and Donna and Jackie try ways to get the guys' attention back towards them instead of Penny.
9115"Tornado Prom"David TrainerDave SchiffFebruary 5, 2002 (2002-02-05)41510.24[14]
A tornado forces Eric and Donna to stay at the radio station, while the rest of the gang must hole up at the annual school prom. Hyde gets back at someone he hates, Fez gets his hopes high with Rhonda, and Jackie questions her popularity. Meanwhile, Joanne starts to get on Red's nerves.
9216"Donna Dates a Kelso"David TrainerDean Batali & Rob des HotelFebruary 5, 2002 (2002-02-05)41710.84[14]
Eric is named "Most Eligible Viking" at high school and starts flaunting his new title, while Jackie sets Donna up on a date with Kelso's older brother Casey (Luke Wilson). Meanwhile, Red buys a vintage Corvette, and Fez believes he will finally lose his virginity with Big Rhonda.
9317"Kelso's Career"David TrainerGregg MettlerFebruary 12, 2002 (2002-02-12)4187.37[15]
In order to pay for a Valentine's Day gift for Jackie, Kelso donates sperm at a local sperm bank. Meanwhile, Donna is angry after being stood up by Casey, Fez begins gorging himself away with his chocolate gift to Big Rhonda, and Eric is troubled at Red when his father tells him "I love you."
9418"Leo Loves Kitty"David TrainerWill ForteFebruary 19, 2002 (2002-02-19)4199.08[16]
Leo (Tommy Chong) falls in love with Kitty after she nurses him following an accident, while Fez needs to find a way to pay Hyde for a broken taillight. When Kelso is offered a modeling job, Jackie begins to feel neglected by him.
9519"Jackie's Cheese Squeeze"David TrainerChris Peterson & Bryan MooreFebruary 26, 2002 (2002-02-26)4209.94[17]
Eric blackmails Jackie, after he discovers her manager, Todd (Christopher Masterson), kissing her. Hyde, Fez and Donna are tricked into believing they are Eric's only confidants, while Red begins spending more time with his Corvette than with Kitty.
9620"Class Picture"David TrainerKristin NewmanMarch 19, 2002 (2002-03-19)4169.87[18]
Trying to think of a quote for their 1978 yearbook pictures, the gang reminisces of their past experiences with one another and their families, and how they first met.
9721"Prank Day"David TrainerAlan DybnerMarch 26, 2002 (2002-03-26)4219.90[19]
The guys try to get back at Kelso for pranking them, but the results are disastrous, even with an unexpected ally on their side. Meanwhile, Jackie spends the day with Donna in order to cheer her up.
9822"Eric's Corvette Caper"David TrainerPhilip StarkApril 9, 2002 (2002-04-09)4228.69[20]
Eric takes Red's Corvette on a date to impress a cheerleader (Alice Frank) while Red and Kitty are out of town, but must ensure Red doesn't find out. Jackie and Donna go snooping around Casey's room while he's out of town, and have to deal with the person occupying Casey's room in his absence.
9923"Hyde's Birthday"David TrainerMark HudisApril 23, 2002 (2002-04-23)4237.42[21]
Kitty wants to throw a surprise party for Hyde's 18th birthday, but he refuses to attend. While Jackie and Fez bicker over how to decorate for the party, Eric, Donna and Kelso go out to find the perfect gift for Hyde.
10024"That '70s Musical"David TrainerRob des Hotel & Dean BataliApril 30, 2002 (2002-04-30)4257.76[22]
A musical episode: Fez stars in the school musical pageant, but worries his friends will not attend to watch. His daydreams and fantasies throughout the episode include music from The Turtles, the Steve Miller Band, Nazareth, The Carpenters, and Peaches & Herb.
10125"Eric's False Alarm"David TrainerDave SchiffMay 7, 2002 (2002-05-07)4247.68[23]
Eric learns Casey and Donna are going to spend the night at a hotel and follows them there. Meanwhile, Red and Kitty are concerned Bob is moving too quickly with Joanne, and Kelso thinks Jackie might be cheating on him.
10226"Everybody Loves Casey"David TrainerGregg MettlerMay 14, 2002 (2002-05-14)4267.04[24]
Eric's plan to turn others against Casey backfires massively at a hot dog barbecue. Kelso sorts out his reasons for why he cheated on Jackie, and Fez makes a move on Big Rhonda.
10327"Love, Wisconsin Style"David TrainerJeff Filgo & Jackie FilgoMay 21, 2002 (2002-05-21)4279.17[25]
Donna's degenerating behavior angers Bob, and Red helps straighten her out. Not wanting any trouble, Casey breaks up with Donna, who now wants Eric to accept her again, but his decision can cause a backlash in their former relationship. Following their breakup, Jackie tries to find a way to get back with Kelso, while Hyde and Fez look for someone to play a prank on. Eventually, Kelso and Donna find a way to get rid of all their problems - by leaving Point Place and heading to California.

References

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