That '70s Show is an American television teen sitcom that aired on Fox from August 23, 1998, to May 18, 2006
. The series is set in the fictional town of Point Place, Wisconsin, and focuses on the lives of six teenage friends from 1976 to 1979
. The main characters include Eric Forman, a typical teenager; his girlfriend Donna; his friends Michael Kelso, Jackie, Fez, and Hyde; and Eric's family members such as his strict father Red and caring mother Kitty
. The show explores their friendships, romantic relationships, family dynamics, and coming-of-age experiences in the 1970s
. The series is notable for its 1970s nostalgia, addressing social issues of the era like sexual attitudes, generational conflicts, economic challenges, and cultural trends including music, fashion, and entertainment technology
. Starting from season 5, each episode is named after songs by famous 1970s rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Rolling Stones, and Queen
. That '70s Show received critical acclaim and has a strong fan base, praised for its humor, character development, and authentic portrayal of the 1970s youth culture
. It also launched the careers of several actors including Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis
. A sequel series titled That '90s Show , focusing on the children of the original characters and set in 1995, was released on Netflix from 2023 to 2024