Eric Forman has the keys to the Vista Cruiser, Led Zeppelin is on the radio, and the gang gathers in the basement for the first time. Welcome to Point Place, Wisconsin, 1976.
Eric's birthday brings the gang together for a celebration, but the gift-giving doesn't go smoothly. Red and Kitty deal with the reality of their son growing up.
The guys dare each other to streak across a public event. Eric tries to impress Donna while the rest of the gang eggs him on.
A battle of the sexes breaks out when the guys and girls compete to prove who's better. Eric and Donna's dynamic gets put to the test.
Eric gets a job at a burger joint and quickly learns that the working world isn't all it's cracked up to be. Red has some strong opinions.
The gang gets their hands on a keg and throws a party. Eric has to keep it secret from Red, which goes about as well as you'd expect.
Disco fever hits Point Place and the gang reluctantly hits the dance floor. Fez finds his calling. Eric's two left feet create problems.
The gang heads to the drive-in theater for a night out. Relationships get tested in the back seats of various cars.
Thanksgiving at the Forman house brings family tension, football, and Red's trademark grumpiness. Eric tries to keep the peace between his parents.
Red's mother visits on a Sunday and brings her strong opinions about everything. Eric and the gang try to stay out of the crossfire.
Eric's lab partner Buddy turns out to be surprisingly cool — and has a secret that catches Eric off guard. The episode handles the reveal with warmth.
The Formans have a tight Christmas budget and Eric tries to make the best of it. The gang exchanges gifts with mixed results.
A ski trip brings the group together for winter fun, but relationship tensions come along for the ride.
The gang borrows a car without permission and the evening spirals into panic when things go wrong. Red's wrath looms large.
Wrestling comes to town and the gang gets excited. Red shows a surprising competitive side. The basement crew picks favorites.
Eric and Donna go on their first official date and the pressure to make it perfect leads to hilarious awkwardness.
Donna considers going on the pill and the gang has opinions. Eric panics about what it means. Kitty and Red handle the situation differently.
Career Day at school means the parents show up, and Red's no-nonsense approach to Eric's future clashes with what Eric actually wants.
Prom night arrives and the gang gets dressed up. Expectations are sky-high, drama is inevitable, and the evening is full of surprises.
Star Wars hits the theaters and Eric's excitement is through the roof. The gang debates the movie and Eric sees it as a sign for his own life.
The gang paints the water tower with mixed results. When someone falls, the consequences are serious and the group has to deal with the aftermath.
Eric dates a punk rock girl, which doesn't sit well with anyone — especially Donna. The gang questions Eric's taste.
A death in the family brings unexpected emotions and the gang rallies around Eric. The episode balances humor and heart.
Hyde's home life falls apart and Eric convinces Red and Kitty to take him in. It's the start of Hyde becoming a permanent Forman house resident.
Eric tries to be the good son while adjusting to Hyde living under the same roof. Red's patience is tested from every direction.