That '70s Show is an American 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, during the late 1970s, specifically from 1976 to 1979
. The show centers on the lives of six teenage friends—Eric Forman, Donna Pinciotti, Michael Kelso, Jackie Burkhart, Steven Hyde, and Fez—and their daily adventures, relationships, and coming-of-age experiences. Eric's basement is a frequent hangout spot for the group. The series also explores social issues and cultural elements of the 1970s, including fashion, music, technology, and attitudes toward sex and authority
. The main cast includes Topher Grace (Eric), Mila Kunis (Jackie), Ashton Kutcher (Kelso), Danny Masterson (Hyde), Laura Prepon (Donna), and Wilmer Valderrama (Fez), with supporting adult characters played by Debra Jo Rupp, Kurtwood Smith, and Don Stark
. Notably, from season 5 onward, episode titles are named after songs by famous 1970s rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Rolling Stones, and Queen
. The show received critical acclaim and has a strong fan base, praised for its humor, nostalgic portrayal of the 1970s, and strong ensemble cast
. A sequel series, That '90s Show , focusing on the children of the original characters, was released on Netflix in 2023-2024
