The first episode of That '70s Show , titled "," premiered on August 23, 1998, establishing the groovy yet dysfunctional world of Point Place, Wisconsin. Set on May 17, 1976, the episode centers on 17-year-old Eric Forman receiving the keys to the iconic 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser from his stern father, Red. Plot Summary: The Road to Milwaukee
Kelso’s preppy and obnoxious girlfriend, Jackie, invites herself along, much to the group's annoyance. [S1E1] That '70s Pilot
Red gives Eric the car on the strict condition that he does not take it out of town. The first episode of That '70s Show ,
The story follows Eric and his friends—Donna, Hyde, Kelso, and the newly arrived foreign exchange student, Fez—as they plan to attend a Todd Rundgren concert in Milwaukee. The journey is fraught with typical teenage hurdles: Red gives Eric the car on the strict
The pilot efficiently established the core dynamics that would define the series:
The Vista Cruiser's battery dies on the way, forcing the gang to trade two concert tickets to a mechanic for a replacement.
The group forces Kelso and Jackie to stay behind with the car while the rest attend the concert. Key Character Introductions