"Drive-In" is the eighth episode of the first season of That '70s Show, and eighth episode overall. It aired on November 15, 1998.
Synopsis[]
Eric and Donna decide to double-date with Jackie and Kelso at the drive-in; Red and Kitty dine out. Fez's host parents think the group has a bad influence on him
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Topher Grace as Eric Forman
- Mila Kunis as Jackie Burkhart
- Ashton Kutcher as Michael Kelso
- Danny Masterson as Steven Hyde
- Laura Prepon as Donna Pinciotti
- Wilmer Valderrama as Fez
- Debra Jo Rupp as Kitty Forman
- Kurtwood Smith as Red Forman
- Tanya Roberts as Midge Pinciotti (credit only)
- Don Stark as Bob Pinciotti (credit only)
Guest Starring[]
- Kevin Farley as Matthew Erdman
- Shannon Holt as Rebecca Erdman
Also Starring[]
- Karri Bowman as Hostess
- Drew Ebersole as Waiter
- Scott Haven as Cop
- Alex Nevil as Waiter #2
Trivia[]
- The title of the episode "Drive-In”" refers to Eric, Donna, Kelso and Jackie going on a double-date to the drive-in to see The Omen.
- First and Last appearance of Matthew Erdman.
- First and Last appearance of Rebecca Erdman.
- The scene where Red and Kitty are sitting at the bar in the restaurant named "Phillies" is a detailed parody of the classic American painting "Nighthawks" by artist Edward Hopper.
- When a police officer interrupts Red and Kitty when they're in the car, Red threatens him with a foot-in-ass comment that makes the officer wish them a good night and then leaves. In the episode Stolen Car, the police men tell Eric that he is a "poor bastard" for having Red as his father. This suggests that the Point Place Police Department either respect and/or fear Red.
- Kitty does not share any scene with the gang in this episode. Donna and Jackie are the only characters not to interact with adults. They also don't interact with Hyde and Fez.
- Also, only male characters are shown in basement , including Red during the teaser.
- First episode not to feature Midge or Bob.
International titles[]
- French: "Soirée au drive-in" (Evening at the drive-in)
- German: "Eric geht ran!" (Eric answers!)
- Italian: "Drive-In"
Music[]
- In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (1968) by Iron Butterfly (sung by Fez and Hyde);
- Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head (1969) by BJ Thomas (sung by Fez and Hyde).
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