Season 5 of American television series That '70s Show aired on FOX from September 17, 2002 to May 14, 2003.
Recap
Despite his parents' forbidding it, a determined and lovestruck Eric decides to go to California and find Donna so he can declare his love to her face-to-face. The consequences of the trip include Eric losing his car and Donna being sent by Bob to Catholic school. Jackie and Hyde begin messing around, much to Fez's shock and Kelso's chagrin. Though Kelso is back on the prowl and dating a new girl named Annette, Jackie is ultimately torn as to who whether she should be with him or Hyde. Fez gets a job at the DMV and pursues a relationship with Nina, his neurotic new boss (and finally loses his virginity!), while Kelso decides to become a cop.
Kitty announces that she is pregnant—but it turns out to just be menopause, which sends her into a tailspin. Jackie's city councilman father gets sent to prison and her partying mom has no intention of coming home to take care of her, leaving Hyde at a loss as to how he can help. Eric and Donna get engaged and decide to move together to Madison, which enrages Red. Fez discovers that his student visa has expired and he has to leave America, leading Laurie to take the drastic step of marrying him. The news of their nuptials causes Red to have a heart attack.
Cast
Main Cast
- 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
- Don Stark as Bob Pinciotti
Special Guest Appearance by
- Tom Poston as Burt Sigurdson
- Bobcat Goldthwait as Eli
- Jim Gaffigan as Roy
- Sam Levine as Lance Crawford
- Chilli as Hot Nurse
Special Guest Cast
- Jessica Simpson as Annette
- Betty White as Beatrice Sigurdson
- Seth Green as Mitch
- Fred Williard as Charlie
Special Appearance
Recurring
Trivia
- All episodes are named after songs by Led Zeppelin. Most episodes also have an alternate title describing the episode, in line with previous seasons. This is the only season in which this happens.
- This season is set entirely in the year 1978.
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Episodes
| Image | Title | Original Airdate | No. in season | Production Code |
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September 17, 2002 | 5.01 | 501 | |
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Desperately wanting to reveal his love for Donna, Eric disobeys his parents and heads to California to find her and Kelso. Kelso has an affair with Annette, a blonde California girl. Meanwhile Jackie and Hyde become closer than ever before. | ||||
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I Can't Quit You Babe (a.k.a. Jackie and Hyde Get Busted) |
September 24, 2002 | 5.02 | 502 |
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As punishment for running away, Bob sends Donna to attend the Catholic school Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrow and Red takes away Eric's keys to the Vista Cruiser. To their surprise and disgust, Eric and Donna find out about the secret fling between Jackie and Hyde. | ||||
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What Is and What Should Never Be (a.k.a. Kitty's Pregnant) |
October 29, 2002 | 5.03 | 503 |
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Red isn't too happy when Kitty announces she's pregnant, while Eric and Donna try to get Hyde to tell Kelso about his relationship with Jackie. Friendships may break after Kelso finds out about the relationship. | ||||
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Heartbreaker (a.k.a. Kitty's Parents Come to Visit) |
October 29, 2002 | 5.04 | 504 |
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Kitty's parents, Burt and Bea, come for a visit to hear about her pregnancy, but Kitty has some news regarding it. Kelso must come to terms with Hyde and Jackie's new relationship. | ||||
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Ramble On (a.k.a. Promise Ring Redux) |
November 12, 2002 | 5.05 | 505 |
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Donna gives Eric a promise ring of her own, much to Eric's dislike for the ring's appearance. Fez applies for a job at the DMV, Hyde is bothered with Jackie's gossiping and Red must deal with Kitty's temper over the discovery of her menopause. | ||||
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Over the Hills and Far Away | November 19, 2002 | 5.06 | 506 |
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Red and Kitty go with the guys on a weekend visit to UW–Madison, but Bob won't let Donna go with Eric. Jackie is afraid Hyde will cheat on her while he is at Madison. | ||||
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Hot Dog (a.k.a. The Gifts) |
November 26, 2002 | 5.07 | 507 |
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Eric buys Donna the most unexpected present and decides to ask her a question that could change their lives, but the rest of the gang disowns him for even thinking of doing such a thing. Red buys a new dog, Schatzi, to keep Kitty company. | ||||
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Thank You | December 3, 2002 | 5.08 | 508 |
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It's Thanksgiving, and to keep Red from finding out about his failing math grade, Eric forges his signature on a failing notice, and he and Donna decide to reveal their engagement during dinner. Laurie returns home after a long absence. | ||||
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Black Dog (a.k.a. Ow, My Eye) |
December 10, 2002 | 5.09 | 509 |
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Jackie's father gets arrested for bribery, but Hyde doesn't know how to respond to her. Kelso accidentally shoots Hyde with a BB gun in the eye and Fez tries to gain some affection from his new boss, Nina. Meanwhile, Eric, Donna, Red and Kitty have a disagreement over comforting loved ones. | ||||
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The Crunge (a.k.a. The S.A.T.s) |
December 17, 2002 | 5.10 | 510 |
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Eric gets an unsatisfactory score on his SATs and wants to retake the tests, to prove he's worthy of marrying Donna. Jackie thinks Hyde's SAT score will bring the two of them fortune, while Kelso flaunts his score around. | ||||
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The Girl I Love | January 7, 2003 | 5.11 | 511 |
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Fez introduces Nina to the gang, and Kitty invites them to a dinner party, but the guys and Red want to spend time doing other things. | ||||
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Misty Mountain Hop (a.k.a. Jackie's Cabin) |
January 22, 2003 | 5.12 | 516 |
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Jackie asks the Formans to help clean out her family's ski cabin, after the bank forecloses it, while Hyde convinces Kelso and Fez to go party all weekend at a particular place. Eric wants to do new romantic things with Donna, but it doesn't go as planned for both of them. | ||||
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Your Time Is Gonna Come (a.k.a. Get Off My Boyfriend) |
January 29, 2003 | 5.13 | 514 |
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Kelso's girlfriend from California, Annette, comes to visit, stirring Jackie's jealously, which could lead to problems between her and Hyde. Kitty's parents also arrive, bearing bad news, and tragedy strikes, as a member of the Forman family ends up in the hospital, or worse. | ||||
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Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (a.k.a. Valentine's Day) |
February 5, 2003 | 5.14 | 515 |
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Jackie tries to explain her actions to Hyde, in order to make up with him, but he believes otherwise. It's Valentine's Day and Annette forces Kelso to get rid of Jackie, or else she'll break up with him. Meanwhile, Kitty's mother, Bea, is giving her and Donna a tough time. | ||||
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When the Levee Breaks (a.k.a. Eric and Donna Play House) |
February 12, 2003 | 5.15 | 512 |
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Eric and Donna use her house to practice being a married couple while Bob is out of town, but it doesn't go so well. Meanwhile, their friends are angry at them for not letting them throw a party at Donna's and Kitty buys Hyde an embarrassing jacket. | ||||
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Whole Lotta Love (a.k.a. The Silent Treatment) |
February 19, 2003 | 5.16 | 513 |
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After Eric reveals his engagement to Red, he gives Eric the silent treatment and undermines his future, in order to call it off. Kelso gives Jackie a birthday gift, with ulterior motives, and Fez finally loses his virginity to Nina. | ||||
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The Battle of Evermore (a.k.a. Pioneer Days) |
February 26, 2003 | 5.17 | 517 |
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Kitty signs Red and Eric up for a jamboree to help patch up their relationship, while Hyde, Fez, Jackie and Kelso search for an absent Leo. | ||||
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Hey, Hey What Can I Do? (a.k.a. Job Fair) |
March 12, 2003 | 5.18 | 518 |
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The gang goes to a job fair, as Eric needs money to pay for his college tuition. Hyde is reluctant to get a job, until an old acquaintance of his offers him a position. Kelso chooses a future job no one else from the gang likes. | ||||
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Bring It on Home (a.k.a. Jackie's in the House) |
March 26, 2003 | 5.19 | 519 |
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The Formans discover Jackie has been sleeping in their basement with Hyde, and Bob volunteers to have Jackie over at his place, much to Donna's dismay. Fez realizes Nina is reluctant to introduce him to her family. | ||||
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No Quarter (a.k.a. Jackie Moves In) |
April 2, 2003 | 5.20 | 520 |
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Jackie moves in with Bob and Donna, but the things she does in the Pinciotti house don't go down well with Donna. Eric has to pay for Donna's engagement ring with Red taking all his money from him on purpose, and Fez meets someone he knows and hates. | ||||
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Trampled Under Foot (a.k.a. Fez Gets Dumped) |
April 9, 2003 | 5.21 | 521 |
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Nina breaks up with Fez because he is "too needy". After realizing they have nothing to talk about anymore, the gang decide to add another member to their group, but don't know whom to invite. Kitty uses their situation to her advantage, only to discover how bad her candidate for a new member is. | ||||
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You Shook Me (a.k.a. The Nurses Are Coming) |
April 16, 2003 | 5.22 | 522 |
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Fez has an erotic dream about a certain member of the gang, which greatly disturbs him. Kelso questions his own sexuality after hearing about Fez's dream, leading him to seek comfort in Jackie. Joanne offers Eric a job at a local dog food factory. | ||||
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Nobody's Fault But Mine (a.k.a. Hyde Loves Jackie) |
April 23, 2003 | 5.23 | 523 |
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Hyde is caught with another woman, as revenge for seeing Jackie with Kelso. Red hastens Eric and Donna's wedding day, until Laurie, who has returned home, offers an alternative for the couple to get out of the situation. | ||||
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Immigrant Song (a.k.a. Fez Gets Busted) |
May 7, 2003 | 5.24 | 524 |
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Red takes a day off to think of Eric and Donna's plan to move away to Madison, Hyde and Kelso continue to bicker about one another over Jackie, and a certain prank could result in Fez's deportation. Kelso falls off the water tower (again). | ||||
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Celebration Day (a.k.a. Graduation) |
May 14, 2003 | 5.25 | 525 |
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The gang go camping the night before their high school graduation. Jackie decides to let Hyde and Kelso fight it out over her, to see who she'll choose in the end, and as Eric and Donna get ready to leave Point Place, some shocking news will be too much for a certain person to handle, both emotionally and physically.
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