That '70s Show

10 Best Episodes of That '70s Show - Season 3

That '70s Show first aired on FOX in 1998, and ran for nine seasons. It was a hilarious retro-sitcom that followed the lives of Eric, Kelso, Jackie, Hyde, Donna and Fez, a group of high school teens who spent their time hanging out in Eric’s basement. This show has had many memorable moments, and here we will rank the best episodes of That '70s Show.

The series had a long run of nine seasons and was a fan favorite for many. It featured some of the most iconic comedy scenes from the '70s, and fans can still remember the catchphrases from the show. From Donna and Eric’s relationship to Jackie and Hyde’s playful banter, every episode had something memorable to offer.

That '70s Show had a huge impact on pop culture and was a part of many people's childhoods. To celebrate the show’s legacy, here we will count down the best episodes of That '70s Show, as ranked by fans.

Written by Sophie and last updated on mar 04, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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That '70s Show - S3E22

#15 - Eric's Drunken Tattoo (Season 3 - Episode 22)

After reading an entry in Donna's diary, Eric decides to get a tattoo, but things don't turn out the way he planned. Kitty has Pastor Dave over for dinner and he ends up in the hospital; Jackie tries to get Kelso to sleep so he can repeat something he said before when he was sleeping.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 389 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E11

#14 - Who Wants It More? (Season 3 - Episode 11)

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After an argument, Eric and Donna decide to withhold sex to see who'll cave in first. Red is nearly killed by a falling tree and it changes his whole outlook on life. He starts being nice to people, even Fez, but he soon realizes that that's not who he is. Kelso claims to have seen a UFO.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 421 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E21

#13 - Fez Dates Donna (Season 3 - Episode 21)

Fez and Donna pretend to date so Caroline will leave him alone, but she stalks him anyways, until Fez tells her he doesn't like her any more. Bob reads the deed to his house and discovers that he owns half of Red's garage but Red sets him straight by turning the deed around and proving him wrong. Eric and Hyde have a pool going on when Kelso and Jackie will fight.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 376 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E15

#12 - Donna's Panties (Season 3 - Episode 15)

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Eric pulls Donna's pants down in public and reveals her granny panties to everyone. So he tries to make up by giving her sexy panties on Valentine's Day. When Kelso finds out that Laurie cheated on him he realizes how Jackie must have felt when he cheated on her with Laurie; to Jackie's surprise he doesn't want her to feel sorry for him. Fez asks Caroline to go steady with him and only afterwards does he finds out that she has some strange ideas about romance.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 385 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E23

#11 - Canadian Road Trip (Season 3 - Episode 23)

Eric, Hyde, Fez, Kelso and Leo go to Canada to get some beer. Unfortunately, they get stopped on their way back across the border because Fez lost his green card. Donna tries to convince Jackie that she's being scammed by a modeling agency. Red gets a bonus at work: a Beta Max so he can tape something now and watch it later, but he forgets a vital step in the process.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 381 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E5

#10 - Roller Disco (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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Jackie has wonderful news: there's a roller disco competition in Kenosha and she wants Hyde to be her partner. When she finds that he's more than unwilling, she's left with a choice between Kelso and Fez, and after seeing their moves, she chooses Fez. This leaves Kelso less than happy, and more than a little jealous. Red, meanwhile, is being sued by an ex-Price Mart employee for wrongful termination, and has to prove to the Labor Board that he's not "unnecessarily angry."

The episode was rated 7.83 from 431 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E25

#9 - The Promise Ring (Season 3 - Episode 25)

Eric gives Donna a promise ring but things don't turn out the way that he planned; Jackie, seeing Donna's ring, demands that Michael gives her a promise ring too; Hyde and Fez go cruising for chicks.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 363 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E8

#8 - Jackie Bags Hyde (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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It's Veteran's Day and the Formans are getting ready for their annual barbeque after the town parade. Trouble is that Bob, who was only in the National Guard and never saw any action, has inexplicably decided to throw his own barbeque in competition with the Formans. Hyde tells Jackie point blank that he's not interested, inspiring her to bring a date to the Formans' to make him jealous. This ploy causes Hyde to come to a horrifying realization about his true feelings for Jackie.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 428 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E12

#7 - Fez Gets the Girl (Season 3 - Episode 12)

Fez has a crush on a girl but is too shy to approach her, so Donna sets them up together. Donna wins two tickets to see Led Zeppelin in concert but Eric can't go because he has to work so she gives one to Fez and the other to Caroline, the girl that Fez has a crush on, because Kelso, Hyde and Jackie keep fighting over who she's going to take. Eric is named Price Mart employee of the month and it goes to his head. Laurie uses Kitty as a hair model and Kitty doesn't like the job she did but won't tell her because Laurie wants to quit already after only two weeks in beauty school.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 400 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E16

#6 - Romantic Weekend (Season 3 - Episode 16)

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Eric finds a brochure for a nice motel and plans a romantic weekend with Donna, who's glad for the chance to get away from her feuding parents. Both lie about their whereabouts to their parents. But the lie blows up in their faces when they learn who their neighbors are at the motel. Meanwhile, Kelso thinks that he's not a man any more because he can't perform with Pam Macy.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 376 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E17

#5 - Kitty's Birthday (That's Today?!) (Season 3 - Episode 17)

It's Kitty's birthday and the only one who remembers is Hyde. To make up for forgetting, Eric and Red agree to do the most horrifying thing imaginable. Meanwhile, Kelso plans to win Jackie back by being her friend, but it doesn't work the way he thinks it would. And Hyde learns something disturbing about Caroline when he drives her home in his new car.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 380 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E2

#4 - Red Sees Red (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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As punishment for being "dope-heads", Red gives Eric and Hyde a curfew. Laurie is all for it until she discovers that it applies to her too. Red booby-traps the house so that he'll know if there are any escape attempts, and keeps increasing the discipline, despite Kitty's pleas for leniency. Jackie is still trying to convince Hyde that she's the woman for him, but he's not buying it.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 444 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E1

#3 - Reefer Madness (2) (Season 3 - Episode 1)

In the second part of the episode Reefer Madness, Hyde returns from jail only to find Red beyond furious with him. Red is so angry that he wants to kick Hyde out of the house, and is afraid that he will turn the other kids into dope fiends. Eric is left wondering if he should tell the truth to Red in order to keep Hyde from being kicked out.

Meanwhile, Leo visits the Formans to speak on Steven's behalf. Donna discovers why Jackie is so obsessed with Hyde. As the episode goes on, it becomes clear that Red's anger is based in his fear of drugs, and his attempt to protect the other kids from the dangers of drug use. It is up to Eric to decide if he should tell the truth and keep Hyde in the house, or if he should keep his secret and let Hyde be kicked out.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 478 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E6

#2 - Eric's Panties (Season 3 - Episode 6)

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In the episode "Eric's Panties" of That '70s Show, Donna finds a pair of panties in the Vista Cruiser and assumes that Eric is cheating on her with his lab partner. The group of friends is in for a surprise when they learn the truth behind the panties. Meanwhile, Red's doctor's appointment reveals that he has high blood pressure, so Kitty puts him on a strict diet. His new diet proves to be unenjoyable and Kelso finds himself with a new nickname due to an accident in the cafeteria.

The episode starts off with Donna finding a pair of panties in the Vista Cruiser, and she immediately assumes that Eric is cheating on her with his lab partner. The group of friends is shocked when they discover who the panties really belong to. They are all filled with surprise, and their assumptions are wrong. Red's doctor's appointment shows that he has high blood pressure and Kitty puts him on a strict diet, which he finds inedible. To add to the chaos, Kelso gets a new nickname at the cafeteria due to a mishap.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 458 votes.

That '70s Show - S3E13

#1 - Dine and Dash (Season 3 - Episode 13)

In the episode "Dine and Dash" of That '70s Show, Kelso invites the gang to an expensive dinner but skips out on the bill, leaving Eric and Donna in the restaurant with no money. Eric and Donna, fed up with their "square" personalities, decide to get back at the gang and devise a plan to sneak out of the restaurant without paying. Meanwhile, Bob is feeling neglected when Red doesn't offer him a job at Price Mart, and Jackie is stuck in the middle of the boys' drama.

Kelso's reckless behavior leads to Eric and Donna taking on a more rebellious persona, and they attempt to dine and dash. The two of them find that their plan works, but it doesn't come without consequences. Bob is hurt that Red didn't think to give him a job offer, and Red is left regretting not giving Bob a chance. Jackie is left trying to pick up the pieces between Kelso, Eric and Red. In the end, the gang learns a lesson about the consequences of their actions.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 401 votes.

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