The first season of That '70s Show, an American television series, aired on Fox from August 23, 1998, to July 26, 1999. The region 1 DVD was released on October 26, 2004. The season is set between 1976 and 1977. The first twelve episodes and the 23rd episode were set in 1976, then the series transitioned to 1977 for the remainder of the season.
The major storylines this season involve Eric and Donna's close friendship turning into romance, Red struggling to provide for his family due to his hours being cut back, Kitty dealing with her children growing up and trying to play nice with her mother-in-law, Kelso's relationship with Jackie (and his frequent attempts to break up with her), Fez learning about life in America, Hyde's rough home life and strained relationship with his mother, and Bob and Midge beginning to have marital problems.
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Cast
Main
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
Don Stark as Bob Pinciotti
Special guest
Danny Bonaduce as Ricky
Marion Ross as Bernice Forman
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Buddy
Ernie Ladd as Manager
Gary Owens as Announcer
Katey Sagal as Edna Hyde
Gloria Gaynor as Mrs. Clark
Recurring
Paul Kreppel as Jack Burkhart
Lisa Robin Kelly as Laurie Forman
Guest
Eve Plumb as Mrs. Burkhart
Kevin Farley as Matthew Erdman
Nick Bakay as Gus
The Rock as Rocky Johnson
Ken Shamrock as Wrestler (uncredited)
Jeff Hardy as Wrestler (uncredited)
Matt Hardy as Wrestler (uncredited)
Terry Turner as Announcer (uncredited)
Jennifer Lyons as Pam Macy
Grey DeLisle as Ms. Kaminsky
Paul Connor as Timmy Thompson
Carolyn Hennesy as Sharon Singer
Carlos Alazraqui as Man
Mitch Pileggi as Bull
Arlene Pileggi as Joy