That '70s Show - Season 4
20th Century Fox (8/23/2001)
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IMDB   8.5
621 mins USA/English
DVD  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)
Kurtwood Smith Reginald "Red" Forman
Wilmer Valderrama Fez
Laura Prepon Donna Pinciotti
Debra Jo Rupp Kitty Forman
Ashton Kutcher Michael Kelso
Tommy Chong
Danny Masterson Steven Hyde
Topher Grace Eric Forman
Mila Kunis Jackie Burkhart
Don Stark Bob Pinciotti
Timmy Deters Jake
That 70's Show
Director David Trainer
Tim Ryder
Terry Hughes
Producer Franco Bario
Dean Batali
Mark Brazill
Writer Bonnie Turner
Terry Turner


That '70s Show reached its 100th episode during its fourth season in 2001-2002, which ensured that viewers will be enjoying the antics of Eric and the gang in reruns for years to come. The dominating plotline for season 4 is the aftermath of Eric (Topher Grace) and Donna's (Laura Prepon) dissolved relationship, which is handled in typically amusing fashion in the first three episodes, especially the season premiere, "It's a Wonderful Life," which borrows the plot of the classic Christmas film to show a depressed Eric how his life would have turned out had he never pursued Donna. Elsewhere, Donna's dad Bob (Don Stark) must adjust to a newly single life; Leo (Tommy Chong) falls for Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) after an accident; Fez dates Big Rhonda (Cynthia Lamontagne); Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) and Jackie (Mila Kunis) continue to torment each other in their on-again, off-again romance; and Donna begins dating Kelso's older brother Casey (guest star Luke Wilson), which generates considerable drama amongst all the characters. In short, it's the usual laughs and love drama in Point Place, Wisconsin, delivered in the show's usual broad comic strokes, and with enthusiasm by the seasoned cast. The set's rather tepid supplemental features include dry commentary by director David Trainer on three episodes ("Eric's Depression," "Class Picture," and "Hyde's Birthday"); Trainer is also featured in a seven-minute featurette about his direction. "A '70s Flashback" has castmates Prepon and Kunis reflecting on the show with assistance from plenty of clips, and "Season 4 in 4 Minutes" is exactly as it sounds--the entire 27 episodes boiled down to the essential storylines. Fans may be somewhat disappointed to learn that the episode titled "That '70s Special" is not included on this set. --Paul Gaita
Episodes
 30 mins    9/25/2001  1.  It's a Wonderful Life
Eric is distraught after his break-up with Donna and wishes that they never kissed in the first place. As soon as he utters this wish, a guardian angel appears to teach Eric that it's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. The angel takes Eric on a journey to the future -- the '80s -- to show him how everyone's lives would've turned out if he and Donna never got together. Eric remains unconvinced that the pain of his break-up was worth it, until the angel shows him all the wonderful memories he would have never had.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Linda Wallem 
Guest starring:  Wayne Knight, Jennifer Lyons, Trent Gill, Timmy Deters
 30 mins    9/26/2001  2.  Eric's Depression
Four days after the big break-up, Eric locks himself in his room ignoring Red and Kitty's pleas for him to come out and talk about it. Meanwhile, the gang goes to Funland without Eric, and Kelso gets lost.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Bryan Moore  / Chris Peterson 
Guest starring:  Corey Landis, Cheryl White, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Derek Mark Lochran, Tom Kenny, Harry Campbell, Shelby Grimm, William Lewis, Timothy Reeder
 30 mins    10/2/2001  3.  Pinciotti vs. Forman
Eric kicks Donna out of the basement when she tries to hang out with their friends. Jackie inspires Donna to compete with Eric over their friends. The competition threatens to tear the entire group apart. Meanwhile, Kitty is ecstatic when she learns that Red has become friends with Pastor Dave.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Kristin Newman 
 30 mins    10/9/2001  4.  Hyde Gets the Girl
Eric and Fez decide Hyde needs a girlfriend so they throw a party and invite lots of pretty girls, and Hyde isn't the only one to meet someone he likes; Eric finds a new way to deal with his depression over losing Donna; Kelso and Bob compete to win a van in a radio station contest.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Alan Dybner  / Sarah McLaughlin 
Guest starring:  French Stewart, Howard Hesseman, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Courtney Peldon, Sally Livingstone, Mindy Spence, Christina Carnell, Alice Frank, Lynsey Bartilson, China Chow, Colleen Haskell, Carnie Wilson
 30 mins    10/16/2001  5.  Bye-Bye Basement
After Hyde moves back in with the Formans, Kitty decides to redecorate the basement so she hires Leo and his cousin Theo to do the job. Meanwhile, Donna and Eric engage in post-break-up bickering, while Fez takes up ballet to meet girls only to discover that they consider him one of the girls.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Mark Hudis 
Guest starring:  Richard Karn, Shanti Lowry
 30 mins    11/6/2001  6.  The Relapse (1)
Bob is in denial after Midge leaves. Donna seeks comfort in the arms of Eric, who thinks this means they're back together. Kelso and Fez go to the supermarket to try and pick up older women.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Jeff Filgo  / Jackie Filgo 
Guest starring:  Lisa Robins, Laura Wernette
 30 mins    11/13/2001  7.  Uncomfortable Ball Stuff (2)
Donna keeps her promise to accompany Eric to the Pricemart Ball as a friend, but she gets jealous when she sees Eric with another girl. Fez gets a job at the Foto Hut but gets fired for being too efficient and making Hyde and Leo look bad, even though they're the only other two who work there and Leo is the boss. Bob meets a woman at the supermarket.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Dave Schiff 
Guest starring:  Bob Van Dusen, Aimee Nelson, Charles Butler
 30 mins    11/20/2001  8.  Donna's Story
Eric is upset when Donna writes a story in the school newspaper that sounds exactly like events that happened in their relationship; he decides to write his own story. Red and Kitty have dinner with Bob and his new girlfriend. Red doesn't like her because she's taught Bob how to stand up for himself. Kelso invests in a pinball machine but looses out when Fez persuades the owner to get rid of it and bring in Space Invaders instead.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Philip Stark 
Guest starring:  Zoee Ziegler, Natalie Farrey
 30 mins    11/21/2001  9.  Forgotten Son
Red has to produce a new Pricemart instructional film, and his choice of actor for the part of "Stockboy" leaves Eric stunned. Kitty and Donna become friends, spending time together, and Leo takes Hyde and Fez on a shopping spree after inheriting money from his Uncle.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Kristin Newman 
Guest starring:  Mark Ankeny
 30 mins    11/27/2001  10.  Red and Stacey
Red thinks Pricemart checkout girl Stacey is perfect for his lovelorn son. The girl impresses Red when she justifies her dubious customer relations with a phrase dear to his heart. Red encourages Eric to ask her out and he even offers to assist. But when Red talks to Stacey, she says she's interested in someone else. Meanwhile, Jackie and Donna give Big Rhonda a makeover for her first date with Fez.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Gregg Mettler 
Guest starring:  Erika Christensen, William Mesnik
 30 mins    12/11/2001  11.  The Third Wheel
When the guys go bowling for boy's night, Hyde throws a wrench in the plan when his "friend" Jill shows up. Kelso and Fez decide to hunt down their own ladies and leave Eric to feel like the third wheel. Meanwhile, Donna is uncomfortable when she discovers Bob's new girlfriend is spending the night. When Red unintentionally inspires Pastor Dave to give up the cloth, he gets into trouble with Kitty and must find a way to steer Dave back to the light.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Bryan Moore  / Chris Peterson 
Guest starring:  Anne Stedman
 30 mins    12/18/2001  12.  An Eric Forman Christmas
Eric thinks that Christmas just isn't as fun as it used to be when he was a kid, so Kitty suggests that he direct the church Christmas pageant. He has some artistic differences with the gang over how things should go. Kelso is upset that everyone is making fun of him for wanting to watch Christmas specials on television; and Red is upset over Bob's Christmas decorations.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Dean Batali  / Rob Des Hotel 
Guest starring:  Nick Bakay, Shae D'Lyn, Constance Marie
 30 mins    1/8/2002  13.  Jackie Says Cheese
Eric catches Red looking through his dresser drawers for a condom and thinks that Red has found Hyde's stash. Jackie gets a job as a cheese maiden and Fez is jealous of the new foreign guy.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Mark Hudis 
Guest starring:  Nicholas Gonzalez
 30 mins    1/22/2002  14.  Eric's Hot Cousin
Eric' cousin Penny, whom he used to tease unmercifully when they were younger, comes for a visit, and she's...grown some. All the guys are infatuated with her, much to Donna and Jackie's dismay. Jackie and Donna try to be hotter than Penny, with disasterous results. Kitty, feeling like she's not needed, wants to get a pet.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Will Forte 
Guest starring:  Brittany Daniel
 30 mins    2/5/2002  15.  Tornado Prom
A tornado is on its way to Point Place and Red and Kitty are stuck in their basement with Bob and Joanne; Eric is stuck with Donna at the radio station; the rest of the gang is stuck at the school during a dance. Kelso is named the Snow King and Jackie can't believe she's only the Snow Queen runner-up.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Dave Schiff 
Guest starring:  Timothy Bottoms, Michael Milhoan, Pamela Sue Martin
 30 mins    2/5/2002  16.  Donna Dates a Kelso
Eric and Donna both start dating other people; Jackie sets Donna up with Kelso's older brother Casey, while Eric has his pick of the girls at school after being named Point Place High's most eligible bachelor. Fez thinks that he's finally going to lose his virginity, and looks for a place that he and Rhonda can use for that purpose. Bob becomes rich again and Red buys a Corvette.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Dean Batali  / Rob Des Hotel 
Guest starring:  Marlene Bream, Amanda Ware, Melinda Sward, Marisa Brown
 30 mins    2/12/2002  17.  Kelso's Career
Eric doesn't know what to do when Red says 'I love you', so he decides to say it back, but learns that Red was drugged when he said it. Fez buys Rhonda a box of candies for Valentine's day, then can't help but eat them all. Jackie tells Kelso to get a job so he can buy her something nice for Valentine's day, and he finds a career that suits his interests and hobbies at the same time.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Gregg Mettler 
Guest starring:  Laurel Smith
 30 mins    2/19/2002  18.  Leo Loves Kitty
Hyde tries to teach Fez to drive but Fez damages the car and hurts Leo, who was taking a nap behind the car. While in the hospital Leo falls in love with Kitty and starts showing up at the Formans bearing gifts for her. Kelso becomes a department store model and Jackie is jealous because it's her dream to be a model. She confronts him and demands that he doesn't do it but he stands up to her and does it anyways.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Will Forte 
Guest starring:  Matt Winston, Christopher Masterson
 30 mins    2/26/2002  19.  Jackie's Cheese Squeeze
Eric catches Jackie kissing Todd, her boss, but instead of telling Kelso, he holds it over her head. Jackie decides to tell Kelso about it herself, as well as telling him that Eric knew all about it. Both of their plans backfire on them. Kitty feels neglected and worries about becoming a Corvette-widow when Red spends all his time with his new car.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Bryan Moore  / Chris Peterson 
Guest starring:  Christopher Masterson, Dave Florek
 30 mins    3/19/2002  20.  Class Picture
While trying to come up with a quote for the yearbook, the gang recalls how they met for the first time. They go through the times when they each met each other, no matter how embarrassing or stupid they were. They also try to work out a saying to put under each of their pictures. Kelso finally comes up with the perfect quote for them all, "It's been a long, strange journey...in Forman's basement!" The gang also realizes how strong their friendship is.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Kristin Newman 
Guest starring:  Joey Zimmerman, Broc Benedict, Ethan Peck, Nina Jefferies, Alexandra Brandl, Brett Buford, Easton Gage, Joey Hiott, Matya Abelsky, Liliana Mumy
 30 mins    3/26/2002  21.  Prank Day
It's Prank Day according to Kelso, who manages to trick his friends twice with his stunts. The guys' attempt to retaliate backfires horribly when Red triggers their prank instead. But rather than venting his wrath on Eric, Red joins the prank war to show the boys how it's done. Meanwhile, Jackie throws an impromptu slumber party to cheer Donna up on her parents' wedding anniversary.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Alan Dybner 
 30 mins    4/9/2002  22.  Eric's Corvette Caper
When Red and Kitty go out of town, Eric takes the Corvette out and lets his date drive. She manages to get it all dirty and Eric scrambles to get it clean in time because his parents are coming home early. Jackie and Donna snoop around in Casey Kelso's room while he's away, and discover that Michael likes to hang out there.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Philip Stark 
Guest starring:  Alice Frank
 30 mins    4/23/2002  23.  Hyde's Birthday
Kitty plans a surprise birthday party for Hyde's 18th birthday. She recruits Jackie and Fez as decorators because of their feminine creativity (much to Donna's annoyance). Eric, Donna, and Kelso decide to steal a street sign for Hyde's present. But Hyde doesn't want to celebrate because he thinks this means he'll have to move out of the Formans' house.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Mark Hudis 
Guest starring:  Victor Z. Isaac
 30 mins    4/30/2002  24.  That '70s Musical
Fez fantasizes about several musical numbers featuring himself and the rest of the gang while he gets ready for a school concert.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Dean Batali  / Rob Des Hotel 
Guest starring:  Roger Daltrey, Sal Vassallo, Keith Diorio, Jennifer Hamilton, Becca Sweitzer
 30 mins    5/7/2002  25.  That '70s Special
When Eric finds out that Casey is taking Donna to a motel, he decides to show up to make sure she doesn't do anything she'll regret. Bob's divorce from Midge comes through, he mentions marriage to Joanne, who totally freaks out. Naturally, Red and Kitty are called upon to advise their neighbors, but unfortunately they aren't offering the same advice. And Kelso stalks Jackie at the mall to prevent her from kissing anyone else.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Dave Schiff 
Guest starring:  Michael Aquino, Alexandra Lee, Alex Munoz
 30 mins    5/14/2002  26.  Eric's False Alarm
Kitty decides to throw a neighborhood barbecue after she wins a year's worth of hot dogs. Eric is upset when he learns Casey is invited, so he devises a convoluted plan to make Casey look bad in front of Donna. Kelso and Jackie seek relationship advice from Cosmo to uncover the root of their problems. Fez can't get past second base with Rhonda; Hyde's fed up with how the guys talk about the girls all the time.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Gregg Mettler 
 30 mins    5/21/2002  27.  Everybody Loves Casey
Kitty and Eric go to the Hub after a dentist appointment and catch Donna (who's drunk) skipping school with Casey. Neither Bob nor Joanne can exert any authority over Donna, so a frustrated Red intervenes while everyone watches. Meanwhile, Jackie suggests that Kelso kiss another girl so that they can reconcile. And Hyde and Fez try to decide what to do with some dead fish that they stole.
Director:  David Trainer  Writer:  Jeff Filgo  / Jackie Filgo 
28.  Love, Wisconsin Style
Edition Details
Series That '70s Show
Distributor 20th Century Fox
Release Date 5/9/2006
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Subtitles English; Spanish
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround [CC]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 4

Features
Disc 01 Season 4 In 4 Minutes Featurette
Audio Commentary On Selected Episodes
A 70's Flashback: Laura Prepon and Mila Kunis
Making Company: David Trainer on Directing That 70's Show