The first episode of That '70s Show , titled "," premiered on August 23, 1998, establishing the groovy yet dysfunctional world of Point Place, Wisconsin. Set on May 17, 1976, the episode centers on 17-year-old Eric Forman receiving the keys to the iconic 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser from his stern father, Red. Plot Summary: The Road to Milwaukee
The Vista Cruiser's battery dies on the way, forcing the gang to trade two concert tickets to a mechanic for a replacement. [S1E1] That '70s Pilot
The pilot efficiently established the core dynamics that would define the series: The first episode of That '70s Show ,