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That '90s Show

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Two things are inexorable: the march of time and also TV reboots. So, in a way, That ‘90s Show is the perfect series, as it’s a legacy sequel to the beloved sitcom That ‘70s Show and a potentially grim reminder of how old you’re getting. When That ‘70s Show was on the air, the 1970s were as far away as the 1990s are from today. Really makes you think about your youth. Where did the time go? Are you living the life you wanted for yourself back then?

…Anwyay, Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith reprise their roles as Kitty and Red Forman in the new Netflix series. Callie Haverda plays their granddaughter Leia, and this time around she and her new friends will be hanging out in the basement and getting high. Most (but not all) of the gang from the original series, including Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Laura Prepon, and Wilmer Valderrama, make guest appearances.

  1. Episode 10 Kids in America
    That ’90s Show Season-Finale Recap: Compromising Positions An unearned love triangle and too much Fez makes for a disappointing finale.
  2. Episode 9 Dirty Double Booker
    That ’90s Show Recap: Ever Make Someone Laugh From Thousands of Miles Away? Wait … is Nikki a nerd?!
  3. Episode 8 Summer Storm
    That ’90s Show Recap: It Rips My Life Away, But It’s a Great Escape It turns out, just like alternative rock, summer break is almost over.
  4. Episode 7 Boyfriend Day One
    That ’90s Show Recap: Michael Kelso Would Never The new Kelso is everything the elder Kelso is not — graceful, mature, and kind of boring.
  5. Episode 6 The Birthday Girl
    That ’90s Show Recap: Point Place, 53140 Leia tries to win over Jay, “Kelly style.”
  6. Episode 5 Step By Step
    That ’90s Show Recap: Somewhat Online Most of the storylines here is just a bunch of time-killing.
  7. Episode 4 Rave
    That ’90s Show Recap: Rave Reviews That ’90s Show’s younger cast is divided into the haves and the have-nots: those who have clearly defined personalities and those who don’t.
  8. Episode 3 Lip Smackers
    That ’90s Show Recap: Kiss From a Goober Leia goes to the mall in search of a smooch.
  9. Episode 2 Free Leia
    That ‘90s Show Recap: The Same Old Thing That We Did Last Week The second episode of That ’90s Show picks up exactly where the pilot leaves off and doesn’t get much further.
  10. Episode 1 That ’90s Pilot
    That ’90s Show Series-Premiere Recap: Hello Again, Wisconsin! It’s That ’70s Show: The Next Generation.

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