That '80s Show

Synopsis

That '80s Show is an American sitcom that aired from January through May 2002. Despite having a similar name, show structure, and many of the same writers and production staff, it is not considered a direct spin-off of the more successful That '70s Show. The characters and storylines from both shows never crossed paths. It was a separate decade-based show created because of That '70s Show's popularity at the time.

First Air Date: 2002-01-23

Last Air Date: 2002-05-29

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 13

Created By: Mark Brazill, Terry Turner, Linda Wallem, Bonnie Turner

Networks: FOX

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Top Cast

Glenn Howerton as Corey Howard
Tinsley Grimes as Katie Howard
Chyler Leigh as June Tuesday
Eddie Shin as Roger
Brittany Daniel as Sophia
Margaret Smith as Margaret
Geoff Pierson as R.T. Howard
Josh Braaten as Owen
Joe Liss as Hoover
Tammy Lynn Michaels as Patty

Seasons

Season 1 (2002)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Eighties (a.k.a. That '80s Pilot) (2002-01-23)

Corey mourns his breakup with Sophia while simultaneously coping with mixed feelings about his new co-worker, Tuesday. Meanwhile, Katie is the unwelcome recipient of bisexual Sophia's affections. And RT has an offer for Corey.
Ep. 2: Valentine's Day (2002-01-30)

Somebody mails a box of candy to Permanent Records for Valentine's Day, but the intended recipient is unclear. Meanwhile, when Katie's sailor boyfriend, Owen, pays her a surprise visit, RT and Sophia get in the way of his shore leave.
Ep. 3: Tuesday Comes Over (2002-02-06)

Katie invites Tuesday to come stay at her place after discovering that Corey's mortal enemy lives in her car. Meanwhile, an overly-flirtatious Sophia convinces RT to buy a hot tub to soothe his aching muscles. And Roger needs to sell one more car by the end of the day, or risk losing his demo model.
Ep. 4: Corey's Remix (2002-02-13)

Corey's heartfelt, autobiographical breakup song becomes dance fodder in Katie's hands when she succeeds in proving Sophia wrong. Meanwhile, RT's business advice gets Roger fired.
Ep. 5: My Dead Friend (2002-02-20)

The death of Corey's ""friend"" comes back to haunt him. Meanwhile, Sophia concocts a diabolical scheme to steal Katie from Owen. And Margaret's in the money when she scores a rare Beatles album from a homeless man who doesn't know its value.
Ep. 6: Spring Break '84 (2002-03-06)

When Katie's credit card gets cut up, she opts to have daddy cough up the money to turn it back on... and concocts an elaborate story for the occasion. Meanwhile, Corey is not a happy camper when a rocker and former classmate moves in on his turf.
Ep. 7: Katie's Birthday (2002-03-27)

At Katie's birthday party, Owen and RT give the gifts that keep on being given back. Meanwhile, Corey and Tuesday exchange a present of their own. And Sophia comes on to Katie, while RT comes on to Margaret.
Ep. 8: After the Kiss (2002-04-03)

Corey's and Tuesday's kissing fest leads to heartache. Meanwhile, Roger joins Katie in aerobics class to scope out babes. And RT creates a monster when he promotes Sophia.
Ep. 9: Double Date (2002-04-10)

When Roger needs a date, Tuesday promises to fix him up. Meanwhile, Katie feels guilty about RT not knowing she's no longer in school. And Sophia produces an infomercial for RT.
Ep. 10: Punk Club (2002-04-17)

Corey's and Tuesday's culture clash is exacerbated when she goes to a punk club behind his back. Meanwhile, the Howard household falls apart with Katie back in college. And Roger has a tragedy with a portable crimping iron.
Ep. 11: Road Trip (a.k.a. Star Search) (2002-04-24)

Katie forces Corey to join her on Star Search after their cousin suggests it. Meanwhile, RT agrees to let Sophia stay at his house in return for her pretending to be his girlfriend for his ex-wife's benefit. And Margaret shares a fiery past with Pat Benatar.
Ep. 12: Beach Party (2002-05-07)

Katie's beach party invitation to Corey, Tuesday, Roger, Owen and Patty is not what they've been led to believe. Meanwhile, Corey's decision to move in with Tuesday upsets Roger, while an obscenely joyful showtunes aficionado stands down Margaret. And Sophia smells trouble when another blonde wants to have more fun with RT's company.
Ep. 13: Sophia's Depressed (2002-05-29)

Sophia's depressed when she learns her sister, Bianca, is getting married. Meanwhile, Corey and Tuesday argue over whose house to stay at, while Katie and Owen argue over him telling his Navy buddies that they got married. And a fire at Permanent Record reunites Margaret and a former fling.