Series synopsis
That '80s Show is an American comedy television series that premiered on FOX on January 23, 2002. It ended on May 29, 2002. It was created by Mark Brazill, Terry Turner, Linda Wallem, Bonnie Turner. It stars Glenn Howerton, Tinsley Grimes, Chyler Leigh and Eddie Shin.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Guest cast
- Josh Braaten as Owen
- Nathan West as Wray Thorn
- John Taylor as Zeke
- Bradley Stryker as Snacker Customer
- Pat Benatar as Pat Benatar
- Alana Austin as Girl
- T.J. Thyne as Frank
- Dan Bucatinsky as Rick
- Danny Breen as Boss
- Tiffany as Candy
- Bob Clendenin as Gelato Glenn
- Tammy Lynn Michaels as Patty
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | January 23, 2002 | May 29, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eighties (a.k.a. That '80s Pilot) 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. |
January 23, 2002 |
| 2 |
Valentine's Day 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. |
January 30, 2002 |
| 3 |
Tuesday Comes Over 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. |
February 6, 2002 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 23, 2002 |
| Last aired | May 29, 2002 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 20:00:00 |