The BEST episodes of That '80s Show

Every episode of That '80s Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of That '80s Show!

The date is 1984. The location is San Diego, just one hour outside of the big dream we call Los Angeles. Corey and Katie live with their dad RT and Corey's friend Roger. Corey is a creative soul who is trying to make it in the music world in a decade that only appreciates financial success. Although his father is a successful professional who is about to strike gold with his Gut Whacker and ride the '80s fitness marketing craze wave, Corey finds it difficult to get in the game. On the other hand, Corey's friend Roger idolizes Ronald Reagan and listens to motivation tapes while trying to find his way into corporate America. The household is rounded out by Corey's younger sister Katie, a chip off the old block whose sweetness and naivety make her the perfect go between for her father and brother.

Last Updated: 2/4/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
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Katie's Birthday
star
7.52
65 votes

#1 - Katie's Birthday

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/27/2002

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.

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Corey's Remix
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7.50
68 votes

#2 - Corey's Remix

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2002

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.

Directors: Terry Hughes
Writer: Terry Turner
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Road Trip (a.k.a. Star Search)
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7.48
64 votes

#3 - Road Trip (a.k.a. Star Search)

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/24/2002

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.

Directors: Terry Hughes
Writer: Neil Edwards
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Double Date
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7.48
62 votes

#4 - Double Date

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/10/2002

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.

Directors: Terry Hughes
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Punk Club
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7.41
63 votes

#5 - Punk Club

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2002

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.

Directors: Terry Hughes
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Valentine's Day
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7.34
95 votes

#6 - Valentine's Day

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2002

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.

Directors: Terry Hughes
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Eighties (a.k.a. That '80s Pilot)
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7.16
115 votes

#7 - Eighties (a.k.a. That '80s Pilot)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2002

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.

Directors: David Trainer
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My Dead Friend
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7.12
66 votes

#8 - My Dead Friend

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/20/2002

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.

Directors: Terry Hughes
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Tuesday Comes Over
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7.10
67 votes

#9 - Tuesday Comes Over

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2002

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.

Directors: Terry Hughes
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After the Kiss
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7.08
63 votes

#10 - After the Kiss

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/3/2002

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.

Directors: Terry Hughes
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Beach Party
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7.05
61 votes

#11 - Beach Party

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/7/2002

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.

Directors: Terry Hughes
Writer: Linda Wallem
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Sophia's Depressed
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7.03
62 votes

#12 - Sophia's Depressed

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/29/2002

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.

Directors: Terry Hughes
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Spring Break '84
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7.03
64 votes

#13 - Spring Break '84

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/6/2002

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.

Directors: Terry Hughes
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