
Set in the mood ring and polyester era of the 1970s, the series is a retro-hip situation comedy about an eclectic group of friends on the verge of adulthood. They live in the suburbs of Wisconsin, where they yearn for independence amid the growing pains of becoming adults.

Hyde outshines Eric as a model son; Red and Kitty find themselves at a party with a couple of swingers.

On his last day at the plant, Red (Kurtwood Smith) and his co-workers get drunk at the local bar. With guest stars Paul Anka and Lyle Waggoner (as themselves).

When the gang goes to a dance club, the bouncer bars Eric from entering; Kitty gives Red a self-help book.

When Laurie's (Lisa Robin Kelly) professor (guest star Stephen Tobolowsky) comes to town, Eric (Topher Grace) catches them making out; Hyde (Danny Masterson) bunks with Eric.