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The Best Episodes of That '80s Show Season 1

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Eighties (a.k.a. That '80s Pilot)
    6.0/10(91 votes)

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

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:David Trainer
    Writers:Mark Brazill, Terry Turner, Linda Wallem

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  2. That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 2 - Valentine's Day
    6.3/10(72 votes)

    #2 - Valentine's Day

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Cindy Caponera

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  3. That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 3 - Tuesday Comes Over
    7.0/10(57 votes)

    #3 - Tuesday Comes Over

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 4 - Corey's Remix
    7.0/10(57 votes)

    #4 - Corey's Remix

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Terry Turner

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  5. That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 5 - My Dead Friend
    6.8/10(54 votes)

    #5 - My Dead Friend

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Christine Zander

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  6. That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 6 - Spring Break '84
    7.1/10(54 votes)

    #6 - Spring Break '84

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 7 - Katie's Birthday
    7.1/10(54 votes)

    #7 - Katie's Birthday

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 8 - After the Kiss
    7.1/10(55 votes)

    #8 - After the Kiss

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 9 - Double Date
    6.9/10(56 votes)

    #9 - Double Date

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 10 - Punk Club
    7.5/10(56 votes)

    #10 - Punk Club

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Tiffany Zehnal

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  11. That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 11 - Road Trip (a.k.a. Star Search)
    6.9/10(51 votes)

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

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 12 - Beach Party
    7.2/10(54 votes)

    #12 - Beach Party

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Linda Wallem

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  13. That '80s Show Season 1 Episode 13 - Sophia's Depressed
    7.4/10(58 votes)

    #13 - Sophia's Depressed

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Eighties (a.k.a. That '80s Pilot)" is the best rated episode of "That '80s Show" season 1. It scored 6/10 based on 91 votes. Directed by David Trainer and written by Mark Brazill, Terry Turner, Linda Wallem, it aired on 1/23/2002. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Valentine's Day".