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NASHMAN · 11-30-2005, 01:29 PM

When Donna and Randy spend more time together, Fez and Jackie suspect that there's more going on than just a friendship. However, the foreign friend and his sidekick sleuth quickly learn their lesson when their poor detective skills get them into trouble. Meanwhile, Red gains a newfound respect for Leo.

Number 9 Dream · 12-07-2005, 09:40 PM

Tonight's episode was pretty awesome, actually

I was very impressed. The whole scene that explains why Leo turned from a decorated war veteran to a hippie really cracked me up. The episode reminded me a bit of the old That 70's Show episodes.

I miss Topher a lot, but I think the way they are handling the departure is ok. It doesn't distract us from the fact he's gone because they mention him a lot. Also, I'm still unsure about this Randy guy...maybe he needs to get adjusted to the cast or something because he seems a little stiff. But, overall, he isn't too bad.

This was definately one of my favorite episodes so far.

Adamantium · 12-07-2005, 09:59 PM

I liked it too. I didn't like Eric's excuse for their breakup though. It's going to be awkward for him when he returns home from Africa.

Also, I didn't miss Samantha at all. I'm pretty sure she'll be gone by the end of the season. And to me, it looks like Jackie and Hyde will get back together, probably later though. Maybe even the final episode. Of course, I wouldn't mind seeing Jackie and Fez as a couple.

I was never a big Leo fan. I'm always reminded of Jim Ignatowski from "Taxi". Don't get me wrong, Leo's funny in his own way.

On "Taxi" they flash backed to Jim in Harvard, he was a genius and going to be a success. Then he ate a "Special Brownie" and his life was changed. Although Leo had a different path, it still made me think back to that "Taxi" episode.

Disco_Lady · 12-07-2005, 10:15 PM

I hated it..I think the only episode of this season that I really didn't like at all. I either wanted to punch something or cry during it.

Of course this is coming from one of the biggest Eric and Donna fans so...

Just my insight on the show though. Glad some people were able to enjoy it.

Number 9 Dream · 12-07-2005, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco_Lady

I hated it..I think the only episode of this season that I really didn't like at all. I either wanted to punch something or cry during it.

Of course this is coming from one of the biggest Eric and Donna fans so...

Just my insight on the show though. Glad some people were able to enjoy it.

I can definately sympathesize...I miss Eric a lot and I do miss him with Donna.

snl 70s show fan · 12-07-2005, 10:43 PM

i didnt think most of the ep was all that funny but i was impressed by the leo storyline i dont think there is a single 70s show fan here who would have ever thought he was a war vet who had a purple heart and it was nice to see don stark as bob being given at least a little airtime as for the eric and donna breakup i figured something was up about 2 eps ago when he more or less blew donna off when she tried to talk to him on the phone on red and kitty's anniversy

DukeDevils9192 · 12-07-2005, 11:12 PM

It was okay. Not the best of the season but decent enough. Not sure I appreciate the way that they handled the Eric/Donna thing so abruptly, but it's logical. The Leo thing was fun, though these writers still don't know how to write him properly. He was funnier tonight than he had been in a while, but something's still not there.

The biggest complaint I have is this: since when was Red in World War II? It's ALWAYS been Korea. He was talking about being in Korea on his 18th birthday, I thought. Maybe I'm messing up, but if not, then this is a pretty huge continuity gaffe for the sake of making a Leo joke.

Disco_Lady · 12-08-2005, 01:53 AM

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I can definately sympathesize...I miss Eric a lot and I do miss him with Donna.

I have been a fan of this couple forever. 7 seasons of them telling us that they were the perfect couple and making us believe that they were always going to be together to have Eric break up with her, which he would never do, over some stupid reason. I just don't buy it and I think it's an insult to the fans of the show, the fans of Eric and Donna after 7 seasons to just throw it all away.

And I felt so bad for Donna cause you could tell that she was so sad about it and didn't want to break up with him at ALL.

So there is no way that I could like this episode or any of the rest of the season cause my shipper heart hurts too much. I LOVE this couple, they are my favorite and part of the reason I watch the show, now I just don't know why I do .

Number 9 Dream · 12-08-2005, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Disco_Lady

I have been a fan of this couple forever. 7 seasons of them telling us that they were the perfect couple and making us believe that they were always going to be together to have Eric break up with her, which he would never do, over some stupid reason. I just don't buy it and I think it's an insult to the fans of the show, the fans of Eric and Donna after 7 seasons to just throw it all away.

And I felt so bad for Donna cause you could tell that she was so sad about it and didn't want to break up with him at ALL.

So there is no way that I could like this episode or any of the rest of the season cause my shipper heart hurts too much. I LOVE this couple, they are my favorite and part of the reason I watch the show, now I just don't know why I do .

You're right-- they were a cute couple. I was definately rooting for them too, especially with the "will they or won't they?" get married plots they were rehashing. I am hoping Topher comes back for the final episode, at least. It would be sad if he wasn't in it.

11-30-2005, 01:29 PM	#1
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12-07-2005, 09:40 PM	#2
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	Tonight's episode was pretty awesome, actually I was very impressed. The whole scene that explains why Leo turned from a decorated war veteran to a hippie really cracked me up. The episode reminded me a bit of the old That 70's Show episodes. I miss Topher a lot, but I think the way they are handling the departure is ok. It doesn't distract us from the fact he's gone because they mention him a lot. Also, I'm still unsure about this Randy guy...maybe he needs to get adjusted to the cast or something because he seems a little stiff. But, overall, he isn't too bad. This was definately one of my favorite episodes so far.
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12-07-2005, 09:59 PM	#3
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,820	I liked it too. I didn't like Eric's excuse for their breakup though. It's going to be awkward for him when he returns home from Africa. Also, I didn't miss Samantha at all. I'm pretty sure she'll be gone by the end of the season. And to me, it looks like Jackie and Hyde will get back together, probably later though. Maybe even the final episode. Of course, I wouldn't mind seeing Jackie and Fez as a couple. I was never a big Leo fan. I'm always reminded of Jim Ignatowski from "Taxi". Don't get me wrong, Leo's funny in his own way. On "Taxi" they flash backed to Jim in Harvard, he was a genius and going to be a success. Then he ate a "Special Brownie" and his life was changed. Although Leo had a different path, it still made me think back to that "Taxi" episode.

12-07-2005, 10:15 PM	#4
Disco_Lady Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 27, 2005 Posts: 5	I hated it..I think the only episode of this season that I really didn't like at all. I either wanted to punch something or cry during it. Of course this is coming from one of the biggest Eric and Donna fans so... Just my insight on the show though. Glad some people were able to enjoy it.

12-07-2005, 10:43 PM	#6
snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	i didnt think most of the ep was all that funny but i was impressed by the leo storyline i dont think there is a single 70s show fan here who would have ever thought he was a war vet who had a purple heart and it was nice to see don stark as bob being given at least a little airtime as for the eric and donna breakup i figured something was up about 2 eps ago when he more or less blew donna off when she tried to talk to him on the phone on red and kitty's anniversy

12-07-2005, 11:12 PM	#7
DukeDevils9192 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 22, 2004 Posts: 287	It was okay. Not the best of the season but decent enough. Not sure I appreciate the way that they handled the Eric/Donna thing so abruptly, but it's logical. The Leo thing was fun, though these writers still don't know how to write him properly. He was funnier tonight than he had been in a while, but something's still not there. The biggest complaint I have is this: since when was Red in World War II? It's ALWAYS been Korea. He was talking about being in Korea on his 18th birthday, I thought. Maybe I'm messing up, but if not, then this is a pretty huge continuity gaffe for the sake of making a Leo joke.