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The Best Episodes of That '80s Show

Every episode of That '80s Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of That '80s Show!

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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:FOX

Best Episodes Summary

"Punk Club" is the best rated episode of "That '80s Show". It scored 7.3/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Terry Hughes and written by Tiffany Zehnal, it aired on 4/17/2002. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sophia's Depressed".

  • Punk Club
    7.3/1053 votes
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    #1 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: Tiffany Zehnal

  • Sophia's Depressed
    7.1/1054 votes
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    #2 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: N/A

  • Katie's Birthday
    6.9/1050 votes
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    #3 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: N/A

  • Beach Party
    6.9/1049 votes
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    #4 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: Linda Wallem

  • Spring Break '84
    6.8/1050 votes
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    #5 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: N/A

  • After the Kiss
    6.8/1052 votes
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    #6 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: N/A

  • Tuesday Comes Over
    6.6/1053 votes
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    #7 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: N/A

  • Corey's Remix
    6.6/1054 votes
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    #8 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: Terry Turner

  • Road Trip (a.k.a. Star Search)
    6.6/1048 votes
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    #9 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: N/A

  • Double Date
    6.5/1052 votes
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    #10 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: N/A

  • My Dead Friend
    6.4/1050 votes
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    #11 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: Christine Zander

  • Valentine's Day
    6.1/1066 votes
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    #12 - 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.

    Director: Terry Hughes

    Writer: Cindy Caponera

  • Eighties (a.k.a. That '80s Pilot)
    5.8/1085 votes
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    #13 - 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.

    Director: David Trainer

    Writer: Terry Turner, Mark Brazill, Linda Wallem