: Despite Eric's attempts to enlist Laurie to help cancel the event, the surprise party goes forward. The night ends successfully for Eric and Donna when they hold hands on the patio. Key Continuity and Trivia
" Eric's Birthday " is the second episode of the first season of the sitcom , which originally aired on August 30, 1998. The episode focuses on Eric Forman's 17th birthday and his struggle to avoid the "childish" surprise party his mother, Kitty, is determined to throw for him. Episode Summary [S1E2] Eric's Birthday
: In a notable continuity error, Donna's mother Midge mentions a second daughter named Valerie who is away at college; this character is never seen or mentioned again in the series. : Despite Eric's attempts to enlist Laurie to
: Eric's birth date is given as May 19, 1959, in this episode, though later seasons shift his birth year to 1960. "That '70s Show" Eric's Birthday (TV Episode 1998) - IMDb The episode focuses on Eric Forman's 17th birthday