Meanwhile, the rest of the Forman house is in its usual state of semi-functional chaos:
When we think of "That '70s Show," we usually picture the gang in the basement, but "Grandma’s Dead" (Season 1, Episode 23) takes a much darker, yet hilariously awkward, turn into family tragedy. Originally intended as the Season 1 finale and set in 1976, this episode finds the Formans navigating the unexpected loss of Red’s mother, Bernice. The Plot: "It Wouldn’t Kill You to Be Nice" [S1E23] Grandma's Dead
If you look closely during the scene where Grandma Bernice dies on Eric's shoulder, the actress is actually caught blinking. Final Thoughts Meanwhile, the rest of the Forman house is
Rewatching a Classic: That '70s Show, "Grandma's Dead" [S1E23] Final Thoughts Rewatching a Classic: That '70s Show,
"Grandma’s Dead" is a perfect example of how the show balanced its sitcom roots with surprisingly dark humor. Whether it’s Eric’s paranoia or Red’s struggle with his brother, it captures the messy, uncomfortable reality of family loss through a distinctly '70s lens.