Ep 16. The First Date

Eric Forman finally musters up the courage to ask out his dream girl, Donna Pinciotti, on a first date in this sweet and hilarious episode of That 70's Show. But before he can take her out, Eric must first convince his parents to let him use the Vista Cruiser for the night - a task which proves more difficult than he anticipated.

Meanwhile, Donna struggles with what she should wear on the date and seeks advice from her friends. Jackie, in typical Jackie fashion, insists that Donna wear a sexy outfit to entice Eric, while Fez offers up some comical fashion tips that leave Donna less than confident in her choices.

As the date approaches, Eric begins to panic and seeks advice from his dad, Red, and his friends. Fez hilariously recommends a movie where the girl gets her head sawed off, while Kelso advises Eric to be himself and not try too hard to impress Donna.

The date itself starts off awkwardly, with Eric and Donna both feeling the pressure of their first official date. They have trouble finding common ground to talk about until they discover their mutual love for Star Wars, which leads to a heated debate over the best character in the franchise.

But just as things seem to be going well, disaster strikes when Eric's attempts to impress Donna with a fancy French restaurant end up with him stealing a lobster from the tank and getting caught by the restaurant's owner. Eric and Donna are forced to flee the restaurant and end up at a greasy spoon diner, where they finally let their guard down and have a genuine, fun time together.

Back at home, Eric's parents learn of his lobster heist and are less than pleased, but ultimately decide to let it slide due to Eric's good intentions. Eric and Donna end the night with a sweet kiss on the doorstep, and we are left hopeful that this could be the start of a beautiful romance.

Overall, The First Date is a charming episode that perfectly captures the awkwardness and excitement of a first date, while also showcasing the show's signature humor and heart.