Content & Trigger Warnings for That '70s Show (1998)
10 content warnings identified across 3 seasons for this show.
Quick Summary
Yes, That '70s Show (1998) contains 10 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Infidelity, Age-gap relationships (predatory), Explicit sexual content / nudity, Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse.
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Does It Get Worse?
10 series-wide warnings apply across all seasons.
| Warning | Season | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | ||||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Gay jokes and homophobic humor typical of late 1990s sitcoms appear throughout |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | S2 | 1/5 | Depicted | Occasional dated humor reflecting 1970s racial attitudes |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Racial humor and stereotypes that reflect the late 1990s/2000s comedy era appear |
| Other | ||||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S1 | 1/5 | Depicted | Light comedic deception and manipulation between characters |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S2 | 1/5 | Depicted | Comedic manipulation and scheming between characters |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | S3 | 1/5 | Depicted | Characters scheme and deceive each other for comedic effect |
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Manipulative behavior in relationships is played for comedy in some storylines |
| Infidelity | S1 | 1/5 | Depicted | Teen relationship drama involving cheating played for laughs |
| Infidelity | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Multiple relationship overlaps and cheating among the friend group |
| Infidelity | S3 | 2/5 | Depicted | Love triangles and relationship betrayals play out among friends |
| Infidelity | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters cheat on romantic partners in multiple storylines across the series |
| Sexual Content | ||||
| Age-gap relationships (predatory) | S3 | 1/5 | Depicted | A recurring character's interest in younger women played as comedy |
| Age-gap relationships (predatory) | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Some storylines involve age-inappropriate romantic interest played for comedy |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | S1 | 1/5 | Referenced | Sexual humor and innuendo common but nothing graphic shown |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Sexual situations become slightly more prominent but remain mild |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | S3 | 2/5 | Depicted | Sexual humor and mild situations as teen relationships develop |
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Sexual situations and innuendo are frequent though not graphically depicted |
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Pressuring partners into sexual situations is depicted and normalized in some storylines |
| Substance Use | ||||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Underage drinking played for comedy at parties |
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Teen and adult drinking depicted in party and social settings |
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | S3 | 2/5 | Depicted | Underage and adult alcohol consumption in social situations |
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Underage drinking and adult alcoholism are recurring throughout the series |
| Drug use (depicted) | S1 | 2/5 | Depicted | Marijuana use heavily implied through 'circle' scenes with smoke effects |
| Drug use (depicted) | S2 | 2/5 | Depicted | Continued marijuana humor as a recurring comedic element |
| Drug use (depicted) | S3 | 2/5 | Depicted | Marijuana circle scenes and drug humor remain a staple |
| Drug use (depicted) | All | 3/5 | Depicted | Marijuana use is a frequent and central element of the show, depicted in the iconic basement circle |
| Violence & Physical Harm | ||||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | All | 2/5 | Depicted | Physical aggression between characters is occasionally played for slapstick humor |
Identity & Discrimination
Gay jokes and homophobic humor typical of late 1990s sitcoms appear throughout
Occasional dated humor reflecting 1970s racial attitudes
Racial humor and stereotypes that reflect the late 1990s/2000s comedy era appear
Other
Light comedic deception and manipulation between characters
Comedic manipulation and scheming between characters
Characters scheme and deceive each other for comedic effect
Manipulative behavior in relationships is played for comedy in some storylines
Characters cheat on romantic partners in multiple storylines across the series
Sexual Content
A recurring character's interest in younger women played as comedy
Some storylines involve age-inappropriate romantic interest played for comedy
Sexual humor and innuendo common but nothing graphic shown
Sexual situations become slightly more prominent but remain mild
Sexual humor and mild situations as teen relationships develop
Sexual situations and innuendo are frequent though not graphically depicted
Pressuring partners into sexual situations is depicted and normalized in some storylines
Substance Use
Teen and adult drinking depicted in party and social settings
Underage and adult alcohol consumption in social situations
Underage drinking and adult alcoholism are recurring throughout the series
Marijuana use heavily implied through 'circle' scenes with smoke effects
Marijuana use is a frequent and central element of the show, depicted in the iconic basement circle
Violence & Physical Harm
Physical aggression between characters is occasionally played for slapstick humor
