[s1e23] Grandma's Dead May 2026

Meanwhile, the rest of the Forman house is in its usual state of semi-functional chaos:

"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. [S1E23] Grandma's Dead

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" Meanwhile, the rest of the Forman house is

If you look closely during the scene where Grandma Bernice dies on Eric's shoulder, the actress is actually caught blinking. Final Thoughts Originally intended as the Season 1 finale and

Rewatching a Classic: That '70s Show, "Grandma's Dead" [S1E23]

immediately starts eyeing her grandmother's possessions, looking for the silver lining in the inheritance. Highlights and Trivia

is forced to babysit his overly emotional brother, Marty, who is a constant "millstone around his neck".