The throwback opening credits sequence seen at the end ofThat ’90s Showseason 3, episode 6 is even more nostalgic thanks to one key detail. After the celebrated teen comedy seriesThat ’70s Showconcluded back in 2006 after 200 episodes, Netflix created the popular spinoff seriesThat ’90s Showin 2023. Since then, there have been three parts and 26 total episodes ofThat ’90s Show,the most recent of which were released on June 23, 2025.
That ’90s Showstars originalThat ’70s Showcast members Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp and Red and Kitty Forman, the parents ofTopher Grace’s enigmatic Eric Foreman, the protagonist of the original series.That ’90s Showwas created for television by Lindsey Turner and Gregg Mettler, who wrote several episodes ofThat ’70s Showand served as the series' co-executive producer. While several classiccharacters fromThat ’70s Showhave appeared inThat ’90s Show, such asDon Stark’s Bob, Wilmer Valderrama’s Fez, and Tommy Chong’s Leo, some OG cast members are also making an impact behind the scenes.
All 8 new episodes ofThat ’70s Showpart 3 are streaming now only on Netflix.
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Laura Prepon Directed The That ’90s Show Episode With The Opening Credits Callback
Prepon directed all 8 episodes of That ’90s Show part 3
Prepon has also appeared in several episodes ofThat ’90s Showreprising her role as Donna, including the pilot episode and the last episode ofThat ’90s Showpart 3.
That ’90s Showpart 3, episode 6 “I’ll Stand By You"features a recreation of theThat ’70s Show’siconic opening credits with the classic theme song"That 70’s Song (In The Street) performed by rock band Cheap Trick playing in the background. That particular episode, and the entire part 3 ofThat ’90s Show, was directed by Laura Prepon, who of course played Donna Pinciotti in the original series. Her involvement as the director of the entireThat ’90s Showpart 3 makes it even more special.
Prepon has also appeared in several episodes ofThat ’90s Showreprising her role as Donna, including the pilot episode and the last episode ofThat ’90s Showpart 3. Prepon began directing back in 2017 withOrange is the New Blackseason 5, episode 10 “The Reverse Minds Touch”. Apart from starring in 82 episodes of the celebrated Netflix series, Prepon directed three episodes ofOrange is the New Blackand 10 total episodes ofThat ’90s Show,beginning with the last two episodes of part 1 in 2023.
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What Laura Prepon Has Said About Directing That ’90s Show
Prepon said the “surreal” experience “filled” her heart
Prepon discussed what it was like directing a recreation ofThat ’70s Show’sopening credits sequence withEntertainment Weekly. “That was totally surreal. And a lot more people had to squish into the Vista Cruiser for this one. It was really fun. The first time they played the song and we were all singing, I just got chills. I’m like, “This is so awesome that they’re doing this.” And I love that that was written into the show. It just brought me right back — but now, I’m outside of the car directing the scene, and it just filled my heart.” Although Netflix has not yet picked upThat ’90s Showfor part 4, Prepon was able to have an incredible full-circle moment in part 3.
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That ’90s Show
Cast
That ’70s Show returns set two decades later with That ’90s Show, acting as a sequel but bringing back old cast favorites. Led by Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) Forman, the new cast arrives as the next generation, with the daughter of Eric and Donna, Leia Forman, leading the charge. Spending the summer with her grandparents, Leia makes new friends and forges new bonds in Point Place, Wisconsin. That ’70s Show series regulars make cameos in the show to maintain that sense of familiarity, and the show adopts the conventions of the ’90s as expected. That ’90s Show first aired on Netflix with a total of ten episodes.
