The lighter B-plots provide a cynical counterpoint to the heavier themes:
Watch Donna’s internal struggle as her professional opportunity creates a rift with Eric: Backstage PassThat '70s Show : Season 3 Episode 24
: Hyde and Fez’s attempt to sell counterfeit shirts fails spectacularly when Fez misspells "Ted" as "Tad," leading to their arrest. The lighter B-plots provide a cynical counterpoint to
In "Backstage Pass" (Season 3, Episode 24), That '70s Show shifts from its usual basement banter to a deeper exploration of growing up and growing apart. The episode, which aired on May 15, 2001, uses a Ted Nugent concert as a backdrop for a pivotal moment in the series' central romance. The Dissonance of Ambition and Loyalty which aired on May 15
A subtle but profound subplot involves Red and Kitty trying—and failing—to remember their first meeting.