Episode #722 “2000 Light Years From Home”

Eric has successfully filled out all his college applications and the only thing he needs now is a financial statement to enroll in college. Eric, however, learns that Red spent all his college money on the muffler shop and now has nothing to show for it. Eric has to figure out a way to pay his college tuition and Donna suggests that he go visit their old high school guidance counselor, Mr. Bray. Donna offers to go along and help. Kelso announces to the group that he has to break up with Angie. Kelso tries to break up with Angie, but has trouble mustering the courage when actually confronting her. Donna and Eric go to Mr. Bray’s office, and to get the best advice, initially pretend Donna needs the financial assistance because Mr. Bray seems to show Donna preferential treatment, but the ruse doesn’t last long. Angie announces to Jackie and Hyde that she got a promotion and has to move to Milwaukee to run the corporate office. Jackie and Hyde are upset that he was overlooked for the promotion. Kelso asks Jackie for help with breaking up with Angie. Eric announces to Red, Kitty and Donna that he has decided to join a program where you can teach in an impoverished area for a year and get all expenses paid for school, but the catch is -- you have to go to Africa.

Kitty forbids Eric going to Africa, but Red is happy about it. Donna is also upset with Eric for not discussing this option with her, before he made his decision. Hyde and Jackie confront W.B. about passing him over for the promotion. W.B. says not to worry that he is giving Hyde the record store. Kelso confronts Angie about breaking up with her, but before he can say anything, Angie breaks up with him. She says she’s moving to Milwaukee, and Kelso is shocked. Eric goes over to talk to Donna. Eric says that he doesn’t want to break up with her and that he’s going to Africa for the year, so they can have a better future together.