All of the ’90s songs that inspired That ’90s Show part 2 and 3 episode titles

All of the '90s songs that inspired That '90s Show part 2 and 3 episode titles

As a 90s kid myself, I can’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia when I see That ’90s Show gracing our screens once again. The sequel to That ’70s Show has managed to capture the essence of the decade so flawlessly, it’s like stepping into a time machine and being transported back to my teenage years.


If you’re looking to relish in some ’90s nostalgia, there’s no better show to watch than That ’90s Show. The sequel series to That ’70s Show takes place in 1996 and pays homage to multiple iconic and nostalgic pop culture references from the decade, from its parody sequences (Doug! Clueless! Pulp Fiction!) to its music to its episode titles. It’s a hilarious time capsule that will unlock so many memories for ’90s kids.

In contrast to the first season where the episodes of That ’90s Show had titles that directly mirrored the episode’s content, the subsequent seasons, known as parts 2 and 3, adopted a practice similar to its predecessor series, That ’70s Show. Starting with season 5, each new season of That ’70s Show began titling their episodes after famous bands from the ’70s. Bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Rolling Stones, and Queen were all paid tribute to in this way.

Instead of dedicating every episode title to one artist for an entire season, “That ’90s Show” gives equal attention by featuring 16 popular hits from the ’90s. If you don’t recall who the singer is before the episode starts, we’ll inform you about the artist behind each episode title and the year the song was initially released in the ’90s. Enjoy your nostalgic music journey!

All of the '90s songs that inspired That '90s Show part 2 and 3 episode titles

That ’90s Show part 2 episode titles

In the second episode, the title track starts with Alanis Morissette’s hit song “You Oughta Know,” which foreshadows the main theme of the show – Leia and Nate’s struggle to hide their almost-kiss from the previous summer. Consequently, the events unfold into an episode filled with conversation and introspection, mirrored by Bonnie Raitt’s “Something to Talk About.”

In 1989, Biz Markie’s hit single “Just a Friend” was launched, but it wasn’t until the following year that the song truly flourished and gained its current fame. Similarly, songs like TLC’s “Baby-Baby-Baby,” which influenced episode 7’s story about Nikki’s pregnancy scare, and “Hold My Hand” from episode 4, hinting at Gwen’s budding romance, were released in previous years but gained significance in the context of our series in later times.

  • Episode 1: “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette (1995)
  • Episode 2: “Something to Talk About” by Bonnie Raitt (1991)
  • Episode 3: “Just a Friend” by Biz Markie (1989)
  • Episode 4: “Hold My Hand” by Hootie & the Blowfish (1994)
  • Episode 5: “What Is Love” by Haddaway (1993)
  • Episode 6: “I Can See Clearly Now” by Jimmy Cliff (1993)
  • Episode 7: “Baby-Baby-Baby” by TLC (1992)
  • Episode 8: “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks (1990)

All of the '90s songs that inspired That '90s Show part 2 and 3 episode titles

That ’90s Show part 3 episode titles

After the chaos that ended part 2 with a car slamming into the Forman household kitchen, I can only imagine the apologies my friends Leia and I would have to make when Red and Kitty returned in part 3! The title of the first episode of part 3, “All Apologies,” mirrors the overall theme of this episode: regret, making amends, and seeking forgiveness.

In every episode, the song titles referenced correlate to the storylines presented. For instance, Nate experiences heartbreak in “Achy Breaky Heart,” and Gwen and Leia travel together in Leia’s father’s truck as portrayed in “Life Is a Highway.” The season finale alludes to “Don’t Look Back in Anger” by Oasis, signifying Leia losing trust in Jay due to a single poor decision.

  • Episode 1: “All Apologies” by Nirvana (1993)
  • Episode 2: “Doll Parts” by Hole (1994)
  • Episode 3: “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus (1992)
  • Episode 4: “Two Princes” by Spin Doctors (1992)
  • Episode 5: “Life Is a Highway” by Tom Cochrane (1991)
  • Episode 6: “I’ll Stand By You” by The Pretenders (1994)
  • Episode 7: “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz (1993)
  • Episode 8: “Don’t Look Back in Anger” by Oasis (1996)

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2024-08-22 14:03