Eric & Mitch's Feud In That '70s Show Seasons 5 & 6 Explained
Before Seth Green returned to the world of Point Place as Mitch Miller in That '90s Show, he was one of the biggest thorns in Eric Forman's side during the original series' final seasons. While Eric and Donna's daughter Leia serves as the central figure in That '90s Show, it makes sense for original characters linked to the Formans to reappear in the sequel series. That '90s Show season 2's cameo list included Green's return, and the feud between him and Eric made a surprising reappearance.
By the time Seth Green appeared in That '70s Show season 5 in 2003, he had been acting for nearly two decades. Mitch Miller's recurring role served as one of Eric's antagonists. Their dislike for each other became one of the show's funniest gags throughout That '70s Show seasons 5 and 6, but that feud spilled over into That '90s Show.
What Happened During Mitch's Final That '70s Show Appearance
Season 6's "5:15" marked Seth Green's last appearance as Mitch in That '70s Show. Donna accompanied Mitch to his brother's wedding, which happened to take place at the restaurant where Eric worked. During Mitch's Best Man speech, he foolishly claimed Donna was his fiancée, angering both Donna and Eric. To finally end their feud and war over Donna, Mitch proposed a fight with Eric. Much to the relief of both characters, they worked out a deal that involved Mitch giving Eric his "G.I. Jacques" doll in exchange for no fighting.
In total, Seth Green's Mitch appeared in five episodes within seasons 5 and 6, resulting in the actor becoming one of That '70s Show''s best celebrity cameos. His debut came in "The Battle of Evermore," which saw Eric and Red competing against Mitch and his father in a Paul Bunyan-inspired competition. The seemingly harmless father-son events turned into a serious rivalry between the Formans and Millers, creating the feud that would last for the next 20 years.
That '90s Show Gives Seth Green's Mitch A Sad Fate After That '70s Show
Despite not appearing in That '70s Show's final two seasons, Netflix's sequel show didn't forget the Seth Green character. Green returned as Mitch in That '90s Show season 2's "Just a Friend," where he was revealed to be the manager at the local mall's Hot Topic store. When Mitch learned of Leia's last name, he instantly questioned her connection to Eric, something Leia cleverly denied. However, Mitch's That '70s Show fate got darker despite being hilariously fitting.
Not only did Mitch imply that he was still obsessed with Donna over 15 years after the events of That '70s Show, but it was clear that he was still stuck in his high school feud with Eric. He also believed that Eric stole Donna from him, showing that he hadn't moved on from the crush. Mitch's That '90s Show fate got even sadder when it was shown that he was feuding with teens who worked at Abercrombie & Fitch. Once he learned Leia's parents were really Eric and Donna, the Hot Topic adventure came to an end, but it would likely remain Mitch's future.
