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Eric's Buddy

‘Eric's Buddy’

Season 1, Episode 11 -  Aired December 6, 1998

Hyde and Kelso are unhappy when Eric starts hanging out with a new friend, Buddy (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). Meanwhile, Red still hasn't made a sale since he's been working at Bob's appliance store.

Quote from Hyde

Donna: Okay, what's your problem with Buddy? I mean, he seems nice enough.
Hyde: Screw him, man. I mean, he's got the money, the car, the family. The teachers like him, the counselors like him. Everybody likes him. I hate him.
Donna: Hyde, don't you think you're overreacting just a little bit?
Hyde: Donna, let me tell you something, okay? When high school's over, Buddy Morgan's going to a great college. You know where I'm gonna be? Sitting right here in my uncle's boots.
Donna: At least you've got great friends. And I'll always be your friend.
Hyde: Thanks, Donna.
Donna: That was sympathy, Hyde. Not an opening for you to put your hand on my knee.
Hyde: Sorry.
Donna: Move your hand.

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Quote from Bob

Red: Now, ma'am, I'm a friendly guy and I want to help you. But if you don't know how many amps you need there's nothing I can do for you. Think, lady. Wait, wait, wait. Bob! Bob!
Bob: Hi, there, I'm Bargain Bob. Oh, I see you're looking at blenders. Now this one here, all wrong for you. I'd say it's between these two. But this one, visualize yourself blending with this one. Oh, yeah. Okay! Just take that over to our cashier and have a beautiful day. [Red smiles as the woman walks by]

Quote from Kelso

Frank: Number 10, your order is ready.
Kelso: [playing game] Yeah, I'll be right there.
Frank: Number 10. I have limited counter space. Please remove your hot dog.
Kelso: Oh, all right. I don't see why you can't just serve us our food, Frank. We are paying customers, you know.
Frank: Hey, I did not lose a leg in Vietnam, so that I could serve hot dogs to teenagers.
Kelso: You've both your legs, Frank.
Frank: Like I said, I did not lose a leg in Vietnam.

Quote from Hyde

Frank: Hey, you. Buy something or get out. I've got a big wedding coming in.
Hyde: Frank, you don't have a big wedding coming in.
Frank: Oh, did I say wedding? Because I meant to say, "buy something or get out."
Hyde: Fine. I'll go some place else, then. [scoffs] Come on, let's go.
Kelso: I'm not going anywhere. I just bought a hot dog.
Hyde: I'm outta here.
[After Hyde walks out alone, he stands shivering outside the cafe for a moment and then walks back in and heads to the counter.]
Frank: Hello, welcome to the Hub. May I help you?

Quote from Eric

Eric: Oh, God!
Buddy: What?
Eric: Nothing. I forgot to call Donna.
Buddy: Ah, Donna. So she's like your girlfriend?
Eric: I don't know. I don't know.
Buddy: You know, it's okay to be confused, Eric.
Eric: Yeah, you know, sometimes... I feel like... I don't know, like we're in a movie, right? And, um, I'm nervous around her and I feel like I'm playing this part, right? But it's not me.
Buddy: Mmm-hmm. [kisses Eric]
Eric: Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Buddy: What?
Eric: You- You are- You're gay!
Buddy: Me? No, I'm not gay.
Eric: You're not? But you just kissed me.
Buddy: Okay, I'm gay.
Eric: Can you take me home now?

Quote from Kitty

Red: I'm dead weight. I'm quitting, Kitty.
Kitty: Well, now, you can't quit.
Red: Why not?
Kitty: Because if things keep going like this, Bob's going to fire you. [laughs] It's a joke, Red. Oh, I know! I know. Let's do some role-playing.
Red: What?
Kitty: Some role-playing. I'll be the interested customer and you be the helpful salesman.
Red: Does this end up in the bedroom?
Kitty: We'll see.

Quote from Eric

Hyde: So, Forman. Uh... Now that the scary kids are gone... is Buddy gay?
Eric: Well, I don't think it's really my place to-
Hyde & Donna: He's gay.
Eric: Okay, guys, hypothetical situation, crazy scenario wouldn't happen in like a million years. Let's just- Let's say, okay... That Buddy made a move on me.
Donna: Eric, he's not gonna make a move on you if he knows you're straight.
Hyde: I don't know. I mean, Forman is pretty irresistible.
Eric: I don't think he'll make a move on me again.
Hyde & Donna: Again?
Eric: Or for the first time. You know... I gotta go.

Quote from Hyde

Hyde: You know, Donna if Forman ever decides to dabble in the love that dare not speak its name, I'm here for you.

Quote from Red

Red: Well, you got your variable speed here. It's completely stainless steel throughout. So you know it'll last forever. Comes with everything you see. And so, the only decision you'd have to make is what color you want.
Woman: I'll take white.
Red: Can't go wrong there.
Woman: Thank you so much. You know, you're the most helpful salesman I've ever had.
Red: Well, thank you. Well, you go ahead and look around. I'll write this up. [to Bob] I sold a Mix Master.
Bob: Oh, jeez, Red, that's great. What did I tell you? Today is your day.
Red: [dials phone] Hello, Kitty. Guess who sold a Mix Master?

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