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

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.

While the first season of That '90s Show featured episode titles that directly referenced situations in the episode, the second season — a.k.a. parts 2 and 3 — picked up a tradition from its sire series. Beginning with the fifth season, every season of That '70s Show dedicated its episode titles to a popular band from the '70s. Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Rolling Stones, and Queen were all honored.

Rather than devoting an entire season's titles to a single artist, That '90s Show spreads the wealth to spotlight 16 instantly recognizable hit songs from the '90s. If you spotted the episode title before the episode began and couldn't remember who sings that song, we're sharing the artists honored with each of the episode titles and the year in the '90s the songs were released. Your throwback playlist with thank you!

That '90s Show part 2 episode titles

The part 2 episode titles begins with perhaps the most iconic song of them all, Alanis Morissette's angsty anthem "You Oughta Know." The song's title hints at the plot of the episode, which revolves around Leia and Nate failing to keep their secret of their almost-kiss they shared the previous summer. Naturally, that leads into episode 2's apology tour with Bonnie Raitt's "Something to Talk About."

While Biz Markie's platinum single "Just a Friend," which inspired episode 3's title, was released in late 1989, the song reached its full potential and became the hit that it's now known to be in 1990. Other songs that inspired episode titles and tease the stories include TLC's "Baby-Baby-Baby" for Nikki's pregnancy scare in episode 7 and "Hold My Hand" for Gwen's blossoming hookup in episode 4.

• 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)

That '90s Show part 3 episode titles

Considering part 2 ended with a car crashing into the kitchen of the Forman house, Leia and her friends definitely had some apologizing to do in part 3 when Red and Kitty got home! The first episode of part 3 borrows its title from Nirvana's song "All Apologies," leaning into the episode's overall theme of regret and asking for forgiveness.

Again, each of the songs referenced in the episode titles somehow relate to a storyline in the corresponding episode, including Nate being heartbroken in "Achy Breaky Heart" and Leia hitting the road with Gwen in her dad's truck in "Life Is a Highway." The season finale references Oasis' "Don't Look Back in Anger" as Leia loses trust in Jay because of one bad 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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