Kitty Forman is one of the best characters in That ’90s Show so I’m disappointed we didn’t get to see one particular Kitty storyline in That ’90s Show part 2. Debra Jo Rupp’s Kitty Forman has been a popular character ever since she first appeared as Eric Forman’s mother in That ’70s Show. That ’90s Show shows Kitty shining in her role as Leia’s grandmother, but there is still something missing with her newer role.

Kitty is not only a loving wife and grandmother, but she is also an ambitious homemaker who works hard every day to help her family. Her scenes with her husband Red, played by Kurtwood Smith, are definitely some of the most popular scenes in That ’90s Show, especially as the two of them are some of the few That ’70s Show characters who returned as main characters in the sequel. Still, there is one Kitty storyline that I’m surprised did not make the cut for That ’90s Show season 2, especially given its prominence in That ’70s Show.

That ’90s Show Season 2’s Summer Setting Misses Seeing Kitty As The School Nurse

The Summer Setting Is Limiting For Kitty

That ’90s Show season 1 revealed that Kitty started working again as the school nurse at Point Place High School, but the show’s summer setting means that we don’t get to see Kitty back at work. That ’70s Show really emphasized Kitty’s hard-working nature through how she was both a working mom and a homemaker, but that is less noticeable in That ’90s Show. While we see Kitty’s personality through her interactions with Red and Leia and her friends, there was something about working that added some intrigue to her story in That ’70s Show.

That ’90s Show, in comparison, doesn’t show Kitty working. The summer setting of the show, in combination with the school position, means that Kitty gets the summer off. Kitty working brought in so many interesting plots and jokes in That ’70s Show that it would be nice to see the same thing happen in That ’90s Show. There was one scene in That ’70s Show in particular where Kitty was so stressed out that she asked for a cigarette from the gang in one of the show’s most iconic scenes.

That ’90s Show misses out on these memorable scenes by limiting itself to the summer. I would be interested to see Kitty go back to work at her much less stressful job as a school nurse in That ’90s Show and see the effects this has on her home life and on her. We already know that Kitty’s job gives Red a lot of time to himself since her school nurse position encouraged Red’s model train hobby in season 2. As a result, including the storyline could potentially benefit both characters.

That ’90s Show Season 2 Teased How Funny It Would Be To See Kitty Working Again

Kitty Working Brings New Comedy

Throughout That ’90s Show season 2, we see what it is like for Kitty to work at the local high school. Much to Red and Leia’s confusion, Kitty repeatedly uses new slang that she learned during the school year, even repeating the classic ’90s “loser” hand gesture by forming an L with her hand and holding it against her forehead. I can only imagine what these scenes would be like if we could see Kitty use the slang the moment she learns it or if we could see her use the slang incorrectly in front of Leia’s friends.

Kitty spends her whole days surrounded by teenagers at her new job, so it’s only natural that she would pick up on a few new words here and there. That ’90s Show has already shown small scenes that teased what it would be like to see Kitty working again. The only difference between That ’90s Show and That ’70s Show is that it would be nice to see Kitty working at a less stressful job which would give her the added interest but without the stress she carried in That ’70s Show.

How That ’90s Show Could Still Show Kitty’s Most Interesting Storyline

Changing The Setting Is The Best Answer

That ’90s Show could still show Kitty working if future seasons are set during other times of the year. Seasons 1 and 2 of That ’90s Show have already confirmed that Leia has visited Point Place during Christmas and spring break before, so the show could shift its timeline a bit to feature a That ’90s Show holiday special that includes scenes of Kitty working. This way, the shift in the setting could explore Kitty’s most interesting storyline. Hopefully, part 3 will feature a special episode that shows Kitty on the job.

Kitty is such an interesting and lovable character, and expanding her storyline by showing her at work would be an exciting addition to the show. A lot of her life is tied to her connection with her family, so showing scenes of her working helps her individuality shine. When Kitty got the job in season 1, I was sure we would see scenes of her working in the next season. I know I would be really interested in seeing this happen in part 3 of That ’90s Show, and it’s a missed opportunity that it hasn’t been explored yet.