Summary

• Seth Green will return as Mitch Miller in That '90s Show season 2, and his appearance sets up another cameo.
• Mitch's return hinges on Eric showing up, ensuring a hilarious reunion between the two rivals.
• The spinoff could brilliantly repeat a That '70s Show episode with Eric and Mitch as grown-ups this time around.

An original star from That '70s Show is reprising their role for That '90s Show season 2, but the actor's return can't work without another huge cameo. That '90s Show made its debut in January 2023, picking up 15 years after the original series and following Eric and Donna's daughter, Leia, as she spends the summer at Point Place. That '90s Show season 2 promises to continue her adventures at her grandparents' house when it debuts this summer. And while a couple notable That '70s Show stars won't appear in the coming episodes, one unexpected original actor is making a comeback.

While That '90s Show can certainly stand on its own after establishing its new generation of characters, it's exciting to know that there will be more That '70s Show cameos in its sophomore season. The upcoming outing's confirmed actor appearance may not be the only comeback viewers see when the new episodes debut, either. In fact, it would be difficult to make the actor's return work without having another star reprise their That '70s Show role.

Mitch's Return In That '90s Show Season 2 Means Eric Has To Make Another Cameo

They Need To Continue Their Arch-Nemesis Story

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher may not be returning for That '90s Show season 2, but Entertainment Weekly reports that Seth Green will be back as Eric's arch-nemesis, Mitch Miller. Mitch's recurring role in That '70s Show saw him competing with Eric for Donna's affections, making him the main character's worst enemy despite their similarities. Green played the role to perfection, so it's exciting that he'll make an appearance in That '90s Show season 2. But given the nature of his relationship with the original gang, his cameo wouldn't make any sense without Eric showing up again.

It makes the most sense for Eric to encounter Mitch in adulthood, as their interaction has the potential to be hilarious depending on where Mitch ended up in life.

Since none of the teens in That '90s Show would know who Mitch is, his upcoming appearance only works if Eric or Donna return to Point Place, though neither Topher Grace nor Laura Prepon have been confirmed to reprise their roles in season 2. It makes the most sense for Eric to encounter Mitch in adulthood, as their interaction has the potential to be hilarious depending on where Mitch ended up in life. Plus, That '90s Show has the opportunity to remake a classic That '70s Show episode if both of them show up.

Mitch & Eric's That '90s Show Reunion Could Brilliantly Remake A Classic That '70s Show Episode

The Spinoff Can Repeat "The Battle Of Evermore" With Their Kids

If Eric and Mitch both have cameos in That '90s Show season 2, the spinoff could offer a brilliant nod to a classic That '70s Show episode. That '70s Show season 5, episode 17, "The Battle of Evermore," sees Eric and Red competing against Mitch and his father at a father-son charity event. The two are hilarious in their efforts to win at all the contests, but they end up losing to Mitch and Charlie anyway.

That '90s Show could repeat this episode with Eric and Mitch's children, having them sign up for a competitive event together. This would give Eric the opportunity to get back at Mitch for cheating years ago, and it would allow Eric and Leia to bond on-screen. It would also be the perfect way to honor That '70s Show by bringing Eric and Mitch's rivalry full circle.

Eric's That '90s Show Season 2 Cameo Is More Important With Other Characters Not Returning

Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher Won't Be Reprising Their Roles In That '90s Show Season 2

Topher Grace reprising his role as Eric Forman in That '90s Show becomes all the more necessary given the fact that most of his former That '70s Show co-stars will be absent from season 2. While Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher returned as Jackie Burkhart and Michael Kelso, the parents of teenager Jay Kelso, in That '90s Show's season 1 premiere, the actors confirmed that they will not appear in the sitcom's sophomore outing. While Jackie and Kelso's That '90s Show absences make sense given they only appeared in one scene in the first season, it's still disappointing that there will be less representation from the original cast.

Topher Grace returning as Eric would fulfill the representation from the original teens that the sequel series still needs – even if minimal.

Furthermore, Wilmer Valderrama's return as Fez in season 2 is uncertain, despite the fact that he was still in a relationship with Gwen and Nate's mom at That '90s Show season 1's ending. This means that the only cameos from the original gang that can be expected in That '90s Show season 2 are Eric and Donna. Laura Prepon is already confirmed to be reprising her behind-the-scenes role as a director in season 2, but whether or not she'll appear on-screen as Leia's mother remains to be seen. Consequently, Topher Grace returning as Eric would fulfill the representation from the original teens that the sequel series still needs – even if minimal.

Other That '70s Show Characters Who Should Cameo In That '90s Season 2

That '70s Show Has Plenty Of Point Place Characters Who Can Cameo In The Sequel