That 80s Show 2002 The date is 1984 The location is San Diego, just one hour outside of the big dream we call Los Angeles Corey and Katie live with their Dad RT and Coreys friend Roger Corey is a creative soul who is trying to make it in the music world in a decade that only appreciates financial success Although his father, RT, is a successful professional who is about to strike gold with his Gut Whacker and ride the 80s fitness marketing craze wave, Corey finds it difficult to get in the game On the other hand, Coreys friend Roger idolizes Ronald Reagan and listens to motivation tapes while trying to find his way into corporate America The household is rounded out by Coreys younger sister Katie, a chip off the old block whose sweetness and naivete make her the perfect go between for her father and brother At Club Piranha, a local gathering place, Sophia is in control Sophia, Coreys ex, is a beautiful, grab all that I can kind of girl who doesnt like to limit her choices Sophia breaks up with Corey to explore other avenues and relationships all types of relationships Coreys one safe haven is Permanent Record, the music store where he works for Margaret, a woman who lived through the summer of love and emerged with quite a few stories and a rash But things change for Corey when hes forced to deal with the new girl, Tuesday, a punk rocker who sports a mohawk and attitude to match