<P> Due to Eric 's departure from the show at the beginning of its eighth season , Eric was no longer the central focus of the show , though his character was still heavily used to influence elements of it , and he 's mentioned in every episode of the season . Picking up a month after the seventh season 's finale , Eric is revealed to have successfully become accustomed to his job teaching in Africa . As Donna 's relationship with a new character Randy begins to intensify , it becomes apparent that Eric has broken up with her yet again . Eric returns home on New Year 's Eve to reconcile with Donna , welcome the new year in with his friends and continue his teaching career . </P>
who does eric end up with in that 70s show
Donna