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- Season 1 overviewSep 17, 2002-May 20, 200328 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. Pilot Sep 17, 2002
- Paul has trouble dealing with his daughters' burgeoning interest in boys.
- 2. Wall of Shame Sep 24, 2002
- Paul's football plans are put on hold when Bridget is accused of shoplifting.
- 3. Bridget's First Job Oct 1, 2002
- Bridget gets a job at a mall clothing-store to learn fiscal responsibility.
- 4. Wings Oct 8, 2002
- Paul makes excuses to keep Bridget from taking her driver's test.
- 5. Son-in-Law Oct 15, 2002
- Paul eases up on the rules when Bridget dates a boy whose father is a baseball legend.
- 6. Cheerleader Oct 22, 2002
- Kerry is chosen over Bridget for a spot on the cheerleading team; Rory is hooked on video games.
- 7. Trick-or-Treehouse Oct 29, 2002
- Paul tries to gather the family for a Halloween camp-out in the old treehouse.
- 8. By the Book Nov 5, 2002
- Paul turns to a parenting book for advice on how to get closer to his daughters.
- 9. Two Boys for Every Girl Nov 12, 2002
- Bridget tells Kyle the truth about her date with another boy.
- 10. Give It Up Nov 19, 2002
- Whoever can give up a bad habit the longest gets to pick the family vacation destination.
- 11. Paul Meets His Match Nov 26, 2002
- Paul discovers that he and his new editor have a lot in common -- maybe too much.
- 12. All I Want for Christmas Dec 10, 2002
- Paul struggles to find perfect Christmas gifts to atone for last year's fiasco.
- 13. Rory's Gotta Girlfriend Dec 17, 2002
- The girls accuse Paul of changing the rules when he allows 13-year-old Rory to go on his first date.
- 14. Career Choices Jan 7, 2003
- Paul and Cate are shocked when Bridget wants to skip college prep courses in favor of beauty school.
- 15. Kerry's Big Adventure Jan 21, 2003
- Paul gets Bridget to take heartbroken Kerry to a party after she and her boyfriend break up.
- 16. Come and Knock on Our Door Jan 28, 2003
- Bridget gives Kerry the silent treatment after she learns her sister kissed Kyle at a party.
- 17. Drummer Boy Feb 4, 2003
- Bridget defies her father to date a college-age drummer (Nick Carter).
- 18. Drummer Boy Feb 11, 2003
- Bridget follows her drummer boyfriend (Nick Carter) to his college dorm.
- 19. The Cool Parent Feb 18, 2003
- Paul picks up Bridget and Kerry from a party that the police have busted.
- 20. Every Picture Tells a Story Feb 25, 2003
- A security camera catches Paul stealing from his client's home.
- 21. Kerry's Video Mar 11, 2003
- Kerry decides to videotape Bridget for a school project to show that her life is easier.
- 22. Good Moms Gone Wild Mar 25, 2003
- Paul and Cate see, on the evening news, Bridget and Kerry partying while on vacation in Florida.
- 23. Career Woman Mar 28, 2003
- Paul's parental duties increase when Cate has to spend more time at the hospital.
- 24. Queen Bees and King Bees Apr 8, 2003
- Paul crashes a co-worker's poker game to socialize with his boss.
- 25. Bake Sale Apr 29, 2003
- Bridget has to be the mother of a sack full of flour for a school project.
- 26. The Doyle Wedding May 6, 2003
- Neighbors invite the Hennessy clan to their daughter's wedding.
- 27. Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman May 13, 2003
- Paul invites Cate's sister to visit when he learns of her marital problems.
- 28. Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman May 20, 2003
- Maggie alarms Cate by getting a sexy makeover; Paul finds an empty pregnancy kit.
8 Simple Rules (originally known as 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter for its first two seasons) is an American television sitcom that originally aired on ABC from September 17, 2002 to April 15, 2005.
No. OverallNo. In SeasonTitleDirected By11"Pilot"22"Wall of Shame"33"Bridget's First Job"James Widdoes44"Wings"James Widdoes8 Simple Rules. Seasons Years Top-rated. 1 2 3. S1.E1 ∙ Pilot. Tue, Sep 17, 2002. In the Pilot episode, Cate decides to return back to work while Paul tends with the family. Paul discovers that his oldest daughter, Bridget, is dating his co-worker's Tommy's son Kyle.
8 Simple Rules: Created by Tracy Gamble. With Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers. The Hennessy clan -- mother Cate, daughters Bridget and Kerry, and son Rory -- look to one another for guidance and support after the death of Paul, the family patriarch.
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- 2002-09-17
- Comedy, Drama
- 30
Goodbye. After learning of the unexpected death of Paul, Cate and the kids must each deal with the loss of the beloved patriarch of the Hennessy family in their own way. To help console the family, Cate's parents - who are separated - put aside their marital differences and help the family through their time of need. 8.5/10. Rate.
Sep 17, 2002 · 8 Simple Rules is an American sitcom television series originally starring John Ritter and Katey Sagal as middle-class parents Paul and Cate Hennessy, raising their three children. Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson and Martin Spanjers co-starred as their teenage kids: Bridget, Kerry and Rory Hennessy.
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- September 18, 2002
8 Simple Rules (originally 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter) is an American television sitcom originally starring John Ritter and Katey Sagal as middle-class parents Paul and Cate Hennessy, raising their three children.
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