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8 Simple Rules

2002 to 2005 Comedy, Drama 3 seasons

TMDB rating 6.8/10 Ended

Paul and Cate are raising their three children -- Bridget, Kerry and Rory -- which is no easy task. Oldest daughter Bridget is traversing the dating scene. Kerry is cute and smart, but she has a hard time getting in touch with her true feelings because of her lack of self-confidence. The youngest of the three children, and only boy, Rory is beginning to discover one of life's greatest mysteries -- girls.

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Seasons3

  • The first season of 8 Simple Rules aired on ABC between September 17, 2002, and May 20, 2003, and consists of 28 episodes. On August 7, 2007, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released the complete first season on DVD on a 3-disc set.

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    TMDB rating 7.0/10

  • No description for this season yet.

    All episodes available

    TMDB rating 6.9/10

  • No description for this season yet.

    All episodes available

    TMDB rating 7.0/10

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Cast and details

  • Katey SagalCate Hennessy
  • Kaley CuocoBridget Hennessy
  • Amy DavidsonKerry Hennessy
  • Martin SpanjersRory Hennessy
  • James GarnerJim Egan
  • David SpadeC.J. Barnes
  • John RitterPaul Hennessy
  • Billy Aaron BrownKyle
  • Larry MillerTommy
  • Adam ArkinEd Gibb
  • Nicole HaydenJenna
  • Cole WilliamsAnthony
Created by
Tracy Gamble
Network
ABC
First aired
Sep 17, 2002
Latest episode
Apr 15, 2005

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