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8 Simple Rules
Legendary sitcom stars John Ritter and Katey Sagal team up in 8 Simple Rules , ABC's hit family comedy that is laugh-out-loud funny. "If you make my daughters cry, I'll make you cry." That's the rallying cry of Paul Hennessy. A little rusty in the parenting department, Paul is forced to meet fatherhood head-on when his wife Cate returns to work. Two teenage daughters and a wisecracking son make Paul's new situation daunting but never dull.
Metadata: TVmaze · CC BY-SAEvery chapter of the story.
30m1. Premiere
30 minThe family reacts to Cate's possible pregnancy.
30m2. Sex Ed
30 minBridget is upset when the sex-education teacher for her class is Cate; Kerry's a changed person since she's been dating Kyle.
30m3. Donny Goes AWOL
30 minThe Hennessys have problems with the Doyles when Bridget breaks up with Donny.
30m4. Goodbye: Part 1
30 minFollowing Paul's death, Cate's separated parents come to visit and offer emotional support to the family.
30m5. Goodbye: Part 2
30 minCate's separated parents offer emotional support to the family after Paul's death.
30m6. No Right Way
30 minReturning to school following their father's death, Bridget acts happy and Kerry feels guilty about expressing any joy.
30m7. What Dad Would Want
30 minCate's bothered by everyone's sympathy; Kerry and Bridget agree not to argue; Jim and the family go to a memorial dinner.
30m8. The First Thanksgiving
30 minCate wants to celebrate Thanksgiving with her kids and folks, but the girls want to be with their boyfriends.
30m9. The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy
30 minBridget surprises everyone when she gets the lead in the school play; Rory brings home a puppet.
30m10. YMCA
30 minBridget gets a job at the gym and Cate suggests that the family would benefit from exercise.
30m11. Get Real
30 minThe Hennessys are not pleased that Cate's nephew is back from the Army; among other things, he owes Jim money.
30m12. Consequences
30 minInspired by C.J., Rory steals a high school's mascot, a drug-sniffing dog; Bridget won't wear a motorcycle helmet while riding on her boyfriend's bike.
30m13. Opposites Attract: Part 1
30 minOn Valentine's Day, Bridget's boyfriend takes ill and Kerry awaits Kyle's gift.
30m14. Opposites Attract: Part 2
30 minBridget tries to attract Jeremy; after his van burns, C.J. must share a bedroom with Jim.
30m15. Opposites Attract: Night of the Locust
30 minBridget's ex-boyfriend returns; Kerry defies a ruling about dancing; Jim's attracted to a PTA member.
30m16. Daddy's Girl
30 minThe family therapist advises Cate to sing; C.J. tries to bond with Jim; Bridget dyes Kerry's hair blonde.
30m17. Mall in the Family
30 minWhile Rory tries to make money selling stuff on the Internet, C.J. takes a job as a mall cop and Kerry works in a fast-food store, where she becomes her grandfather's boss.
30m18. Let's Keep Going: Part 1
30 minAfter the Hennessys decide not to vacation as usual at a cabin, the girls devise a plan and get a surprise concerning Cate.
30m19. Let's Keep Going: Part 2
30 minCate tries to locate her daughters, who are driving but are unsure to where.
30m20. C.J.'s Party
30 minAfter she learns that Bridget attended one of CJ's college parties, Cate grounds her daughter and asks her nephew to move out.
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