1. Premiere
Air date: 2003-09-23 · 30 min
The family reacts to Cate's possible pregnancy.
Open episode 1 ↗8 Simple Rules
Season 2.
24 episodes in the catalogue. Explore the stories and air dates, then choose an episode to open FRAME’s player.
2. Sex Ed
Air date: 2003-09-30 · 30 min
Bridget is upset when the sex-education teacher for her class is Cate; Kerry's a changed person since she's been dating Kyle.
Open episode 2 ↗3. Donny Goes AWOL
Air date: 2003-10-07 · 30 min
The Hennessys have problems with the Doyles when Bridget breaks up with Donny.
Open episode 3 ↗4. Goodbye: Part 1
Air date: 2003-11-04 · 30 min
Following Paul's death, Cate's separated parents come to visit and offer emotional support to the family.
Open episode 4 ↗5. Goodbye: Part 2
Air date: 2003-11-04 · 30 min
Cate's separated parents offer emotional support to the family after Paul's death.
Open episode 5 ↗6. No Right Way
Air date: 2003-11-11 · 30 min
Returning to school following their father's death, Bridget acts happy and Kerry feels guilty about expressing any joy.
Open episode 6 ↗7. What Dad Would Want
Air date: 2003-11-18 · 30 min
Cate's bothered by everyone's sympathy; Kerry and Bridget agree not to argue; Jim and the family go to a memorial dinner.
Open episode 7 ↗8. The First Thanksgiving
Air date: 2003-11-25 · 30 min
Cate wants to celebrate Thanksgiving with her kids and folks, but the girls want to be with their boyfriends.
Open episode 8 ↗9. The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy
Air date: 2003-12-23 · 30 min
Bridget surprises everyone when she gets the lead in the school play; Rory brings home a puppet.
Open episode 9 ↗10. YMCA
Air date: 2004-01-06 · 30 min
Bridget gets a job at the gym and Cate suggests that the family would benefit from exercise.
Open episode 10 ↗11. Get Real
Air date: 2004-01-13 · 30 min
The Hennessys are not pleased that Cate's nephew is back from the Army; among other things, he owes Jim money.
Open episode 11 ↗12. Consequences
Air date: 2004-01-27 · 30 min
Inspired 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.
Open episode 12 ↗13. Opposites Attract: Part 1
Air date: 2004-02-10 · 30 min
On Valentine's Day, Bridget's boyfriend takes ill and Kerry awaits Kyle's gift.
Open episode 13 ↗14. Opposites Attract: Part 2
Air date: 2004-02-17 · 30 min
Bridget tries to attract Jeremy; after his van burns, C.J. must share a bedroom with Jim.
Open episode 14 ↗15. Opposites Attract: Night of the Locust
Air date: 2004-02-24 · 30 min
Bridget's ex-boyfriend returns; Kerry defies a ruling about dancing; Jim's attracted to a PTA member.
Open episode 15 ↗16. Daddy's Girl
Air date: 2004-03-02 · 30 min
The family therapist advises Cate to sing; C.J. tries to bond with Jim; Bridget dyes Kerry's hair blonde.
Open episode 16 ↗17. Mall in the Family
Air date: 2004-03-16 · 30 min
While 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.
Open episode 17 ↗18. Let's Keep Going: Part 1
Air date: 2004-03-30 · 30 min
After the Hennessys decide not to vacation as usual at a cabin, the girls devise a plan and get a surprise concerning Cate.
Open episode 18 ↗19. Let's Keep Going: Part 2
Air date: 2004-04-06 · 30 min
Cate tries to locate her daughters, who are driving but are unsure to where.
Open episode 19 ↗20. C.J.'s Party
Air date: 2004-04-20 · 30 min
After she learns that Bridget attended one of CJ's college parties, Cate grounds her daughter and asks her nephew to move out.
Open episode 20 ↗21. Mother's Day
Air date: 2004-05-04 · 30 min
Cate becomes suspicious about her daughters' actions; Rory begins a car-detailing service; Jim takes apart a car engine.
Open episode 21 ↗22. The Principal
Air date: 2004-05-11 · 30 min
Adam Arkin joins the series as the girls' new high-school principal, who once dated Cate; Jim needs a massage and C.J. volunteers.
Open episode 22 ↗23. Finale Part Un
Air date: 2004-05-18 · 30 min
Jim dates a bar owner and Cate sees more of the principal.
Open episode 23 ↗24. Finale Part Deux
Air date: 2004-05-18 · 30 min
Jim contemplates a reconciliation and Cate making a "first date" with Ed.
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