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Overview

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. The series ran on ABC from September 17, 2002, to April 15, 2005. The first season focused on Paul being left in charge of the children after Cate takes a full-time job as a nurse, with comedic emphasis on his often strict rules concerning his daughters and dating. The series' name and premise were derived from the book 8 Simple Rules by W. Bruce Cameron.

  1. Tracy Gamble

    Creator

Series Cast

  1. Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy

    Katey Sagal

    Cate Hennessy

    76 Episodes

  2. Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy

    Kaley Cuoco

    Bridget Hennessy

    76 Episodes

  3. Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy

    Amy Davidson

    Kerry Hennessy

    76 Episodes

  4. Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy

    Martin Spanjers

    Rory Hennessy

    76 Episodes

  5. James Garner as Jim Egan

    James Garner

    Jim Egan

    43 Episodes

  6. David Spade as C.J. Barnes

    David Spade

    C.J. Barnes

    37 Episodes

  7. John Ritter as Paul Hennessy

    John Ritter

    Paul Hennessy

    31 Episodes

  8. Billy Aaron Brown as Kyle

    Billy Aaron Brown

    Kyle

    29 Episodes

  9. Larry Miller as Tommy

    Larry Miller

    Tommy

    12 Episodes

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Last Season

Season 3

6.5
2004 • 24 Episodes

Season 3 of 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter premiered on September 24, 2004.

Ditch Day

(3x24, April 15, 2005) Season Finale

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8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter
8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter

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Status Ended

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Type Scripted

Original Language English

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