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8 Simple Rules

Original title: 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter
  • TV Series
  • 2002–20052002–2005
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
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James Garner, Katey Sagal, David Spade, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, and Martin Spanjers in 8 Simple Rules (2002)
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. Cate's parents lend a hand.
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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. Cate's parents lend... Read allThe 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. Cate's parents lend a hand.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. Cate's parents lend a hand.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
26K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
701
82
  • Creator
    • Tracy Gamble
  • Stars
    • Katey Sagal
    • Kaley Cuoco
    • Amy Davidson
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  • Creator
    • Tracy Gamble
  • Stars
    • Katey Sagal
    • Kaley Cuoco
    • Amy Davidson
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    • 122User reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 9 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Katey Sagal and Amy Davidson in 8 Simple Rules (2002)
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    John Ritter, Katey Sagal, and Kaley Cuoco in 8 Simple Rules (2002)
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    Katey Sagal
    Katey Sagal
    • Cate Hennessyas Cate Hennessy…
    76 episodes76 eps • 2002–2005
    Kaley Cuoco
    Kaley Cuoco
    • Bridget Hennessyas Bridget Hennessy…
    76 episodes76 eps • 2002–2005
    Amy Davidson
    Amy Davidson
    • Kerry Hennessyas Kerry Hennessy
    76 episodes76 eps • 2002–2005
    Martin Spanjers
    Martin Spanjers
    • Rory Hennessyas Rory Hennessy
    76 episodes76 eps • 2002–2005
    James Garner
    James Garner
    • Jim Eganas Jim Egan…
    45 episodes45 eps • 2003–2005
    David Spade
    David Spade
    • C.J. Barnesas C.J. Barnes…
    39 episodes39 eps • 2004–2005
    John Ritter
    John Ritter
    • Paul Hennessyas Paul Hennessy
    31 episodes31 eps • 2002–2003
    Billy Aaron Brown
    Billy Aaron Brown
    • Kyleas Kyle
    31 episodes31 eps • 2002–2004
    Larry Miller
    Larry Miller
    • Tommyas Tommy
    12 episodes12 eps • 2002–2003
    Adam Arkin
    Adam Arkin
    • Principal Ed Gibbas Principal Ed Gibb
    12 episodes12 eps • 2004–2005
    Nicole Hayden
    • Jenna Sharpeas Jenna Sharpe
    10 episodes10 eps • 2002–2004
    Liam Kyle Sullivan
    Liam Kyle Sullivan
    • Zacas Zac…
    7 episodes7 eps • 2004–2005
    Cole Williams
    Cole Williams
    • Anthonyas Anthony
    6 episodes6 eps • 2002–2003
    Thad Luckinbill
    Thad Luckinbill
    • Donny Doyleas Donny Doyle
    5 episodes5 eps • 2003
    Nicole Mansour
    Nicole Mansour
    • Rachel Sharpeas Rachel Sharpe
    5 episodes5 eps • 2002–2004
    Howard Alonzo
    Howard Alonzo
    • Andreas Andre…
    5 episodes5 eps • 2003–2004
    Artie Anderson
    • Artieas Artie…
    5 episodes5 eps • 2002–2005
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • Fred Doyleas Fred Doyle
    4 episodes4 eps • 2003
    • Creator
      • Tracy Gamble
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    • Trivia
      John Ritter collapsed on the set of the show, and later died, after filming the first three episodes of the second season. The series then went on hiatus for several weeks, returning in November 2003 with a modified format addressing the death of Ritter's character. The first post-Ritter episode, "Goodbye", was produced without a laugh track/live audience.
    • Goofs
      In several episodes, characters drink "Safeway Select" colas. The Safeway Brands are only available in Safeway Company Stores in the Western US and Canada, in and around the Chicagoland area and at some select convenience stores in the Eastern US. The show takes place in Detroit, Michigan. No Safeway Company Stores exist in or around Detroit.
    • Quotes

      Cate: [reading Paul's last article] Okay readers, today we're having a little pop quiz, it's multiple choice, so sharpen your number 2 pencils and put your thinking caps on. Ready? Here's a quote: "Dad, you're an idiot." Now, contestants, this was said to me because of which of the following transgressions? A: Coming to the breakfast table wearing pajamas and black socks? B: Asking my oldest daughter if that guy I saw her talking to yesterday at school was her boyfriend? C: Referring to rapper Fiddy Cent as "Fifty Cents"? or D: Entering the room? Okay, pencils down. Actually it was a trick question. The answer is all of the above. Now do you know how many times I called my father an idiot? Zero. Why? Because I feared him. Back then we didn't share our deep personal feelings, our deepest conversations usually revolved around the tigers bull pen. But my kids, I can't get them to shut up! There's not a feeling that my kids are afraid to express over and over and over. And my wife reassures me this is a good thing over and over and over, and she's always right. So do I wish that my kids feared me? Well my house would be quieter, and I'd spend a lot less time in the bathroom, but no. Because I know that whenever they insult me whether it's a "You're an idiot," "You're a geek," or an "I hate you," an "I love you" isn't far behind. And it's the knowledge that my wife and kids love me that makes it safe for me to wear pajamas and black socks to the breakfast table.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening sequence of the first season featured Kerry, Kate, Bridget and Paul each looking at Bridget's or Kerry's new date one at a time (the scene is viewed from the latter's perspective), the camera panning down to the doormat with the show's title, and finally Rory taunting the date. Rory's taunt changed in every opening sequence (although they were often repeated between non-consecutive episodes).
    • Connections
      Featured in Saturday Night Live: Eric McCormack/Jay-Z (2002)

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    John will live forever
    It has been nearly five months since the passing of John Ritter and my eyes still mist at the reality that the viewing public will never again by brought to laughter or even tears by this gifted actor.

    I would also like to add that in my opinion, the overall quality of situation comedies on the ABC Network has declined to a level of near-mediocrity, save maybe for shows with George Lopez, Bonnie Hunt, or Jim Belushi. But it seemed that Jonathan Southworth Ritter was the anchor, the ringleader of situation comedies on ABC.
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    • Release date
      • September 17, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Few Simple Rules
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Television
      • American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
      • Flody Co.
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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