8 Simple Rules: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 17, 2002

Starring: Kaley Cuoco, David Spade, Katey Sagal

Summary: [Originally known as "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" during season 1.] Based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron, this ABC family comedy starred John Ritter and Katey Sagal as the parents of three kids: the beautiful but dim-witted teen Bridget (Kaley Cuoco), her younger sister Kerry (Amy Davidson), who is smart but naive, and[Originally known as "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" during season 1.] Based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron, this ABC family comedy starred John Ritter and Katey Sagal as the parents of three kids: the beautiful but dim-witted teen Bridget (Kaley Cuoco), her younger sister Kerry (Amy Davidson), who is smart but naive, and their kid brother Rory (Martin Spanjers), who prefers to get his sisters in trouble.… Expand

Creator: Tracy Gamble

Genre(s): Comedy

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E28. Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman (2)
Air Date: May 20, 2003
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S1:E27. Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman (1)
Air Date: May 13, 2003
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S1:E26. The Doyle Wedding
Air Date: May 6, 2003

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Ed Bark

Jul 3, 2014

Ritter is still quite adept at broad, keep-it-simple comedy, and this one plays to his strengths. [17 Sep 2002]

Rob Owen

Jul 3, 2014

Not flashy, not spectacular, "8 Simple Rules" is a cute show that will appeal to its intended audience. Read full review

Ann Hodges

Jul 3, 2014

Ritter has a well-honed sense of comedic timing, and some of the lines are clever, for a change. This one could grow on you. [15 Sep 2002]

Bill Goodykoontz

Jul 3, 2014

Not the best comedy you've ever seen, but the best chance for a new hit. [17 Sep 2002]

Tim Goodman

Jul 3, 2014

There are bits of "8 Simple Rules..." that are genuinely funny and hint at better things to come. But the full 22 minutes doesn't stick together well and ends up feeling like a comedy that's been overdone. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Jul 3, 2014

Moments of sweetness, but too few laughs - and way too many sexual references. [8 Sep 2002]

M.S. Mason

Jul 3, 2014

It is just offensive to hear a middle-aged man ask his daughter about her bodily functions. [13 Sep 2002]

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lalaloopsy567

Dec 3, 2011

It is very funny and charming despite the of course extremely annoying Dad character. But this is a very good edition to television. And of course it won't be remembered.

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lollygaggeb3

Dec 3, 2011

It is very funny and charming despite the of course extremely annoying Dad character. But this is a very good edition to television. And of course it won't be remembered.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2004
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2003
Season 1

53
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 17, 2002
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  S1:E28. Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman (2)
  Air Date: May 20, 2003
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  S1:E27. Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman (1)
  Air Date: May 13, 2003
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  S1:E26. The Doyle Wedding
  Air Date: May 6, 2003
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  S1:E25. Bake Sale
  Air Date: April 29, 2003
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  S1:E24. Queen Bees and King Bees
  Air Date: April 8, 2003
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  S1:E23. Career Woman
  Air Date: March 28, 2003
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  S1:E22. Good Moms Gone Wild
  Air Date: March 25, 2003
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  S1:E21. Kerry's Video
  Air Date: March 11, 2003
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  S1:E20. Every Picture Tells a Story
  Air Date: February 25, 2003
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  S1:E19. Cool Parent
  Air Date: February 18, 2003
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  S1:E18. Drummer Boy (2)
  Air Date: February 11, 2003
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  S1:E17. Drummer Boy (1)
  Air Date: February 4, 2003
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  S1:E16. Come and Knock on Our Door
  Air Date: January 28, 2003
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  S1:E15. Kerry's Big Adventure
  Air Date: January 21, 2003
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  S1:E14. Career Choices
  Air Date: January 7, 2003
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  S1:E13. Rory's Got a Girlfriend
  Air Date: December 17, 2002
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  S1:E12. All I Want for Christmas
  Air Date: December 10, 2002
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  S1:E11. Paul Meets His Match
  Air Date: November 26, 2002
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  S1:E10. Give It Up
  Air Date: November 19, 2002
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  S1:E9. Two Boys for Every Girl
  Air Date: November 12, 2002
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  S1:E8. By the Book
  Air Date: November 5, 2002
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  S1:E7. Trick or Treehouse
  Air Date: October 29, 2002
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  S1:E6. Cheerleader
  Air Date: October 22, 2002
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  S1:E5. Son-in-Law
  Air Date: October 15, 2002
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  S1:E4. Wings
  Air Date: October 8, 2002
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  S1:E3. Bridget's First Job
  Air Date: October 1, 2002
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  S1:E2. Wall of Shame
  Air Date: September 24, 2002
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 17, 2002