By the Book

Name: By the Book
Genre: Comedy
Released: November 5, 2002
Cast: Kaley Cuoco, David Spade, Katey Sagal, John Ritter, James Garner

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Episode Details & Credits

ABC | Air Date: November 5, 2002

Starring: Kaley Cuoco, David Spade, Katey Sagal, John Ritter, James Garner, Martin Spanjers, Amy Davidson

Summary: In an effort to win back the love and respect that his daughters used to show him when they were young, Paul turns to a parenting book for some quick advice. But when Bridget and Kerry discover Paul's teaching tool, they try to use it to their advantage to get their father to let them go to a rock
festival.

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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Seasons & Episodes

53

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