8 Simple Rules

8 Simple Rules

2002/09/17 - 2005/04/15 • Ended • 3 Seasons • English

Comedy
Drama
6.8

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.

Creator(s) : Tracy Gamble

Casts
Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal

Cate Hennessy

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco

Bridget Hennessy

Amy Davidson

Amy Davidson

Kerry Hennessy

Martin Spanjers

Martin Spanjers

Rory Hennessy

James Garner

James Garner

Jim Egan

David Spade

David Spade

C.J. Barnes

Last Season
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Season 3
Season 3
7.0

2004/09/24 • 24 Episodes

Season 3 of 8 Simple Rules premiered on September 24, 2004

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