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8 Simple Rules (2002) is a comedy, drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch 8 Simple Rules online in HD.

8 Simple Rules — Storyline

Paul and Cate are raising their three children — Bridget, Kerry and Rory — which is no easy task. Oldest daughter Bridget is traversing the dating scene. Kerry is cute and smart, but she has a hard time getting in touch with her true feelings because of her lack of self-confidence. The youngest of the three children, and only boy, Rory is beginning to discover one of life's greatest mysteries — girls.

Cast & Crew

• Created by: Tracy Gamble
• Starring: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers, James Garner, David Spade

8 Simple Rules — Series Details

8 Simple Rules — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Pilot (2002-09-17) — As Cate decides to go back to work as a nurse, Paul undertakes the responsibility of watching the kids.
• E2: Wall of Shame (2002-09-24) — Paul is left home alone with the kids while Cate is at a seminar on the day of the big Michigan/Ohio State football game. But much to Paul's dismay, the game soon takes a backseat
• E3: Bridget's First Job (2002-10-01) — After seeing how much money Bridget spends on keeping up with the latest fashions, Paul tells her to go out and get a job to learn how to be fiscally responsible. But when she lan
• E4: Wings (2002-10-08) — Bridget takes drastic measures when an overprotective Paul keeps coming up with excuses to delay her from taking her driver's test. Meanwhile, after convincing a less-than-confiden
• E5: Son-In-Law (2002-10-15) — A sports-struck Paul lets Bridget do whatever she wants when she starts dating Travis, star basketball player and son of baseball legend Steve Smith. Meanwhile Kerry resents the fa
• E6: Cheerleader (2002-10-22) — Bridget is ecstatic when the cheerleading squad has an opening for a new member. But after telling Kerry that she is not cut out to be a cheerleader, Bridget is completely dumbfoun
• E7: Trick or Treehouse (2002-10-29) — Paul seems to be the only one looking forward to a family Halloween, as Bridget, Kerry and Rory make plans to spend the spooky evening away from home and with their friends. But Pa
• E8: By the Book (2002-11-05) — 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 K
• E9: Two Boys for Every Girl (2002-11-12) — After Paul convinces Bridget to tell Kyle the truth about her date with another boy, Kyle breaks up with her. Meanwhile, Kerry's first date turns out to be a dream, but she is deva
• E10: Give It Up (2002-11-19) — When no one can agree on where the family vacation should take place, Paul challenges the Hennessey clan to give up their bad habits for a week and the winner gets to choose the va
• E11: Paul Meets His Match (2002-11-26) — Paul becomes quick friends with his new editor Nick when he discovers they both are married fathers of teenage girls. But Paul soon learns that they both have the reputation of bei
• E12: All I Want for Christmas (2002-12-10) — Paul tries to find perfect gifts for the family to make up for last year's Christmas fiasco. Kerry finds a stray dog during the holidays. Cate is overjoyed when she is asked to sin
• E13: Rory's Got a Girlfriend (2002-12-17) — When a proud Paul lets thirteen-year-old Rory go out on his first date, Bridget and Kerry accuse him of unfairly changing the rules because they were never allowed to date at that
• E14: Career Choices (2003-01-07) — Paul and Cate are shocked when they are called into the principal's office and informed that Bridget wants to skip her college prep classes in order to become an esthetician. Meanw
• E15: Kerry's Big Adventure (2003-01-21) — After Kerry and her boyfriend break up, Paul tries to cheer her up by getting Bridget to take her little sister with her to a party. Meanwhile, Paul and Cate try to discover what i
• E16: Come and Knock on Our Door (2003-01-28) — After discovering that boyfriend Kyle kissed Kerry at a party, Bridget gives her sister the silent treatment which is anything but quiet for Paul. But real life merges with fantasy
• E17: Drummer Boy (1) (2003-02-04) — Bridget defies the rules of the house after Paul forbids her from going out on a date with Ben, her college-age drum instructor. Meanwhile, Kerry is mad at Cate when her ex-boyfrie
• E18: Drummer Boy (2) (2003-02-11) — Bridget takes the car and follows her older boyfriend, drum instructor Ben, to his college dorm.
• E19: Cool Parent (2003-02-18) — After a party at Tommy's house is broken up by the police, Paul chastises his friend and unwittingly volunteers to host the next one. But when the party gets out of control too, th
• E20: Every Picture Tells A Story (2003-02-25) — When Paul is asked by race car driver Carter Tibbits (Jason Priestley, "Beverly Hills 90210") to write a book about him, Paul brings the family to Tibbits' mansion to meet the driv
• E21: Kerry's Video (2003-03-11) — Kerry devotes her school video project to sister Bridget to illustrate the hypocrisy that life is much easier for the beautiful people. But when Bridget discovers that the video ma
• E22: Good Moms Gone Wild (2003-03-25) — While vacationing in Florida at Cate's parents' home, Paul and Cate catch Bridget and Kerry on the news partying with a group of Spring Breakers. But the news runs archival footage
• E23: Career Woman (2003-03-28) — Paul's job as parental guardian becomes more of a full-time position when Cate is up for a promotion and has to spend more time at the hospital. After Paul introduces Rory to baseb
• E24: Queen Bees and King Bees (2003-04-08) — Bridget and Paul are surprised to find themselves in similar situations when they are both alienated in their social circles. But they devise a plan to settle the score, leading Pa
• E25: Bake Sale (2003-04-29) — For a health class assignment, Bridget and Kyle have to take care of a sack of flour as if it were a baby. Kerry and Rory bake cookies for the Great American Bake Sale to help put
• E26: The Doyle Wedding (2003-05-06) — After reluctantly inviting socially inept neighbors Fred and Mary Ellen Doyle and their kids over for dinner, Paul and Cate are shocked when the entire Hennessy clan is asked to ta
• E27: Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman (1) (2003-05-13) — Having learned that her sister Maggie is having marital problems, Cate is nevertheless not too thrilled when Paul invites Maggie to stay at the house. Meanwhile, Paul and Cate are
• E28: Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman (2) (2003-05-20) — The rivalry between Cate and Maggie comes to a boiling point when Maggie gets a sexy, new makeover and gives Bridget a water bra as a gift. Tensions between the Hennessy sisters mo

Season 2

• E1: Premiere (2003-09-23) — Bridget finds her popularity waning because of her exclusive, long distance relationship with Donny, while Kerry's social status skyrockets because of her relationship with Kyle. B
• E2: Sex Ed (2003-09-30) — Bridget is horrified when Cate is asked to fill in as the sex ed instructor in her daughter's class. But Cate is in for a shock when she tries to answer a student's written questio
• E3: Donny Goes AWOL (2003-10-07) — Donny's parents ask Bridget to be a part of a video message they are sending Donny. They are shocked to discover that Bridget has broken up with their son on the tape. Donny goes A
• E4: Goodbye (2003-11-04) — Cate receives a phone call that Paul had collapsed and died in the grocery store. Later that evening, Cate's parents arrive to help them through their grief.
• E5: No Right Way (2003-11-11) — Cate is unprepared for the diverse reactions exhibited by Bridget and Kerry on their first day back to school since their father's death. Meanwhile, Jim tries his best to be helpfu
• E6: What Dad Would Want (2003-11-18) — Cate persuades Rory to try out for basketball because that would've made his dad proud.
• E7: The First Thanksgiving (2003-11-25) — While Cate plans to raise the family spirits with a special Thanksgiving dinner, Rory takes it upon himself to be the man of the house by looking after Bridget and Kerry.
• E8: The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy (2003-12-23) — After Cate encourages Bridget to participate in extracurricular activities to beef up her college resume, Bridget shocks the family by landing the lead in the high school productio
• E9: YMCA (2004-01-06) — Cate orders Kerry, Rory, and Jim join the YMCA where Bridget works.
• E10: Get Real (2004-01-13) — The Hennessy household and Jim are thrown for a loop when Cate's wayward nephew C.J. stops by to pay his respects to Paul and generally keep them company.
• E11: Consequences (2004-01-27) — Rory steals a police dog when he hears about CJ's glory days of stealing his old school mascot, but Cate is shocked when the dog finds marijuana in Kerry's backpack. Meanwhile, Bri
• E12: Opposites Attract (1) (2004-02-10) — In need of a tutor to boost her grades, Bridget hires Jeremy, hoping to make her chance of getting into a good college better. Meanwhile, Kyle treats Kerry to an very un-corporate
• E13: Opposites Attract (2) (2004-02-17) — Bridget decides to make a move on her tutor but discovers that he may have his sights set on her debate team opponent. Meanwhile, after accidentally setting fire to C.J.'s van, Jim
• E14: Opposites Attract: Night of the Locust (3) (2004-02-24) — After being told that she's fickle when it comes to relationships, Bridget is afraid that she may end up hurting Jeremy's feelings when her ex-boyfriend returns to town. Meanwhile,
• E15: Daddy's Girl (2004-03-02) — On the advice of the family therapist, Cate is encouraged to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. Meanwhile, C.J. and Jim find themselves trying to bond in a bar when Cate encour
• E16: Mall in the Family (2004-03-16) — After Kerry is promoted to assistant manager at a fast food restaurant in the mall, Jim is hired to handle the register. Meanwhile C.J., who has been employed as a mall cop, busts
• E17: Let's Keep Going (1) (2004-03-30) — Cate sends Bridget and Kerry to their grandmother's house for a visit after the Hennessys decide against vacationing at the family cabin. But while on their road trip to grandma's,
• E18: Let's Keep Going (2) (2004-04-06) — Upon discovering Cate in the arms of Artie, Bridget and Kerry decide to blow off their planned trip to their grandmother's and take to the open road to sort out their feelings. Mea
• E19: C.J.'s Party (2004-04-20) — Cate banishes C.J. and grounds Bridget for going to C.J.'s college keg party. Jim has to take a written drivers exam after being pulled over with an expired license.
• E20: Mother's Day (2004-05-04) — After witnessing some strange behavior from Bridget and Kerry, Cate tries to find out what they are up to. Meanwhile, C.J. and Rory doubt Jim's ability to put an engine back togeth
• E21: The Principal (2004-05-11) — When Bridget is busted over a school dress code violation, Cate is called upon to meet with her new principal. But Cate is in for a shock when she discovers that she went to high s
• E22: Final Parts Un & Deux (2004-05-18) — Kerry gets in the art program in Europe in the summer, but Cate forgot to submit her medical records in time. Together they appeal to principal Gibb. C.J. falls for Missy's big sis

Season 3

• E1: First Day of School (2004-09-24) — Knowing that Kerry is dragging her feet over breaking up with Kyle, Bridget takes it upon herself to do it for her sister. Meanwhile, Cate is offered the position of school nurse a
• E2: Changes (2004-10-01) — The kids question Cate's motives when they return from their summer getaways and discover that she has bought a new bed and changed her hairstyle. Meanwhile, after traveling throug
• E3: School Nurse (2004-10-08) — After Cate accepts the position of school nurse, Bridget and Kerry are convinced that she only took the job to spy on them. Rory is ecstatic that his mom might be able to protect h
• E4: Out of the Box (2004-10-15) — Kerry is livid when Bridget unintentionally makes a mockery out of her art project at the mall. But she forgets about Bridget when a fellow artist asks her out on a date. While C.J
• E5: Car Trouble (2004-10-22) — Kate gives Bridget and Kerry the keys to the minivan, provided they drive Rory wherever he needs to go. But when the girls repeatedly fail to drive him, he attempts to drive himsel
• E6: Halloween (2004-10-29) — Kerry doubts Bridget's ability to put together the school's Halloween party as part of her Student Body President duties. C.J. is hired as the party's security guard and sets his s
• E7: Coach (2004-11-05) — Bridget is psyched to join the high school tennis team when she develops a crush on Coach Scott. But her infatuation soon turns to disgust when she learns that Scott has a crush on
• E8: Secrets (2004-11-12) — Everyone fears the ringing of the phone when they all keep secrets from each other. Rory refuses to divulge the identity of the student responsible for beating him up at school. Br
• E9: Thanksgiving (2004-11-26) — While the family prepares Thanksgiving dinner for Cate to give her some much needed time off, she's left with nothing to do until she brings home an unexpected guest while on an er
• E10: Vanity Unfair (2004-12-03) — After Bridget is turned down for a role in a sports car commercial, Jim discovers that the head of the modeling agency who rejected her is an old flame. When he tries to persuade h
• E11: Princetown Girl (2004-12-10) — Bridget is ecstatic when she learns that tennis scouts from Princeton are coming to her school to watch her play for a possible scholarship. But when Bridget's school forbids her t
• E12: A Very C.J. Christmas (2004-12-17) — To keep C.J. from spending Christmas alone in Las Vegas, the Hennessy household bends over backwards to recreate one of Cate's first holiday memories to entice him to stay. Meanwhi
• E13: The Sub (2005-01-07) — Cate is shocked to discover that Principal Gibb has hired C.J. as a substitute teacher. When C.J. catches Rory cheating on a test, he is torn about reporting it as Cate tries to pe
• E14: C.J.'s Temptation (2005-01-07) — While Cate finds herself becoming jealous of Principal Ed Gibb's new girlfriend, C.J. is asked by Ed to help tutor Cheryl for her GEDs — and finds himself unwittingly being hit on
• E15: Old Flame (2005-01-14) — After sending an email to former college flame Matt to see how he's been doing over the years, Cate becomes fed up with the unreasonable demands of her family and locks herself in
• E16: Closure (2005-01-21) — When Cate and C.J. discover that Kerry has been e-mailing Bruno, they secretly try to snoop in her computer to find out what the two have been up to. Unbeknownst to them, Bruno is
• E17: Volleybrawl (2005-01-28) — Cate's alleged antics at Kerry's volleyball game threaten to make her team forfeit the match. Meanwhile, C.J. has a crush on Kerry's volleyball coach and Bridget becomes upset when
• E18: Freaky Friday (2005-02-04) — After falling asleep while watching Freaky Friday, Cate awakens to find that she and Bridget have switched bodies. C.J. and Jim have also trade places as well as Rory and his hamst
• E19: Torn Between Two Lovers (2005-02-11) — Valentine's Day finds C.J. in a predicament when he commits to two different Valentine's Day dates. Meanwhile, Bridget's excitement over being elected to the court of the Valentine
• E20: C.J.'s Real Dad (2005-02-18) — C.J. is shocked and delighted when he meets his biological father for the first time. But Jim doesn't trust the man and thinks he may have ulterior motives for the visit.
• E21: The After Party (2005-03-04) — After turning down Bridget's request to throw an after-prom party in a hotel room, Cate decides to throw a school- sanctioned party at the house which totally embarrasses her kids.
• E22: The Teachers Lounge (2005-04-01) — Officially a full-time teacher, C.J. is overjoyed to finally get access to the teachers' lounge. But he soon finds himself being bullied out of the room by the school's overzealous
• E23: The Sleepover (2005-04-08) — After Principal Gibb and Cate fall asleep at the house while watching a movie, the family catches them and falsely assumes that the two are having a relationship. Bridget, Kerry, R
• E24: Ditch Day (2005-04-15) — After C.J. discovers that Cate may be starting a relationship with Principal Gibb, he blabs it to Bridget. An angry Cate has Gibb put C.J. in charge of the student detention on Dit

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does 8 Simple Rules have? 3 season(s) with 74 episodes.

Who created 8 Simple Rules? Tracy Gamble.

Where can I watch 8 Simple Rules? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.