8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
"8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter" (original title)

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.

Creator:

Tracy Gamble

Stars:

Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 8 wins & 12 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Katey Sagal	...	Cate Hennessy (76 episodes, 2002-2005)
Kaley Cuoco	...	Bridget Hennessy (76 episodes, 2002-2005)
Amy Davidson	...	Kerry Hennessy (76 episodes, 2002-2005)
Martin Spanjers	...	Rory Hennessy (76 episodes, 2002-2005)
James Garner	...	Jim Egan (45 episodes, 2003-2005)
David Spade	...	C.J. Barnes (38 episodes, 2004-2005)
John Ritter	...	Paul Hennessy (31 episodes, 2002-2003)
Billy Aaron Brown	...	Kyle (31 episodes, 2002-2004)

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

daughter | detroit michigan | parental death | dog | eight word title | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Kabel eins [de]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 September 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Few Simple Rules

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Television, American Broadcasting Company (ABC), Flody Co.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (76 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kate's parents never appeared on camera until after the death of Paul.

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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.

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Quotes

Cate: You want to be a beautician?
Paul: A facialist?
Rory: A zit-popper?

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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).

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Connections

Featured in The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 28 January 2008 (2008)

User Reviews

Has it All!

This show indeed has it all! The humor: brilliant! the drama: fantastic! the acting: better that ever! ABC has had some recent hits, but this tops them all. John Ritter always makes drama a comedy somehow, and here he does it again. Please try and watch this.