8 Simple Rules
Series Overview
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.
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3 Seasons • 74 Episodes
2002 – 2005
Premiered: Tue, Sep 17, 2002
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 24: “Ditch Day”
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 Ditch Day, and C.J. gets even by detaining Bridget. Because she is stuck in detention and can't complete the Ditch Day prank herself, Bridget convinces Kerry and Rory to steal the rival school's mascot.
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8 Simple Rules - The TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-05
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tracy Gamble
James Widdoes, Tom Shadyac
Department Leadership Roster
James Widdoes
Producer
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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What is 8 Simple Rules about?
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.
How many seasons does 8 Simple Rules have?
8 Simple Rules comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in 8 Simple Rules?
Key cast members in 8 Simple Rules include Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers, James Garner.
Who created or directed 8 Simple Rules?
8 Simple Rules was developed and directed by Tracy Gamble.