8 Simple Rules (2002 - 2005)

8 Simple Rules

58%

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100%

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Series Info

Widowed mom Cate Hennessy raises three teens in this sitcom, which shifted focus in 2003 following the sudden death of its star, John Ritter, just before the start of its second season. Cate's father Jim (James Garner) joined the show and helped the family adjust to the loss.

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Seasons

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2004, ABC, 24 episodes

60%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

2003, ABC, 24 episodes

56%
Critics Consensus: The first season of 8 Simple Rules is simple indeed, but nevertheless showcases the talents of genial sitcom legend John Ritter.

2002, ABC, 28 episodes

Cast

John Ritter
as Paul Hennessy
Katey Sagal
as Cate Hennessy
James Garner
as Jim
Kaley Cuoco
as Bridget Hennessy
Amy Davidson
as Kerry Hennessy
Martin Spanjers
as Rory Hennessy
David Spade
as C.J.
Billy Aaron Brown
as Kyle
Larry Miller
as Tommy
Adam Arkin
as Ed Gibb
Larry Miller
as Tommy
Nikki Danielle Moore
as Jenna
Cole Williams
as Anthony
Nicole Mansour
as Danielle
Thad Luckinbill
as Donny Doyle
Mo Gaffney
as Mrs. Connelly
John Ratzenberger
as Fred Doyle
Liam Sullivan
as Zac
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
as Jeremy
Brian Sites
as Jason
Marisa Theodore
as Megan
Sam Horrigan
as Pete
Daniella Monet
as Missy Kleinfeld
Cybill Shepherd
as Maggie
Nick Carter
as Ben
Billy Aaron Brown
as Kyle
Mo Gaffney
as Mrs. Connelly
Kaitlin Cullum
as Alison Doyle
Dana Workman
as Lynzee
Patrick Warburton
as Nick
Cindy Williams
as Mary Ellen Doyle
Pamela Anderson
as Cheryl
Kelsey Lynn Batelaan
as Little Bridget
Dan Cortese
as Scott
Suzy Nakamura
as Mrs. Krupp
Nikki D. Hayden
as Jenna Sharpe
Jamie Starr
as Leo
Connie Stevens
as Tina
Lee Garlington
as Fran
Edward James Gage
as Security Guard
Kala Savage
as Lacey
Howard Alonzo
as Andre
Artie Lee Anderson
as Father
Heather Hogan
as Heather
Suzanne Pleshette
as Laura
Amanda MacDonald
as Danielle
Jan Hoag
as Secretary
Monique Lea
as Shalindsay
Paul Wesley (II)
as Damian
Steven Gilborn
as Clerk
Nathan Funk
as Henry
Tom Poston
as Jake
Shelley Long
as Mary Ellen Doyle
Wendie Jo Sperber
as Rachel
Jason Priestley
as Carter Tibbits
Oleg Zatsepin
as Care Bear
Angel Elliott
as Volunteer
Don Knotts
as Himself
Robert Guillaume
as Cody Grant
Ed Marinaro
as Byron
Robyn Moran
as Pregnant Woman
Peter Bogdanovich
as Dr. Lohr
Russell Howard
as Tyler McBain
Danny Woodburn
as Lyle
Rowan Finnegan
as Dylan
April Ortiz
as Lisa
Raquel Welch
as Jackie
Ed O'Neill
as Matt
Kit Pongetti
as Ms. Hunter
Amanda Fuller
as Lindsay
Lily Nicksay
as Sabrina
Shelly Cole
as Christina
Amanda Lockwood
as Sarah
Lisa Rinna
as Holly
Tatum O'Neal
as Ms. McKenna
Tiffany Thornton
as Marni
Jere Burns
as Commissioner
Vanessa Lengies
as Monica
Tara Callaghan
as Sandy
John Farley
as Owner
Kimberly McConnell
as Rebecca
Kyle Howard
as Bruno
Rachel Bilson
as Gum Chewing Girl
Carl Weintraub
as Joe
David Carey Foster
as Custodian
Tom McGowan
as Frank
Brian Leckner
as Off. Jackson
Andi Eystad
as Annie
Sarah Rafferty
as Danielle
Stephanie Allen
as Angel
Trent Gill
as Manager
Baelyn Neff
as Inga
Tracie Savage
as TV Reporter
Sarah Domin
as Heather
Jamie Nations
as Director
Beth Grant
as Mrs. Whitley
Nicole Richie
as Ashley
Michael McMillian
as Guy
Phill Lewis
as Cop
Shawn Pyfrom
as Jake
Eric Jungmann
as Max
Mary Page Keller
as Tracy
Leighton Meester
as Nikki
Rachael Harris
as Margaret Brandenbauerbern
Dempsey Pappion
as Jessie
Emilia Groth
as Beth Doyle
Terri Mathieson
as Attendant
Rory Thost
as Young C.J.
Rick Batalla
as Crew Guy No. 1
Matt Funke
as Travis
Jenny Wade
as Helga
Ethan Phillips
as Dave
Artie Anderson
as Artie
Erik von Detten
as Erik
Donna Cooper
as Mall Shopper
Colby Donaldson
as Shawn
Ruben Studdard
as Man
Bob Bryan
as Tennis Player No. 1
Jordi Vilasuso
as Damian
Mac Davis
as Guitar Man
David Garry
as Robert
Erin Sanders
as Riley
Bryan Neal
as Jesse
Ashley Nelson
as Sandy
Kristin Brye
as Heather
Kenneth Kimmins
as Mr. Kolodny
Edward James Gage
as Security Guard
Terry Bradshaw
as Steve
Peter Gannon
as Bartender
Melanie Pleasure
as Waitress
Michael Kostroff
as Photographer
Matt Lanter
as Brendon
Alanna Dedek
as Lily
Gloria E. Gifford
as Teacher
Cristina Wichtrich
as Haley
Lynn Manning
as Blind Man
Armando Heredia
as Crew Guy No. 2
Kathryn J. Larsen
as Amanda
Rachelle Carson
as Woman
Shawn McGill
as Bully
Amanda McDonald
as Danielle
Mike Bryan
as Tennis Player No. 2
Michael Burger
as Reporter
Rocky McMurray
as Doorman
Gennelle Dedek
as Kelly
Andy Morrow
as Richardson
Ronnie Alvarez
as Boy
Kimberly Kevon Williams
as Friend
Ashlynn Rose
as Mary Maureen Doyle
Dennis Singletary
as Mike
Sebastian Feldman
as Crew Guy No. 3
Tara Rose
as Rachel
Marcus York
as Construction Guy
Michael Faella
as Trucker
Joe Thornton Jr.
as Policeman
Jeff Tschida
as Tyler
Allison Andreas
as Sarah
Carlie Casey
as Katie Sharpe
Charlie Babcock
as Luke
Talia-Lynn Prairie
as Gayle
Elena Lyons
as Sissy
Will Schaub
as Vic
Myrna Niles
as Hattie
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Series Details

TV Network: ABC
Premiere Date: Sep 17, 2002
Genre: Comedy
Executive Producers: Michael Bostick, Tom Shadyac
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