8 Simple Rules (2002 - 2005)

8 Simple Rules

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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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2004, ABC, 24 episodes

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2003, ABC, 24 episodes

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