7.522 minSeason 3 • Episode 24
LatestAfter 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.
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.
Acting
Ritter's effortless warmth; Sagal's anchor performance post-tragedy.
Writing
Balancing actual rules with the show's devastating real-world loss.
Creator
Tracy Gamble
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title references Ritter's actual '8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter' book, blurring fiction and reality.
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