8 Simple Rules - S1E1

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Pilot

Series 1, episode 1

Written by Tracy Gamble

Directed by Gil Junger

Originally Aired On: Tuesday, 17 September 2002

Episode Rating: 4 star rating

The very first episode of the American sitcom starring John Ritter. Sports writer Paul Hennessy has a rude awakening about fatherhood when his wife Cate (Katey Sagal) returns to full-time work, as he is suddenly in charge of their son and two daughters. Kerry is suspended for skipping classes, while Bridget is dating the son of one of Paul's colleagues.

Cast

Image for John RitterJohn RitterPaul Hennessy
Image for Amy DavidsonAmy DavidsonKerry Hennessy
Image for Kaley CuocoKaley CuocoBridget Hennessy
Image for Martin SpanjersMartin SpanjersRory Joseph Hennessy
Image for Katey SagalKatey SagalCate Egan Hennessy
Larry MillerTommy
Image for Billy Aaron BrownBilly Aaron BrownKyle
Edward James GageSecurity Guard
Bryan NealJesse
Mo GaffneyMrs. Connelly