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8 Simple Rules (PG) - FIVER - 12 noon

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on FIVER at 12 noon, December 24th for 30 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Pilot. (Series 1, episode 1)
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.

Starring as "Paul Hennessy"

8 Simple Rules (PG) - FIVER - 12:30pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on FIVER at 12:30pm, December 24th for 30 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Wall of Shame. (Series 1, episode 2)
As a major football game is taking place, sports fan Paul (John Ritter) finds his attention distracted by the latest chaos in the Hennessy household. Bridget (Kaley Cuoco) is accused of shoplifting, while Kerry (Amy Davidson) becomes stressed over her latest cause.

Starring as "Paul Hennessy"

8 Simple Rules (PG) - FIVER - 1:00pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on FIVER at 1:00pm, December 24th for 30 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Bridget's First Job. (Series 1, episode 3)
Keeping up with the latest fashions is an expensive business, so Paul encourages Bridget into employment. The trouble is, her new workplace is a very trendy clothes shop which offers employees massive discounts on its goods. Is Bridget really learning about the value of money?

Starring as "Paul Hennessy"

8 Simple Rules (PG) - FIVER - 1:30pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on FIVER at 1:30pm, December 24th for 30 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Wings. (Series 1, episode 4)
A cautious Paul (John Ritter) keeps finding convenient excuses to delay daughter Bridget's driving test. Meanwhile, despite his encouragement to his other daughter Kerry that she has artistic talent, there's a disappointment in store for both of them.

Starring as "Paul Hennessy"

A Child's Wish (U) - True Movies - 5:00pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on True Movies at 5:00pm, December 24th for 120 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Wings. (Series 1, episode 4)
A teenager who has cancer vows to change an unjust law and help her family.

Starring as "Ed Chandler"

8 Simple Rules (PG) - FIVER - 7:00pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on FIVER at 7:00pm, December 24th for 30 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Trick or Treehouse. (Series 1, episode 7)
When journalist Paul's wife returns to work he's left to manage their home and their two daughters. He thinks it will be easy - but he soon learns that teenage girls are a nightmare, especially when you're their dad! Paul's wish to have the family get together for one last Halloween camp out in the old treehouse may turn out to be the biggest nightmare of an already spooky night.

Starring as "Paul Hennessy"

8 Simple Rules (PG) - FIVER - 7:30pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on FIVER at 7:30pm, December 24th for 30 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

By The Book. (Series 1, episode 8)
When journalist Paul's wife returns to work he's left to manage their home and their two daughters. He thinks it will be easy - but he soon learns that teenage girls are a nightmare, especially when you're their dad! Paul finds out Bridget and Kerry are lying about their sleepovers to go to a concert and uses a parenting book's advice to try to get the girls to feel guilty and stay home. But the girls discover the parenting book and try to use it against their father.

Starring as "Paul Hennessy"

Problem Child (PG) - Sky Movies Comedy - December 25th - 8:10am

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on Sky Movies Comedy at 8:10am, December 25th for 85 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

By The Book. (Series 1, episode 8)
Ben and Flo Healy are conned into giving a home to Junior, who has been returned to the orphanage 30 times already.

Starring as "'Little' Ben Healy"

Problem Child (PG) - Sky Movies Comedy HD - December 25th - 8:10am

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on Sky Movies Comedy HD at 8:10am, December 25th for 85 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

By The Book. (Series 1, episode 8)

Starring as "'Little' Ben Healy"

8 Simple Rules (PG) - FIVER - December 25th - 9:00am

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on FIVER at 9:00am, December 25th for 25 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Son-In-Law. (Series 1, episode 5)
When journalist Paul's wife returns to work he's left to manage their home and their two daughters. He thinks it will be easy - but he soon learns that teenage girls are a nightmare, especially when you're their dad! Paul is ecstatic when Bridget's new boyfriend turns out to be one of the best sportsmen in the State, and allows her to break her curfew in order to go out with him - thus annoying her sister.

Starring as "Paul Hennessy"

Problem Child (PG) - Sky Movies Comedy - December 25th - 2:55pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on Sky Movies Comedy at 2:55pm, December 25th for 85 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Son-In-Law. (Series 1, episode 5)
Ben and Flo Healy are conned into giving a home to Junior, who has been returned to the orphanage 30 times already.

Starring as "'Little' Ben Healy"

Problem Child (PG) - Sky Movies Comedy HD - December 25th - 2:55pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on Sky Movies Comedy HD at 2:55pm, December 25th for 85 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Son-In-Law. (Series 1, episode 5)

Starring as "'Little' Ben Healy"

Bad Santa (15) - Five USA - December 25th - 11:00pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on Five USA at 11:00pm, December 25th for 120 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Son-In-Law. (Series 1, episode 5)
Black comedy about an alcoholic con man who robs department stores every Christmas Eve by working as a resident Santa Claus. His latest plan, however, is complicated by an unlikely romance, the unwanted suspicions of a store security chief and an improbable friendship with a lonely eight-year-old boy.

Starring as "Bob Chipeska"

Clifford's Really Big Movie (U) - TG4 - December 26th - 8:00am

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on TG4 at 8:00am, December 26th for 80 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Son-In-Law. (Series 1, episode 5)
Tá cónaí ar Clifford, madra mór dearg, in éineacht lena úinéir Emily Elizabeth Howard. Clifford, Cleo and T-Bone join a travelling carnival and meet new friends.

Starring as "Clifford the Big Red Dog"

Bad Santa (15) - Five USA - December 26th - 9:00pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on Five USA at 9:00pm, December 26th for 120 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Starring as "Bob Chipeska"

8 Simple Rules (PG) - FIVER - December 28th - 12 noon

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on FIVER at 12 noon, December 28th for 30 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Paul Meets His Match. (Series 1, episode 11)
Paul begins to rethink his treatment of Bridget and Kerry's boyfriends when his new boss starts dishing out a similar treatment to Rory. His change of heart isn't enough to prevent him from banning Bridget and Kerry from inviting their boyfriends to the family's Thanksgiving feast, though.

Starring as "Paul Hennessy"

8 Simple Rules (PG) - FIVER - December 28th - 12:30pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on FIVER at 12:30pm, December 28th for 30 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

All I Want For Christmas. (Series 1, episode 12)
Paul tries to arrange an unforgettable Christmas for the family by getting everyone their ideal gift - until he realises what his daughters actually want, that is. Meanwhile, Cate worries about the prospect of the entire family being in attendance to hear her sing her solo at the Christmas Eve service.

Starring as "Paul Hennessy"

8 Simple Rules (PG) - FIVER - December 28th - 7:00pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on FIVER at 7:00pm, December 28th for 30 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Starring as "Paul Hennessy"

8 Simple Rules (PG) - FIVER - December 28th - 7:30pm

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on FIVER at 7:30pm, December 28th for 30 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

Starring as "Paul Hennessy"

Danielle Steel's Heartbeat (PG) - True Entertainment - December 29th - 12 noon

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:41:15 GMT

Showing on True Entertainment at 12 noon, December 29th for 120 minutes. Get Reminder Alert

All I Want For Christmas. (Series 1, episode 12)
A weepie love story in which Polly Draper stars as a deserted pregnant screen writer who is faced with the prospect of becoming a single mother.