8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter 21 years old
8 Simple Rules is an American sitcom television series originally starring John Ritter and Katey Sagal as middle-class parents Paul and Cate Hennessy, raising their three children. Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson and Martin Spanjers co-starred as their teenage kids: Bridget, Kerry and Rory Hennessy. The series ran on ABC from September 17, 2002, to April 15, 2005. The first season focused on Paul being left in charge of the children after Cate takes a full-time job as a nurse, with comedic emphasis on his often strict rules concerning his daughters and dating. The series' name and premise were derived from the book 8 Simple Rules by W. Bruce Cameron. While 8 Simple Rules was renewed for a second season and production had begun, Ritter's sudden death in September 2003 left the series in an uncertain position. After a hiatus, the series returned with killing off his character. James Garner and David Spade later joined the main cast as Cate's father Jim Egan and her nephew C.J. Barnes.
Credits
Kaley Cuoco
Bridget Hennessy
Leighton Meester
Nikki
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Kaley Cuoco She was 16 , now 38 years old | as Bridget Hennessy |
| Patrick Warburton He was 37 , now 59 years old | |
| Jonathan Taylor Thomas He was 21 , now 42 years old | |
| Tom Poston He was 80 , 85 years old when he died | |
| Rachael Harris She was 34 , now 56 years old | |
| Leighton Meester She was 16 , now 38 years old | as Nikki |
| Michael Kostroff He was 41 , now 62 years old | |
| Mo Gaffney She was 43 , now 65 years old | |
| Pamela Anderson She was 35 , now 56 years old | |
| James Garner He was 74 , 86 years old when he died | as Jim Egan |
| Cybill Shepherd She was 52 , now 74 years old | |
| Matt Lanter He was 19 , now 41 years old | |
| John Ritter He was 54 , 54 years old when he died | as Paul Hennessy |
| Ed O'Neill He was 56 , now 78 years old | |
| Lee Garlington She was 49 , now 70 years old | |
| Jason Priestley He was 33 , now 54 years old | |
| John Ratzenberger He was 55 , now 77 years old | |
| Amanda Fuller She was 18 , now 39 years old | |
| Erik von Detten He was 19 , now 41 years old | |
| Rachel Bilson She was 21 , now 42 years old | |
| Raquel Welch She was 62 , now 83 years old | |
| Sam Horrigan He was 21 , now 42 years old | |
| Robert Guillaume He was 74 , 89 years old when he died | |
| Nicole Richie She was 20 , now 42 years old | |
| Adam Arkin He was 46 , now 67 years old | |
| Connie Stevens She was 64 , now 86 years old | |
| Katey Sagal She was 48 , now 70 years old | as Cate Hennessy |
| Suzanne Pleshette She was 65 , 70 years old when she died | |
| Don Knotts He was 78 , 81 years old when he died | |
| Lisa Rinna She was 39 , now 60 years old | |
| Lindze Letherman She was 13 , now 35 years old | |
| Larry Miller He was 48 , now 70 years old | |
| Mary Page Keller She was 41 , now 63 years old | as Traci |
| Vanessa Lengies She was 17 , now 38 years old | |
| Shelley Long She was 53 , now 74 years old | |
| Gloria Gifford She was 56 , now 77 years old | |
| Andi Eystad She was 20 , now 41 years old | |
| Paul Wesley He was 20 , now 41 years old | |
| Ethan Phillips He was 47 , now 69 years old | |
| Steven Gilborn He was 66 , 72 years old when he died | |
| Danny Woodburn He was 38 , now 59 years old | as Lyle |
| Billy Aaron Brown He was 21 , now 42 years old | |
| Micah Alberti He was 18 , now 39 years old | |
| David Spade He was 38 , now 59 years old | as C.J. Barnes |
| Thad Luckinbill He was 27 , now 49 years old | |
| Erin Sanders She was 11 , now 33 years old | |
| Ed Marinaro He was 52 , now 74 years old | |
| Heather Hogan She was 16 , now 38 years old | |
| Nick Carter He was 22 , now 44 years old | |
| Michael Milhoan He was 44 , now 66 years old |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|---|
| Terry Hughes Directing He was 46 , now 68 years old | Director |
| Tom Shadyac Production He was 43 , now 65 years old | Executive Producer |
| James Widdoes Directing He was 48 , now 70 years old | Director |
| James Widdoes Production He was 48 , now 70 years old | Producer |
| Barnet Kellman Directing He was 54 , now 76 years old | Director |
| Robby Benson Directing He was 46 , now 68 years old | Director |
| Gil Junger Directing He was 47 , now 69 years old | Director |
8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter (21 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 2002-09-17
- Runtime: [22] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 76
