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8 Simple Rules Reality TV Guide: Format, Cast and Facts

A TMDB-backed guide to 8 Simple Rules, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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8 Simple Rules (2002) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Disney Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy; Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy; Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy; Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy; James Garner as Jim Egan; David Spade as C.J. Barnes

About 8 Simple Rules

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.

More like 8 Simple Rules

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 8 Simple Rules?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Disney Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of 8 Simple Rules?

Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy; Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy; Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy; Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy; James Garner as Jim Egan; David Spade as C.J. Barnes

Is this 8 Simple Rules guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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