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.

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
- My Three Sons
- Marlon
- Father Knows Best
- American Housewife
- 2Point4 Children
- Up All Night
- Yes, Dear
- How I Met Your Father
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.



