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 for Dating My Teenage Daughter 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 and continued without Ritter, choosing to kill off his character.
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Tracy Gamble |
| Starring | John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers, James Garner, David Spade |
| Composer(s) | Dan Foliart |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 76 |
| Executive producer(s) | Tom Shadyac, Michael Bostick, Tracy Gamble (seasons 1–2), Flody Suarez (seasons 1–2), James Widdoes (seasons 2–3), Judd Pillot, John Peaslee (season 3) |
| Camera setup | Film, Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Shady Acres Entertainment, Flody Co, (2002-2004), (seasons 1-2), Tracy Gamble Productions, (2004), (season 2), Touchstone Television |
| Distributor | Buena Vista Television |
| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | 480i, HDTV 720p |
About 8 Simple Rules
Based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron, a father with three kids raises his daughters with strict rules on dating after his wife becomes a full-time nurse.
Achievement of 8 Simple Rules
John Ritter, who played the dad, died shortly after the show was renewed for a second season in 2003. David Spade and James Garner were cast to give the show a male presence, but the show was eventually canceled after the third season due to low ratings.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About 8 Simple Rules
8 Simple Rules (season 1) - The first season of 8 Simple Rules aired on ABC between September 17, 2002 and May 20, 2003, and consists of 28 episodes. On August 7, 2007, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released the complete first season on DVD, on a 3-disc set.. Television shows set in Detroit.. Television series by Disney–ABC Domestic Television.. Television series by ABC Studios.. Television series about families.
Latest information about 8 Simple Rules updated on July 28 2021.
