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8 Simple Rules

Tuesdays 8/7c on ABC


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Tuesday, April 27, 8/7c
"Consequences"
When C.J. tells Rory about his glory days of being cool after stealing his school's mascot, Rory takes heed and tries to make a name for himself.  He ends up stealing a drug-sniffing police dog.  But Cate doesn't know how to react when the dog discovers marijuana in Kerry's bag. Meanwhile, Cate is upset with Bridget when she refuses to wear a helmet while riding on her boyfriend's motorcycle.

 



First Season




Paul and Cate Hennessy have three children, Bridget, Kerry, and Rory.  Since Cate goes back to work as a nurse, Paul takes a job as a columnist instead of a sports writer in order to be at home more and make raising the kids a more equal experience.  Sixteen year old Bridget is his oldest, popular daughter who's into fashion that doesn't quite make her dad happy.  Kerry is fifteen and very smart although not very confident.  This forces her to hide behind sarcasm.  Rory is the only male and the only "normal" one according to Paul...for now.  Cate and Paul often refer to him as "The Boy."  Their #1 Rule?  "You make my daughters cry, I'll make you cry."




Second Season




After the death of Paul, the family struggles to get themselves and their lives back on track.  Kerry finds her self being more outgoing and dates Kyle, who just happens to be Bridget's ex.  Rory, entering puberty, becomes more and more attracted to girls and is confused without the direction of a father.  Bridget tries to continue with her "in crowd" but questions the importance of being popular.  To help Cate, her father Jim lives with them along with CJ, Cate's nephew. Cate still enforces the #1 Rule, "You make my daughters cry, I'll make you cry."

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