8 Simple Rules - Season 1

Bridget doesn't tell the truth about where she's going and Kerry is suspended from school.

Paul's goal to watch a football game runs into interference from the kids.

Bridget gets a job at a clothing store to learn the value of a dollar, but she's more interested in the value of the employee discount.

Paul keeps trying to prevent Bridget from taking a driver's test; Kerry enters an art competition.

Paul fully approves of Bridget's new boyfriend, whose father is a baseball legend.

Bridget jumps at the chance to try out for an opening on the school's cheerleading squad.

The rest of the family tries to get out of spending one last family Halloween in their treehouse, while Paul tries everything to make them stay.

When they find out that Paul is reading a book on parenting, the girls try to get a chapter ahead of him.

After learning about Kyle's new job, Bridget dates another boy; Kerry wants to be allowed to have a first date.

Paul starts a contest to see who in the family can last the longest without a favorite thing. The winner chooses their vacation site.

Paul meets his new editor, who has twice as many daughters and double Paul's concerns.

As the Hennessys prepare for Christmas, Paul wants to have the brightest house lights and Kerry finds a stray dog.

The girls are not pleased when Paul bends the rules that applied to them and allows Rory to go on a date.

Bridget says that, instead of going to college, she wants to attend beauty school; Paul shows Kerry's artwork to the principal.

Paul agrees to let Bridget attend a party only if she brings Kerry, who's unhappy after breaking up with her boyfriend.

Paul has a dream in which his daughters are living "Three's Company"-style with Kyle.

Bridget's upset because Paul won't let her date a drum instructor; Kerry's angry at Jason over a compliment.

Bridget and Kerry drive to see Ben at his dorm; Rory reads "To Kill a Mockingbird."

After Paul becomes a "cool parent" to his daughters' friends, Cate warns him that it may not last long.

Paul's all revved up at the prospect of writing the biography of a race-car driver.

When Bridget tapes over a video Kerry was using for a school project, Paul insists that Bridget cooperate on Kerry's replacement project. Kerry's theme: how the "beautiful" Bridget uses her looks to get her way. This annoys Bridget because she thinks it makes her look shallow (it does). So she takes up tennis---to give her "depth."

The Hennessys vacation at Cate's parents' Florida condo, where Rory befriends a senior citizen and Cate's old boyfriend turns up.

Cate has to work more hours at the hospital; Paul tries to interest Rory in baseball trading cards.

Bridget and Paul have problems with rivalry; Bridget with Paul's boss's daughter, Paul with his boss.

Bridget plays mother to a sack of flour for a health-class project; Kerry gets involved in baking to raise money for charity.

The annoyingly cheerful Doyles dine at the Hennessys and ask them to be part of a wedding.

Cate's moody sister pays a visit. Meanwhile, Bridget dates Donny Doyle; and Kerry pursues Kyle.

Maggie returns with a new look and a cheery disposition; and Paul finds a home pregnancy test.