8 Simple Rules - Season 2

The family reacts to Cate's possible pregnancy.

Bridget is upset when the sex-education teacher for her class is Cate; Kerry's a changed person since she's been dating Kyle.

The Hennessys have problems with the Doyles when Bridget breaks up with Donny.

Following Paul's death, Cate's separated parents come to visit and offer emotional support to the family.

Cate's separated parents offer emotional support to the family after Paul's death.

Returning to school following their father's death, Bridget acts happy and Kerry feels guilty about expressing any joy.

Cate's bothered by everyone's sympathy; Kerry and Bridget agree not to argue; Jim and the family go to a memorial dinner.

Cate wants to celebrate Thanksgiving with her kids and folks, but the girls want to be with their boyfriends.

Bridget surprises everyone when she gets the lead in the school play; Rory brings home a puppet.

Bridget gets a job at the gym and Cate suggests that the family would benefit from exercise.

The Hennessys are not pleased that Cate's nephew is back from the Army; among other things, he owes Jim money.

Inspired by C.J., Rory steals a high school's mascot, a drug-sniffing dog; Bridget won't wear a motorcycle helmet while riding on her boyfriend's bike.

On Valentine's Day, Bridget's boyfriend takes ill and Kerry awaits Kyle's gift.

Bridget tries to attract Jeremy; after his van burns, C.J. must share a bedroom with Jim.

Bridget's ex-boyfriend returns; Kerry defies a ruling about dancing; Jim's attracted to a PTA member.

The family therapist advises Cate to sing; C.J. tries to bond with Jim; Bridget dyes Kerry's hair blonde.

While Rory tries to make money selling stuff on the Internet, C.J. takes a job as a mall cop and Kerry works in a fast-food store, where she becomes her grandfather's boss.

After the Hennessys decide not to vacation as usual at a cabin, the girls devise a plan and get a surprise concerning Cate.

Cate tries to locate her daughters, who are driving but are unsure to where.

After she learns that Bridget attended one of CJ's college parties, Cate grounds her daughter and asks her nephew to move out.

Cate becomes suspicious about her daughters' actions; Rory begins a car-detailing service; Jim takes apart a car engine.

Adam Arkin joins the series as the girls' new high-school principal, who once dated Cate; Jim needs a massage and C.J. volunteers.

Jim dates a bar owner and Cate sees more of the principal.

Jim contemplates a reconciliation and Cate making a "first date" with Ed.