The first season of ''

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'' aired on

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between September 17, 2002, and May 20, 2003, and consists of 28 episodes. On August 7, 2007,

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released the complete first season on DVD on a 3-disc set. Guest stars throughout season one include: Cybill Shepherd, Jason Priestley, Terry Bradshaw, Nick Carter,

Shelley Long Shelley Lee Long (born August 23, 1949) is an American actress, singer, and comedian. Long portrayed Diane Chambers on the hit sitcom ''Cheers'' and received five Emmy nominations, winning in 1983 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Serie ...

, Patrick Warburton, Thad Luckinbill,

Billy Aaron Brown Billy Aaron Brown (born July 28, 1981) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the character Kyle on the sitcom ''8 Simple Rules'' and he is also known for his role in ''Jeepers Creepers 2'' (2003). Early life and education Brown wa ...

and Larry Miller.

Cast and characters

Main cast

* John Ritter as Paul Hennessey * Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessey *

Kaley Cuoco Kaley Christine Cuoco ( ; born November 30, 1985) is an American actress. After a series of supporting film and television roles in the late 1990s, she landed her breakthrough role as Bridget Hennessy on the ABC sitcom ''8 Simple Rules'' (2002 ...

as Bridget Hennessey *

Amy Davidson Amy Davidson is an American actress. She is known for playing Kerry Hennessy in the ABC sitcom '' 8 Simple Rules''. Early life and education Born in Phoenix, Davidson was raised by educators. Her father was a principal at ''El Mirage'' Elemen ...

as Kerry Hennessey *

Martin Spanjers Martin Brian Spanjers (born February 2, 1987) is an American actor. He played Rory Hennessy on the ABC sitcom ''8 Simple Rules'' from 2002 to 2005, for which he won a Young Artist Award in 2004, and as Justin in ''Good Luck Charlie'' (2010-2014). ...

as Rory Hennessey

Guest cast

as Kyle * Larry Miller as Tommy * Patrick Warburton as Nick Sharpe * Nikki Danielle Moore as Jenna Sharpe * Nicole Mansour as Rachel Sharpe *

Cole Williams Christopher Cole Williams (born July 28, 1981) is an American film and TV actor. He has films including '' North Country'', and '' Harry + Max'' (playing a gay teen idol). He also had a recurring role as Anthony W. on '' 8 Simple Rules''. Willi ...

as Anthony *

Brian Sites Brian Sites (born June 21, 1983) is an American actor. He has guest-starred in television series like '' 7th Heaven'', ''Boston Public'', ''Crossing Jordan'', ''The Ellen Show'', ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' and had brief recurring roles o ...

as Jason *

as Mary Ellen Doyle *

John Ratzenberger John Dezso Ratzenberger (born April 6, 1947)About John
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as Fred Doyle * Thad Luckinbill as Donny Doyle * Terry Bradshaw as Steve "Canned Heat" Smith * Matt Funke as Travis "The Rainman" Smith * Jason Priestley as Carter Tibbits * Nick Carter as Ben * Cybill Shepherd as Maggie *

Don Knotts Jesse Donald Knotts (July 21, 1924February 24, 2006) was an American actor and comedian. He is widely known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife on ''The Andy Griffith Show'', a 1960s sitcom for which he earned five Emmy Awards. He also ...

as himself * Steven Gilborn as Clerk

Episodes

DVD release

References

External links

* * {{Epguides, 8SimpleRules, 8 Simple Rules 2002 American television seasons 2003 American television seasons 8 Simple Rules