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8 Simple Rules Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2003 - 2004
Episode 1
Premiere
Tue, Sep 23, 2003 30 mins
The family reacts to Cate's possible pregnancy. Fred Doyle: John Ratzenberger. Mary Ellen: Cindy Williams. Donny: Thad Luckinbill. Anthony: Cole Williams. Damian: Paul Wasilewski.
Episode 2
Sex Ed
Tue, Sep 30, 2003 30 mins
Bridget is upset when the sex-education teacher for her class is Cate; Kerry's a changed person since she's been dating Kyle (Billy Aaron Brown). Anthony: Cole Williams. Jenna: Nikki Danielle Moore. Andre: Howard Alonso.
Episode 3
Donny Goes AWOL
Tue, Oct 7, 2003 30 mins
The Hennessys have problems with the Doyles (John Ratzenberger, Cindy Williams) when Bridget breaks up with Donny. (John Ritter's final episode.) Donny: Thad Luckinbill.
Episode 4
Goodbye (Part 1)
Tue, Nov 4, 2003 30 mins
Part 1 of two. Following Paul's death, Cate's separated parents (James Garner, Suzanne Pleshette) come to visit and offer emotional support to the family. Fred: John Ratzenberger. Mary Ellen: Cindy Williams. Tommy: Larry Miller. Kyle: Billy Aaron Brown. Nick Sharpe: Patrick Warburton. Jenna Sharpe: Nikki Danielle Moore.
Episode 5
Goodbye (Part 2)
Tue, Nov 4, 2003 30 mins
Conclusion. Cate's separated parents (James Garner, Suzanne Pleshette) offer emotional support to the family after Paul's death. Fred: John Ratzenberger. Mary Ellen: Cindy Williams. Tommy: Larry Miller. Kyle: Billy Aaron Brown. Nick Sharpe: Patrick Warburton. Jenna Sharpe: Nikki Danielle Moore.
Episode 6
No Right Way
Tue, Nov 11, 2003 30 mins
Returning to school following their father's death, Bridget acts happy and Kerry feels guilty about expressing any joy.
Episode 7
What Dad Would Want
Tue, Nov 18, 2003 30 mins
Cate's bothered by everyone's sympathy; Kerry and Bridget agree not to argue; Jim (James Garner) and the family go to a memorial dinner. Tommy: Larry Miller.
Episode 8
The First Thanksgiving
Tue, Nov 25, 2003 30 mins
Cate wants to celebrate Thanksgiving with her kids and folks, but the girls want to be with their boyfriends. Suzanne Pleshette, James Garner. Tommy: Larry Miller. Kyle: Billy Aaron Brown. Damian: Jordi Vilasuso.
Episode 9
The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy
Tue, Dec 23, 2003 30 mins
Bridget surprises everyone when she gets the lead in the school play; Rory brings home a puppet. Jim: James Garner. Tommy: Larry Miller.
Episode 10
YMCA
Tue, Jan 6, 2004 30 mins
Bridget gets a job at the gym and Cate suggests that the family would benefit from exercise.
Episode 11
Get Real
Tue, Jan 13, 2004 30 mins
The Hennessys are not pleased that Cate's nephew is back from the Army; among other things, he owes Jim money.
Episode 12
Consequences
Tue, Jan 27, 2004 30 mins
Inspired by C.J., Rory steals a high school's mascot, a drug-sniffing dog.
Episode 13
Opposites Attract
Tue, Feb 10, 2004 30 mins
On Valentine's Day, Bridget's boyfriend falls ill and Kerry awaits Kyle's gift. Part 1 of three.
Episode 14
Opposites Attract
Tue, Feb 17, 2004 30 mins
Bridget tries to attract Jeremy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas); after his van burns, C.J. must share a bedroom with Jim. Part 2. Kyle: Billy Aaron Brown. Lacy: Kala Savage. Teacher: Gloria Gifford. C.J.: David Spade. Jim: James Garner.
Episode 15
Opposites Attract: Night of the Locust
Tue, Feb 24, 2004 30 mins
Conclusion. Bridget's ex-boyfriend returns; Kerry defies a ruling about dancing; Jim's attracted to a PTA member (Tatum O'Neal). Jeremy: Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Jim: James Garner. Kyle: Billy Aaron Brown. Beth Doyle: Kaitlin Cullum. Damian: Paul Wasilewski. Megan: Marisa Theodore. Ashley: Dana Workman. Student: Monique Lea. Bridget: Kaley Cuoco. Kerry: Amy Davidson.
Episode 16
Daddy's Girl
Tue, Mar 2, 2004 30 mins
The family therapist (Peter Bogdanovich) advises Cate to sing; C.J. tries to bond with Jim; Bridget dyes Kerry's hair blonde. Tina: Connie Stevens. Kyle: Billy Aaron Brown. Amanda: Kathryn J. Larsen. Construction Guy: Marcus York. Cate: Katey Sagal. C.J.: David Spade. Jim: James Garner.
Episode 17
Mall in the Family
Tue, Mar 16, 2004 30 mins
While Rory tries to make money selling stuff on the Internet, C.J. (David Spade) takes a job as a mall cop and Kerry works in a fast-food store, where she becomes her grandfather's boss. Jim: James Garner.
Episode 18
Let's Keep Going
Tue, Mar 30, 2004 30 mins
After the Hennessys decide not to vacation as usual at a cabin, the girls devise a plan and get a surprise concerning Cate. Part 1 of two. Kyle: Billy Aaron Brown. Rachel: Nicole Mansour. Artie: Artie Anderson. Bartender: Peter Gannon. Bridget: Kaley Cuoco. Kerry: Amy Davidson. Cate: Katey Sagal.
Episode 19
Let's Keep Going
Tue, Apr 6, 2004 30 mins
Conclusion. Cate tries to locate her daughters, who are driving but are unsure to where. Kyle: Billy Aaron Brown. Rachel: Nicole Mansour. Guitar Man: Mac Davis. Waitress: Melanie Pleasure. Trucker: Michael Faella.
Episode 20
C.J.'s Party
Tue, Apr 20, 2004 30 mins
After she learns that Bridget attended one of CJ's college parties, Cate grounds her daughter and asks her nephew to move out. Jenna: Nikki D. Hayden. Heather: Sarah Domin. Erik: Erik Von Detten. Haley: Cristina Wichtrich. Policeman: Joe Thornton Jr. Instructor: Rhomeyn Johnson.
Episode 21
Mother's Day
Tue, May 4, 2004 30 mins
Cate becomes suspicious about her daughters' actions; Rory begins a car-detailing service; Jim takes apart a car engine. Owner: John Farley. Fran: Lee Garlington. Attendant: Terri Mathieson.
Episode 22
The Principal
Tue, May 11, 2004 30 mins
Adam Arkin joins the series as the girls' new high-school principal, who once dated Cate; Jim needs a massage and C.J. volunteers. Custodian: David Carey Foster. Zac: Liam Sullivan.
Episode 23
Finale Part Un
Tue, May 18, 2004 30 mins
Part 1 of two. Jim dates a bar owner (Connie Stevens) and Cate sees more of the principal (Adam Arkin). Kyle: Billy Aaron Brown. Beth: Kaitlin Cullum. Missy: Daniella Monet. Zac: Liam Sullivan. Sissy: Elena Lyons. Secretary: Jan Hoag.
Episode 24
Finale Part Deux
Tue, May 18, 2004 30 mins
Conclusion. Jim contemplates a reconciliation and Cate making a "first date" with Ed (Adam Arkin). Kyle: Billy Aaron Brown. Secretary: Jan Hoag.
