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8 Simple Rules Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2004 - 2005
Episode 1
First Day of School
Fri, Sep 24, 2004 30 mins
Bridget is student-body president; Rory's a nervous freshman; and Cate is asked to be the new school nurse. Ed Gibb: Adam Arkin. Kyle: Billy Aaron Brown. Jenna: Nikki D. Hayden. Pete: Sam Horrigan. Cate: Katey Sagal.
Episode 2
Changes
Fri, Oct 1, 2004 30 mins
The Hennessys recover from the summer, when Kerry met a boy in Paris and Bridget became more convinced that life's a popularity contest. Lisa: April Ortiz. Kerry: Amy Davidson. Bridget: Kaley Cuoco.
Episode 3
The School Nurse
Fri, Oct 8, 2004 30 mins
Cate becomes the new school nurse and accidentally makes Kerry the most-talked-about student. Ed Gibb: Adam Arkin. Kyle: Billy Aaron Brown. Pete: Sam Horrigan. Marisa: Marisa Theodore.
Episode 4
Out of the Box
Fri, Oct 15, 2004 30 mins
Kerry's art project is chosen out of 100 submissions to be on display at the mall, but Bridget's glitter mascara attracts everyone. Tyler McBain: Russell Howard. Jake: Shawn Pyfrom. Woman: Rachelle Carson.
Episode 5
Car Trouble
Fri, Oct 22, 2004 30 mins
Rory damages the minivan, but before he can explain things to Cate, she demands to know which of the girls is to blame. Marni: Tiffany Thornton. Rory: Martin Spanjers. Cate: Katey Sagal.
Episode 6
Halloween
Fri, Oct 29, 2004 30 mins
Bridget tries to prove that she can run a Halloween dance at school and not focus on Pete (Sam Horrigan), who's hung up on her. Max: Eric Jungmann. Young C.J.: Rory Thost. Bully: Shawn McGill. Boy: Ronnie Alvarez. Bridget: Kaley Cuoco.
Episode 7
Coach
Fri, Nov 5, 2004 30 mins
Bridget and Cate both become interested in the new tennis coach (Dan Cortese); Jim recalls his war experiences for Rory's school project. Leo: Jamie Starr. Marisa: Marisa Theodore. Bridget: Kaley Cuoco. Cate: Katey Sagal.
Episode 8
Secrets
Fri, Nov 12, 2004 30 mins
Among the Hennessys' secrets: Rory won't name the bully who beat him up; Bridget and Kerry use fake IDs to get into a club. Ed Gibb: Adam Arkin. Scott: Dan Cortese. Shawn: Colby Donaldson. Doorman: Rocky McMurray. Mike: Dennis Singletary. Cate: Katey Sagal.
Episode 9
Thanksgiving Guest
Fri, Nov 26, 2004 30 mins
On Thanksgiving Day, Cate brings home an unexpected guest, Ed Gibb (Adam Arkin); C.J. deep-fries the turkey; and Jim tries to fix the TV. Frank: Tom McGowan. Russell: Howard Alonzo. Cate: Katey Sagal.
Episode 10
Vanity Unfair
Fri, Dec 3, 2004 30 mins
Bridget gets an offer to model for a commercial and the person in charge is Jim's old flame (Raquel Welch). Director: Jamie Nations. Receptionist: Jill Walter. Jim: James Garner. Bridget: Kaley Cuoco.
Episode 11
Princetown Girl
Fri, Dec 10, 2004 30 mins
Bridget needs to pass a test in order to play a tennis match that might get her into Princeton; C.J. decides to move into the attic. Mrs. Krupp: Suzy Nakamura.
Episode 12
A Very C.J. Christmas
Fri, Dec 17, 2004 30 mins
Everyone pitches in to make a festive Christmas for C.J., who never had a real celebration as a child. Rebecca: Kimberly McConnell. Danielle: Sarah Rafferty. Robert: David Garry. Photographer: Michael Kostroff. C.J.: David Spade.
Episode 13
The Sub
Fri, Jan 7, 2005 30 mins
C.J. becomes a substitute teacher for Rory's history class, but complications ensue when C.J. catches his cousin cheating on a test. Ed Gibb: Adam Arkin. Cate: Katey Sagal.
Episode 14
C.J.'s Temptation
Fri, Jan 7, 2005 30 mins
Ed (Adam Arkin) asks that his new girlfriend (Pamela Anderson) sit in on some of C.J.'s history classes, which leads to complications. C.J.: David Spade. Cate: Katey Sagal.
Episode 15
Old Flame
Fri, Jan 14, 2005 30 mins
A beau (Ed O'Neill) from Cate's college days shows up at the same time that she's taken a night off from family problems. Jim: James Garner. C.J.: David Spade. Cate: Katey Sagal.
Episode 16
Closure
Fri, Jan 21, 2005 30 mins
While Kerry tries to hide her lover, Bruno, in the attic, old "Maverick" Jim plays poker with Rory and his classmates. Bruno: Kyle Howard. Leo: Jamie Starr. Riley: Erin Sanders. Kerry: Amy Davidson. Jim: James Garner.
Episode 17
VolleyBrawl
Fri, Jan 28, 2005 30 mins
Kerry's volleyball games all seem to end up disorderly, thanks to Cate. And C.J. Or perhaps the obnoxious mother of a girl on the other team. Lee Garlington, Jere Burns.
Episode 18
Freaky Friday
Fri, Feb 4, 2005 30 mins
Watching a video of "Freaky Friday" causes Cate and Bridget to switch brains. Duane: Liam Sullivan. Mrs. Whitley: Beth Grant. Cate: Katey Sagal.
Episode 19
Torn Between Two Lovers
Fri, Feb 11, 2005 30 mins
On Valentine's Day, C.J. finds himself committed to dates with two women (Pamela Anderson, Suzy Nakamura); and Bridget has competition in being chosen queen of hearts.
Episode 20
CJ's Real Dad
Fri, Feb 18, 2005 30 mins
C.J. reunites with his dad (Danny Woodburn), a motivational speaker, but is chagrined to learn the real reason for his father's visit. Traci: Mary Page Keller. Man: Ruben Studdard.
Episode 21
The After Party
Fri, Mar 4, 2005 30 mins
After refusing Bridget's request to have an after-prom party at a hotel, Cate upsets her by throwing a house party at the Hennessys. Monica: Vanessa Lengies. Nikki: Leighton Meester. Duane: Liam Sullivan. Brendon: Matt Lanter. Friend: Kimberly Kevon Williams.
Episode 22
The Teachers' Lounge
Fri, Apr 1, 2005 30 mins
On his first day teaching full time, C.J. (David Spade) clashes with the home-economics teacher; Bridget helps Rory to look cool. Cate: Katey Sagal.
Episode 23
The Sleepover
Fri, Apr 8, 2005 30 mins
While everyone else goes ice fishing with Jim (who would rather be alone), Cate invites Ed (Adam Arkin) over to see a video. Margaret Brandenbauerbern: Rachael Harris. Crew Guy No. 1: Rick Batalla. Crew Guy No. 2: Armando Heredia. Crew Guy No. 3: Sebastian Feldman.
Episode 24
Ditch Day
Fri, Apr 15, 2005 30 mins
In the third-season finale, Cate announces that she's dating Ed (Adam Arkin). It's also the school's "ditch day," when kids skip classes. Ashley: Nicole Richie. Mr. Kolodny: Kenneth Kimmins. Cate: Katey Sagal.