8 Simple Rules (originally 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter) is an American television sitcom originally starring John Ritter and Katey Sagal as middle-class parents Paul and Cate Hennessy, raising their three children. Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, and Martin Spanjers co-starred as their teenage kids: Bridget, Kerry, and Rory. The series ran on ABC from September 17, 2002, to April 15, 2005. The first season focused on Paul being left in charge of the children after Cate takes a full-time job as a nurse, with comedic emphasis on his often strict rules concerning his daughters and dating. The series' name and premise were derived from the book 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter by W. Bruce Cameron.
Also known as | 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter (season 1–2)
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Created by | Tracy Gamble
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Composer | Dan Foliart
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Country of origin | United States
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Original language | English
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No. of seasons | 3
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No. of episodes | 76 (list of episodes)
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Executive producer | Tom Shadyac
Michael Bostick (entire run) Tracy Gamble (seasons 1–2) Flody Suarez (seasons 1–2) James Widdoes (seasons 2–3) Judd Pillot John Peaslee (season 3) |
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Camera setup | Film; Multi-camera
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Running time | 22 minutes
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Production company | Shady Acres Entertainment
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Original release | September 17, 2002
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