The first season of 8 Simple Rules aired on ABC between September 17, 2002, and May 20, 2003, and consists of 28 episodes. Known on broadcast as 8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter Season One, On August 7, 2007, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released the complete first season on DVD on a 3-disc set as 8 Simple Rules, the shortened title the series was renamed on its third season due to the death of John Ritter.
Guest stars throughout season one include: Cybill Shepherd, Jason Priestley, Terry Bradshaw, Nick Carter, Shelley Long, Patrick Warburton, Thad Luckinbill, Billy Aaron Brown and Larry Miller.
Cast and characters Main cast John Ritter as Paul Hennessey Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessey Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessey Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessey Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessey
Guest cast Billy Aaron Brown as Kyle Larry Miller as Tommy Patrick Warburton as Nick Sharpe Nikki Danielle Moore as Jenna Sharpe Nicole Mansour as Rachel Sharpe Cole Williams as Anthony Brian Sites as Jason Shelley Long as Mary Ellen Doyle John Ratzenberger 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 as himself Steven Gilborn as Clerk
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DVD release The Complete First Season Set DetailsSpecial Features 28 episodes 3-disc set 1.78:1 aspect ratio Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 English, French & Spanish Subtitles Blooper Reel TrailersRelease Dates Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 7 August 2007 1 September 2008 12 November 2008
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