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8 Simple Rules

8 Simple Rules

Description: Raising the Hennessy's three children -- Bridget, Kerry and Rory -- is no easy task. Oldest daughter Bridget is traversing the dating scene. Kerry is cute and smart, but she has a hard time getting in touch with her true feelings because of her lack of self-confidence. The youngest of the three children, and only boy, Rory is beginning to discover one of life's greatest mysteries -- girls.
Genre: Sitcom
Year Released: 2002
Number of seasons: 3
First episode air date: September 17, 2002
Network: American Broadcasting Company
Nominations: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, MORE
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