3/22/05: Reruns of "Changes" and "School Nurse" were both third in their timeslot overall (5.31 and 5.43 million viewers) and fourth among adults 18-49. The episodes came in at #79 and #81 for the week of March 14-20. Good news is that the 8:30pm rerun was the highest rated show on TGIF. Please watch the encore of "Closure" this Friday at 8:30pm. Then we will have the final three episodes of the season on Fridays, April 1, 8 and 15 at 8:00pm ET/PT.

3/15/05: Reruns of "The Sub" and C.J.'s Tempation" were both third in their timeslot overall (5.74 and 5.95 million viewers) and fourth among adults 18-49. The episodes came in at #78 and #80 for week of March 7-13. This weeks reruns are "Changes" and "School Nurse." Please watch. The next new episode will be on April 1.

3/8/05: "The After Party" was third in its timeslot among total viewers and households and second in its slot among adults 18-49. It came in at #67 for the week of Feb. 28-March 6, with 6.91 million viewers. That was down over one million viewers from the last original episode. The 8:30pm encore ("Old Flame") came in at #71 for the week with 6.56 million viewers. Be sure to catch David Spade hosting SNL this Saturday--maybe the cast of 8 Simple Rules will be in the audience? Kaley Cuoco was on Pet Star last night on Animal Planet. The show has been nominated for another Genesis Award. The awards will be taped March and will air May 19 on Animal Planet. Catch two encores ("The Sub" and "C.J.'s Temptation") of 8 Simple Rules this Friday on TGIF!

3/1/05: No episode aired on Friday, but be sure to watch this Friday's all-new episode: "The After Party."

2/22/05: "C.J.'s Real Dad" was second in its timeslot among total viewers, households, and adults 18-49! It came in #64 for the week of Feb. 14-20, with 8.04 million viewers. A rerun of "Princetown Girl" was slightly down from the 8pm episode, at #68 for the week with 7.44 million viewers. Amy Davidson will be on the ABC Family series Knock First on Friday at 12 noon. There will be no new episode this Friday of 8 Simple Rules. But ABC has made some minor changes, and we will get a new episode now next Friday -- March 4!

2/15/05: "Torn Between Two Lovers" was second in its timeslot among total viewers, and again close third in its timeslot for total households, and tied for second in its timeslot among adults 18-49. It came in at #68 for the week of Feb 7-13 with 7.54 million, down slightly from last week. The 8:30pm encore actually had more total viewers, coming in at #65 with 7.67 million viewers, but had a 5.0/9 household rating to the 5.1/9 rating for the 8pm episode. David Spade will be on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight on ABC. Kaley Cuoco will be on Dennis Miller on CNBC tomorrow night at 9pm et/pt. Be sure to watch this Friday, as we meet C.J.'s dad, in a shocking twist! Next Friday, there will be no episode as America's Funniest Home Videos has a 2 hour special. The show returns March 4 with an all-new episode and a rerun: "The After Party" followed by an encore of "Old Flame at 8:30pm. March 11 will have encores of "The Sub" and Pamela Anderson's first appearance in "C.J's Temptation." Two undetermined encore episodes will air on March 18. But first watch this Friday for "C.J's Real Dad" and an encore of "Princetown Girl!"

2/8/05: "Freaky Friday" was second in its timeslot among total viewers, and a close third for total households in its timeslot, and second in its timeslot for adults 18-49. It came in at #45 for the week of Jan 31-Feb 6 with 8.3 million viewers, second highest this season! The household rating was the highest share of the season with a 10 share. The encore at 8:30pm of "Secrets" was also decent, and came it at #50 for the week with 7.95 million viewers. David Spade was on Good Morning America yesterday and will be on LIVE! With Regis & Kelly on Thursday. Also, ABC has ordered 2 more episodes for this season - bringing the episode total to 24 for the season! That is very good news, the ratings ahve gone way up since the start of the season, so everyone keep watching! Be sure to check out Pamela Anderson returning this Friday on a very special 8 Simple Rules, followed by an encore of "Car Trouble" at 8:30pm et/pt.

2/1/05: "Volleybrawl" was a close third in its timeslot overall, and second in timeslot for viewers 18-49. It came in at #58 for the week of Jan. 24-30, with 7.89 million viewers. A rerun of "Coach" followed, and almost held on 100% of its lead-in, and was #62 for the week with 7.74 million viewers -- better than whatever Complete Savages was doing in that timeslot for ABC. Katey Sagal was on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson last night on CBS. Be sure to catch "Freaky Friday" this Friday, based on the movie by the same name and written by the author of the 8 Simple Rules book, W. Bruce Cameron! A rerun of probably the most funniest episode of the season, "Secrets" follows. Should be a fun hour!

1/25/05: "Closure" was a bit down from past few episodes. It was second in its timeslot overall and second in timeslot among adults 18-49. The show came in at #59 for the week of January 17-29 with 7.49 million viewers. ABC has added four encore airings to air at 8:30pm following new episodes at 8pm, starting this Friday! Encore of "Coach" will air this Friday at 8:30, following an all-new episode "VolleyBrawl." Other upcoming encores: "Secrets" - Feb 4, "Car Trouble - Feb 11, and on Feb 18 the episode is TBD still. On those 4 dates, 4 new episodes will air at 8:00, so be sure to catch the entire hour!

1/18/05: "Old Flame" with special guest Ed O'Neill was even higher rated than last week! The show continues its red hot streak with in a virtual three way tie for 1st place overall in its timeslot and a clear first place winner among adults 18-49 in its timeslot. The episode was #64 for the week of Jan 10-16 with 8.43 million viewers high than last week and this episode had a higher household rating as well with a 5.6/10. To show you how close it was, Dateline had a 5.8/10 for the entire hour and was likely down a bit for the 8pm half hour, Joan of Arcadia had a 5.7/10 for the entire hour and again was likely down in the 8pm half hour. Be sure to watch this Friday as we meet Bruno -- the boy Kerry lost her virginity to in Paris this summer! Also, catch James Garner on the Tonight Show on Thursday on NBC and Amy Davidson co-stars with Betty White on Annie's Point, a Hallmark Channel original movie airing on Saturday at 9pm.

1/11/05: Two new episodes on Friday were red hot -- as both were season highs! "The Sub" was virtually tied with Joan of Arcadia for second in its timeslot overall and was first in its timeslot among adults 18-49. The episode was #61 for the week of Jan 3-9, with 7.82 million viewers. If that wasn't enough, an episode with Pamela Anderson followed, titled "C.J.'s Temptation." It was also virtually dead heat with Joan of Arcadia for second in its timeslot overall and was first in its timeslot among adults 18-49. The show was #57 for the week of Jan 3-9, pulling in a season high 8.39 million viewers! Hopefully this Friday that will be higher when Ed O'Neill guest stars--in a mini Married with Children reunion! Please watch!

1/4/05: Happy New Year! On New Year's Eve, a rerun of 8 Simple Rules was the highest rated show on TGIF. The episode was the season premiere "First Day of School" -- it was second in its timeslot overall with a 3.7/8 rating, a very close 2nd among adults 18-49, and it was #64 with 5.76 million viewers for the week of Dec 27-Jan 2. David Spade was on Leno last night talking about this Friday's one episode with Pamela Anderson and his new animated movie opening Jan. 14. Hopefully everyone will watch the back-to-back episodes this Friday, with the latter guest starring Pamela Anderson!

12/21/04: "A Very C.J. Christmas" was a close second in its timeslot and second in adults 18-49 in timeslot. It came in at #51 for the week of December 13-19 with 7.09 million viewers. Much better than last week. There will be no episode this week due to the Christmas holiday, enjoy a special holiday episode of America's Funniest Home Videos followed by I'll Be Home for Christmas. 8 Simple Rules will air next Friday on New Year's Eve, an encore of the season premiere. New episodes start again January 7 -- with two episodes that night! Amy Davidson was on Animal Planet's Pet Star yesterday (Dec. 20). She will star with Betty White & Richard Thomas in a Hallmark Channel movie -- Annie's Point on Saturday, January 22. Happy Holidays and see you in 2005!

12/14/04: "Princetown Girl" was third in its timeslot overall an the big four networks were all very closely batched for the adults 18-49 slot, with 8 Simple Rules tied for 3rd, just a few points behind Dateline for first. The episode came in at #68 among total viewers for the week of Dec 6-12, with 5.88 million viewers. Almost down 2 million from a few weeks ago, hopefully it picks it up this week for the heavily promoted TGIF Christmas episodes. Be sure to watch! As for the future, there will no no episode next Friday (Christmas Eve) a rerun of the season premiere will air on New Year's Eve. New episodes return January 7 with TWO brand new episodes -- The Sub at 8pm and C.J's Temptation with guest star Pamela Anderson at 8:30pm, at a special time. Ed O'Neill's episode will air Jan 14 at 8 p.m. But before all that, watch the Christmas episode this Friday -- Merry Christmas!

12/7/04: "Vanity Unfair" was third in its timeslot overall and a virtual three way tie for third place among viewers 18-49. It came in at #62 for the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5 with 6.71 million viewers. Watch this Friday for an all-new episode!

11/30/04: "Thanksgiving Guest" was third in its timeslot overall and viewers 18-49. It came in #60 for the week of Nov 22-28 with 7.09 million viewers, not bad for the day after Thanksgiving! Hopefully we can gain more this week with special guest Raquel Welch. Pamela Anderson will be playing C.J.'s "Temptation" in an upcoming episode airing in February. Upcoming schedule: 12/3: "Vanity Unfair" -- 12/10: "Princetown Girl" -- 12/17: "A Very C.J. Christmas" -- 12/24 pre-empted -- 12/31 "First Day of School" (rerun). Watch this Friday!

11/23/04: There was no episode last Friday. Make sure to tune in this Friday for a very funny Thanksgiving episode with Adam Arkin coming for dinner! Catch Katey Sagal and Peter "Columbo" Falk on CBS's Sunday Night Movie at 9pm. Also, Amy Davidson will host Nick@Nite's Family Face-Off: Hollywood for 5 straight Mondays at 9pm ET/PT starting this Monday. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/16/04: "Secrets" on Friday was third in its timeslot overall and second in timeslot among viewers 18-49. The show was #58 for the week of Nov. 8-14, and had 7.77 million viewers -- a season high. Slowly the ratings are reaching a respectable status. Keep watching! This Friday the show will not be on, but make sure you tune in on Black Friday (Nov. 26) at 8 p.m. For anyone wondering, the episode that was originally scheduled for Nov. 19 ("Vanity Unfair") has been pushed back until December 3; the episode features Raquel Welch. Upcoming episodes: 11/26 - "Thanksgiving Guest" -- 12/3: "Vanity Unfair" -- 12/10: "Princetown Girl" -- 12/17: "A Very C.J. Christmas." The show won't be on Nov. 19 as previously stated.

11/9/04: "Coach" on Friday was third in timeslot overall and second in slot among viewers 18-49. It came in #64 for the week of Nov 1-7. I have some good news! Ed O'Neill (Al Bundy on Married...With Children, in which Katey Sagal also starred) will be guest starring in an episode to be aired this February. It will be taping on December 17. There will be no episde on Nov 19 - a special Hope & Faith will air instead, but there will be a lot of "Secrets" in this Friday's episode! Please tune in!

11/2/04: "Halloween" on Friday was second in its timeslot overall and first among viewers 18-49. This is certainly good news! It came in at #53 for the week of Oct. 25-31, with 7.41 million viewers. Hopefully the growth continues this week, with special guest Dan Cortese. Kaley will be on Complete Savages right after the 8 Simple Rules airing at 8:30 ET/PT on ABC. Don't forget to watch!

10/26/04: "Car Trouble" on Friday was third in its timeslot overall and viewers 18-49. It came in at tied for #64 for the week of Oct 18-24, with Hope & Faith with 6.38 million viewers. It went up a bit, but we need the ratings at least in the 5's, this episode had a 4.4 Don't forget Kaley amd Amy on The View this Friday on ABC and of course, the 8 Simple Rules Halloween episode!

10/19/04: "Out of the Box" on Friday was third in its timeslot overall and viewers 18-49. It came in at #66 for the week of Oct. 11-17 with 5.94 million viewers. The ratings need to go up, Fridays are slow but it should be doing a bit better than this. This coming Friday sounds like a blast when Rory dents the minivan in "Car Trouble." Kaley Cuoco and Amy Davidson will be on ABC's The View on Friday, October 29 promoting the Halloween episode. Make sure you catch the car episode this Friday and Kaley's new movie on ABC Family on Sunday!

10/12/04: "School Nurse" on Friday was third in its timeslot overall and first among viewers 18-49. It was slightly up from last week to a 5.0/9 rating was #61 for the week of Oct 4-10. This coming Friday will be an all-new episode "Out of the Box" make sure everyone watches! Kaley Cuoco was on the Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday. Kaley will also guest star on fellow ABC TGIF sitcom, Complete Savages, on Friday, November 5, which follows 8 Simple Rules at 8:30PM Friday nights. And more Kaley news, her movie The Hollow premiere Sunday, October 24 at 8:00pm on The ABC Family Channel.

10/5/04: "Changes" on Friday was third in its timeslot overall and second among viewers 18-49. It came in #64 for the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3 with 6.33 million viewers. It was up from last week, but still it should be doing better than that, even if it is on Fridays. Katey Sagal got married on Saturday for the 3rd time, to a writer from fX's "The Shield" his name is Kurt Sutter. They were married this past Saturday in Los Feliz with cast members from 8 Simple Rules and her former co-stars from her other shows, like Ed O'Neill attending. This coming Friday the episode is "School Nurse" make sure you and everyone you know watch it!

9/28/04: The season premiere on Friday was third in its timeslot overall and viewers 18-49. It came in at #62 for the week of Sept. 20-26 with 6.11 million viewers. Clearly not what I was expecting. I knew the ratings wouldn't be high as it would be when it aired on Tuesdays, but I expected a full rating point higher (it got a 4.0/8, I was expecting it in the 5's). David Spade will be on The Tonight Show on Thursday night. Please everyone make sure you watch 8 Simple Rules this Friday. We need to get that rating a bit up. If you watch Joan of Arcadia, with Jason Ritter at that time, please record/TiVo that and watch 8 Simple Rules. We want the show to last two more years or so, so we can get the show in syndication 5 days a week, and relive John Ritter's season one all over again. So catch the second episode of season three this Friday night at 8pm ET/PT on ABC!

9/21/04: Unfortunately, John didn't win the Emmy, but Kelsey Grammer was very nice and mentioned John and his family. Tomorrow is the big season premiere. Let's everyone watch and get others to watch as well. David Spade will be on The Tonight Show next Thursday.

9/19/04: The rerun of "Finale Part Deux" came in third in its timeslot overall and second among viewers 18-49. Tonight are the Emmys, watch from 7-11pm ET on ABC! Let's hope and pray that John wins for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. 8 Simple Rules already won a creative Emmy last week for Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series for the episode "Goodbye." We are 5 days away from the third season premiere! Let's get everyone you know to watch so the show does well. I will be updating the news section every Tuesday this season. Finally, Kaley Cuoco will be on The Late Late Show on CBS tomorrow night at 12:35 am ET on CBS. David Spade will be on Ellen Degeneres on Thursday, check local listings.

9/10/04: As we remember the one year anniversary of John Ritter tomorrow, let's all think of him today through Sunday. Last year on this same Friday (Friday, Sept. 12), the world was shocked to hear of his passing. John's wife Amy Yasbeck and his four children have filed a wrongful death lawsuit to the hospital where he passed away. They claim they misdiagnosed him with a heart attack, when he really had an aortic dissection. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ritter family and we hope they get justice for this wrong doing. The special Monday airing was an encore of "Finale Part, Un" and it was third in its timeslot overall and among viewers 18-49. ABC is having their 3rd Annual Primetime Preview Weekend at Disney's California Adventure (Sept. 10-12), hopefully if you're in the L.A. area, you get to go. Today they will be screening the season premiere at 3pm and stars of 8 Simple Rules will be on hand all day on Sunday. Remember there is no 8 Simple Rules tonight because of the College Football switch. 8 Simple Rules returns next week with the conclusion of last season's season finale. The season premiere is now 2 weeks away! Get ready!!

9/5/04: We have an early update for you this week because ABC's TGIF block for Friday, September 10 is being moved this week to Monday, September 6 because of Hurricane Frances. How you may ask? Well, the college football game ABC had planned to air on the 6th is being moved to the 10th because of Hurricane Frances. Florida State at Miami. So you can catch the encore of part one of the season two finale Monday night at 8:30PM ET/PT. Part 2 will air on Friday, September 17 at 8:30PM ET/PT. This past Friday's episode was an encore of "The Principal" it was third in its timeslot overall and second among viewers 18-49. I also have news for viewers in the United Kingdom. A new digital channel coming to the Freeview system called ABC1 will air 8 Simple Rules. It starts Sept 27 and 8 Simple Rules will air: weekdays at 7:45am, 12:15pm and 4:45pm; Saturdays at 11am, 11:25am, 3:35pm and 4pm; and Sundays at 4:45pm. Disney Channel UK will also continue to air the show. Back here in the States, the third season premiere is less than 3 weeks away! We will be back on Tuesday with the ratings info on the encore of "Finale Part Un."

8/31/04: The rerun of C.J.'s Party this past Friday was tied for second in its timeslot and second in its slot among viewers 18-49. This coming Friday will be an encore of "The Principal." We are now a little over 3 weeks aways for the season premiere! Photos are now available in the photos section!

8/24/04: The rerun of "Mother's Day" this past Friday came in third in its timeslot and viewers 18-49. David Spade has been seen in Capital One commercials. We are one month away from the season premiere -- Friday, September 24 8PM ET/PT. Let the countdown begin! This coming Friday's episode is an encore of CJ's Party.

8/17/04: The rerun of "Let's Keep Going, Part 2" this past Friday was up against the opening ceremonies of the 2004 Olympics. It was third in its timslot overall and was tied for second among viewers 18-49. Kaley Cuoco's new Disney Channel animated series premieres Saturday night at 8PM, it's called Brandy & Mr. Whiskers. A rerun of "Mother's Day" will air this coming Friday.

8/10/04: The rerun of "Let's Keep Going, Part 1" this past Friday was second in its timeslot overall and first among viewers 18-49. This coming Friday's episode will be the conclusion of this 2-parter. Also, this Friday will be the first taping of the 3rd season.

8/03/04: The rerun of "The First Thanksgiving" this past Friday was third in its timeslot overall and first among viewers 18-49. The new season of 8 Simple Rules begins production next week! Table read is on Monday and the first taping is on Friday, Aug. 13. Check the episode guide section for some upcoming titles. We will now be updating news every Tuesday, as 8 Simple Rules now has moved to Fridays. This Friday's episode will be a rerun of "Let's Keep Going, Part 1."

7/23/04: As you know, there was no episode this past Tuesday. This coming Tuesday there won't be an episode either. However, 8 Simple Rules' new summer timeslot starts next Friday--Fridays at 8:30pm, before moving to Fridays at 8:00pm this fall with new episodes. Be sure to catch Kaley's new TV-movie this Sunday at 8 on ABC Family Channel!

7/16/04: The rerun of "Opposites Attract, Part III" was third in its timeslot overall and fourth among viewers 18-49. This Tuesday, 8 Simple Rules will be pre-empted for a special airing of Extreme Makeover. 8 Simple Rules will return starting July 30, 8 Simple Rules will air Fridays at 8:30PM for the summer, before it moves to its new slot this fall (Sept. 24) on Fridays at 8PM. In other news, some wonderful news, John Ritter has been nominated for an Emmy! For Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series! According to the official Emmy odds, he is the favorite with 2 to 1 odds. He will be up against Kelsey Grammer, Larry David, Tony Shalhoub, and Matt LeBlanc. 8 Simple Rules was also nominated for Outstanding Cinematography For A Multi-Camera Series for the episode "Goodbye." It will be up against George Lopez, Friends, Will & Grace, and Two and a Half Men. Kaley Cuoco will be on The View on Wednesday at 11AM ET/PT on ABC and she will be on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday night, check your local ABC listings -- she is promoting her new ABC Family Channel movie Crimes of Fashion, which premieres Sunday, July 25 at 8. Finally, do NOT forget on Monday at 9:30PM ET/PT on ABC, the Funniest Families of Television Comedy special with John Ritter's last interview!

7/9/04: The rerun of "Opposites Attract, Part II" was second in its timeslot overall and first among viewers 18-49. This coming Tuesday is a rerun of "Opposites Attract III: The Night of the Locust."

7/2/04: The rerun of "Opposites Attract, Part I" was second in its timeslot overall and first among viewers 18-49. This coming Tuesday is a rerun of "Opposites Attract, Part II." Also, be sure to tune-in on Monday, July 19 from 9:30-11PM on ABC for The Funniest Families of Television special. John Ritter's last interview will be aired during that special, which he taped the morning of his passing. Katey Sagal was also interviewed.

6/25/04: The rerun of "Consequences" this past Tuesday was second in its timeslot overall and viewers 18-49. This coming Tuesday is a rerun of "Opposites Attract, Part I."

6/18/04: The rerun of "Daddy's Girl" this past Tuesday was second in its timeslot overall and third in viewers 18-49. This coming Tuesday is a rerun of "Consequences." James Garner was on PBS's Tavis Smiley Show on Thursday night. James Garner is making the rounds on talk shows this week as well for his new movie The Notebook. He will be on Good Morning America on ABC on Wednesday, June 23 7-9am; Live! With Regis & Kelly check local listings on Wednesday, June 23; and Late Night With Conan O'Brien on Wednesday, June 23 (early Thursday) at 12:35am on NBC. Katey Sagal is also making an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday, June 23 (early Thursday) at 12:05am on ABC. Now for some 8 Simple Rules news, effective Friday, July 30, 8 Simple Rules will move to Fridays at 8:30PM ET/PT for the rest of the summer. The last Tuesday at 8:00PM ET/PT telecast will be on Tuesday, July 27. Of course 8 Simple Rules will move to Fridays at 8:00PM with brand new episodes starting Friday, September 24. Finally, Judd Pillot and John Peaslee have been named executive producers for the upcoming season, joining Tom Shadyac, Michael Bostick and Jamie Widdoes. Creator and executive producer Tracy Gamble will be stepping down for personal reasons, but will likely stay as a consulting producer. Taping for the new fall season starts Friday, August 13!

6/11/04: The rerun of "YMCA" this past Tuesday was third in its timeslot overall and second in viewers 18-49. This coming Tuesday is a rerun of "Daddy's Girl." James Garner will be on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on Wednesday, June 16 at 11:35pm ET/PT on NBC to promote his new movie, The Notebook, which opens June 25 nationwide.

6/4/04: The rerun of "The Story of Ann Frank & Skeevy" this past Tuesday was third in its timeslot overall and for viewers 18-49. This coming Tuesday is a rerun of "YMCA."

5/28/04: "Finale Part Un/Duex" came in at #60 for the week of May 17-23. For the season 8 Simple Rules came in at #50. This Tuesday will be a rerun of "The Story of Ann Frank & Skeevy." For those of you in the United Kingdom, Disney Channel UK will air an 8 Simple Rules marathon on Friday, June 4 from 3-7pm. Episodes airing are: "Paul Meets His Match," "Career Choices," "Kerry's Video," "Kerry's Big Adventure," "Drummer Boy Part I," and "Pilot," "Cool Parent," and "Cheerleader."

5/21/2004: "The Principal" came in at #66 for the week of May 10-16. This past Tuesday's episode was the one hour season finale, "Finale Part Un/Deux" and it was third in its timeslot overall and second in its timeslot among viewers 18-49. We have some good news! 8 Simple Rules will be back next season for its third season. However, 8 Simple Rules will be moving to a new night -- Fridays at 8/7 Central. It will be kicking off the TGIF line-up, with current anchor George Lopez, moving to Tuesdays. ABC Fridays this fall will have: 8:00pm 8 Simple Rules, 8:30pm Savages (new sitcom from Mel Gibson), 9:00pm Hope & Faith, and 9:30pm Less Than Perfect (also moving from Tuesdays to Fridays). Keep watching the summer reruns (which start June 1), 8 Simple Rules will still air Tuesdays at 8 this summer for reruns.

5/14/2004: "Mother's Day" came in at #61 for the week of May 3-9. This past Tuesday's episode, "The Principal" was tied for third in its timeslot overall and tied for second in its timeslot among viewers 18-49. The 8:30pm episode, the rerun of "Mall in the Family," was fourth in its timeslot overall and tied for second among viewers 18-49. Katey Sagal will be on The View this Monday on ABC, 11:00AM ET/10:00AM PT-CT. David Spade will be on The Ellen Degeneres Show on Monday as well, check local listings. Both of them will be talking about the season finale, which is this coming Tuesday! Do not miss it--it is a two part episode airing for an hour, tell everyone you know to watch. This past Tuesday on On-Air With Ryan Seacrest, they went to the set of 8 Simple Rules, and the cast had a message to say. They said to watch 8 Simple Rules and to TiVo (or record) American Idol. So, please do that, if you do indeed watch American Idol.

5/7/2004: The rerun of "Consequences" came in at #78 for the week of April 26 - May 2. This past Tuesday's episode was "Mother's Day," it was a solid third in its timeslot and a solid second in its timeslot among viewers 18-49. There was a rerun at 8:30PM, "Get Real," it was fourth in its timeslot overall and third in timeslot among viewers 18-49. Don't forget about John Ritter's movie Manhood premiering tonight on Showtime at 8:30PM. Next week's episode is the introduction to Adam Arkin's character, make sure you watch that! Also, a rerun of "Mall in the Family" will air at 8:30PM right after that episode.

4/30/2004: "C.J.'s Party came in at #65 for the week of April 19-25. This past Tuesday's episode was a rerun of "Consequences" it was third in its timeslot overall and second among viewers 18-49. Don't forget Kaley Cuoco will be on NBC's 10.5 on Sunday and Monday from 9-11pm and she will be on Hollywood Squares all next week, check local listings for time and channel in your area. David Spade will be on Letterman on Monday at 11:35PM on CBS. Also, John Ritter's third appearance on King of the Hill will air Sunday at 7:30PM on FOX, this was taped back in the summer and premieres Sunday, and the episode is dedicated to John. Some more John news, his son Jason and ex-wife Nancy will be on an E! special about celebrities and their moms, on Monday at 10PM. John's movie Manhood premieres next Friday at 8:30PM on Showtime and of course the Clifford movie is in theatres now. Next week is an all-new episode, "Mother's Day."

4/23/2004: The rerun of "Daddy's Girl" came in at #53 for the week of April 12-18. This past Tuesday's episode, "C.J.'s Party," was third in its timeslot overall and second in its timeslot among adults 18-49. Next week there will be an encore of "Consequences" then there will be all new episodes on May 4, 11, and 18; with the 18th being the one hour season finale!

4/16/2004: "Let's Keep Going, Part II" came in at #65 for the week of April 5-11. This past Tuesday's episode was an encore of "Daddy's Girl," and in the west coast there was also another episode at 8:30pm, an encore of "What Dad Would Want." Amy Davidson will be on The Wayne Brady Show on Thursday, April 22, check local listings for time and channel in your area. This coming Tuesday is all-new episode titled, "C.J.'s Party."

4/9/2004: "Let's Keep Going, Part I" came in at #56 for the week of March 29-April 4. This past Tuesday's episode, "Let's Keep Going, Part II" was third in its timeslot in total viewers and third in its timeslot among viewers 18-49.

4/2/2004: Rerun of "YMCA" came in at #65 for the week of March 22-28. This past Tuesday's episode, "Let's Keep Going, Part I" was third in its timeslot in total viewers and second in its timeslot among viewers 18-49. Martin Spanjers was on The Sharon Osbourne Show recently. Catch Part 2 of Let's Keep Going this Tuesday!

3/26/2004: "Mall in the Family" came in at #57 for the week of March 15-21. This past Tuesday's episode was a rerun of "YMCA," it was third in its timeslot in both overall and viewers 18-49. We have lots of cast related news. First, don't forget to watch Kaley on Soap Talk tomorrow at noon, if you missed it earlier this week. Second, Katey Sagal will be on The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn on Monday, March 29 on CBS, check local listings. Kaley Cuoco has a few upcoming projects coming up on television, 10.5 -- a four-hour mini-series on NBC on May 2 & 3, Crimes of Fashion -- an ABC Family movie airing in July, and Brandy & Mr. Whiskers -- a new Disney Channel animated series coming this August. This coming Tuesday's episode will be an all-new episode ("Let's Keep Going, Part 1"), the first of a two part story--a must watch! Spread the word!

3/19/2004: Rerun of "The Story of Anne Frank & Skeevy" came in at #64 for the week of March 8-14. This past Tuesday's episode, "Mall in the Family" was third in its timeslot overall and second in its timeslot among viewers 18-49. Catch Kaley Cuoco on SoapNet's Soap Talk on Wednesday, March 24 at 11pm, re-airs Saturday, March 27 at 12pm. Hope everyone saw the TV Land Awards on Wednesday, they had a nice tribute to John Ritter, presented by George Lopez. Clips from his vast television work was shown, which included 8 Simple Rules. This coming Tuesday's episode will be a rerun of "YMCA."

3/12/2004: "Daddy's Girl" came in at #61 for the week of March 1-7. The rerun of "The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy" was third in its timeslot among viewers 18-49 and fourth overall in the timeslot. We have a new episode next week--Mall in the Family! Tune in!

3/5/2004: "Opposites Attract, Part III" came in at #57 for the week of Feb 23-29, 57th in total viewers. This past Tuesday's episode ("Daddy's Girl) was third overall in its timeslot and tied for second in its timeslot among viewers 18-49. This coming week's episode is a rerun of "The Story of Anne Frank & Skeevy," then on March 16 an all-new episode, "Mall in the Family" will air. A rerun of "YMCA" is scheduled for the following week, March 23. Don't forget Amy Davidson on Sharon Osbourne a week from today, March 12. Keep watching 8 Simple Rules every Tuesday!

2/27/2004: "Opposites Attract, Part II" came in at #58 for the week of Feb 16-22, 61st in total viewers. This past Tuesday's episode ("Opposites Attract, Part III") was on par with last week, third in its timeslot, and second in its timeslot among adults 18-49. 8 Simple Rules has picked up two additional episodes this season, rising its season order to 24 episodes this season. David Spade will be on Jimmy Kimmel Live this Monday (March 1), latenight on ABC. Amy Davidson has been booked as a guest for The Sharon Osbourne Show, airing Friday, March 12, check local listings for time and channel in your area; nationally it airs on WGN latenight. Don't forget to watch the new episode this coming Tuesday with Peter Bogdanovich!

2/20/2004: "Opposites Attract, Part I" came in at #64 for the week of Feb 9-15, 65th in total viewers. This past Tuesday's episode ("Opposites Attract, Part II") did a bit better, third in its timeslot, and tied for third in its timeslot among viewers 18-49. John Ritter's friend, Peter Bogdanovich will be guest starring on the March 2 episode, don't miss that. Peter and one of John's other friends, Henry Winkler were set to guest star that week John passed away, unfortunately the episode was never taped. Katey Sagal was honored on Feb. 18 by Ladies Home Journal, for Funny Ladies We Love, with Ellen DeGeneres and Megan Mullally; Kaley Cuoco and Martin Spanjers were on hand in support of Katey Sagal. Be sure to watch "Opposites Attract, Part III" this coming Tuesday!

2/13/2004: This past Tuesday's episode ("Opposites Attract, Part I") was fourth in its timeslot overall and fourth in timeslot among viewers 18-49. It clearly was not a good showing because of FOX's American Idol of course, but this week NBC aired a special re-airing of Friends, that probably stole most of 8 Simple Rules' audience. This Tuesday the ratings should be better, similar to how Consequences were, at least we hope. Please watch the show, they have gone through a lot this season. Will Bridget ask Jeremy out? Watch part 2 of this wonderful 3-part episode this Tuesday!

2/6/2004: "Consequences" came in at #40 for the week of Jan 26-Feb 1, #39 in total viewers. Not bad after going up against American Idol. Don't forget this coming Tuesday starts the 3-part episode with Jonathan Taylor Thomas--for the next three weeks! Also, David Spade will be on The View on Monday, Feb. 9 at 11:00AM ET/10:00AM PT/CT on ABC. Kaley Cuoco will be on The Sharon Osbourne Show on Tuesday, February 10, check local listings for time and channel in your area (WGN airs it nationally at midnight ET). The Directors Guild Awards are soon, our James Widdoes has been nominated for Comedy Series, for the historic "Goodbye" episode. Again, don't forget 8 Simple Rules on this Tuesday!

1/30/2004: This past Tuesday's episode ("Consequences") was third in its timeslot overall and a solid second in its timeslot among viewers 18-49. It's that time of year again when 8 Simple Rules faces American Idol. Please watch 8 Simple Rules instead! This coming Tuesday (Feb. 3), 8 Simple Rules will not be on. See last week's news note on why. It returns for the rest of February starting Feb. 10 with guest stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Feb 10 & 17) and Oscar winner Tatum O'Neal (Feb 24). Hope everyone saw David on Leno and Kaley on The View. Katey Sagal is on Ellen's show this coming Tuesday; check local listings.

1/23/2004: "Get Real" came in at #37 for the week of Jan 12-18, #36 in total viewers with 10.6 million viewers. Don't forget this Tuesday 8 Simple Rules is back on, last week it wasn't on because of the State of the Union, so ABC aired two reruns of According to Jim at 8-9pm. This week's episode is called "Consequences," a re-working of "Drug Dog" which was supposed to tape in November, but due to John's passing, it never came about. Upcoming talk show appearances with the cast: David Spade on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on Monday (Jan 26) at 11:35PM ET/PT on NBC, Kaley Cuoco on The View on ABC Tuesday (Jan 27) 11AM ET (10AM PT/CT), and Katey Sagal on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on next Tuesday (February 3), check local listings for time and channel in your area. Also, on Feb. 3, 8 Simple Rules will not be seen, ABC will air repeats of their comedies from 8-10pm, According to Jim at 8, I'm With Her at 8:30, another According to Jim at 9, and Less Than Perfect at 9:30--the reason an 8 Simple Rules rerun isn't on because they don't have enough episodes this season so far to rerun, because for sure the 3 with John will not re-air for a while, along with the one hour Goodbye episode, and the three other emotional episodes. ABC had scheduled "Story of Anne Frank & Skeevy" on Feb 3, but that already aired a little over amonth ago on December 23, so it was too early to reair. Not to worry, 8 Simple Rules returns with all-new episodes the following week for the rest of February, with special guest Johnathan Taylor Thomas! But before all that, we have an all-new episode THIS Tuesday, watch it!

1/16/2004: "YMCA" came in at #38 for the week of Jan 5-11, #35 in total viewers with 11.6 million viewers. This Tuesday's episode was second in its timeslot overall and second in its time slot in viewers 18-49. David Spade is now signed on for the rest of the season as a regular cast member. He will be listed in the opening credits starting with the Feb. 10 episode (8 Simple Rules is pre-empted on Feb 3) and James Garner will be listed as a regular in the credits starting with the next episode, on January 27. According to Jim will be on this coming Tuesday, but 8 Simple Rules will return the week after (Jan. 27) with an all-new episode.

1/9/2004: This past Tuesday's episode was second in its timeslot overall and first among viewers 18-49. Kaley Cuoco will be on MTV's Fake I.D. Club tomorrow (Saturday the 10th) at 12PM ET. Amy Davidson will be on SOAPnet's Soap Talk hosted by Lisa Rina (Holly from episode "YMCA") on Tuesday, January 13 at 9am and will reair the same night at 11pm. Also, some huge news! The cast of 8 Simple Rules will be on CNN's Larry King Live this coming Monday at 9PM ET/PT (re-airs at 12am ET/PT). This coming Tuesday is a new episode, the first with David Spade (who was introduced in this week's episode in the tag scene), "Get Real." 8 Simple Rules will not air on Tuesday, January 20 due to the State of the Union Address by the President that night at 9PM, ABC will air two reruns of According to Jim from 8-9PM, but that's not next week--enjoy this coming week's episode!

1/3/2004: Happy New Year! Hopefully everyone saw the TV Guide special on ABC on Sunday. It was a countdown of ten things, and 8 Simple Rules came in at #2 for dealing with death of John Ritter. The last first run episode that aired (Dec 23) was #1 in its timeslot overall and viewers 18-49. James Garner has officially been signed on for the rest of the season now. "YMCA" episode is this coming Tuesday, and it sounds very funny--be sure to tune in!

12/22/2003: Just as a reminder, a new episode is on tomorrow (Dec. 23), don't forget. December 30 will be a rerun of "What Dad Would Want" and on January 6 new episodes return, "YMCA" will be airing, with guest star Lisa Rinna ("Soap Talk"). Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, see you in 2004!

12/15/2003: "The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy" episode was scheduled for December 16, but due to the capture of Saddam Hussein, ABC has scheduled an exclusive interview with President Bush for Tuesday, December 16, hosted by Diane Sawyer. This episode of 8 Simple Rules will now air next week, Tuesday, December 23 at 8 p.m. E/P. Please let everyone you know who watch the show know, so no one misses the episode! Also, "Home Improvement" star Jonathan Taylor Thomas, will be guest starring on 8 Simple Rules this February for three episodes, playing Bridget's study partner-turned crush. UPDATE ON 12/17: The cast of "8 Simple Rules" will be on hand to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 75th Birthday, this Saturday (December 20) at 8PM-9PM E/P on ABC! Tune in!

12/5/2003: "The First Thanksgiving" came in at #26 for the week of Nov 24-3, 26th in total viewers as well. Reminder that 8 Simple Rules returns on December 16, enjoy an all-new Charlie Brown Christmas special this Tuesday, expect a promo for the 8 Simple Rules December 16 episode during Charlie Brown.

11/28/2003: "What Dad Would Want" came in at #35 for the week of Nov 17-23, #36 in total viewers with close to 11 million viewers. This past Tuesday's episode, "The First Thanksgiving" came in second in its timeslot overall and first in timeslot among viewers 18-49. A reminder that 8 Simple Rules won't be seen the next two weeks, December 2 and 9, due to Charlie Brown Christmas specials. 8 Simple Rules returns December 16 with an all-new episode. December 23 and 30 will be reruns, of "No Right Way" and "What Dad Would Want." Katey Sagal was on Good Morning America and The View on Tuesday, talking about the Thanksgiving episode without John. One of John Ritter's final film roles is in theatres now, it's called Bad Santa, and John plays Bob, a mall manager. It also stars his pal Billy Bob Thornton.

11/21/2003: "No Right Way" came in at #32 for the week of Nov 10-16, #36 in total viewers with 11.61 million. Not bad at all, considering it was up against the Andy Griffith Reunion. This Tuesday's episode, "What Dad Would Want" came in second in its timeslot overall and first among viewers 18-49. 8 Simple Rules is doing just fine. David Spade ("Just Shoot Me") has signed on for two-three episodes taping late next month for a possible February sweeps airdate. He will be playing a relative. Flody Suarez, one of the executive producers of the show, has been let go, reports are he and executive producer Tom Shadyac were having problems. This coming week's episode is the Thanksgiving episode, Tuesday at 8! (And again on Thanksgiving Day at 1pm ET, 12pm PT/CT on ABC)

11/14/2003: "Goodbye" came in at #6 for the week of Nov 3-9, #4 in total viewers with 20.51 million. This Tuesday's episode, "No Right Way" came in second in its timeslot overall and tied for first in viewers 18-49. Also, the title is officially just now "8 Simple Rules" the rest has been dropped. This coming Tuesday's episode is "What Dad Would Want" please watch!

11/7/2003: The return of 8 Simple Rules drew over 20.51 million viewers in the special one hour episode, for its best ratings yet. It dominated every category on Tuesday and will likely be in the top 5 or 6 or so for the week (behind CSI, CSI Miami, ER, Country Music Awards, and Friends most likely). If anyone missed the episode for some reason, or need to tape it, or would want to watch this historical special episode again, ABC will RE-AIR it tomorrow (Saturday, November 8) at 10 p.m. E/P! Hopefully everyone will continue to watch 8 Simple Rules every Tuesday and see what the Hennessy family will be doing without the house leader.

10/31/2003: Happy Halloween! It didn't feel right having 8 Simple Rules off the air for the last two weeks for the first time ever since its debut. Well, the special one-hour episode's time has come. It will air this Tuesday at 8-9pm on ABC. It will be very sad and it will feel like something big is missing, but still keep watching the show, as John was very proud of it and would have wanted to go on. Also, make sure everyone gets the next TV Guide issue (Nov 8-14). The cast of 8 Simple Rules is on the cover with the title "Life After John" in a TV Guide exclusive. John's photo is on the top right corner as well and the cast talks about how they are coping with this devastating loss. It's on newsstands next week (I think November 4 it hits the stands). And photos of the one-hour episode "Goodbye" are on the photos season two section.

10/24/2003: Hopefully everyone saw John Ritter's wife, Amy Yasbeck, on Primetime Thursday last night. It was a very touching and sad interview. We are about 12 days or so away from the very special one hour episode of 8 Simple Rules, on November 4. All of America should be watching.

10/17/2003: The rerun of Come and Knock on Our Door (with extra footage -- two lines worth), came in 4th place on a competitive slot because of baseball. Last week's episode, the final one with John Ritter came in at #9 in the Nielsen Ratings, #8 in Total Viewers, and #7 in viewers 18-49 for the week of Oct. 6-12. John's memorial was on Tuesday and over 1,000 friends, family, etc were on hand in the over 2 hour event which had home movies, clips from TV shows and movies with John. Amy Yasbeck, Jason Ritter, Tom Ritter, Tyler Ritter, Carly Ritter, Nancy Morgan, Billy Bob Thornton, Markie Post, Katey Sagal, Richard Kline, Joyce DeWitt, Priscilla Barnes, John Ratzenberger, Peter Bogdanovich, Jack Bender, Steve Martin, Ben Stiller, David Hasselhoff, Richard Thomas, Henry Winkler, and author Chris Mann were among the many who were on hand to remember a great man. In 8 Simple Rules news, the one hour episode in which the family mourns the passing of Paul, will air on Tuesday, November 4 from 8-9 p.m. E/P on ABC. James Garner ("Maverick," "The Rockford Files") will be playing Cate's father for at least four episodes and Suzanne Pleshette ("The Bob Newhart Show") will be playing his wife (Cate's mom) for at least the one hour episode. If Paul passing away isn't worse, Cate's parents are also now separated.

10/10/2003: Episode 31 (the final episode with John Ritter) came in #1 for the night again with an 11.2/18 (17.72 million viewers). It was also #1 for the night in viewers 18-49 (7.1/21) and everything else. Last week's episode 30 came in at #15 for the week (Sept. 29-Oct. 5) in Nielsen Ratings, #13 for the week in Total Viewers. Next week, episode 16 ("Come and Knock on Our Door") will be reairing, after that, a two week hiatus as According to Jim will air on the 21st, Charlie Brown Halloween special on the 28th. 8 Simple Rules is scheduled to return in November with new episodes, most likely starting November 4. With the one hour episode titled, "Goodbye" which will be taped on October 24. Please continue to watch the show and support John Ritter, as long as the show keeps on going, his shadow will still be around.

10/3/2003: Episode 30 came in #1 for the night again with a 10.0/16 rating. It was also #1 for viewers 18-49 with a 6.2/19. #1 across the boards for everything. Shows how much people loved John. Last week's season premiere came in at #13 for the week (Sept. 22-28) in Nielsen Ratings, #12 for the week in Total Viewers, and #8 for the week for the week in viewers 18-49. Hope everyone watched John's last week on Hollywood Squares this week, it was very touching. 8 Simple Rules starts taping again on October 24, but now there will be NO studio audience for that episode, and we can understand why. Enjoy John's last episode for air this Tuesday. :(

9/26/2003: The season two premiere (episode 29) with a special introduction from Katey Sagal was #1 in the ratings for all of Tuesday, with 17 million viewers and a rating of 11.3/19, that even beat the series premiere from Sept. 17, 2002. Last week's ABC Primetime Special "A Life of Laughter: Remembering John Ritter" came in 6th place for the week of Sept. 15-21. Everyone loved John Ritter and the numbers for these two showings prove it. Don't forget to watch this coming Tuesday and the following Tuesday for John's last two episodes. Also, make sure you watch HOLLYWOOD SQUARES all next week (Sept. 29-Oct. 3), John's last appearance will be shown. It was taped back in August and was scheduled to air this week, it'll still air but with a tribute from Henry Winkler and others throughout the week, so please watch, check local listings for time and channel in your area. Rest in peace John and we miss you!

9/19/2003: The John Ritter Tribute special "A Life of Laughter" on Tuesday was the highest rated show of the night. And some more news, 8 Simple Rules WILL air as planned on September 23, with the season premiere. Check the episode guide section for the synopsis. The story is, the final three episodes that John taped will air (Sept. 23, 30 and Oct. 7), then the show will go into reruns for a while until they make new episodes, so 8 Simple Rules will go on with John's character, Paul, dying. The show will go back in production on October 20, with a tape date of October 24. So please make sure you watch John's final 3 episodes staring this Tuesday! Spread the word.

9/12/2003: Well, the worst news ever has come. The star of 8 Simple Rules, John Ritter felt ill last night on the set of 8 SIMPLE RULES while practicing for today's taping. He then was taken to a hopsital and died at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank shortly after 10 p.m. PT Thursday, six days before his 55th birthday. The cause of death was a tear in the aorta, the result of an unrecognized flaw in his heart. The status of 8 Simple Rules is now unknown and will not be premiering September 23, that's for sure. Rest in peace, John--the best actor ever. Read the full AP article here. Special tributes have been planned, click here for details.

9/4/2003: This Tuesday's episode is on September 9 at 8pm, a rerun of The Doyle Wedding. ABC Primetime Preview Weekend is this weekend, photos will be coming soon. A Season 2 cast photo is already up in the season two section of the photos section, please take a look! Season 2 is a little over 2 weeks away--September 23! Promos have been airing, hopefully you are watching them!

8/29/2003: This Tuesday's episode is on September 2 at 8pm, a rerun of Paul Meets His Match. John Ritter will be on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon on August 31 during the first hour, check local listings for the time in your area (Ex: In NY WWOR 9-10pm). Season premiere is a little over 3 weeks away! Tell everyone you know! Entertainment Tonight will have a preview of the season on Tuesday, check local listings and click here for more info and a video preview.

8/22/2003: This Tuesday's episode is on August 26 at 8pm, a rerun of Come and Knock on Our Door. The season premiere is almost a month away! On September 23 at 8 to 8:30pm ET/PT. Cindy Williams ("Laverne & Shirley") is suppose to guest star, along with Mr. Doyle (John Ratezenberger) and Donny Doyle (Thad Luckinbill), either in the season premiere or the second episode of season two. More info will be coming soon! Dont' forget the Family Awards on Monday on The WB!

8/15/2003: This Tuesday's episode is on August 19 at 8pm, a rerun of Kerry's Big Adventure. Season 2 starts taping tonight! The tape dates for the next 3 months are: 8/15/03 • 8/22/03 • 8/29/03 • 9/12/03 • 9/19/03 • 9/26/03 • 10/10/03 • 10/17/03 • 10/24/03. 8 Simple Rules won an award for Favorite Comedy Series at the 5th Annual Family Television Awards! They were taped last night and will air on Monday, August 25 at 9pm on The WB. Please watch, the entire cast was on hand. ABC's 2nd Annual Primetime Preview Weekend at California Adventure is coming soon, weekend of September 6 and 7--if you're in California, please go!

8/8/2003: This Tuesday's episode is on August 12 at 8pm, rerun of Two Boys for Every Girl. Production for season 2 starts on Monday, with the first taping on August 15! Let's countdown until September 23, when the new season starts! AOL's 3rd Annual TV Viewer Awards have 8 Simple Rules as Best New Comedy and Kaley Cuoco as Best Fresh Face, if you have AOL, please vote for them!

8/4/2003: Tomorrow's episode is a rerun of Cool Parent at 8pm on ABC. 8 Simple Rules won for Breakout TV Show and Kaley Cuoco one for Breakout Actress in the 2003 Teen Choice Awards, they will air on Wednesday at 8pm on FOX from 8-10pm E/P. Be sure to watch, John Ritter, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, and Martin Spanjers are on hand.

7/25/2003: This Tuesday's episode is on July 29 at 8pm, rerun of Every Picture Tells a Story. Also, Kaley Cuoco will be a guest host on ABC's The View on Wednesday, July 30, 11am-12pm.

7/18/2003: This Tuesday's episode is on July 22 at 8pm, rerun of Bake Sale.

7/11/2003: This Tuesday's episode is on July 15 at 8pm, rerun of Career Choices. If anyone missed the Hollywood Squares Valentines Week with John Ritter, it will re-air July 14-18, check local listings for time & channel. 8 Simple Rules begins production August 11 and the first tape date is set for Friday, August 15!

7/4/2003: This Tuesday's episode is on July 8 at 8pm, rerun of Cheerleader. Amy Davidson will be on MTV's "Say What? Karaoke" airing July 7-10 at 3:30pm ET.

6/27/2003: This week's episodes are, Monday Comedy Showcase on June 30: Pilot at 8PM, Wings at 8:30PM, Give it Up at 9PM, and Queen Bees and King Bees at 9:30PM E/P. The regular Tuesday (July 1) airing at 8PM will be Trick or Treehouse (Halloween episode).

6/20/2003: This week's episodes are, on June 24: Wall of Shame at 8pm and Bridget's First Job at 8:30pm. I have created a section in which fans can write the cast a letter or request autographs. Click here to do so! Also, I have added a Great American Bake Sale section, click here to see it.

6/13/2003: This week's episodes are, on June 17: Career Woman at 8pm and By the Book at 8:30pm.

6/6/2003: Since it's now the rerun season, I won't be giving ratings info, but I will be giving news and upcoming episodes. This week's upcoming episodes on June 10 is: Son-In-Law at 8 pm and Rory's Got a Girlfriend at 8:30 pm. John Ritter will be on Hollywood Squares all next week, June 9-13. The cast of 8 Simple Rules will be at the Mall of America in Minnesota on June 26 for the Great American Bake Sale. The kids of 8 Simple Rules will be appeating in malls in Dallas, Philadelphia, and Chicago as well.

5/30/2003: Episode 28, the season finale, came in at #45 for the week of May 19-25. 8 Simple Rules closed the season at #39 in Nielsen Ratings and #42 in total viewers for the season (9/23/02 - 5/21/03). Note: The Sept 17 series premiere started a week before the season started, so that counts in the 2002 summer season ratings. Tuesday's re-airing of Drummer Boy, episodes 17 and 18 was solid now that American Idol is gone until January 2004! Episode 17 was #2 in it's timeslot, just a few tenths of a point behind JAG for 1st overall, it was also second in viewers 18-49 for the timeslot, just a few points behind NBC's Dog Eat Dog. The same goes for the 8:30pm episode 17 re-airing. There will be an 8 Simple Rules marathon on ABC, Monday, June 30 from 8-10pm E/P, more info coming soon. This Tuesday's episodes: #21 Kerry's Video and #22 Good Mom's Gone Wild.

5/23/2003: Episode 27 came in at #59 for the week of May 12-18. Tuesday's season finale (episode 28) was second in it's timeslot among viewers 18-49 and third overall in the timeslot. With American Idol gone this fall, 8 Simple Rules should have numbers like last fall, until January 2004 that is, that is when American Idol returns. Hopefully everyone enjoyed season one! 8 Simple Rules reruns will air all summer long starting this Tuesday with the 2-part episode with Nick Carter at 8pm and 8:30pm E/P.

5/16/2003: Episode 26 came in at #64 for the week of May 5-11. Tuesday's airing of episode 27 was second in it's timeslot among viewers 18-49, and third overall in the timeslot. Believe it or not, this site is celebrating it's 1st Anniversary (May 14, 2002), though the updates really didn't start until July/August. Hopefully everyone watched part 1 of the season finale, part 2 airs this coming Tuesday! DO NOT MISS IT! Also, the cast of 8 Simple Rules are on hand at ABC's 50th Anniversary airing this Monday from 8-11pm E/P, be sure to catch that as well. John Ritter is presenting an award at the Daytime Emmys tonight on ABC from 8-11pm E/P. 8 Simple Rules will be airing still Tuesdays at 8:00-8:30pm this fall on ABC, so that is good news. For the summer it will air back-to-back at 8 and 8:30pm starting May 27.

5/9/2003: Episode 25 came in at #57 for the week of April 28 - May 4. Tuesday's airing of episode 26, was second in it's timeslot among viewers 18-49 and third overall in it's timeslot. Don't forget more 8 Simple Rules bloopers Monday at 8pm E/P on ABC. John Ritter and Katey Sagal will be on Good Morning America on ABC, during the last half hour. Then John will be on Fox News Live at 9:45am ET. Katey will be off to The View as a guest co-host on the same day at 11am on ABC. Enjoy part one of the season finale (#27) on Tuesday!

5/2/2003: The rerun of episode 9 came in at #78 for the week of April 21-27. Episode 25 airing on Tuesday was third in it's timslot overall, and second in timeslot among viewers 18-49. A reminder, that John Ritter is on Wayne Brady this coming Tuesday. On Monday May 12, John will be on Good Morning America on ABC and Fox News Live on Fox News Channel. Katey Sagal will co-host The View on ABC on Monday, May 12.

4/25/2003: The rerun of episode 15 came in at #68 last Tuesday and the rerun of episode 16 came in at #73 last Friday for the week of April 14-20. The rerun on Tuesday of episode 9 was third overall in it's timeslot and second in timeslot for viewers 18-49. NEW EPISODES START THIS COMING TUESDAY FOR 4 STRAIGHT WEEKS, WHICH INCLUDES THE SEASON FINALE! Hope you enjoyed John on Jimmy Kimmel on Monday, he will be on Hollywood Squares all next week (see banner above), and he will be on The Wayne Brady Show on May 6. John & Katey will be on Good Day Live on Monday, April 28. Don't forget to ALSO watch ABC on Monday from 8-9pm E/P, ABC will have bloopers of 8 Simple Rules, Three's Company, and many other classic shows from the past 50 years on ABC!

4/18/2003: Episode 24 came in at #49 for the week of April 7-13, 51st in households. The rerun of episode 10 last Friday came in at #83 for the week of April 7-13. Tonight's Friday re-airing of "Come and Knock on Our Door" is the last Friday airing, so the show will only air on Tuesdays starting next week. So after the episode 9 re-airing on April 22, we have all-new episodes until the season ends May 20, so be sure to tell everyone and watch. 8 Simple Rules will be part of 2 ABC Blooper specials on Monday, April 28 and Monday, May 12, both airings from 8-9pm E/P, be sure to watch that, as well as the ABC 50th Anniversary special on Monday, May 19 from 8-11pm E/P. Don't forget John Ritter on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC Monday at 12:05am e/p (check listings in your area). John will also be on another week of Hollywood Squares, the Tournament of Champions week, week of April 28 to May 2.

4/11/2003: The rerun of episode 14 last Tuesday came in at #51 for the week of March 31 to April 6. The rerun of episode 19 on last Friday came in at #76. This past Tuesday a new episode, episode 24 was third in it's timeslot overall and second in timeslot for viewers 18-49. Once American Idol is done, 8 Simple Rules will be back to it's early season success, which could be next fall since American Idol does not premiere again until January 2004.

4/4/2003: Episode 22 came in at #32 for the week of March 24-30. Episode 23, a special Friday airing, came in at #65 for the week of March 24-30. This past Tuesday was a rerun of episode 14, third in it's timeslot overall and second in timeslot among viewers 18-49. John Ritter will be on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC Monday, April 21 at 12:05am E/P (check listings for exact time in your area). ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration will air on Monday, May 19 from 8 to 11 p.m. E/P, the cast of 8 Simple Rules is on hand. Make sure to watch the rerun of episode 19 tonight (Friday!).

3/28/2003: The rerun of episode 5 came in at #31 for the week of March 17-23. Episode 22 this past Tuesday did well despite the ratings hit American Idol, a close third overall in timeslot (only a few points behind JAG for second overall in timeslot), and second in it's timeslot for viewers 18-49. Don't forget a special new episode tonight (FRIDAY!) at 9/8 central on ABC! Upcoming schedule: tonight - 9pm episode 23, Tues April 1 - 8pm rerun of episode 14, Fri April 4 - 9pm rerun of episode 19, Tues April 8 - NEW! episode 24, Fri April 11 - rerun of episode 10, Tues April 15 - rerun of episode 15, Fri April 18 - rerun of episode 16.

3/21/2003: Episode 21 came in at #38 for the week of March 10-16, 43rd in households. The rerun of episode 5 on Tuesday did well, 6.3/10, third in timeslot overall, and second in timeslot for viewers 18-49.

3/14/2003: The rerun of episode 8 came in at #30 for the week of March 3-9. Episode 21 this past Tuesday did well, second in timeslot for viewers 18-49 and third overall in timeslot. Also, 8 Simple Rules will have a special Friday airing on March 28, an all-new episode at 9pm, episode 23. In April the Friday airing will be reruns, while Tuesdays will be all-new episodes. Hope everyone saw the TV Land Awards hosted by John Ritter! ET will have a preview of the 8 Simple Rules "Spring Break" episode tonight.

3/7/2003: Episode 20 came in at #53 for the week of Feb 24-Mar 2. The rerun of episode 8 on Tuesday did well, second in it's timeslot overall and viewers 18-49, only trailing Americam Idol. Don't forget a new episode this coming Tuesday, episode 21; but before that John Ritter on Caroline Rhea Show on Monday. He will also host the TV Land Awards on Wednesday at 9pm on TV Land and Nick@Nite.

2/28/2003: So much news! Episode 19 came in at #43 for the week of Feb 17-23. Episode 20 on Tuesday did well, second in timeslot for viewers 18-49 and third overall in the timeslot. 8 Simple Rules has been renewed for the 2003-2004 season, so we are very happy and congratulate the cast and crew on a fine job. Also, ABC has added a Friday timeslot starting March 28 the show will ALSO air Fridays at 9 in reruns, Tuesdays at 8 will be all-new episodes. Hope everyone caught John on GMA and Conan this week. Now for some award news, 8 Simple Rules has won an award for the 17th Annual Genesis Awards, the awards for pets, as 8 Simple Rules Christmas episode had that great puppy message. Also, Martin Spanjers and Kaley Cuoco have been nominated for 2003 Young Artist Awards, hopefully both win! By the way, 8 Simple Rules was nominated for the Art Guild Awards, but lost, it was nominated for the Christmas episode.

2/21/2003: Episode 18 came in at #46 for the week of Feb 10-16, 47th in households. Episode 19 on Tuesday did well, 3rd in it's timeslot and second in timeslot for viewers 18-49 behind American Idol. I hope you caught John Ritter on The View on Tuesday. He will be on Good Morning America on Tuesday, Conan O'Brien on Wednesday night on NBC, he will also be on Caroline Rhea on March 10. If your in L.A., tomorrow the 8 Simple Rules kids will be at the Disney Studios honoring the 20th Anniversary of the Children's Starlight Foundation. Do not miss this coming week's episode as Jason Priestley and Robert Guillaume guest star, the following week (March 4) is a rerun of episode 8, "By the Book."

2/14/2003: Episode 17 came in at #42 for the week of Feb 3-9, 42nd in households. Episode 18 on Tuesday was strong despite the competing American Idol, second in viewers 18-49 behind American Idol. I hope you saw John on Monday and Katey on Wednesday on Craig Kilborn, also John on Hollywood Squares this week. Next week John will be on The View on Tuesday and on the 26th on Conan O'Brien.

2/7/2003: Episode 16 (Three's Company scene episode) came in #37 for the week of Jan 27 to Feb 2, 38th in households. Episode 17 this past Tuesday was #3 in the timeslot and #3 in viewers 18-49 despite heavy competition (American Idol, JAG, and Fear Factor). John Ritter will be on Craig Kilborn on Monday at 12:35am on CBS, Katey Sagal will be on Kilborn on Wednesday. John will also be on Hollywood Squares all next week, Feb 10-14, check local listings. Finally, John will be on The View's special Los Angeles airings (Feb 17-21) on Tuesday Feb 18 at 11am on ABC.

1/31/2003: Episode 15 came in #31 for the week of Jan 20-26, 35th in households; the special Thursday airing of episode 4 came in at #47 and #47 in households as well. Episode 16 (Three's Company dream scene) this past Tuesday did well despite the fact American Idol is up against it, it was second in it's timeslot and second for viewers 18-49.

1/24/2003: The rerun of episode 3 for Jan 13-19 came in at #30 for the week. Episode 15 did pretty good despite the American Idol premiere, second behind American Idol in it's time slot for viewers 18-49 and third overall in the slot. The special Tursday airing was the best sitcom for ABC for that night, 3rd in timeslot behind Friends and Star Search, not bad for a show that doesn't even air on Thursdays! Watch the Super Bowl on Sunday on ABC--John Ritter will be on hand! Don't forget from here on and out (until probably mid March or April?) all-new episodes on Tuesdays at 8/7 Central, starting with the Three's Company themed-episode this Tuesday--a must see!

1/17/2003: Episode 14 came in #30 for the week of Jan 6-12, 29th in households. Episode 3 rerun this past Tuesday was second in it's timeslot and first in viewers 18-49. Don't forget Katie Sagal on the talk shows next week and John Ritter on Hollywood Squares, see 1/13 news.

1/13/2003: Congrats to the cast and crew of 8 Simple Rules last night for winning the Best New Comedy Series award at the People's Choice Awards. For photos, check the photo section. The Three's Company dream sequence episode will air on January 28th on ABC, check the episode guide section to see what the episode is about. Also, Katey Sagal will be on The View on Jan 21 and Caroline Rhea Show on Jan 23, check local listings for time and channel. John Ritter will be on Hollywood Squares all week of Jan 20, check local listings for time & channel.

1/8/2003: Kaley Cuoco was on Craig Kilborn last night, see the message board to see what she said. Last night's episode (episode #14 Career Choices) was second in it's timeslot and was tied for first in timeslot for viewers 18-49. The Dec 31 re-airing of Episode 6 "Cheerleader" was #51 for the week, 39th in households. Also, there will be a special one scene taping on Thursday at 2:30 p.m., it will be a dream sequence in which John Ritter remembers Three's Company, should be fun!! If your in the L.A. area please do go, and also the taping on Friday at 7pm. Suzanne Somers was reportedly suppose to guest star in that episode, but due to her hectic schedule she will not, hopefully we see Suzanne and other special guest stars (Joyce DeWitt, Ed O'Neill?) in the future of this show. Next Tuesday (1/14) a rerun of episode 3 ("Bridget's First Job") will air, the following Tuesday (Jan 21) an all-new episode will air (episode 15 "Kerry's Big Adventure"), and a special Thursday airing on Jan 23 at 8 p.m. E/P will have a rerun of episode 4 ("Wings").

1/6/2003: Welcome to a new calendar year! Some excited things will be coming in the world of 8 Simple Rules. Some great guest stars on tap for early 2003 (more info soon...)! Get ready FINALLY for a new episode tomorrow, we haven't had a new one since Dec 17! The rerun of Episode 2 on Christmas Eve came in #58 for the week, not bad for Christmas Eve, the least watched night of the year! The episode 6 rerun on New Year's Eve did well, it was second overall for the night.

12/26/2002: Episode 13 came in #22 for the week of Dec 16-22. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and watched episode 2 on Christmas Eve, the Christmas Day parade and the Christmas episode right after it.

12/20/2002: Episode 12 came in #20 for the week of Dec 9-15, 24th in households. Episode 13 did well, second in it's timeslot and second in timeslot with viewers 18-49. Now for the big news, ET reported that John Ritter talked to Suzanne Somers about bringing her Three's Company character to 8 Simple Rules. More info on this will come soon.

12/13/2002: Episode 1 re-aired on Dec 3 and came in #34 for the week of Dec 2-8. Episode 12 on Tuesday was #1 overall in it's timeslot, second in viewers 18-49. A giant 20 X 29 poster of the cast of 8 Simple Rules was unvieled today at the Walt Disney Studios lot today.

12/06/2002: Episode 11, Thanksgiving episode, came in #24 for the week, 21st in households. The pilot re-aired on Tuesday and won it's timeslot overall, but was second in viewers 18-49 since That '70s Show was a new episode. Read about the pilo re-airing ratings here. Also, 8 Simple Rules has been nominated for a People's Choice Award for Best New Comedy Series! Vote for it by clicking here. Don't forget the Christmas in Aspen special this Sunday at 7pm ET on ABC and of course the 8 Simple Rules Christmas episode this coming Tuesday!

11/28/2002: Happy Thanksgiving! Episode #10 came in #32 for the week of Nov 18-24, 33rd in households, 29th in viewers 18-49. Episode 11 on Tuesday the 26th, Thanksgiving episode, won it's timeslot in viewers 18-49 and second overall in the timeslot, very consistent ratings for the showm which is great! The Christmas episode will air December 10th at 8 p.m. on ABC, next week is the rerun of the pilot, be sure to watch it or tape it if you need it on tape. Also, 8 Simple Rules Christmas episode will re-air at 1 p.m. ET (Noon PT) on Christmas Day on ABC, right after the Parade in which John Ritter will be on hand.

11/22/2002: Episode 9 came in #28 for the week of Nov 11-17, 30th in households. Episode 10 was strong like usual, second in timeslot and first in timeslot among viewers 18-49. The cast of 8 Simple Rules will be on ABC's Christmas in Aspen on Sunday, December 8 at 7 p.m. e/p on ABC, they will be singing while Kenny G plays the sax, also Katey Sagal sings a Christmas classic. John Ritter will be on ABC's Christmas Day Parade at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m/et (10-12/pt) on December 25th. Also, pick up TVGuide's Nov 23-29 issue, Kaley Cuoco is featured in a teen stars section.

11/15/2002: Episode 8 came in #28 for the week of Nov 4-10, 27th in households. Episode 9 was strong once again, number one in it's timeslot for viewers 18-49 and second in it's timeslot overall. John Ritter will be on Hollywood Squares all next week, check local listings for time and channel.

11/11/2002: Good news! ABC has added four more episodes this season! Raising the total from 22 to 26! More tape dates are in 2/7/03 • 2/14/03 • 2/21/03, for previous dates, check the previous news posts.

11/8/2002: The cast were on E! News Live on Tuesday, live from the set. Episode 7 (Halloween one) came in #30 for the week in Nielsens, 25th for households. Episode 8 on Tuesday did very well, second in it's timeslot and first in viewers 18-49 on Election Day.

11/1/2002: Sorry for the delay, but this site got so many hits it got shutdown for a few days! Well, episode #6 was #26 for the week of Oct 21-27, 20th in households, and 12th in viewers 18-49. Episode 7, Halloween one, did very well on Tuesday again, second in households, viewers and viewers 18-49 for the night. I hope everyone enjoyed the John Ritter A&E Bio on Wednesday!

10/25/2002: Episode 5 came in #29 for the week of Oct 14-20, episode 6 did very well in the ratings competing and beating the World Series in the 8 p.m. half hour. John Ritter A&E Biography is airing Wednesday at 8 p.m. e/p, do not miss it!

10/18/2002: Episode 5 was strong in the ratings, #1 in it's timeslot for viewers 18-49, and second in total viewers behind JAG. Episode 4 was #21 for the week in Nielsen Ratings, 15th in Households, and 13th for viewers 18-49.

10/11/2002: Sorry I didn't get to tell you this a little earlier, but episode 3 came in #24 for the week of Sept 30 - Oct 6. Tuesday's episode (ep #4, Oct 8) was #1 in it's timeslot beating JAG, 2nd in households and 1st in viewers 18-49, this is great news because it continues the high ratings.

10/4/2002: Great news!! ABC announced that it has picked up 8 Simple Rules for the rest of the season, originally 13 episodes were ordered, now the remaining 9 have been picked up, for a total of 22 episodes this season. So now here are tape dates for episodes 14-19 (episodes 20-22 dates are still TBA): 12/6/02 • 12/13/02 • 12/20/02 • 1/10/03 • 1/17/03 • 1/24/03. For tape dates for October and November, check our previous News.

10/2/2002: Hopefully everyone watched episode 3 last night. It won it's timeslot last night, beating JAG! Read about it by clicking here. By the way episode #2 came in #30 for the week, but the important thing is that it was #2 in it's timeslot and #1 in it's timeslot for viewers 18-49.

9/27/2002: 8 Simple Rules's second episode had a little erosion in the ratings, but still was strong, it was second behind JAG in the 8 p.m. slot, read more about it by clicking here. Also, a reminder the first two episodes will RE-AIR tomorrow on ABC's Cable channel--ABC Family at 8 and 8:30 p.m. e/p part of an ABC primetime special, so if you missed any of those or didn't record them, please do so.

9/24/2002: 8 Simple Rules came in #4 for the week of Sept 16-22, very good for it's first week, and of course it was #1 in it's timeslot and overall that day. Catch Good Day Live, Entertainment Tonight, and Access Hollywood for segment info on the show. And of course, the show itself tonight at 8 e/p on ABC--episode "Wall of Shame."

9/19/2002: The episode airing on Sept 24, "Son-In-Law" has been postponed, the episode "Wall of Shame" will air instead, check the episode guide section below for more info. Also, added photos from the premiere party and "Wall of Shame" photos in the Photo Gallery section.

9/18/2002: Well, the premiere aired last night and it was a ratings hit, let's hope it continues to dominate! Read about the ratings by clicking here.

9/13/2002: 4 days left!! Just thought I'd let you know this: John Ritter will be on Good Morning America on Mon Sept 16th sometime during the second hour of the show, also on The View later that day check local listings for the time, Tues Sept 17 at 10pm e/p on Regis & Kelly in Primetime special on ABC, and he will be on the week of Sept 16 on Hollywood Squares' new season, check local listings for time and channel. Katey Sagal will be on Craig Kilborn on Mon Sept. 16th (early 17th) at 12:35am on CBS. Spread the word and tell all your friends and family to watch the 8 Simple Rules... premiere this Tuesday at 8 on ABC!

9/10/02: Well we are one week away from the premiere! Episode 2 info is in, it is titled "Son-In-Law" with special guest star Terry Bradshaw. Check the episode guide and photos section for more details and photos. John Ritter will be on Good Morning America on the 16th during thr second hour and he will also be on The View that day. Also, on the season premiere week of Hollywood Squares the week of Sept 16. Katey Sagal will be on Craig Kilborn late night on Sept. 16th. Sept. 17th is almost here!

9/5/02: ABC.com added an 'official' site today for the show. Also, tape dates until late Nov have been released: 9/13/02 • 9/20/02 • 9/27/02 • 10/11/02 • 10/18/02 • 10/25/02 • 11/8/02 • 11/15/02 • 11/22/02 •

8/30/02: Check out the California Adventure photo section by clicking here.

8/19/02: ABC announced today that the title is back to "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter." Read about it by clicking here . Tape dates so far, three episodes have been filmed (on 4/5, 8/9, and 8/16). One more this month on Aug 23, and then two weeks off and a tape date on Sept 13, 20th and 27th.

8/02/02: A few days ago ABC announced that the weekend of Aug 24/25 there will be a Fall Primetime Preview Weekend at Disney's California Adventure. The stars of all the ABC shows will be there, but this will not be televised, so you have to go to the theme park in person, however pictures and interviews will be avilable, click here for complete details. Also, ABC Family Channel, will re-air the first 2 episodes of 8 Simple Rules...Sat Sept 28 8-9pm/et, but of course the first 2 will air on ABC first Tuesdays at 8pm on Sept 17 and Sept 24.

7/26/02: ABC announced today, that "8 Simple Rules..." will premeire September 17th at 8:00PM/7:00 Central! Get ready!

7/19/02: ABC had it's Summer Press Tour yesterday and Wednesday the 17th, 8 Simple Rules...cast were on the panel yesterday.  Photos from the event are posted at the photo gallery, click here. (Updated 7/25)

7/12/02: Production episode 2 will be shooting on Friday August 9th at 7pm, for tickets please visit tvtickets.com, every Friday in August (but the 30th), for September tapings, stay tuned. There is another video promo airing on ABC, I have seen 5 of them, 3 of them are available to view online, see the video section below.