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8 Simple Rules S1E19 — Cool Parent
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8 Simple Rules•Season 1•Episode 19

Cool Parent

7.0/10 · 174 votesFeb 18, 200322 min

Ranked #24 of 28 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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After a party at Tommy's house is broken up by the police, Paul chastises his friend and unwittingly volunteers to host the next one. But when the party gets out of control too, the kids think of him as a cool parent, while the neighborhood

Directed byJames Widdoes
Written byPaul F. Ciancarelli, David DiPietro
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John Ritter

John Ritter

Paul Hennessy

Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal

Cate Hennessy

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco

Bridget Hennessy

Amy Davidson

Amy Davidson

Kerry Hennessy

Martin Spanjers

Martin Spanjers

Rory Hennessy

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James Widdoes

James Widdoes

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Paul F. Ciancarelli

Writer

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David DiPietro

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Cool Parent" is episode 19 of 8 Simple Rules season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 174 votes, ranking #24 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by James Widdoes and written by Paul F. Ciancarelli, David DiPietro, it aired on February 18, 2003.

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