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8 Simple Rules S1E20 — Every Picture Tells A Story
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8 Simple Rules•Season 1•Episode 20

Every Picture Tells A Story

6.9/10 · 178 votesFeb 25, 200322 min

Ranked #27 of 28 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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When Paul is asked by race car driver Carter Tibbits (Jason Priestley, "Beverly Hills 90210") to write a book about him, Paul brings the family to Tibbits' mansion to meet the driving legend and his sarcastically dry-witted butler, Cody (Robert Guillaume, "Benson," "Sports Night") --

Directed byMark Cendrowski
Written byDavid Flebotte
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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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David Flebotte

Writer

Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

Director

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Episode Summary

"Every Picture Tells A Story" is episode 20 of 8 Simple Rules season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 178 votes, ranking #27 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Mark Cendrowski and written by David Flebotte, it aired on February 25, 2003.

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