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8 Simple Rules S1E26 — The Doyle Wedding
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8 Simple Rules•Season 1•Episode 26

The Doyle Wedding

7.3/10 · 171 votesMay 6, 200322 min

Ranked #7 of 28 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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After reluctantly inviting socially inept neighbors Fred and Mary Ellen Doyle and their kids over for dinner, Paul and Cate are shocked when the entire Hennessy clan is asked to take part in the Doyles' daughter's wedding. Meanwhile Kerry neglects to inform Bridget that geeky

Directed byLynn M. McCracken
Written byRosalind Moore
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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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Lynn M. McCracken

Director

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Rosalind Moore

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Doyle Wedding" is episode 26 of 8 Simple Rules season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 171 votes, ranking #7 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Lynn M. McCracken and written by Rosalind Moore, it aired on May 6, 2003.

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