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8 Simple Rules S1E8 — By the Book
7.2
8 Simple Rules•Season 1•Episode 8

By the Book

7.2/10 · 177 votesNov 5, 200222 min

Ranked #12 of 28 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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In an effort to win back the love and respect that his daughters used to show him when they were young, Paul turns to a parenting book for some quick advice. But when Bridget and Kerry discover Paul's teaching tool, they try to use it

Directed byJames Widdoes
Written byPaul F. Ciancarelli, David DiPietro
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Cast5

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

Crew3

James Widdoes

James Widdoes

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Paul F. Ciancarelli

Writer

D

David DiPietro

Writer

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Episode Summary

"By the Book" is episode 8 of 8 Simple Rules season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 177 votes, ranking #12 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by James Widdoes and written by Paul F. Ciancarelli, David DiPietro, it aired on November 5, 2002.

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