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8 Simple Rules S3E21 — The After Party
7.5
8 Simple Rules•Season 3•Episode 21

The After Party

7.5/10 · 130 votesMar 4, 200522 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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After turning down Bridget's request to throw an after-prom party in a hotel room, Cate decides to throw a school- sanctioned party at the house which totally embarrasses her kids. Meanwhile, Kerry tries to make a political statement by inviting a girl to the prom,

Directed byPat Fischer-Doak
Written byGrant Nieporte, Robert Spina
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Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal

Cate Hennessy

Kaley Cuoco

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Bridget Hennessy

Amy Davidson

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Kerry Hennessy

Martin Spanjers

Martin Spanjers

Rory Hennessy

James Garner

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Grant Nieporte

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Episode Summary

"The After Party" is episode 21 of 8 Simple Rules season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 130 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Pat Fischer-Doak and written by Grant Nieporte, Robert Spina, it aired on March 4, 2005.

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