8 Simple Rules: Season 2

S2·E1 Mytharc

Premiere

Sep 23, 2003

Bridget finds her popularity waning because of her exclusive, long distance relationship with Donny, while Kerry's social status skyrockets because of her relationship with Kyle. B

S2·E2 Core

Sex Ed

Sep 30, 2003

Bridget is horrified when Cate is asked to fill in as the sex ed instructor in her daughter's class. But Cate is in for a shock when she tries to answer a student's written questio

S2·E3 Core

Donny Goes AWOL

Oct 7, 2003

Donny's parents ask Bridget to be a part of a video message they are sending Donny. They are shocked to discover that Bridget has broken up with their son on the tape. Donny goes A

S2·E4 Core

Goodbye

Nov 4, 2003

Cate receives a phone call that Paul had collapsed and died in the grocery store. Later that evening, Cate's parents arrive to help them through their grief.

S2·E5 Core

No Right Way

Nov 11, 2003

Cate is unprepared for the diverse reactions exhibited by Bridget and Kerry on their first day back to school since their father's death. Meanwhile, Jim tries his best to be helpfu

S2·E6 Core

What Dad Would Want

Nov 18, 2003

Cate persuades Rory to try out for basketball because that would've made his dad proud.

S2·E7 Core

The First Thanksgiving

Nov 25, 2003

While Cate plans to raise the family spirits with a special Thanksgiving dinner, Rory takes it upon himself to be the man of the house by looking after Bridget and Kerry.

S2·E8 Core

The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy

Dec 23, 2003

After Cate encourages Bridget to participate in extracurricular activities to beef up her college resume, Bridget shocks the family by landing the lead in the high school productio

S2·E9 Core

YMCA

Jan 6, 2004

Cate orders Kerry, Rory, and Jim join the YMCA where Bridget works.

S2·E10 Core

Get Real

Jan 13, 2004

The Hennessy household and Jim are thrown for a loop when Cate's wayward nephew C.J. stops by to pay his respects to Paul and generally keep them company.

S2·E11 Core

Consequences

Jan 27, 2004

Rory steals a police dog when he hears about CJ's glory days of stealing his old school mascot, but Cate is shocked when the dog finds marijuana in Kerry's backpack. Meanwhile, Bri

S2·E12 Core

Opposites Attract (1)

Feb 10, 2004

In need of a tutor to boost her grades, Bridget hires Jeremy, hoping to make her chance of getting into a good college better. Meanwhile, Kyle treats Kerry to an very un-corporate

S2·E13 Core

Opposites Attract (2)

Feb 17, 2004

Bridget decides to make a move on her tutor but discovers that he may have his sights set on her debate team opponent. Meanwhile, after accidentally setting fire to C.J.'s van, Jim

S2·E14 Core

Opposites Attract: Night of the Locust (3)

Feb 24, 2004

After being told that she's fickle when it comes to relationships, Bridget is afraid that she may end up hurting Jeremy's feelings when her ex-boyfriend returns to town. Meanwhile,

S2·E15 Core

Daddy's Girl

Mar 2, 2004

On the advice of the family therapist, Cate is encouraged to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. Meanwhile, C.J. and Jim find themselves trying to bond in a bar when Cate encour

S2·E16 Core

Mall in the Family

Mar 16, 2004

After Kerry is promoted to assistant manager at a fast food restaurant in the mall, Jim is hired to handle the register. Meanwhile C.J., who has been employed as a mall cop, busts

S2·E17 Core

Let's Keep Going (1)

Mar 30, 2004

Cate sends Bridget and Kerry to their grandmother's house for a visit after the Hennessys decide against vacationing at the family cabin. But while on their road trip to grandma's,

S2·E18 Core

Let's Keep Going (2)

Apr 6, 2004

Upon discovering Cate in the arms of Artie, Bridget and Kerry decide to blow off their planned trip to their grandmother's and take to the open road to sort out their feelings. Mea

S2·E19 Core

C.J.'s Party

Apr 20, 2004

Cate banishes C.J. and grounds Bridget for going to C.J.'s college keg party. Jim has to take a written drivers exam after being pulled over with an expired license.

S2·E20 Core

Mother's Day

May 4, 2004

After witnessing some strange behavior from Bridget and Kerry, Cate tries to find out what they are up to. Meanwhile, C.J. and Rory doubt Jim's ability to put an engine back togeth

S2·E21 Mytharc

The Principal

May 11, 2004

When Bridget is busted over a school dress code violation, Cate is called upon to meet with her new principal. But Cate is in for a shock when she discovers that she went to high s

S2·E22 Mytharc

Final Parts Un & Deux

May 18, 2004

Kerry gets in the art program in Europe in the summer, but Cate forgot to submit her medical records in time. Together they appeal to principal Gibb. C.J. falls for Missy's big sis