8 Simple Rules > CastsJohn Ritter as Paul Hennessy
A former sports writer, who now works from home as a "Lifestyle columnist". Described as being "the master of the double standard",a "Psycho-Dad" as well a hypocrite who often embarrasses his children. John Ritter died very suddenly in 2003 from a heart a... Katey Sagal as Cate Egan Hennessy
A wife, mother, nurse and easily the most sane and composed person in the family, who becomes widowed when her husband dies. She takes a nursing job at the kids school so that she can work standard hours and spend more time with the kids. She received her... Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Erin Hennessy
Bridget depicts a stereotypical blonde "bimbo" bombshell, who is interested in her looks, teenage boys and is very shallow. Sometimes she has a deep or intelligent moment, but these are few and far between. Amy Davidson as Kerry Michelle Hennessy
She is "the middle child" and not very happy about it. She is sarcastic, and constantly makes snide remarks about essentially everybody, though less to her mother. She lost her virginity to Bruno (her boyfriend in Europe) later in the 3rd series. She is o... Martin Spanjers as Rory Joseph Hennessy
"The boy". He is usually making wise cracks and is seen going out with Missy. He constantly tattles on his sisters, getting twisted pleasure out of it, as per his remark when he had stirred the pot to his liking: "This is just like my birthday!" Usually h... James Garner as Jim Egan
Jim was in the Korean War and looks out for his family. It is interesting to note that James Garner himself served in the Korean war. He often sneaks away and "takes care" of his smoking habit. He is now divorced and used to live in Florida but now lives ... David Spade as C.J. Barnes
C.J. is a thirty-two year old man who is Cate's nephew and was once in the Army and also claims to have a Purple Heart in some war. He is a substitute at the school and often tries to get women, but fails to do so. He lives along with his Grandfather in t... Billy Aaron Brown as Kyle
"The dumb one", Bridget and later Kerry's ex-boyfriend. Amanda MacDonald as Danielle Nikki Danielle Moore as Jenna Sharpe
One of Bridget's rivals. | 
