Season One

1. Pilot (OAD: 09/17/02)
   Paul Hennessy, a loving and rational dad, suddenly discovers — after agreeing to share the duties of raising the kids when his wife Cate returns to work — that his two darling daughters have morphed into hormonally-charged, incomprehensible teenagers.
   In the premiere episode, Cate goes back to work and Paul has to contend with Bridget dating his co-worker Tommy's son, Kyle — whose roving eyes threaten to break his daughter's heart. Meanwhile, Paul and Cate are shocked when honor student Kerry is suspended for ditching school.
    
2. Wall of Shame  (OAD: 09/24/02)
   Paul is left home alone with the kids while Cate is at a seminar on the day of the big Michigan/Ohio State football game. But much to Paul's dismay, the game soon takes a backseat when Bridget is accused of shoplifting and Kerry gets upset over her latest cause. ESPN's Chris Fowler and Lee Corso lend their voices as the big game's sportscasters.
    
3. Bridget's First Job  (OAD: 10/01/02)
   After seeing how much money Bridget spends on keeping up with the latest fashions, Paul tells her to go out and get a job to learn how to be fiscally responsible. But when she lands a job at a trendy mall clothing store that offers its workers a 40% discount, Paul and Cate begin to worry that she may not be learning the true value of a dollar
    
4. Wings  (OAD: 10/08/02)
   Bridget takes drastic measures when an overprotective Paul keeps coming up with excuses to delay her from taking her driver's test. Meanwhile, after convincing a less-than-confident Kerry that she has the talent to enter an art competition, Paul is shocked and Kerry is devastated when her submission is rejected.
    
5. Son-in-Law  (OAD: 10/15/02)
   A sports-struck Paul lets Bridget do whatever she wants when she breaks up with Kyle and begins dating high school basketball wonder Travis "The Rainman" Smith — whose father just happens to be Michigan baseball legend Steve "Canned Heat" Smith. Meanwhile Kerry resents the fact that Paul still thinks of her as a little girl and not as a budding teenager ready to take on the dating world.
    
6. Cheerleader  (OAD: 10/22/02)
   Bridget is ecstatic when the cheerleading squad has an opening for a new member. But after telling Kerry that she is not cut out to be a cheerleader, Bridget is completely dumbfounded when her sister tries out and is chosen for the team. Meanwhile, Paul tries in vain to wean Rory off video games and introduce him to the world of books.
    
7. Trick or Treehouse  (OAD: 10/29/02)
   Paul seems to be the only one looking forward to a family Halloween, as Bridget, Kerry and Rory make plans to spend the spooky evening away from home and with their friends. But Paul's wish to relive the past by having the family get together for one last Halloween campout in the old treehouse may turn out to be the biggest nightmare of the evening.
    
8. By the Book  (OAD: 11/05/02)
   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 to their advantage to get their father to let them go to a rock festival.
    
9. Two Boys for Every Girl  (OAD: 11/12/02)
   Paul's plan backfires when — after telling Bridget to tell Kyle the truth about her date with another boy — Kyle breaks up with her. Meanwhile, Kerry's first date turns out to be a dream, but she is devastated when the boy doesn't call her back.
    
10. Give It Up  (OAD: 11/19/02)
    When no one can agree on where the family vacation should take place, Paul challenges the Hennessey clan to give up their bad habits for a week — and the winner gets to choose the vacation spot. But the family's vices soon get the better of them, and secret collaborations and clandestine alliances threaten to foil the contest.
     
11. Paul Meets His Match  (OAD: 11/26/02)
    After meeting his new editor, Nick, Paul becomes quick friends with the man when he discovers they both have a common bond — being harried fathers of teenage girls. But Paul soon learns that he may have something else in common with Nick — having the reputation of being an overprotective "psycho dad." Meanwhile, Paul wants to make Thanksgiving a family affair and forbids Bridget and Kerry from inviting their boyfriends to the festive feast.
     
12. All I Want For Christmas  (OAD: 12/10/02)
    Paul discovers that he has his work cut out for him for the holidays when he tries to find perfect gifts for the family to make up for last year's Christmas fiasco. Meanwhile, Cate is overjoyed when she is asked to sing a solo at the church's midnight service, but fears that seeing her family there will make her nervous
     
13. Rory's Got a Girlfriend  (OAD: 12/17/02)
    When a proud Paul lets 13-year-old Rory go out on his first date, Bridget and Kerry accuse him of unfairly changing the rules because they were never allowed to date at that age. Meanwhile Kerry is shocked when Bridget receives a higher score then she did on a state aptitude test
     
14. Career Choices (OAD 01/07/03)
    Paul and Cate are shocked when they are called into the principal's office and informed that Bridget wants to skip her college prep classes in order to become an esthetician. Meanwhile, Paul is so impressed with Kerry's sketches of "The Incredible Boring Woman" that he gets the principal to print them in the school newspaper — not realizing that the principal is the boring woman in question
     
15. Kerry's Big Adventure (OAD 01/21/03)
    After Kerry and her boyfriend break up, Paul tries to cheer up his blue daughter by getting Bridget to take her little sister with her to a party. But while talking to Kyle at the party, Kerry is shocked when a spark is ignited and the two share a romantic kiss. Meanwhile, Paul and Cate try to discover what is hidden in Rory's secret box
     
16. Come and Knock on Our Door (OAD 01/28/03)
    After discovering that boyfriend Kyle kissed Kerry at a party, Bridget gives her sister the silent treatment — which is anything but quiet for Paul. But real life merges with fantasy when Paul has a dream that lands him in familiar territory, showing Kyle as a swinging bachelor living with Paul's two beautiful daughters in an apartment straight out of the '70s~
     
17. Drummer Boy (Part 1) (OAD 02/04/03)
    Bridget defies the rules of the house after Paul forbids her from going out on a date with Ben (Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter) — her college-age drum instructor. Meanwhile, Kerry is mad at Cate when her ex-boyfriend confesses that he thinks her mother is pretty
     
18. Drummer Boy (Part 2) (OAD 02/11/03)
    Unbeknownst to Paul and Cate, a love-struck Bridget drives to an Ohio college with Kerry to meet up with drum instructor Ben (Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter). Meanwhile, Rory tries to find a simple alternative to writing a book report without actually reading the assigned novel
     
19. Cool Parent (OAD 02/18/03)
    When Paul has to pick up Bridget and Kerry from a party that's been broken up by the police — and "supervised" by co-worker Tommy (Larry Miller) — Paul chastises his friend and unwittingly volunteers to host the next one. But when Paul falls asleep during the party and it gets out of control too, the kids think of him as a "cool parent," while the neighborhood parents think he's just as unreliable as Tommy
     
20. Kerry's Video (OAD 03/11/03)
    Kerry devotes her school video project to sister, Bridget, to illustrate the hypocrisy that life is much easier for the 'beautiful people.' But when Bridget discovers that the video makes her look shallow, she takes Paul's advice to enrich her life by taking up tennis again — and ends up with a broken nose. Bob and Mike Bryan — the No. 3-ranked tennis team in the world — make a cameo appearance on the tennis court.
     
21. Every Picture Tells A Story (OAD 02/25/03)
    When Paul is asked by race car driver Carter Tibbits (Jason Priestley) to write a book about him, Paul brings the family to Tibbits' mansion to meet the driving legend and his sarcastically dry-witted butler, Cody (Robert Guillaume) — who used to be Carter's crew chief. But a misunderstanding leads Rory to steal a photo from Carter's room, and it's Paul who's under suspicion when a security camera catches him trying to return the item.
     
22. Good Moms Gone Wild (OAD 03/25/03)
    While vacationing in Florida at Cate's parent's home, Paul and Cate catch Bridget and Kerry on the evening news partying with a group of Spring Breakers. But before a punishment can be implemented, the news runs archival footage that features a young, wild Cate letting loose in a bar. Meanwhile, a jealous Paul meets Byron — the man that Cate went out with during her college sophomore year — and Rory befriends an elderly gentleman whose stories about World War II turn out to be more fiction than fact.
     
23. Career Woman (OAD 03/28/03)
    Paul's job as parental guardian becomes more of a full-time position when Cate is up for a promotion and has to spend more time at the hospital. Meanwhile, after Paul introduces the boy to the hobby of baseball card collecting, Rory trades the cards for something not exactly associated with the sport.
     
24. Queen Bees and King Bees (OAD 04/08/03)
    Bridget and Paul are surprised to find themselves in similar situations when they are both alienated in their social circles. But they devise a plan to settle the score, leading Paul to crash a poker game with co-worker Tommy (Larry Miller) to get closer to boss Nick (Patrick Warburton), and Bridget trying to break up ex-boyfriend Kyle and her nemesis, Jenna.
     
25. Bake Sale (OAD 04/29/03)
    Bridget begrudgingly becomes a mother when she is assigned to take care of a baby made out of a sack full of flour for school. When Kerry and Rory bake cookies for the Great American Bake Sale to help put an end to childhood hunger in America, Bridget begins to notice that her baby is developing a mysterious loss of weight
     
26. The Doyle Wedding (OAD 05/06/03)
    After reluctantly inviting socially inept neighbors Fred and Mary Ellen Doyle (Cheers' John Ratzenberger & Shelley Long) 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 Donny Doyle (Thad Luckinbill, The Young and the Restless) has grown up to be a hunk, Rory takes a part in a play as a cross-dresser in order to meet girls, and Cate sings the jazz classic, "At Last," at the wedding reception.
     
27. Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman (Part 1) (OAD 05/13/03)
    Having learned that her sister, Maggie (Cybill Shepherd), is having marital problems, Cate is nevertheless not too thrilled when Paul invites Maggie to stay at the house — the sisters have a long history of sibling rivalry. Meanwhile, Paul and Cate are impressed with how mature Bridget has become after they agreed to let her go out with neighbor Donny Doyle, who is home from the Naval Academy; and Bridget and Kerry wonder if Kyle has ulterior motives when he befriends Rory.
     
28. Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman (Part 2) (OAD 05/20/03)
    Having learned that her sister, Maggie (Cybill Shepherd), is having marital problems, Cate is nevertheless not too thrilled when Paul invites Maggie to stay at the house — the sisters have a long history of sibling rivalry. Meanwhile, Paul and Cate are impressed with how mature Bridget has become after they agreed to let her go out with neighbor Donny Doyle, who is home from the Naval Academy; and Bridget and Kerry wonder if Kyle has ulterior motives when he befriends Rory.
     

Season Two

1. Premiere (OAD 09/24/03)
   Bridget finds her popularity waning because of her exclusive, long distance relationship with Donny (Thad Luckinbill,), while Kerry's social status skyrockets because of her relationship with Kyle. But Bridget's eyes begin to stray when she meets Damian (Paul Wasilewski) — a sexy new kid at school. Meanwhile, as she waits for the results of her pregnancy test, Cate is stunned when Paul, Bridget, Kerry and Rory seem more concerned about how the baby could disrupt their lives than the blessed event itself. In fact, the only support Cate seems to be getting is from her nosy neighbors, the Doyles (John Ratzenberger & Cindy Williams), who share a well-kept secret about their own family.
    
2. Sex ED (OAD 09/30/03)
   Bridget is horrified when her mom is asked to fill in as the sex ed instructor in her class. Meanwhile, Paul and Kerry are too embarrassed to look each other in the eye after watching a film together that contained a sexual scene.
    
3. Donny Goes AWOL (OAD 10/07/03)
   Fred and Mary Ellen Doyle ask Bridget to be a part of a video message they are sending to Donny at the Naval Academy, but are shocked to discover that Bridget has broken up with their son on the tape, causing Donny to go AWOL
    
4. Goodbye (Part 1) (OAD 11/04/03)
   After learning of the unexpected death of Paul, Cate and the kids must each deal with the loss of the beloved patriarch of the Hennessy family in their own way. To help console the family, Cate's parents — who are separated — put aside their marital differences and help the family through their time of need. James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette guest star as Cate's parents, on a special one-hour episode of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter.
    
5. Goodbye (Part 2) (OAD 11/04/03)
   After learning of the unexpected death of Paul, Cate and the kids must each deal with the loss of the beloved patriarch of the Hennessy family in their own way. To help console the family, Cate's parents — who are separated — put aside their marital differences and help the family through their time of need. James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette guest star as Cate's parents, on a special one-hour episode of 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter.
    
6. No Right Way (OAD 11/11/03)
   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 helpful by making some questionable home improvements to the Hennessy home.
    
7. What Dad Would Want (OAD 11/18/03)
   With a little help from Jim, Cate persuades Rory not to give up on trying out for basketball, as Paul would have been proud to see his son on the team. But Rory is torn about the tryouts because he doesn't think he has the right stuff to make the cut. Meanwhile, Bridget and Kerry's decision to stop fighting in honor of their late-father begins to unravel when Bridget accidentally destroys Kerry's collage honoring Paul in tribute.
    
8. The First Thanksgiving (OAD 11/25/03)
   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 when he learns that they are planning to attend a party with their boyfriends on the holiday. Meanwhile, Laura's (Suzanne Pleshette) visit to the Hennessy household ignites sparks between her and Jim (James Garner).
    
9. The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy (OAD 12/23/03)
   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 production of the story of Anne Frank. But after reading Anne Frank's diary, she doubts her own ability to play the role. Meanwhile, Rory's obsession with a dummy named Skeevy becomes a little unnerving for the Hennessy clan.
    
10. YMCA (OAD 01/06/04)
    After discovering that her family is turning into a bunch of couch potatoes, Cate orders Kerry, Rory and Jim to join the local YMCA, where Bridget has been working as a lifeguard. But the idea of getting a good workout goes out the window when Rory signs up for a yoga class — which is taught by sexy instructor Holly (Lisa Rinna) — and finds it hard to concentrate while surrounded by beautiful women; Jim punches a man for making a lascivious remark about Bridget; Bridget turns all of her little blonde swimming students into "mini-Bridgets"; and Kerry finds her own "mini-Kerry" to commiserate with. Ethan Phillips also guest stars as Dave — a YMCA member who tries to befriend Jim.
     
11. Get Real (OAD 01/13/04)
    Jim and the Hennessy household are thrown for a loop when Cate's wayward nephew, C.J. (David Spade), drops by to pay his respects to Paul. But the irresponsible C.J. can't seem to resist getting himself into trouble when he gives Rory some questionable advice about kissing a girl and takes the blame when Kerry — driving with a learner's permit & accidentally dents Cate's car driving Bridget on a late-night errand.
     
12. Consequences (OAD 01/24/04)
    When C.J. (David Spade) regales Rory with his glory days of being cool by stealing his school's mascot, Rory takes heed and tries to make a name for himself — by stealing a drug-sniffing police dog. But Cate doesn't know how to react when the dog discovers marijuana in Kerry's bag. Meanwhile, Cate is upset with Bridget when she refuses to wear a helmet while riding on her boyfriend's motorcycle.
     
13. Opposites Attract (Part 1) (OAD 02/10/04)
    On Valentine's Day, Bridget's boyfriend takes ill and Kerry awaits Kyle's gift.
     
14. Opposites Attract (Part 2) (OAD 02/17/04)
    Bridget tries to attract Jeremy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas); after his van burns, C.J. must share a bedroom with Jim.
     
15. Opposites Attract: Night of the Locust (Part 3) (OAD 02/24/04)
    Bridget tries to attract Jeremy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas); after his van burns, C.J. must share a bedroom with Jim.
     
16. Daddy's Girl (OAD 03/02/04)
    The family therapist (Peter Bogdanovich) advises Cate to sing; C.J. tries to bond with Jim; Bridget dyes Kerry's hair blonde.
     
17. Mall in the Family (OAD 03/16/04)
     While Rory tries to make money selling stuff on the Internet, C.J. takes a job as a mall cop and Kerry works in a fast-food store, where she becomes her grandfather's boss.
     
18. Let's Keep Going (Part 1) (OAD 03/30/04)
    After the Hennessys decide not to vacation as usual at a cabin, the girls devise a plan and get a surprise concerning Cate.
     
19. Let's Keep Going (Part 2) (OAD 04/06/04)
    Conclusion. Cate tries to locate her daughters, who are driving but are unsure to where.
     
20. C.J.'s Party (OAD 04/20/04)
     After she learns that Bridget attended one of CJ's college parties, Cate grounds her daughter and asks her nephew to move out.
     
21. Mother's Day (OAD 05/04/04)
    Kate becomes suspicious about her daughters' actions; Rory begins a car-detailing service; Jim takes apart a car engine.
     
22. The Principal (OAD 05/11/04)
    Adam Arkin joins the series as the girls' new high-school principal, who once dated Cate; Jim needs a massage and C.J. volunteers.
     
23. Finale Part Un (Part 1) (OAD 05/18/04)
     Jim dates a bar owner (Connie Stevens) and Cate sees more of the principal
     
24. Finale Part Deux (Part 2) (OAD 05/18/04)
    The second season wraps up with Jim contemplating a reconciliation and Cate making a "first date" with Ed.

Season Three

1. First Day of School
   Knowing that Kerry is dragging her feet over breaking up with Kyle, Bridget takes it upon herself to do it for her sister -- which only makes matters worse for Kerry. Meanwhile, Cate is offered the position of school nurse by Principal Ed Gibb (Adam Arkin), and Rory's first day of high school proves embarrassing when he has to hit the showers after gym class.
    
2. Changes
   The kids question Cate's motives when they return from their summer getaways and discover that she has bought a new bed and changed her hairstyle. Meanwhile, after traveling through Europe over the summer, Kerry met and had a fling with a boy - which leaves Bridget jealous and Kerry wondering what to do about boyfriend Kyle; new high school Student Body President Bridget is convinced even further that life is a popularity contest after taking a trip to Washington, DC over the summer; and after a depressed Jim fails to win back the affections of his wife in Florida, Rory attempts to help him quit smoking -- which is complicated by Jim's discovery that C.J. was responsible for their irreconciliation.
    
3. School Nurse
   After Cate accepts the position of school nurse from Principal Gibb (Adam Arkin), Bridget and Kerry are convinced that she only took the job to spy on them -- while Rory is ecstatic that his mom might be able to protect him from a school bully. Meanwhile, after Bridget inadvertently spills the beans about Kerry losing her virginity in Europe, a shocked Cate accidentally switches on the school's P.A. system and lets the whole student body in on their ensuing conversation.
    
4. Out of the Box
   Kerry is livid when Bridget unintentionally makes a mockery out of her art project at the mall. But she quickly forgets about Bridget when fellow artist and young hottie Tyler asks her out on a date. However Tyler's intentions may not be completely genuine. Meanwhile, while C.J. finds himself striking out at speed dating, Jim discovers that he's a hit with the ladies-which further humiliates his socially inept grandson.
    
5. Car Trouble
   Bridget and Kerry are ecstatic when Cate hands them the keys to the minivan, except for one provision -- they are responsible for driving Rory wherever he needs to go. But when the girls fail to deliver on their promise to chauffeur their little brother, he takes matters into his own hands and attempts to drive himself -- and wrecks the car in the process.
    
6. Halloween
   Kerry doubts Bridget's ability to put together the school's Halloween party as part of her Student Body President duties. Meanwhile C.J. is hired as the party's security guard and sets his sights on catching Rory pulling off a prank, and Jim finds himself under attack by the neighborhood kids when he refuses to hand out candy to the trick-or-treaters.
    
7. Tennis Coach
   Bridget is psyched to join the high school tennis team when she develops a crush on Coach Scott (Dan Cortese, "Veronica's Closet," "MTV Sports"). But her infatuation soon turns to disgust when she learns that Scott has a crush on Cate. Meanwhile, Kerry and Rory begin to question the authenticity of Jim's war stories while rummaging through his war chest.
    
8. Secrets
   Everyone in the Hennessy family fears the ringing of the phone when they all find themselves keeping secrets from one-another. Rory refuses to divulge the identity of the student responsible for bullying and beating him up at school, which leads Principal Gibb (Adam Arkin) on a mission to find the culprit and tell Cate; Bridget and Kerry use fake IDs to get into a club, where Bridget meets a cute guy and gives him her phone number -- before discovering that he's a cop (Colby Donaldson); Cate doesn't want the family to know that Bridget's tennis coach, Scott (Dan Cortese), is in hot pursuit to get her to go out on a date with him; and C.J. is distracted and forgets to pick up Rory's pain medication, which leads the pharmacist to call the house to find out if Rory's OK.
    
9. Vanity Unfair
   After Bridget is turned down for a role in a sports car commercial, Jim discovers that the head of the modeling agency who rejected her is his old flame, Jackie (Raquel Welch). When he tries to persuade her to reconsider his granddaughter, Jim soon finds himself reminiscing about old times -- and possibly rekindling their romance. Meanwhile, Kerry and Rory discover a secret about C.J.'s past modeling experiences.
    
10. Thanksgiving Guest
    While the family prepares Thanksgiving dinner for Cate to give her some much needed time off, she's left with nothing to do until she brings home an unexpected guest while on an errand -- Principal Ed Gibb (Adam Arkin). Meanwhile, while C.J. deep-fries the turkey, Bridget and Kerry spar over pie recipes; Jim disassembles the TV in a shocking attempt to repair it; and Cate finds herself with an insurance adjuster the day after the holiday to find out who was responsible for burning down the garage.
     
11. Princetown Girl
    Bridget is ecstatic when she learns that tennis scouts from Princeton are coming to her school to watch her play for a possible scholarship. But when Bridget's school forbids her to play because of a poor grade, Cate has to decide whether to use her clout as school nurse to help her daughter out. Meanwhile, Jim promises a nervous C.J. that he'll give up his room if he can spend one night alone in the attic.
     
12. A Very Cool Christmas
    To keep C.J. from spending Christmas alone in Las Vegas, the Hennessy household bends over backwards to recreate one of Cate's first holiday memories to entice him to stay. Meanwhile, Rory decides to break up with his wealthy girlfriend when he fears that he won't be able to buy her a Christmas gift worthy of her upper class status.
     
13. The Sub
    Cate is shocked to discover that Principal Gibb (Adam Arkin) has hired C.J. to be a substitute teacher at the high school. But when C.J. catches Rory cheating on a test, he is torn about reporting it when Cate tries to persuade him to look the other way. Meanwhile, when Bridget breaks her leg because of Kerry's blunder, she makes her little sister's life a living nightmare.
     
14. C.J.'s Temptation
    While Cate finds herself becoming jealous of Principal Ed Gibb's (Adam Arkin) new girlfriend, Cheryl (Pamela Anderson), C.J. is asked by Ed to help tutor Cheryl for her G.E.D.s -- and finds himself unwittingly being hit on by her. Meanwhile, Rory feels awkward after Cate accidentally interrupts him during a private moment.
     
15. Old Flame
    After sending an email to former college flame Matt (Ed O'Neill) to see how he's been doing over the years, Cate becomes fed up with the unreasonable demands of her family and locks herself in her room for some alone time. But she's shocked when Matt shows up at her window and whisks her off to re-live some adventurous, old times - then she begins to question if his rebel lifestyle is just a front.
     
16. Closure
    When Cate and C.J. discover that Kerry has been e-mailing Bruno -- the boy she had a fling with in Europe -- they secretly try to snoop in her computer to find out what the two have been up to. But unbeknownst to them, Bruno is in the house and hidden in the attic by Kerry, while Bridget tries her best to talk her little sister out of doing something she may regret. Meanwhile, Jim discovers Rory's clandestine poker game and decides to deal himself in to teach Rory and his friends a lesson about gambling.
     
17. Volleybrawl
    Cate's alleged antics at Kerry's volleyball game threaten to make her team forfeit the match. Meanwhile, C.J. has a crush on Kerry's volleyball coach (former Pro Beach volleyball player Gabrielle Reece), and Bridget becomes upset when one of her friends begins dating her ex-boyfriend.
     
18. Freaky Friday
    After watching the film Freaky Friday, Cate awakens to find that she has switched bodies with Bridget, C.J. has changed places with Jim, and Rory has swapped places with his hamster. The only one not affected is Kerry - who begins to find the entire mishap amusing.
     
19. Torn Between Two Lovers
    Valentine's Day finds C.J. in a predicament when he commits to two different Valentine's Day dates - Principal Gibb's ex-girlfriend, Cheryl (Pamela Anderson), and Bridget and Kerry's uptight math teacher, Mrs. Krupp. Meanwhile, Bridget's excitement over being elected to the court of the Valentine's Day dance -- with a chance to be crowned Queen of Hearts -- quickly turns to shock when she discovers that Cheryl is also in the running.
     
20. C.J.'s Real Dad
    C.J. is shocked and delighted when his biological father (Danny Woodburn, recurring on "Seinfeld" as Mickey Abbott) - a motivational speaker and "little person" - reveals himself for the first time to his wayward son. But Jim doesn't trust the man and thinks he may have ulterior motives for the visit. Recording artist Ruben Studdard makes a cameo appearance.
     
21. The After Party
    After turning down Bridget's request to throw a "harmless" 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, and Rory is overjoyed when a hot senior asks him to the dance.
     
22. The Teachers Lounge
    When Cate and C.J. discover that Kerry has been e-mailing Bruno -- the boy she had a fling with in Europe -- they secretly try to snoop in her computer to find out what the two have been up to. But unbeknownst to them, Bruno is in the house and hidden in the attic by Kerry, while Bridget tries her best to talk her little sister out of doing something she may regret. Meanwhile, Jim discovers Rory's clandestine poker game and decides to deal himself in to teach Rory and his friends a lesson about gambling.
     
23. The Sleepover
    After Principal Gibb (Adam Arkin, "Chicago Hope") and Cate fall asleep at the house while watching a movie, the family catches them and falsely assumes that the two are having a relationship. Meanwhile, Bridget, Kerry, Rory and C.J. are forced to go ice-fishing with Jim in order to spend quality time with their grandfather - but unbeknownst to them, Jim would much rather be left alone and is forced to keep up a happy fagade.
     
24. Ditch Day
    After C.J. discovers that Cate may be starting a clandestine relationship with Principal Gibb, he blabs it to Bridget. An angry Cate gets even by having Gibb put C.J. in charge of the detention of students on Ditch Day, and C.J. gets even by detaining Bridget. Meanwhile, because she is stuck in detention and can't complete the ditch day prank herself, Bridget convinces Kerry and Rory to steal the rival school's mascot. Nicole Richie ("The Simple Life") guest stars as one of Bridget's fellow detainees.