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8 Simple Rules

Episode Ratings

IMDb ratings graph for every episode of 8 Simple Rules across all 3 seasons.

2002–2005 · 3 seasons · ABC · Comedy · Drama
IMDb
7.0
29k ratings
TMDB
6.8
216 ratings
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Episode Ratings

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Episode ratings

Rating:MasterpieceExcellentGoodAveragePoorN/A
S1
S2
S3
E1
7.2
7.3
7.6
E2
7.0
7.3
7.3
E3
7.2
7.3
7.4
E4
7.2
8.6
7.2
E5
7.1
7.2
7.6
E6
7.1
6.8
7.3
E7
6.9
6.9
7.5
E8
7.2
7.2
8.6
E9
7.3
7.1
7.4
E10
7.4
7.3
7.4
E11
7.2
7.1
7.6
E12
7.0
7.2
7.3
E13
7.2
7.2
7.4
E14
7.4
7.1
7.5
E15
7.5
7.3
8.0
E16
7.7
7.2
7.7
E17
7.1
6.8
7.1
E18
7.2
7.1
7.0
E19
7.0
7.0
7.4
E20
6.9
7.3
7.1
E21
7.5
7.2
7.5
E22
7.1
7.2
6.9
E23
6.8
7.3
E24
7.0
7.1
E25
7.1
E26
7.3
E27
7.2
E28
7.3
AVG
7.2
7.2
7.4

Overview

Paul and Cate are raising their three children -- Bridget, Kerry and Rory -- which is no easy task. Oldest daughter Bridget is traversing the dating scene. Kerry is cute and smart, but she has a hard time getting in touch with her true feelings because of her lack of self-confidence. The youngest of the three children, and only boy, Rory is beginning to discover one of life's greatest mysteries -- girls.

NetworkABC
Seasons3

8 Simple Rules holds an IMDb rating of 7.0 from 29K votes. Across its 74 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S2E4 "Goodbye" at 8.6, and the lowest is S1E23 "Career Woman" at 6.8. Season 3 is the strongest, averaging 7.4 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak8.6
S2E4Goodbye
Low point6.8
S1E23Career Woman

Averages 7.3 across 74 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 3 at 7.4.

Average by season

Season 17.228 eps
Season 27.222 eps
Season 37.424 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S2E4Goodbye8.6
2S3E8Secrets8.6
3S3E15Old Flame8.0
4S1E16Come and Knock on Our Door7.7
5S3E16Closure7.7

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does 8 Simple Rules have?

8 Simple Rules has 74 episodes across 3 seasons.

How many seasons does 8 Simple Rules have?

8 Simple Rules has 3 seasons.

What is 8 Simple Rules's IMDb rating?

8 Simple Rules holds an IMDb rating of 7.0 from 29K votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of 8 Simple Rules?

The highest-rated episode of 8 Simple Rules is S2E4 “Goodbye”, rated 8.6 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of 8 Simple Rules?

The lowest-rated episode of 8 Simple Rules is S1E23 “Career Woman”, rated 6.8 on IMDb.

Which season of 8 Simple Rules is the best?

Season 3 is the highest-rated, averaging 7.4 per episode.