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Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2002
Bridget doesn't tell the truth about where she's going and Kerry is suspended from school.
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2002
Bridget doesn't tell the truth about where she's going and Kerry is suspended from school.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2002
Paul's goal to watch a football game runs into interference from the kids.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2002
Bridget gets a job at a clothing store to learn the value of a dollar, but she's more interested in the value of the employee discount.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2002
Paul keeps trying to prevent Bridget from taking a driver's test; Kerry enters an art competition.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2002
Paul fully approves of Bridget's new boyfriend, whose father is a baseball legend.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2002
Bridget jumps at the chance to try out for an opening on the school's cheerleading squad.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2002
The rest of the family tries to get out of spending one last family Halloween in their treehouse, while Paul tries everything to make them stay.
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2002
When they find out that Paul is reading a book on parenting, the girls try to get a chapter ahead of him.
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2002
After learning about Kyle's new job, Bridget dates another boy; Kerry wants to be allowed to have a first date.
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2002
Paul starts a contest to see who in the family can last the longest without a favorite thing. The winner chooses their vacation site.
Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2002
Paul meets his new editor, who has twice as many daughters and double Paul's concerns.
Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2002
As the Hennessys prepare for Christmas, Paul wants to have the brightest house lights and Kerry finds a stray dog.
Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2002
The girls are not pleased when Paul bends the rules that applied to them and allows Rory to go on a date.
Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2003
Bridget says that, instead of going to college, she wants to attend beauty school; Paul shows Kerry's artwork to the principal.
Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2003
Paul agrees to let Bridget attend a party only if she brings Kerry, who's unhappy after breaking up with her boyfriend.
Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2003
Paul has a dream in which his daughters are living "Three's Company"-style with Kyle.
Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2003
Bridget's upset because Paul won't let her date a drum instructor; Kerry's angry at Jason over a compliment.
Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2003
Bridget and Kerry drive to see Ben at his dorm; Rory reads "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2003
After Paul becomes a "cool parent" to his daughters' friends, Cate warns him that it may not last long.
Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2003
Paul's all revved up at the prospect of writing the biography of a race-car driver.
Episode: 1x21 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2003
When Bridget tapes over a video Kerry was using for a school project, Paul insists that Bridget cooperate on Kerry's replacement project. Kerry's theme: how the "beautiful" Bridget uses her looks to get her way. This annoys Bridget because she thinks it makes her look shallow (it does). So she takes up tennis---to give her "depth."
Episode: 1x22 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2003
The Hennessys vacation at Cate's parents' Florida condo, where Rory befriends a senior citizen and Cate's old boyfriend turns up.
Episode: 1x23 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2003
Cate has to work more hours at the hospital; Paul tries to interest Rory in baseball trading cards.
Episode: 1x24 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2003
Bridget and Paul have problems with rivalry; Bridget with Paul's boss's daughter, Paul with his boss.
Episode: 1x25 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2003
Bridget plays mother to a sack of flour for a health-class project; Kerry gets involved in baking to raise money for charity.
Episode: 1x26 | Airdate: May 6, 2003
The annoyingly cheerful Doyles dine at the Hennessys and ask them to be part of a wedding.
Episode: 1x27 | Airdate: May 13, 2003
Cate's moody sister pays a visit. Meanwhile, Bridget dates Donny Doyle; and Kerry pursues Kyle.
Episode: 1x28 | Airdate: May 20, 2003
Maggie returns with a new look and a cheery disposition; and Paul finds a home pregnancy test.
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2003
The family reacts to Cate's possible pregnancy.
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2003
Bridget is upset when the sex-education teacher for her class is Cate; Kerry's a changed person since she's been dating Kyle.
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2003
The Hennessys have problems with the Doyles when Bridget breaks up with Donny.
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2003
Following Paul's death, Cate's separated parents come to visit and offer emotional support to the family.
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2003
Cate's separated parents offer emotional support to the family after Paul's death.
Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2003
Returning to school following their father's death, Bridget acts happy and Kerry feels guilty about expressing any joy.
Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2003
Cate's bothered by everyone's sympathy; Kerry and Bridget agree not to argue; Jim and the family go to a memorial dinner.
Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2003
Cate wants to celebrate Thanksgiving with her kids and folks, but the girls want to be with their boyfriends.
Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Dec 23, 2003
Bridget surprises everyone when she gets the lead in the school play; Rory brings home a puppet.
Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2004
Bridget gets a job at the gym and Cate suggests that the family would benefit from exercise.
Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2004
The Hennessys are not pleased that Cate's nephew is back from the Army; among other things, he owes Jim money.
Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2004
Inspired by C.J., Rory steals a high school's mascot, a drug-sniffing dog; Bridget won't wear a motorcycle helmet while riding on her boyfriend's bike.
Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2004
On Valentine's Day, Bridget's boyfriend takes ill and Kerry awaits Kyle's gift.
Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2004
Bridget tries to attract Jeremy; after his van burns, C.J. must share a bedroom with Jim.
Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2004
Bridget's ex-boyfriend returns; Kerry defies a ruling about dancing; Jim's attracted to a PTA member.
Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Mar 2, 2004
The family therapist advises Cate to sing; C.J. tries to bond with Jim; Bridget dyes Kerry's hair blonde.
Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: Mar 16, 2004
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.
Episode: 2x18 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2004
After the Hennessys decide not to vacation as usual at a cabin, the girls devise a plan and get a surprise concerning Cate.
Episode: 2x19 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2004
Cate tries to locate her daughters, who are driving but are unsure to where.
Episode: 2x20 | Airdate: Apr 20, 2004
After she learns that Bridget attended one of CJ's college parties, Cate grounds her daughter and asks her nephew to move out.
Episode: 2x21 | Airdate: May 4, 2004
Cate becomes suspicious about her daughters' actions; Rory begins a car-detailing service; Jim takes apart a car engine.
Episode: 2x22 | Airdate: May 11, 2004
Adam Arkin joins the series as the girls' new high-school principal, who once dated Cate; Jim needs a massage and C.J. volunteers.
Episode: 2x23 | Airdate: May 18, 2004
Jim dates a bar owner and Cate sees more of the principal.
Episode: 2x24 | Airdate: May 18, 2004
Jim contemplates a reconciliation and Cate making a "first date" with Ed.
Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2004
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, and Rory's first day of high school proves embarrassing when he has to hit the showers after gym class.
Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2004
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.
Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2004
After Cate accepts the position of school nurse from Principal Gibb, 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.
Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2004
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.
Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2004
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.
Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2004
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.
Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2004
Bridget is psyched to join the high school tennis team when she develops a crush on Coach Scott. 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.
Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2004
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 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; Cate doesn't want the family to know that Bridget's tennis coach, Scott, 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.
Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2004
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. 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.
Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2004
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. 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.
Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2004
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.
Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2004
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.
Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2005
Cate is shocked to discover that Principal Gibb 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.
Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2005
While Cate finds herself becoming jealous of Principal Ed Gibb's new girlfriend, Cheryl, 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.
Episode: 3x15 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2005
After sending an email to former college flame Matt 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.
Episode: 3x16 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2005
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.
Episode: 3x17 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2005
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, and Bridget becomes upset when one of her friends begins dating her ex-boyfriend.
Episode: 3x18 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2005
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.
Episode: 3x19 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2005
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, 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.
Episode: 3x20 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2005
C.J. is shocked and delighted when his biological father - 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.
Episode: 3x21 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2005
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.
Episode: 3x22 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2005
Officially a full-time teacher, C.J. is overjoyed to finally get access to the teachers lounge. But he soon finds himself being bullied out of the room by the school's overzealous Home Ec instructor, Mr. Edwards. Meanwhile Rory wants to impress a girl, so Bridget and Kerry take it upon themselves to give him a full-fledged makeover.
Episode: 3x23 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2005
After Principal Gibb 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.
Episode: 3x24 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2005
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.