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8 Simple Rules was launched on September 17, 2002. The story deals about a Hennessy family who have lost a family patriarch as their family discover the frailties of life and the strength of the family unit and is learning to heal and how to deal life without him.

Paul was the head of the family of the Hennessy who past away. Her wife's name is Cate. She now finds herself in the precarious position of raising three teenagers on her own while holding down a full time job as a hospital nurse near their Detroit-area home. She does, however, get a little relief, thanks to her father. Jim, who's been staying at the house since Paul's death. Retired and separated from his wife, Jim mostly spends his days making home improvements to the house, and in his own inimitable way,he gives comfort and guidance to his daughter and grandchildren during their time of need.

But a problem had been arise, when Cate's wayward nephew, C.J. moves in and finds it hard to resist getting himself into trouble or offering questionable advice to the kids. Now more than ever, Cate needs to be there for her kids,for her daughters.

The oldest daughter, Bridget has matured into a beautiful and popular teenager especially with the boys. But since her father's death, she has begun to question the importance of running with the "in crowd" at school. By contrast, middle child Kerry is intelligent and cute, but her continued lack of self-confidence has led her to hide behind a mask of sarcasm which makes it difficult for her to get in touch with her true feelings. And youngest child Rory, fondly referred to as "The Boy," is trying to fill his father's shoes by becoming the man of the family, while at the same time entering the world of puberty and discovering one of life's true mysteries girls. Dating boys and fitting in with their peers will once again become a top priority for the girls. But no matter what, Cate will continue to enforce Paul's number one rule � "If you make my daughters cry, I'll make you cry."