8 Simple Rules The Complete First Season was released on DVD on Aug. 7, 2007 from Disney.  The DVD set includes 28 episodes, plus exclusive bonus features, including a hilarious bonus reel, in this sensational 3-disc set.

Repeat Directors: James Widdoes, Terry Hughes, Mark Cendrowski

Regular Writers: Tracy Gamble, Bonnie Kallman, Martin Weiss, Philip Wen

Cast: John Ritter (Paul Hennessy), Katey Sagal (Cate Hennessy), Kaley Cuoco (Bridget Hennessy), Amy Davidson (Kerry Hennessy), Martin Spanjers (Rory Hennessy)

Recurring Characters: Billy Aaron Brown (Kyle), Larry Miller (Tommy), Cole Williams (Anthony), Brian Sites (Jason), Nikki Danielle Moore (Jenna Sharpe), Nicole Mansour (Rachel Sharpe), Amanda MacDonald (Danielle)

Notable Guest Stars: Lee Corso & Chris Fowler (Sportscasters), Terry Bradshaw (Steve "Canned Heat" Smith), Matt Funke (Travis Smith), Patrick Warburton (Nick Sharpe), Rachel Bilson (Jenny), Don Knotts (Himself/Mr. Furley), Nick Carter (Ben Hatcher), Robert Guillaume (Cody Grant), Jason Priestley (Carter Tibbits), Ed Marinaro (Byron), Tom Poston (Jake), Wendie Jo Sperber (Rachel), John Ratzenberger (Fred Doyle), Shelley Long (Mary Ellen Doyle), Thad Luckinbill (Donny Doyle), Cybill Shepherd (Maggie Egan Barnes)

Running Time: 601 Minutes (28 episodes)
Rating: TV-PG
1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Dolby Digital 5.1 (English, French)
Subtitles: English for Hearing Impaired; French, Spanish, Closed Captioned
DVD Release Date: August 7, 2007
Season 1 Airdates: September 17, 2002 to May 20, 2003
Three single-sided, dual-layered discs (DVD-9); Clear Amaray Keepcase
 

It's a time for healing and learning to deal with life without family patriarch Paul (the late John Ritter), as the Hennessy's discover the frailties of life and the strength of the family unit, on 8 Simple Rules.  Cate (Katey Sagal) 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 — with arguably mixed results — and, in his own inimitable way, gives comfort and guidance to his daughter and grandchildren during their time of need. But the family is thrown for a loop 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 — particularly her daughters. 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."