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8 Simple Rules: The Complete Second Season (2009)

John Ritter , Martin Spanjers  |  NR |  DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: John Ritter, Martin Spanjers
  • Format: Box set, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 3
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Lions Gate
  • DVD Release Date: May 19, 2009
  • Run Time: 528 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001TKJDNA
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,033 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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It's a time for healing and learning to deal with life without family patriarch Paul (the late John Ritter), as the Hennessys discover the frailties of life and the strength of the family unit. Widowed mom Cate (Katey Sagal), now finds herself in the precarious position of raising three teenagers on her own. She does get a little relief from her father, Jim (James Garner), who's been staying at the house since Paul's death. But the family is thrown for a loop when Cate's wayward nephew, C.J. (David Spade), moves in and finds it hard to resist getting himself into trouble or offering questionable advice to the kids.

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 8 Simple Rules--RULES, part two April 28, 2009
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John Ritter passed away after only three episodes of season 2. The series proceeded with a two part episode in which his character, Paul Hennessy, also died. The episode is very sad but is a fitting tribute to the great John Ritter. One can see the tears are real, they're not really acting; A testament to just how well loved he was by his castmates and everyone he met. Afterwards, the Hennessy's once again go about the business of making people laugh. It isn't the same without John Ritter. But, the addition of James Garner and David Spade to the regulars Katey Sagal,(Cate), Kaley Cuoco,(Bridget), Amy Davidson,(Kerry), and Martin Spanjers,(Rory), helps to fill the void. As a fan, I highly recommend season 2.
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection March 2, 2009
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8 Simple Rules is a popular Family Sitcom that begun in 2002. Season 2 Episodes are as follows:

1) Premiere
2) Sex Ed
3) Donny Goes AWOL
4) Goodbye: Part 1
5) Goodbye: Part 2
6) No Right Way
7) What Dad Would Want
8) The First Thanksgiving
9) Merry Christmas: The Story of Anne Frank & Skeevy
10) YMCA
11) Get Real
12) Consequences
13) Opposites Attract: Part 1
14) Opposites Attract: Part 2
15) Opposites Attract: Part 3 - Night of the Locust
16) Daddy's Girl
17) Mall in the Family
18) Let's Keep Going: Part 1
19) Let's Keep Going: Part 2
20) C. J.'s Party
21) Mother's Day
22) The Principal
23) Final Part Un
24) Final Part Deux

John Ritter stars in the first three episodes of Season 2. Katey Sagal sing's in episode 16 "Daddy's Girl."

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
John Ritter was one heck of an actor, and his death was too premature. Rest in peace to a wonderful man, but his performances will live on forever.

The first season of "8 Simple Rules" makes it a fantastic family show, and with the second, I thought ABC would drop it because of John's death.

Much to my surprise, they incorporated John's death INTO the show, rather than just ending it. Whether they thought the show could go on, or felt it was time for a sitcom/drama to present death in a real light, I don't know. Except they did, kept a straight face, and re-tooled the show, and the excellence remains...

After a period of mourning, for which those episodes do not have a laugh track, they continued and brought in veteran actor James Garner, who proved to be an instant hit with the audience. His presence adds a new chemistry, which clearly works.

Then they added David Space, a move that surprised me, who turns out a BRILLIANT performance to a cast that already had genuine chemistry -- a show that lost John, but rebounded with James and David. It was thought out well and it showed. Plus, the show being a 'family' show presented a topic that does happen in real life. Big kudos.

This show is well-written and well-acted. By all. There is substance, depth, and wit that transcends what could have been sloppily-written, cornball comedy. It's that wit that also helps to elevate what is already a great series.

My favorite episode from this season is a tie, between "Get Real" (David Spade's introduction where he's set up as being an irresponsible oaf), and "Consequences" (the very special drug use episode). As with the season in general, those two episodes are very sharply written but stand out because they transcend "typical" sitcom moments. No easy task.

Highly recommended to all, it's a shame ABC canceled this show after its third year (by placing it before a REALLY bad show on Friday nights), but that's another story...
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good!
Exceeded all expectations and then some, I was a huge fan of 8 simple rules when it was on the air.
Published 27 days ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Great show with great people
I recommend everyone see this show. All seasons! Case came in great shape and everything went smoothly. Very good show.
Published 2 months ago by Mary Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars 8 Simple Rules
What can you say about a show that had an unfortunate change of events. I think they handled it as well as they could of with adding David Spade and James Gardner to lighten the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Linda M. Arnold
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good season
Season 2 is another good one; it's packed with laughter, sadness, growing and changing, and some new people in the cast. Read more
Published 3 months ago by C Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars me
My husband bought this dvd for me because I loved this show. I was sad when John Ritter died but I can watch it whenever I want now.
Published 4 months ago by Theresa Drexler
3.0 out of 5 stars The first episodes were great, but after Ritter passed, it went...
I really loved this show. Season one was incredible. The chemistry built by the actors in this series was outstanding, and John Ritter nailed the tortured father in every respect. Read more
Published 10 months ago by John S. Dean
4.0 out of 5 stars Good show, miss John Ritter
I enjoyed the first season of this show, but didn't have a whole lot of hope for the second season, as John Ritter had passed (RIP) and I'm not a huge fan of David Spade. Read more
Published 20 months ago by kay
5.0 out of 5 stars Season 3, please?
Unfortunately, John Ritter died this season, but David Spade and James Garner joined the already amazing cast. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Crazy-for-TV
5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterical.
For anyone with children, 8 simple rules is as accurate as it gets. This is how kids twist their parents, using every technique available. Read more
Published on November 18, 2010 by Lord's worker.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
While not quite as funny as the first season, it was for the most part very enjoyable. A lot of "touching" moments too. Read more
Published on March 21, 2010 by Charles W. Patty
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