"Ditch Day" (4/15/05) - Season Finale; Guests Adam Arkin and Nicole Richie - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 03-28-2005, 04:37 PM

SEASON FINALE

AFTER BLABBING TO BRIDGET THAT CATE MAY BE IN A SECRET RELATIONSHIP WITH PRINCIPAL GIBB, CATE GETS EVEN BY GETTING C.J. ASSIGNED TO HEAD UP DETENTION ON DITCH DAY - AND C.J. GETS EVEN BY DETAINING BRIDGET, ON ABC'S "8 SIMPLE RULES"

Nicole Richie ("The Simple Life") Guest Stars

"Ditch Day" -- 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. Nicole Richie ("The Simple Life") guest stars as one of Bridget's fellow detainees, on the Season Finale of "8 Simple Rules," FRIDAY, APRIL 15 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"8 Simple Rules" stars Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy, Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy, Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy, with James Garner as Jim and David Spade as C.J.

Guest starring are Adam Arkin as Ed Gibb, Nicole Richie as Ashley and Kenneth Kimmins as Mr. Kolodny.

"Ditch Day" was written by Jeremiah Leibowitz and directed by James Widdoes.

"8 Simple Rules" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

bschmale1113 · 04-13-2005, 10:43 PM

May be the series finale

Brent88 · 04-13-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bschmale1113

May be the series finale

We know...

The debate is being beat into the ground in threads on the General board. Come on May 17th NOW!(The day ABC releases the Fall lineup).

Pavan · 04-13-2005, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bschmale1113

May be the series finale

Just like how you said 8 Simple Rules could have been preempted by the death of the Pope? You also said DH and AI would be pre-empted.

Brent88 · 04-13-2005, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

Just like how you said 8 Simple Rules could have been preempted by the death of the Pope? You also said DH and AI would be pre-empted.

I forgot about that.

bschmale1113 · 04-15-2005, 08:46 AM

8 Simpe Rules will be on tonight

Raisingdad2004 · 04-15-2005, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bschmale1113

8 Simpe Rules will be on tonight

It looks like a great episode.

Superbowl · 04-15-2005, 09:14 PM

Well, considering a lot of people think that was the last episode they certainly left us with a little cliffhanger. I hope we find out if Ed Gibb takes the job in NY, or comes back to be with Cate in Detroit.

Let us all hope the writers and producers know something we don't know...

Adamantium · 04-16-2005, 01:11 PM

I watched it, thinking it was the last episode. I pray it's not, but I still had that mind set. The last scene was nice to have the whole family gathered in the living room, supporting Cate's decision to start dating. If they didn't leave us with a cliffhanger, I would have been okay with that as the finale.

I really hope it comes back for a fourth season. But if it doesn't, I hope they start releasing the series on DVD.

Back in 1997, I watched the third season finale of "NewsRadio" convinced it was the final episode. After all, it was the lowest rated sitcom on NBC at the time. However, the show came back for two more seasons. So there's always hope. And ABC might crank out another season just for a syndication deal. I mean Friday nights are just a bad night to get big ratings. It was doing fine on Tuesdays. Just put 8SR and LTP back on Tuesdays and see what happens.

Mr. Television · 04-16-2005, 02:34 PM

I taped it but haven't watched it yet. Now knowing its a clifthanger I'm debating whether to watch it at all.

Auntie · 04-16-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bschmale1113

May be the series finale

I don't want to be the bearer of possibly more bad news here, but I was just on TV Guide online listings, and for the next two weeks, '8 simple Rules' is not on. 'AFV' is in it's place. Does this mean cancellation? Why not air season 2 in it's place if the 3rd was already aired? I mean really, who wouldn't love to see John again? I WOULD!

Sean12 · 04-24-2005, 10:07 AM

With these forums being the most popular on this site, why don't the ratings add up? I mean some shows have had like 10 posts in the last 5 years, but these forums always seem to be where it's happening. Too bad that doesn't translate to big ratings. ABC better renew the show or else I'm going to cry.

03-28-2005, 04:37 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	"Ditch Day" (4/15/05) - Season Finale; Guests Adam Arkin and Nicole Richie SEASON FINALE AFTER BLABBING TO BRIDGET THAT CATE MAY BE IN A SECRET RELATIONSHIP WITH PRINCIPAL GIBB, CATE GETS EVEN BY GETTING C.J. ASSIGNED TO HEAD UP DETENTION ON DITCH DAY - AND C.J. GETS EVEN BY DETAINING BRIDGET, ON ABC'S "8 SIMPLE RULES" Nicole Richie ("The Simple Life") Guest Stars "Ditch Day" -- 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. Nicole Richie ("The Simple Life") guest stars as one of Bridget's fellow detainees, on the Season Finale of "8 Simple Rules," FRIDAY, APRIL 15 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. "8 Simple Rules" stars Katey Sagal as Cate Hennessy, Kaley Cuoco as Bridget Hennessy, Amy Davidson as Kerry Hennessy, Martin Spanjers as Rory Hennessy, with James Garner as Jim and David Spade as C.J. Guest starring are Adam Arkin as Ed Gibb, Nicole Richie as Ashley and Kenneth Kimmins as Mr. Kolodny. "Ditch Day" was written by Jeremiah Leibowitz and directed by James Widdoes. "8 Simple Rules" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.
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bschmale1113 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 05, 2004 Location: Stirling NJ Posts: 440	May be the series finale

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bschmale1113 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 05, 2004 Location: Stirling NJ Posts: 440	8 Simpe Rules will be on tonight

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Superbowl Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 13, 2005 Posts: 1,107	Well, considering a lot of people think that was the last episode they certainly left us with a little cliffhanger. I hope we find out if Ed Gibb takes the job in NY, or comes back to be with Cate in Detroit. Let us all hope the writers and producers know something we don't know...

04-16-2005, 01:11 PM	#9
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	I watched it, thinking it was the last episode. I pray it's not, but I still had that mind set. The last scene was nice to have the whole family gathered in the living room, supporting Cate's decision to start dating. If they didn't leave us with a cliffhanger, I would have been okay with that as the finale. I really hope it comes back for a fourth season. But if it doesn't, I hope they start releasing the series on DVD. Back in 1997, I watched the third season finale of "NewsRadio" convinced it was the final episode. After all, it was the lowest rated sitcom on NBC at the time. However, the show came back for two more seasons. So there's always hope. And ABC might crank out another season just for a syndication deal. I mean Friday nights are just a bad night to get big ratings. It was doing fine on Tuesdays. Just put 8SR and LTP back on Tuesdays and see what happens.

04-24-2005, 10:07 AM	#12
Sean12 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 26, 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 77	With these forums being the most popular on this site, why don't the ratings add up? I mean some shows have had like 10 posts in the last 5 years, but these forums always seem to be where it's happening. Too bad that doesn't translate to big ratings. ABC better renew the show or else I'm going to cry.