"Opposites Attract, Part I" (2/10/04); Guest Stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas

[Pavan]

WHEN VALENTINE¡¦S DAY FINDS BRIDGET WITHOUT A DATE, HER FRIENDS BEGIN TO THINK SHE MAY BE FALLING FOR JEREMY ¡V HER SHY AND BRAINY TUTOR, ON ¡§8 SIMPLE RULES¡¨

Jonathan Taylor Thomas (¡§Home Improvement¡¨) Guest Stars as Jeremy

¡§Opposites Attract,¡¨ Part I - Bridget hires Jeremy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas, ¡§Home Improvement¡¨) - a socially inept, fellow student - to tutor her in order to boost her grades to better her chances at being accepted by a good college. But with Valentine's Day fast approaching, Bridget soon finds herself without a date when her boyfriend gets sick, and her friends begin to wonder if Jeremy is taking his place. Meanwhile, Kyle treats Kerry to an very un-corporate Valentine's Day celebration, Rory gets pointers from Jim and Cate about the perfect gift for girlfriend Missy, and Jim sends C.J. on an errand that lands him in Canada, on ¡§8 Simple Rules,¡¨ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (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 Billy Aaron Brown as Kyle, Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Jeremy, Nikki Danielle Moore as Jenna, Daniella Monet as Missy, Deborah Levin as teacher and Patrick Harrigan as flower vendor.

¡§Opposites Attract,¡¨ Part I was written by Gayle Abrams 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.

[TVJunkie101]

Sounds good, but is just me, or does the show seem to be relying on celeb guest stars? I don't see why, the show certainly is falling drastically in the ratings department. Nevertheless... lol. I still love the show. I just hope David Spade doesn't take over... LOL, but I did kind of enjoy him in his first episode, which surprised me.

[wolf paws]

Sounds like a great episode. I can't wait to seeit, and see how JTT looks these days. A lot of shows rely on celeb guests, which doesn't bother me as long as they are good, and they don't get too many guests on the show because it will lose it's focal point...that would be a disaster!

[TVJunkie101]

Originally posted by wolf paws
Sounds like a great episode. I can't wait to seeit, and see how JTT looks these days. A lot of shows rely on celeb guests, which doesn't bother me as long as they are good, and they don't get too many guests on the show because it will lose it's focal point...that would be a disaster!

Yeah, I agree.

[David]

Originally posted by TVJunkie101
Sounds good, but is just me, or does the show seem to be relying on celeb guest stars? I don't see why, the show certainly is falling drastically in the ratings department. Nevertheless... lol. I still love the show. I just hope David Spade doesn't take over... LOL, but I did kind of enjoy him in his first episode, which surprised me.

Its not really falling in ratings. Its been pretty consistent until american idol came back. Its still 3rd in its timeslot. Awesome for ABC.

and David Spade will take over. officially.. as a regular.

um, and the guest stars can be a good thing, but too many can get a little bit "bleh". They've made some good choices so far, so its not bothering me much.

[Pavan]

Originally posted by [.AIkenCompany3.]
Its not really falling in ratings. Its been pretty consistent until american idol came back. Its still 3rd in its timeslot. Awesome for ABC.

and David Spade will take over. officially.. as a regular.

um, and the guest stars can be a good thing, but too many can get a little bit "bleh". They've made some good choices so far, so its not bothering me much.

The special guest stars are usually done for most shows for sweep months, November, February and May.

8SR Pre-American Idol:
2nd overall in timeslot (behind JAG last year (sometimes it beats it), and Navy NCIS this year (sometimes it beats it as well))
1st overall among viewers 18-49

8SR During American Idol:
3rd overall in timeslot (behind American Idol and JAG last year; American Idol and Navy NCIS this year)
2nd overall in timeslot (behind American Idol)

ABC will usually win Tuesdays pre-American Idol, among viewers 18-49, and come second during American Idol.

[TVJunkie101]

Actually... In my original post I meant to say the show ISN'T falling drastically in the ratings... whoops, LOL.

I dunno. I'm not against guest stars who are well known, it just seems to me we've seen more on here than we ever have... Maybe it's just me... lol

[FrithFan89]

Originally posted by wolf paws
Sounds like a great episode. I can't wait to seeit, and see how JTT looks these days. A lot of shows rely on celeb guests, which doesn't bother me as long as they are good, and they don't get too many guests on the show because it will lose it's focal point...that would be a disaster!

I saw JTT in smallville (i hate smallville but i had to watch cause i'm obsessed with JTT) he didnt really look that different but you could tell he was older.

[*GoodMorningCalgary*]

Just saw this episode! It was sooooooo good, I specially liked the parts with Kerry and Kyle. and C.J going to Canada was hilarious. Don't miss this one!

[star_chick_36]

Yep its the best.
Its in my top 5 for 8SR shows
1.Come and Knock on Our Door
2.Goodbye
3.Consequences
4.No Right Way
5.Opposites Attract Part I

Its a must see on tv.

[MandieR1980]

The ending with the phone call with CJ and Jim was hysterical I'm still laughing about it