8 Regrinhas Básicas... para Namorar Minhas Filhas Adolescentes (2002)

1 - Premiere

Bridget finds her popularity waning because of her exclusive, long distance relationship with Donny, while Kerrys social status skyrockets because of her relationship with Kyle. But Bridgets eyes begin to stray when she meets new kid Damian. Meanwhile, as she waits for the results of her pregnancy test, Cate is stunned when Paul, Bridget, Kerry and Rory seem more concerned about how the baby could disrupt their lives than the blessed event itself.

1 - Pilot

As Cate decides to go back to work as a nurse, Paul undertakes the responsibility of watching the kids.

2 - Sex Ed

Bridget is horrified when Cate is asked to fill in as the sex ed instructor in her daughters class. But Cate is in for a shock when she tries to answer a students written question about being pressured to have sex -- and realizes it may be from Bridget. Meanwhile, Paul and Kerry are too embarrassed to look each other in the eye after watching a foreign film together that contains a sexually explicit scene.

2 - Wall of Shame

Paul is left home alone with the kids while Cate is at a seminar on the day of the big Michigan/Ohio State football game. But much to Pauls dismay, the game soon takes a backseat when Bridget is accused of shoplifting and Kerry gets upset over her latest cause.

3 - Donny Goes AWOL

Donnys parents ask Bridget to be a part of a video message they are sending Donny. They are shocked to discover that Bridget has broken up with their son on the tape. Donny goes AWOL to try and patch things up. Meanwhile, Paul is asked to help give a nickname to a neighborhood prankster who has been terrorizing the block, not realizing that the culprit may be living under his own roof.

3 - Bridget's First Job

After seeing how much money Bridget spends on keeping up with the latest fashions, Paul tells her to go out and get a job to learn how to be fiscally responsible. But when she lands a job at a trendy mall clothing store that offers its workers a 40% discount, Paul and Cate begin to worry that she may not be learning the true value of a dollar.

4 - Goodbye (1)

Cate receives a phone call that Paul had collapsed and died in the grocery store. Later that evening, Cates parents arrive to help them through their grief.

4 - Wings

Bridget takes drastic measures when an overprotective Paul keeps coming up with excuses to delay her from taking her drivers test. Meanwhile, after convincing a less-than-confident Kerry that she has the talent to enter an art competition, Paul is shocked and Kerry is devastated when her submission is rejected.

5 - Goodbye (2)

Cates parents console the family after losing Paul.

5 - Son-In-Law

A sports-struck Paul lets Bridget do whatever she wants when she starts dating Travis, star basketball player and son of baseball legend Steve Smith. Meanwhile Kerry resents the fact that Paul still thinks of her as a little girl.

6 - No Right Way

Cate is unprepared for the diverse reactions exhibited by Bridget and Kerry on their first day back to school since their fathers death. Meanwhile, Jim tries his best to be helpful by making some questionable home improvements to the Hennessy home.

6 - Cheerleader

Bridget is ecstatic when the cheerleading squad has an opening for a new member. But after telling Kerry that she is not cut out to be a cheerleader, Bridget is completely dumbfounded when her sister tries out and is chosen for the team. Meanwhile, Paul tries in vain to wean Rory off video games and introduce him to the world of books.

7 - What Dad Would Want

Cate persuades Rory to try out for basketball because that wouldve made his dad proud.

7 - Trick or Treehouse

Paul seems to be the only one looking forward to a family Halloween, as Bridget, Kerry and Rory make plans to spend the spooky evening away from home and with their friends. But Pauls wish to relive the past by having the family get together for one last Halloween campout in the old treehouse may turn out to be the biggest nightmare of the evening.

8 - The First Thanksgiving

While Cate plans to raise the family spirits with a special Thanksgiving dinner, Rory takes it upon himself to be the man of the house by looking after Bridget and Kerry.

8 - By the Book

In an effort to win back the love and respect that his daughters used to show him when they were young, Paul turns to a parenting book for some quick advice. But when Bridget and Kerry discover Pauls teaching tool, they try to use it to their advantage to get their father to let them go to a rock festival.

9 - The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy

After Cate encourages Bridget to participate in extracurricular activities to beef up her college resume, Bridget shocks the family by landing the lead in the high school production of the story of Anne Frank. Rorys obsession with a dummy named Skeevy becomes a little unnerving for the Hennessy clan.

9 - Two Boys for Every Girl

After Paul convinces Bridget to tell Kyle the truth about her date with another boy, Kyle breaks up with her. Meanwhile, Kerrys first date turns out to be a dream, but she is devastated when the boy doesnt call her back.

10 - YMCA

Cate orders Kerry, Rory, and Jim join the YMCA where Bridget works.

10 - Give It Up

When no one can agree on where the family vacation should take place, Paul challenges the Hennessey clan to give up their bad habits for a week and the winner gets to choose the vacation spot. But the familys vices soon get the better of them, and secret collaborations and clandestine alliances threaten to foil the contest.

11 - Get Real

The Hennessy household and Jim are thrown for a loop when Cates wayward nephew C.J. stops by to pay his respects to Paul and generally keep them company.

11 - Paul Meets His Match

Paul becomes quick friends with his new editor Nick when he discovers they both are married fathers of teenage girls. But Paul soon learns that they both have the reputation of being an overprotective psycho dad. Meanwhile, Paul wants to make Thanksgiving a family affair, and forbids Bridget and Kerry from inviting their boyfriends.

12 - Consequences

Rory steals a police dog when he hears about CJs glory days of stealing his old school mascot, but Cate is shocked when the dog finds marijuana in Kerrys backpack. Meanwhile, Bridget gets brought home by the police for not wearing a helmet on her boyfriends motorcycle after Cate telling her she has to.

12 - All I Want for Christmas

Paul tries to find perfect gifts for the family to make up for last years Christmas fiasco. Kerry finds a stray dog during the holidays. Cate is overjoyed when she is asked to sing a solo at the churchs midnight service, but fears that seeing her family there will make her nervous.

13 - Opposites Attract (1)

In need of a tutor to boost her grades, Bridget hires Jeremy, hoping to make her chance of getting into a good college better. Meanwhile, Kyle treats Kerry to an very un-corporate Valentines Day celebration. Rory gets pointers about the perfect gift for his new girlfriend Missy. Jim sends C.J. on an errand to get a special drug in Canada.

13 - Rory's Got a Girlfriend

When a proud Paul lets thirteen-year-old Rory go out on his first date, Bridget and Kerry accuse him of unfairly changing the rules because they were never allowed to date at that age. Kerry is shocked when Bridget receives a higher score then she did on a state aptitude test.

14 - Opposites Attract (2)

Bridget decides to make a move on her tutor but discovers that he may have his sights set on her debate team opponent. Meanwhile, after accidentally setting fire to C.J.s van, Jim is not-so-thrilled when Cate forces him to share his basement room with him.

14 - Career Choices

Paul and Cate are shocked when they are called into the principals office and informed that Bridget wants to skip her college prep classes in order to become an esthetician. Meanwhile, Paul is so impressed with Kerrys sketches of The Incredible Boring Woman that he gets the principal to print them in the school newspaper.

15 - Opposites Attract: Night of the Locust (3)

After being told that shes fickle when it comes to relationships, Bridget is afraid that she may end up hurting Jeremys feelings when her ex-boyfriend returns to town. Meanwhile, Kerry is outraged and plans revenge when provocative dancing has been banned from the high school formal, which is being chaperoned by Cate and Jim. C.J. partners with Rory to broadcast school scandals over the internet.

15 - Kerry's Big Adventure

After Kerry and her boyfriend break up, Paul tries to cheer her up by getting Bridget to take her little sister with her to a party. Meanwhile, Paul and Cate try to discover what is hidden in Rorys secret box.

16 - Daddy;s Girl

On the advice of the family therapist, Cate is encouraged to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. Meanwhile, C.J. and Jim find themselves trying to bond in a bar when Cate encourages C.J. to take his grandfather out after he is dumped by his wife in a letter. Kerry angers Bridget by dying her hair blonde after she complains that the romance is fading from her relationship with Kyle.

16 - Come and Knock on Our Door

After discovering that boyfriend Kyle kissed Kerry at a party, Bridget gives her sister the silent treatment which is anything but quiet for Paul. But real life merges with fantasy when Paul has a dream that lands him in familiar territory, showing Kyle as a swinging bachelor living with Pauls two beautiful daughters in an apartment straight out of the 70s.

17 - Mall in the Family

After Kerry is promoted to assistant manager at a fast food restaurant in the mall, Jim is hired to handle the register. Meanwhile C.J., who has been employed as a mall cop, busts Bridget for sneaking into a movie without paying, and Cate catches Rory selling worthless family items on the internet under false pretenses.

17 - Drummer Boy (1)

Bridget defies the rules of the house after Paul forbids her from going out on a date with Ben, her college-age drum instructor. Meanwhile, Kerry is mad at Cate when her ex-boyfriend confesses that he thinks her mother is pretty.

18 - Let;s Keep Going (1)

Cate sends Bridget and Kerry to their grandmothers house for a visit after the Hennessys decide against vacationing at the family cabin. But while on their road trip to grandmas, the girls are shocked to find Cate at their fathers favorite saloon with a mysterious stranger. Meanwhile, Kerry makes Rorys life miserable when she discovers that he has a crush on her friend, Rachel.

18 - Drummer Boy (2)

Bridget takes the car and follows her older boyfriend, drum instructor Ben, to his college dorm.

19 - Let;s Keep Going (2)

Upon discovering Cate in the arms of Artie, Bridget and Kerry decide to blow off their planned trip to their grandmothers and take to the open road to sort out their feelings. Meanwhile, Rory continues to pine for Rachel Sharpe, who confesses her true feelings for him.

19 - Cool Parent

After a party at Tommys house is broken up by the police, Paul chastises his friend and unwittingly volunteers to host the next one. But when the party gets out of control too, the kids think of him as a cool parent, while the neighborhood parents think hes just as unreliable as Tommy.

20 - C.J.;s Party

Cate banishes C.J. and grounds Bridget for going to C.J.s college keg party. Jim has to take a written drivers exam after being pulled over with an expired license.

20 - Every Picture Tells A Story

When Paul is asked by race car driver Carter Tibbits (Jason Priestley, Beverly Hills 90210) to write a book about him, Paul brings the family to Tibbits mansion to meet the driving legend and his sarcastically dry-witted butler, Cody (Robert Guillaume, Benson, Sports Night) -- who used to be Carters crew chief. But a misunderstanding leads Rory to steal a photo from Carters room, and its Paul whos under suspicion when a security camera catches him trying to return the item.

21 - Mother;s Day

After witnessing some strange behavior from Bridget and Kerry, Cate tries to find out what they are up to. Meanwhile, C.J. and Rory doubt Jims ability to put an engine back together after he falls in love with a classic car.

21 - Kerry's Video

Kerry devotes her school video project to sister Bridget to illustrate the hypocrisy that life is much easier for the beautiful people. But when Bridget discovers that the video makes her look shallow, she takes Pauls advice to enrich her life by taking up tennis again.

22 - The Principal

When Bridget is busted over a school dress code violation, Cate is called upon to meet with her new principal. But Cate is in for a shock when she discovers that she went to high school with him. Meanwhile, when C.J. becomes his massage therapist, Jim hurts his feelings when he refuses to admit that his grandson has become good at something.

22 - Good Moms Gone Wild

While vacationing in Florida at Cates parents home, Paul and Cate catch Bridget and Kerry on the news partying with a group of Spring Breakers. But the news runs archival footage that features a young Cate letting loose in a bar. Meanwhile, a jealous Paul meets Cates college boyfriend Byron and Rory befriends an elderly gentleman whose stories about World War II turn out to be more fiction than fact.

23 - Final Parts Un & Deux

Kerry gets in the art program in Europe in the summer, but Cate forgot to submit her medical records in time. Together they appeal to principal Gibb. C.J. falls for Missys big sister Sissy and Gramps for a woman he has a car accident with.

23 - Career Woman

Pauls job as parental guardian becomes more of a full-time position when Cate is up for a promotion and has to spend more time at the hospital. After Paul introduces Rory to baseball card collecting, Rory trades the cards for something not exactly associated with the sport.

24 - Finalé Part Deux (2)

Bridget gets suspended from school but shes covering for Kerry so she can go to her summer program in Europe. C.J. is waiting a call from Aerosmith, Gramps from Cates mom. Cate goes to talk to Gibb about the girls, with surprising result.

24 - Queen Bees and King Bees

Bridget and Paul are surprised to find themselves in similar situations when they are both alienated in their social circles. But they devise a plan to settle the score, leading Paul to crash a poker game with Tommy to get closer to boss Nick, and Bridget trying to break up ex-boyfriend Kyle and her nemesis Jenna.

25 - Bake Sale

For a health class assignment, Bridget and Kyle have to take care of a sack of flour as if it were a baby. Kerry and Rory bake cookies for the Great American Bake Sale to help put an end to childhood hunger in America.

26 - The Doyle Wedding

After reluctantly inviting socially inept neighbors Fred and Mary Ellen Doyle and their kids over for dinner, Paul and Cate are shocked when the entire Hennessy clan is asked to take part in the Doyles daughters wedding. Meanwhile Kerry neglects to inform Bridget that geeky Donny Doyle has grown up to be a hunk, and Rory takes a part in a play as a cross-dresser in order to meet girls.

27 - Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman (1)

Having learned that her sister Maggie is having marital problems, Cate is nevertheless not too thrilled when Paul invites Maggie to stay at the house. Meanwhile, Paul and Cate are impressed with how mature Bridget has become after they agreed to let her go out with neighbor Donny Doyle, who is home from the Naval Academy. Bridget and Kerry wonder if Kyle has ulterior motives when he befriends Rory.

28 - Sort of an Officer and a Gentleman (2)

The rivalry between Cate and Maggie comes to a boiling point when Maggie gets a sexy, new makeover and gives Bridget a water bra as a gift. Tensions between the Hennessy sisters mount when Kerry and Kyle begin dating, while Bridgets popularity takes a nosedive after she dissed her friends for Donny. Paul becomes concerned when he finds an empty pregnancy test kit.