8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter (also known as
8 Simple Rules for the third and final season) is an American
sitcom, originally starring
John Ritter and
Katey Sagal. It debuted on
ABC on September 17, 2002, and concluded on April 15, 2005. Ritter's character in the series was not replaced following his death on September 11, 2003. After entering a hiatus, the series continued without Ritter, incorporating the death of his character.
James Garner and
David Spade joined the cast afterward. ABC canceled the series on May 17, 2005 after three seasons because of low ratings.