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Season 3, Episode 2, Aired
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The kids question Cate's motives when they return from their summer getaways and discover that she has bought a new bed and changed her hairstyle. Meanwhile, after traveling through Europe over the summer, Kerry met and had a fling with a boy - which leaves Bridget jealous and Kerry wondering what to do about boyfriend Kyle; new high school Student Body President Bridget is convinced even further that life is a popularity contest after taking a trip to Washington, DC over the summer; and after a depressed Jim fails to win back the affections of his wife in Florida, Rory attempts to help him quit smoking -- which is complicated by Jim's discovery that C.J. was responsible for their irreconciliation.moreless
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  • Too serious?

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    By Pucktweety, Jan 28, 2007 Report Abuse
    This episode doesn't really have funny moment's. It's not really a normal 8 simple rules. It's out of character!

    It's all too serious! Really snidey moments from sister to sister. And Kerry being really down. It all reminds me of a soap opera, not the normal 8 simple rules.

    Cate does her hair and room, and yeah I agree it does look like a banana gum ball.

    Load's of revelations about CJ telling Grandma about Tina and Grandpa stopping smoking but then he does smoke. I don't know.

    Nothing really spectacular happen's in this episode. Bridget's love life take's a back seat to Kerry's which you don't actually see the guy!! It's all about the family. No outside characters and no humour.

    It's emotional but I didn't like it.moreless

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  • Changes with Cate and around the house make things difficult to understand.

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    By chris_friends, Aug 26, 2006 Report Abuse
    The kids realize that Cate is doing a lot of changes around the house and with her --herself. Like her new blonde highlight that Bridget totally doesn't believe in, and Cate's painted bedroom and the bed that Cate switched...The kids realize that their maybe might've actually moved on...for real, this time.

    This episode was nice. It actually is informative too. It informed us that the changes around the house and with the characters are making a difference...everybody's moving on. I loved this episode. It so deserved a 10/10 scale.moreless

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    • When everyone is eating dinner, one shot shows pasta on their dishes and then the next shot, the plates are empty. Edit
    • Running Gag: Everybody thinks Cate has had lipo. Edit

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    • This episode got a 4.4/7 in the Nielson Ratings. Edit
    • This episode was intended to be the season premiere, but the production codes/dates got messed up with the Network. Edit
    • Tape Date: Thursday, August 19, 2004. Edit

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    • Kerry: Did anyone call for me? Rory: Just some guy, he sounded really hot. Kerry: Why didn't you tell me?! Rory: Oh wait that was Grandma! Edit
    • Bridget: I can't believe she did this and she totally had lipo. Edit
    • (Bridget and Kerry slam their door in Kate's face) Kate: Forty-six hours of combined labor, totally worth it! Edit

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