Episode Guide

Finale Part Un (2) -- July 19, 2007
When Cate discovers that Bridget took the fall for Kerry for organizing the school sit-in, she agrees to have coffee with Principal Gibb in order to set the record straight. But the girls are convinced that their mother's innocent coffee meeting with their principal is really a date.

Meanwhile, Kerry is furious when Bridget is elected student body president and wins a trip to Washington, D.C. because everyone thinks she organized the school sit-in.

C.J. keeps deluding himself that he's been chosen to be a roadie for Aerosmith over the summer, and Jim agrees to let Rory travel with him to Florida -- where he plans to try and win back his wife's affections.

Finale Part Un (1) -- July 12, 2007
Cate finds herself once again in the awkward position of having to deal with Principal Gibb, when she forgets to turn in a health form for Kerry's trip to Europe.

Meanwhile, Cate is resentful of Jim's relationship with Tina because she still hopes that her father will reconcile with her mother, and Rory plays a nefarious joke on C.J. when he sets him up with girlfriend Missy's already engaged sister, Sissy.

The Principle -- July 5, 2007
Cate doesn't make a good impression on Bridget and Kerry's new principal, when she forgets that they both attended high school together. And Jim is ashamed to admit that C.J. has become his massage therapist.

Mother's Day -- June 28, 2007
As Mother's Day approaches, Cate tries to figure out why Bridget and Kerry are acting so strangely. C.J. and Rory doubt Jim's ability to put an engine back together before the owner comes to claim his car.

C.J.'s Party -- June 21, 2007
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.

Let's Keep Going (2) -- June 14, 2007
Bridget and Kerry decide to take a detour from Grandma's house and drive the open road to sort out their feelings after discovering Cate with Artie, Paul's successor at the newspaper. Meanwhile, Rory continues to pine for Rachel Sharpe, who confesses her true feelings for him.

Let's Keep Going (1) -- June 7, 2007
Cate sends Bridget and Kerry to their grandmother's house for a visit, but while on their road trip to grandma's, the girls are shocked to find Cate at their father's favorite saloon with a mysterious stranger. Meanwhile, Kerry makes Rory's life miserable when she discovers that he has a crush on her friend, Rachel.

Mall in the Family -- May 31, 2007
After Kerry is promoted to assistant manager at a fast food restaurant in the mall, Jim is hired to handle the register. But when she witnesses his disdain for the customers, Kerry is faced with the dilemma of having to fire her grandfather. Meanwhile C.J., who has been employed as a mall cop, busts Bridget for sneaking into a movie without paying.

Daddy's Girl -- May 24, 2007
The family therapist convinces Cate to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. C.J. and Jim try to bond at a bar, after Jim is dumped by his wife in a letter and Bridget infuriates Kerry by dyeing her hair blonde.

Opposites Attract (3) -- May 17, 2007
Bridget is emotionally torn about her feelings for Jeremy, when her ex-boyfriend, Damian, comes back to town. Meanwhile, Jim falls for Ms. McKenna - a member of the high school PTA committee.

Opposites Attract (2) -- May 10, 2007
Jim has fixed up the basement so that he can move out of Rory's room and finally have a place of his own. But when Jim accidentally sets fire to C.J.'s van while sneaking a cigarette in the van, C.J. has no choice but to move into the basement with Jim.

Opposites Attract (1) -- May 3, 2007
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 Valentine's Day celebration. Rory gets pointers about the perfect gift for his new girlfriend and Jim sends C.J. on an errand to Canada.

Consequences -- April 26, 2007
Rory steals a police dog when he hears about CJ's glory days of stealing his old school mascot, but Cate is shocked when the dog finds marijuana in Kerry's backpack.

Get Real -- April 19, 2007
Jim and the Hennessy household are thrown for a loop when Cate's wayward nephew, C.J., drops by to pay his respects to Paul. But the irresponsible C.J. can't seem to resist getting himself into trouble.

YMCA -- April 12, 2007
Jim tries to protect Bridget from ogling men at the health club. Rory has unexpected pubescent experiences during an exercise class. Kerry takes a little brown-haired girl under her wing who shares the same opinions of blondes as she does.

Story of Anne Frank & Sceevy -- April 5, 2007
Bridget lands the lead role in her high school production of the story of Anne Frank. Rory's obsession with a dummy named Skeevy becomes a little unnerving for the Hennessy clan.

What Dad Would Want -- March 29, 2007
Rory is discouraged from trying out for the basketball team because his father is not there to coach him, but is persuaded by Cate to try out anyway. Meanwhile, Kerry works hard to complete a collage dedicated to her father in time for the dinner, which Bridget accidentally ruins.

No Right Way -- March 22, 2007
Cate is unprepared for the diverse reactions exhibited by Bridget and Kerry on their first day back to school, since their father's death. Meanwhile, Jim tries his best to be helpful by making some questionable home improvements to the Hennessy home.

Goodbye (2) -- March 15, 2007
The family finds Paul's last written article, and reads it just before going to sleep.

Goodbye (1) -- March 8, 2007
After learning of the unexpected death of Paul, Cate and the kids must each deal with the loss of the beloved patriarch of the Hennessy family in their own way. To help console the family, Cate's parents, who are separated, put aside their marital differences and help the family through their time of need.

Donny Goes AWOL -- March 1, 2007
When Doyles ask Bridget to be a part of a video message they are sending to Donny at the Naval Academy, they are shocked to discover that Bridget has broken up with their son on the tape - and 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.

Sex Ed -- February 22, 2007
Bridget is horrified when Cate is asked to fill in as the sex ed instructor in her class. But Cate is in for a shock, when she tries to answer a student's 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.

Premiere -- February 15, 2007
As Cate awaits the results of her pregnancy test, she is stunned that Paul, Bridget, Kerry and Rory seem more concerned about how the baby could disrupt their lives, than the blessed event itself. In fact, the only support Cate seems to be getting is from her nosy neighbors, the Doyles.

Meanwhile, Bridget finds her popularity waning because of her exclusive, long distance relationship with Donny, while Kerry's social status skyrockets because of her relationship with Kyle. But Bridget's eyes begin to stray when she meets Damian - a sexy new kid at school.

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