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, ON ABC'S "8 SIMPLE RULES"

Adam Arkin ("Chicago Hope") Guest Stars as Principal Ed Gibb

"The Principal" -- When Bridget is busted over a school dress code violation, Cate is called upon to meet with her new principal, Ed Gibb (Adam Arkin, "Chicago Hope"). But Cate is in for a shock when she discovers that she went to high school with Ed -- who remembers it vividly -- though she doesn't remember him at all. Meanwhile, when C.J. becomes his massage therapist, Jim hurts his feelings when he refuses to admit that his wayward grandson has become good at something, on "8 Simple Rules," FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/11/04)

"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 Adam Arkin as Ed Gibb, David Carey Foster as custodian and Liam Sullivan as Zac.

"The Principal" was written by Seth Kurland and directed by Lynn McCracken.

"8 Simple Rules" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

This program carries a TV-PG,D parental guideline.