IN ORDER TO KEEP C.J. FROM SPENDING CHRISTMAS ALONE, THE HENNESSY HOUSEHOLD TRIES TO RECREATE A SPECIAL HOLIDAY FOR HIM, AND RORY FEARS THAT HE WON'T BE ABLE TO BUY HIS WEALTHY GIRLFRIEND A WORTHY GIFT -- SO HE BREAKS UP WITH HER -- ON ABC'S "8 SIMPLE RULES"

"A Very C.J. Christmas" -- To keep C.J. from spending Christmas alone in Las Vegas, the Hennessy household bends over backwards to recreate one of Cate's first holiday memories to entice him to stay. Meanwhile, Rory decides to break up with his wealthy girlfriend when he fears that he won't be able to buy her a Christmas gift worthy of her upper class status, on "8 Simple Rules," FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"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 Kimberly McConnell as Rebecca, Sarah Rafferty as Danielle, David Garry as Robert and Michael Kostroff as photographer.

"A Very C.J. Christmas" was written by Kathy Ann Stumpe and directed by James Widdoes.

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

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