BRIDGET HAS A CRUSH ON HER TENNIS COACH - WHO HAS A CRUSH ON CATE - ON ABC'S "8 SIMPLE RULES"

Dan Cortese ("Veronica's Closet," "MTV Sports") Guest Stars as Coach Scott

"Coach" -- Bridget is psyched to join the high school tennis team when she develops a crush on Coach Scott (Dan Cortese, "Veronica's Closet," "MTV Sports"). But her infatuation soon turns to disgust when she learns that Scott has a crush on Cate. Meanwhile, Kerry and Rory begin to question the authenticity of Jim's war stories while rummaging through his war chest, on "8 Simple Rules," FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/5/04)

Editors please note: This program replaces the episode of "Complete Savages" which had been scheduled for this time.

"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 Dan Cortese as Scott, Marisa Theodore as Marisa and Jamie Starr as Leo.

"Coach" was written by Laurie Gelman 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.

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