KERRY'S ANGER OVER BRIDGET'S MOCKERY OF HER ART WORK MELTS AWAY WHEN A FELLOW YOUNG HOTTIE ARTIST ASKS HER OUT ON A DATE, AND JIM HAS MORE LUCK AT SPEED DATING THEN HIS HAPLESS GRANDSON, C.J., ON ABC'S "8 SIMPLE RULES"

"Out of the Box"-Kerry is livid when Bridget unintentionally makes a mockery out of her art project at the mall. But she quickly forgets about Bridget when fellow artist and young hottie Tyler asks her out on a date. However Tyler's intentions may not be completely genuine. Meanwhile, while C.J. finds himself striking out at speed dating, Jim discovers that he's a hit with the ladies-which further humiliates his socially inept grandson-on "8 Simple Rules," FRIDAY, JULY 1 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/15/04)

"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 Russell Howard as Tyler McBain, Shawn Pyfrom as Jake, Donna Cooper as mall shopper and Rachelle Carson as woman.

"Out of the Box" was written by Martin Weiss 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.