Ep 3. Bridget's First Job

Bridget's First Job is the third episode of the first season of the American sitcom 8 Simple Rules. The episode first aired on September 30, 2002, and was written by Tracy Gamble.

The episode opens with Cate (Katey Sagal) and Paul (John Ritter) arguing about Bridget's (Kaley Cuoco) desire to have a job. Cate thinks that Bridget should focus on her studies and avoid distractions, while Paul believes that having a job will teach her valuable life skills. Eventually, they compromise and agree to let Bridget find a part-time job, but only if she keeps her grades up.

Bridget goes on a job hunt and eventually lands a position at a local clothing store. Excited about her new job, she announces to her family that she will be working at the mall, but doesn't reveal where. To impress her co-workers, Bridget embellishes her job title and duties, leading to confusion and awkwardness when her family visits her at work and discovers the truth.

Meanwhile, Paul takes Rory (Martin Spanjers) to a basketball game but becomes overly competitive and embarrasses his son. This leads to an awkward conversation between Paul and Cate about their parenting style and how they need to balance competitiveness with fun.

The episode also features a subplot with Kerry (Amy Davidson) trying to impress a guy she likes by pretending to be someone she's not.

Overall, the episode is a humorous and relatable exploration of the challenges of adolescence and parenting. It touches on themes of honesty, competitiveness, and identity, all while maintaining the sitcom's lighthearted tone and relatable family dynamics.