Ep 3. School Nurse

In 8 Simple Rules season 3 episode 3, titled "School Nurse," the Hennessy family gets a new school nurse named Mrs. Krupp, played by Sagal's sister, actress Liz Sagal. Mrs. Krupp is a strict disciplinarian, and she quickly becomes the bane of Rory's existence when she refuses to let him go back to class after he falls down in gym.

Meanwhile, Cate is distressed to learn that Bridget's principal has scheduled a four-day weekend on the same weekend as their annual family camping trip. She tries to convince Bridget to skip school for the day, but Bridget is afraid of getting in trouble. In order to avoid canceling the trip altogether, Cate and Paul come up with a plan to tell the kids the trip has been postponed, but then surprise them with a camping trip in the back yard.

As Cate and Paul prepare for the camping trip, they have an argument over whether or not to let Rory bring his new girlfriend, who is a year older than him. Cate argues that Rory is too young to be dating, while Paul points out that Rory is only a year younger than Bridget was when she started dating. They ultimately decide to compromise and let Rory bring the girl, but only under strict supervision.

Meanwhile, Kerry comes down with a cold, and Mrs. Krupp insists that she go home despite her protests. Cate is forced to leave work early to take care of her, and she soon finds herself at odds with Mrs. Krupp over the school nurse's refusal to give Kerry any medication without a prescription.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise between the Hennessy family and Mrs. Krupp, as each member of the family finds themselves in conflict with the strict school nurse. Rory is forced to deal with Mrs. Krupp's draconian rules when he tries to sneak out of school early to go on a date with his girlfriend, and Cate finds herself in a confrontation with the nurse over her refusal to treat Kerry's cold.

In the end, the Hennessy family comes together to outsmart Mrs. Krupp and get the care they need. Rory enlists the help of his friends to distract the school nurse while he sneaks out of school, and Cate takes Kerry to the hospital to get a prescription. The family then heads off on their back yard camping trip, where they enjoy s'mores and sing-alongs around the campfire.

"School Nurse" is a classic episode of 8 Simple Rules that showcases the Hennessy family's ability to come together in the face of adversity. With plenty of laughs, heartwarming moments, and entertaining family drama, this episode is a must-watch for any fan of the series.