be something if execs went for the slowburn once in a while, letting some of these shows breathe before jamming punchlines down viewers’ throats." The second season reports a 60% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 5 reviews. U.S. television ratings Accolades References External links An online (archived) version of Bruce Cameron's article presenting the premise of the 8 Simple Rules James Garner Interview on the Charlie Rose Show James Garner interview at Archive of American Television Camacho, Melissa. "8 Simple Rules". Common Sense Media. Retrieved October 4, 2012. 2002 American television series debuts 2005 American television series endings 2000s American teen sitcoms 2000s American sitcoms American Broadcasting Company original programming English-language television shows Television series about families Television series about teenagers Television series about widowhood Television series by ABC Studios Television series by Disney–ABC Domestic Television Television shows set in Detroit TGIF (TV programming block)