Episode 11 of "8 Simple Rules"
s01e11 Paul Meets His Match
Title: Paul Meets His Match
Original Air Date: 11/26/2002 on ABC
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Martin Weiss, Bonnie Kallman
Guest Stars: Brian Sites (Jason), Tara Rose (Rachel)
Plot Outline:
After meeting his new editor Nick, Paul becomes quick friends with the man when he discovers they both have a common bond—being married fathers of teenage girls. But Paul soon learns that he may have something else in common with Nick—having the reputation of being an overprotective "psycho dad." Meanwhile, Paul wants to make Thanksgiving a family affair, and forbids Bridget and Kerry from inviting their boyfriends to the festive feast.