"FREAKY FRIDAY" HITS THE HENNESSY HOME WHEN CATE SWITCHES BODIES WITH BRIDGET, C.J. WITH JIM, AND RORY WITH HIS HAMSTER -- LEAVING KERRY UNAFFECTED AND HUMORED BY THE SITUATION -- ON ABC'S "8 SIMPLE RULES"

"Freaky Friday" - After watching the film "Freaky Friday," Cate awakens to find that she has switched bodies with Bridget, C.J. has changed places with Jim, and Rory has swapped places with his hamster. The only one not affected is Kerry - who begins to find the entire mishap amusing -- on "8 Simple Rules," FRIDAY, APRIL 8 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/4/05)

"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 Liam Sullivan as Duane McDougal, Beth Grant as Mrs. Whitley, Darryl Sivad as coach, Rachel Melvin as cute girl and Micah Alberti as Justin.

"Freaky Friday" was written by W. Bruce Cameron 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,D parental guideline.