House Rules (1998 TV series)

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House Rules
Genre Sitcom
Created by Roberto Benabib
Karl Fink
Starring
ComposerDan Foliart
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producers
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network NBC
ReleaseMarch 9 (1998-03-09) 
June 8, 1998 (1998-06-08)

House Rules is an American sitcom television series created by Roberto Benabib and Karl Fink, that aired from March 9 to June 8, 1998, on NBC. The show stars Maria Pitillo, Bradley White, and David Newsom.

Contents

Premise

Three friends from childhood, Casey, a District Attorney, Thomas, a reporter, and William, a medical student, [1] live together in a house in Denver, Colorado. [2]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Pilot" Michael Lembeck Roberto Benabib & Karl Fink and Chris Thompson March 9, 1998 (1998-03-09)
The boys tries to convince Casey to stay instead of moving to Paris with her new boyfriend.
2"Sex and Violence"Michael LembeckAdam HamburgerMarch 16, 1998 (1998-03-16)
Riley and McCuskey feel inadequate when Casey is the one who jumps into action when a burglar breaks into their house.
3"Large Flightless Birds"Michael LembeckChris ThompsonMarch 23, 1998 (1998-03-23)
Casey is upset when Riley and McCuskey doesn't want to go with her on their annual vacation.
4"Twisted Sister" Jim Drake Charlie RichardsMarch 30, 1998 (1998-03-30)
McCuskey's sister is encouraged to become a nun.
5"Riley's New Job"Michael LembeckCharlie RichardsApril 13, 1998 (1998-04-13)
Casey is promoted to district attorney, and Riley is hired as her new secretary. McCuskey is dating a female doctor.
6"Dude Act Like a Lady"Michael LembeckChris ThompsonJune 1, 1998 (1998-06-01)
Casey and McCuskey thinks Riley might want a sex change.
7"Who Knew?" Robby Benson Wendy GoldmanJune 8, 1998 (1998-06-08)
The gang gets trapped in the basement and flash back to the senior prom.

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References

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  2. TV Guide. "House Rules Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved 2012-09-07.