8 Simple Rules Season 1 Episode 11 Paul Meets His Match ( Air Date 2002-11-26 ) Genre Comedy, Drama category. Overview "Paul becomes quick friends with his new editor Nick when he discovers they both are married fathers of teenage girls. But Paul soon learns that they both have 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.".