Family Rules premiered on UPN on March 9, 1999. It is about Nate Harrison, the widowed father of four teenage girls. Nate is outnumbered, overwhelmed and way out of his element.His daughters include Hope, a popular blonde girl who the boys can't resist; Ann, a smart, responsible and wise girl; C.J., the thrill-seeking sports junkie always looking for adventure, and Lucy, the bright-eyed happy-go-lucky youngster.