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Rules of Engagement

2007TV-147 seasons7.1 / 10

Rules of Engagement is a comedy about the different phases of male/female relationships, as seen through the eyes of a newly engaged couple, Adam and Jennifer, a long-time married pair, Jeff and Audrey, and a single guy on the prowl, Russell. As they find out, the often confusing stages of a relationship can seem like being on a roller coaster. People can describe the ride to you, but to really know what it's like you have to experience it for yourself.

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Synopsis

Rules of Engagement is a comedy about the different phases of male/female relationships, as seen through the eyes of a newly engaged couple, Adam and Jennifer, a long-time married pair, Jeff and Audrey, and a single guy on the prowl, Russell. As they find out, the often confusing stages of a relationship can seem like being on a roller coaster. People can describe the ride to you, but to really know what it's like you have to experience it for yourself.

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Episode 1

Liz Moves In

21m7.5 / 10

Liz temporarily moves in with Jeff and Audrey, and quickly irritates Audrey when she takes Jeff's side on everything. Meanwhile, Adam and Timmy team up to beat the rest of the company at ping pong.

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Directed by Ted WassWritten by Dan KopelmanGuest stars Arabella Field, Izzy Diaz, Paul Mabon, James Koshak, Jeremy Timmins, Lucky Davis, Wendi McLendon-Covey

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Episode 2

Taking Names

21m6.0 / 10

Jeff and Audrey ask Russell to list the women he has slept with so they can avoid giving one of those names to their baby. Meanwhile, Adam is humiliated when he spends a lot of money on a new bicycle and gear.

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Directed by Ted WassWritten by Mike SikowitzGuest stars Emanuel Borria, Parker Contreras, Shane Denil, Kayla Shen, Winston Story, Lucky Davis

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Episode 3

Cats and Dogs

21m7.5 / 10

Liz wants to have a baby, so she turns to Russell for help. Meanwhile, Timmy takes Jeff's advice on how to attract a coworker, but it all backfires.

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Directed by Ted WassWritten by Vanessa McCarthyGuest stars Jason Dohring, Amy Gumenick, Dan Kinsella, Marc Rose, Wendi McLendon-Covey

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Episode 4

Cupcake

21m8.0 / 10

Jeff makes an effort to change his unhealthy eating habits after he accidentally eats Jen and Adam’s “special” cupcake and lands in the hospital. Meanwhile, Russell forces Timmy to be his wingman when his date brings her mother on their night out.

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Directed by Ted WassWritten by Vanessa McCarthyGuest stars Gail O'Grady, Chip Chinery, Rosalie McIntire, Michael Mantell

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Episode 5

Fountain of Youth

21m8.5 / 10

After meeting up with college friends who are no longer into partying, Jeff and Audrey set out to prove that even with a baby on the way, they can still have fun. Meanwhile, Timmy tricks Russell into accompanying him to a nursing home.

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Directed by Ted WassWritten by Mike SikowitzGuest stars Erinn Bartlett, Michael Bunin, Kevin Farley, Mark Atteberry, Jack Carter, Shannon Welles, Katie Wee

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Episode 6

Baby Talk

21m7.5 / 10

When Audrey bonds with their unborn baby, a paranoid Jeff believes she is trying to form an alliance against him. Meanwhile, Russell plagiarizes a real estate article that Timmy wrote.

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Directed by Tom HertzWritten by Tim DoyleGuest stars Christine Estabrook, Paul McKinney, Ruby Lewis, Sara Rue

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Episode 7

Role Play

21m6.5 / 10

Jeff plots to get into a popular restaurant that he promised to take Audrey to, after he fails to make a reservation.

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Directed by Ted WassWritten by Lance WhineryGuest stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, Brooke Baumer, Marianne Chambers, Julie Meyer, Doug Simpson

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Episode 8

Catering

21m8.0 / 10

Brenda gets Jeff and Audrey to help cater an event at Columbia University. Audrey tries to impress the attendees, but it's Jeff's bartending skills that wow the crowd. Meanwhile, Russell enthusiastically embraces Timmy's Bollywood culture.

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Directed by Tom HertzWritten by Vanessa McCarthyGuest stars Anna George, Sachin Bhatt, Kate Gilligan, Seana Kofoed, Eben Ham, Ajay Mehta, Omi Vaidya, Heather Moiseve

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Episode 9

Cooking Class

21m7.5 / 10

Jeff and Audrey join Adam and Jen's healthy cooking class, but it turns into a competition after Jen insults Audrey's cooking. Meanwhile, Timmy is freaked out by his resemblance to Russell's new girlfriend, Radha.

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Directed by Ted WassWritten by Michael A. RossGuest stars Jonathan Slavin, Kosha Patel, Eric Normington

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Episode 10

Unpleasant Surprises

21m8.0 / 10

When Jen discovers that the guys are not planning a surprise bachelor party for Adam as he expects, she forces them to do one for him. Meanwhile, Jen paints a mural for Audrey and Jeff’s nursery that turns out to be rather graphic.

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Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Andy RothGuest stars Jandres Burgos, John DiResta, Sarah Kobayashi, Lorin McCraley

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Episode 11

Timmy Quits

21m7.7 / 10

Jeff tries to prove to Audrey that Heidi, a college friend, never had feelings for him; his plan goes awry, however, when she hits on him during a visit. Meanwhile, Timmy quits when he discovers Russell has embedded a pet tracking device in him.

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Directed by Megyn PriceWritten by Mike HaukomGuest stars Krista Allen, Adam Conway

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Episode 12

A Wee Problem

21m4.8 / 10

Jeff is determined to make Brenda laugh when he discovers that she has a “wee” problem due to her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Timmy is surprised by the professionalism of his new boss while Russell is frustrated with his new assistant.

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Directed by Carlos PiñeroWritten by Vanessa McCarthy, Gloria Calderón KellettGuest stars David Gautreaux, Heather Moiseve, Heidi Niedermeyer, Diane Sellers, Sara Rue, Christopher Thornton

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Episode 13

100th

21m9.0 / 10finale

Brenda goes into labor on Jennifer and Adam's wedding day. Meanwhile, Russell and Timmy make an attempt at reconciliation and Audrey surprises Jeff.

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Directed by Tom HertzWritten by Tom HertzGuest stars Sara Rue, Christopher Thornton, Ed Begley Jr., Richard McGonagle, Jackie Sandler

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Rules of Engagement

Cast

Patrick WarburtonJeff Bingham
David SpadeRussell Dunbar
Megyn PriceAudrey Bingham
Bianca KajlichJennifer Morgan
Oliver HudsonAdam Rhodes
Adhir KalyanTimmy Patel
Orlando JonesBrad
Sam HarrisJackie

Credits

Created by
Tom Hertz
Written by
Tom Hertz, Vanessa McCarthy, Mike Sikowitz, Mike Haukom, Barry Wernick, Gloria Calderón Kellett, Linda Videtti Figueiredo, Tim Doyle, Lance Whinery, Jeffrey Richman, Steve Holland, Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff, Michael A. Ross, Dan Kopelman

Production details

Status
Canceled
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
100
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • CBSUnited States
  • Sony Pictures TelevisionUnited States
  • Game Six Productions
  • CBS StudiosUnited States
  • Happy Madison ProductionsUnited States

Themes

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