The BEST episodes of Rules of Engagement

Every episode of Rules of Engagement ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Rules of Engagement!

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

Last Updated: 1/29/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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A Big Bust
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7.78
635 votes

#1 - A Big Bust

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/5/2012

When Audrey thinks her maid needs help getting money to fix her limp, she asks her neighbours to help contribute, only to find out she misunderstood what the maid needed the money for.

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Mannequin Head Ball
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7.68
971 votes

#2 - Mannequin Head Ball

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2010

When Jeff can't get out of the lease for a retail space he rented for Audrey's fleeting cookie business, he and Adam invent a new game involving the heads of mannequins. Meanwhile, Russell and Timmy go on a double date.

Directors: Ted Wass
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The Last of the Red Hat Lovers
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7.66
868 votes

#3 - The Last of the Red Hat Lovers

Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/19/2011

Russell books a cruise that he thinks is filled with "red hot" ladies but instead it's filled with ladies from the Red Hat society. Meanwhile, Timmy tries to help Jeff and Audrey settle an argument.

Directors: Tom Hertz
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Poaching Timmy
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7.66
701 votes

#4 - Poaching Timmy

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2009

When Timmy gets tired of Russell's demands and Audrey gets fed up with her terrible assistant, the two work together to find a solution. Meanwhile, Jeff's superstition gets the best of him as he tries to recreate the exact conditions of the Giants' win.

Directors: Gail Mancuso
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Flirting
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7.63
814 votes

#5 - Flirting

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/1/2010

Jeff listens to Russell about a co-worker and finds himself in trouble. Timmy is sent to get Russell's phone from the apartment of his most recent conquest.

Directors: John Pasquin
Writer: Tom Hertz
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They Do?
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7.60
764 votes

#6 - They Do?

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/24/2010

Adam and Jennifer plan a secret wedding; however, a series of unfortunate events puts their plan in jeopardy. Meanwhile, to keep Russell and Timmy from finding out about the ceremony, Adam tells them he is staging an intervention for Jeff, on the fourth season finale of RULES OF ENGAGEMENT.

Directors: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Tom Hertz
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Anniversary Chicken
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7.59
789 votes

#7 - Anniversary Chicken

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/10/2011

After Jeff stuns Audrey by remembering their wedding date the surprise is on Jeff. Timmy helps Russell on a date.

Directors: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Mike Haukom
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Family Style
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7.59
719 votes

#8 - Family Style

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/11/2009

Jeff doesn't get any dinner after someone else eats it before he does. Now he has to keep quiet about it.

Directors: Ted Wass
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Old Timer's Day
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7.58
644 votes

#9 - Old Timer's Day

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2009

After being harassed for falling asleep during a movie, Jeff tries to prove to Audrey that he's still young by inviting her to his softball game.

Directors: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Tom Hertz
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Indian Giver
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7.57
667 votes

#10 - Indian Giver

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/12/2010

Audrey is surprised by Jeff's sudden interest in her favourite reality show until she discovers the reason. Meanwhile, to Russell's delight, Timmy has second thoughts about his impending arranged marriage.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
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Cheating
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7.57
616 votes

#11 - Cheating

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/8/2011

Audrey tries to persuade Jeff to eat healthier when he is diagnosed with high cholesterol, but he can't help sneaking around with Brenda for unhealthy food. Meanwhile, Russell tries to keep up with his new college intern on the party circuit.

Directors: Tom Hertz
Writer: Tim Doyle
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The Challenge
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7.57
585 votes

#12 - The Challenge

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/4/2009

Russell issues a competition between the guys to see who can convince their partners to engage in sex more easily.

Directors: Gil Junger
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Time Share
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7.56
769 votes

#13 - Time Share

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/14/2008

Jennifer and Adam decide to go on a trip with Jeff and Audrey but may have wished they had stayed home when they find out the reason they took the trip.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Tom Hertz
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Twice
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7.54
727 votes

#14 - Twice

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2009

Frustrated over the attention a pregnant co-worker is getting, Audrey pretends she too is pregnant in order to get special treatment.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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House Money
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7.53
777 votes

#15 - House Money

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/18/2009

Audrey convinces Jeff to go out on the town and do something exciting after making a profit from the sale of his car. After the lavish night has finished, she regrets the decision after finding out they spent much more than he made.

Directors: Gail Mancuso
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Beating the System
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7.53
927 votes

#16 - Beating the System

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/7/2011

Jeff and Audrey are in for a big change when Brenda finds out she is pregnant. Timmy is Adam and Jennifer's wedding planner.

Directors: Victor Gonzalez
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Nature Calls
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7.53
732 votes

#17 - Nature Calls

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/10/2011

When the gang decides to take a trip to Vermont to check out the fall foliage, they find themselves wishing they had never left home. Meanwhile, Russell has renewed faith in his marriage to Liz.

Directors: Ted Wass
Writer: Mike Haukom
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The Chair
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7.53
699 votes

#18 - The Chair

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/15/2011

A battle of wills ensues when Audrey won't admit she hates an armchair that Jeff pretends to love; Russell sues Timmy for sexual harassment.

Directors: Ted Wass
Writer: Mike Haukom
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Cats & Dogs
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7.52
498 votes

#19 - Cats & Dogs

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/18/2013

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

Directors: Doug Robinson
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Ghost Story
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7.52
726 votes

#20 - Ghost Story

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/22/2010

Audrey is upset when Jeff reveals to her that he doesn't believe she saw her dead grandmother's ghost. Meanwhile, Russell tries to persuade Timmy not to go through with his arranged marriage.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
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The Big Picture
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7.52
899 votes

#21 - The Big Picture

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/2010

When Russell's trust fund is cut off by his mother, he gets a taste of how life will be after moving in with Timmy. Meanwhile, Audrey helps Jeff impress his boss in order to get a raise.

Directors: Ted Wass
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Scavenger Hunt
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7.52
797 votes

#22 - Scavenger Hunt

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/29/2012

In order to convince Audrey he is making an effort in their relationship, Jeff sends her on a romantic scavenger hunt, with mixed results. Meanwhile, Adam leads Russell to believe that Jen has a sex tape.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Mike Haukom
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Bros Before Nodes
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7.51
712 votes

#23 - Bros Before Nodes

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/27/2011

Worried about getting his father's approval, Russell gets Liz all dolled up to meet him. Meanwhile, Jeff is more concerned about his guys' weekend being cancelled than Audrey's feelings, and Adam has a new friend (Curtis Armstrong) to drive crazy.

Directors: Ted Wass
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Refusing to Budget
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7.50
929 votes

#24 - Refusing to Budget

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/6/2010

Timmy teaches Russell how to budget after all utilities are suddenly turned off. Audrey tells someone all about publishing and shows off her office.

Directors: Mike Sikowitz
Writer: Ted Wass
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Shy Dial
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7.50
655 votes

#25 - Shy Dial

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2011

Jeff has found a way to talk to his wife without having to physically talking to his wife through an app on his phone by telling her what ever he wants by having his voicemail go straight to her voicemail. Adam has a salesman come to his defence after his friends pick on him for some bad choice in picking his clothes.

Directors: Ted Wass
Writer: Tim Doyle
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