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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

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    Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 7 - Mannequin Head Ball
    8.1/10(605 votes)

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Michael A. Ross

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  2. Rules of Engagement Season 7 Episode 13 - 100th
    8.0/10(497 votes)

    S7:E13

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

    Director:Tom Hertz
    Writer:Tom Hertz

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  3. Rules of Engagement Season 4 Episode 2 - Snoozin' for a Bruisin'
    7.9/10(480 votes)

    S4:E2

    When Jeff and Audrey switch sides of the bed, Jeff accidentally rolls over and clocks Audrey in the face, landing her in the hospital.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Barry Wernick

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  4. Rules of Engagement Season 4 Episode 3 - Atlantic City
    7.9/10(437 votes)

    S4:E3

    Audrey tries to make Jeff feel guilty for not telling her that his friend's bachelor party in Atlantic City was cancelled; however, her plan backfires when Jeff discovers that Audrey is also being deceitful.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Lance Whinery

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  5. Rules of Engagement Season 7 Episode 8 - Catering
    7.9/10(361 votes)

    S7:E8

    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.

    Director:Tom Hertz
    Writer:Vanessa McCarthy

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  6. Rules of Engagement Season 1 Episode 7 - Jeff's Wooby
    7.8/10(514 votes)

    S1:E7

    Audrey is scared by Jeff's constant reminiscing about each t-shirt's significance. After a little while, she starts to wonder if his best times in life may have come before her.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Barry Wernick

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  7. Rules of Engagement Season 6 Episode 4 - Nature Calls
    7.8/10(396 votes)

    S6:E4

    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.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Mike Haukom

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  8. Rules of Engagement Season 3 Episode 1 - Russell's Secret
    7.7/10(463 votes)

    S3:E1

    Audrey discovers that Russell is really a closet Broadway-musical fan, and uses this knowledge to her advantage by blackmailing him for tickets. Meanwhile, Adam and Jennifer decide to take dancing lessons.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Jeffrey Richman

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  9. Rules of Engagement Season 3 Episode 13 - Sex Toy Story
    7.7/10(444 votes)

    S3:E13

    After Jennifer hosts a party, Jeff wonders if he and Audrey are missing out on something in their personal life.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Steve Holland

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  10. Rules of Engagement Season 4 Episode 1 - Flirting
    7.7/10(472 votes)

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Tom Hertz

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  11. Rules of Engagement Season 6 Episode 9 - A Big Bust
    7.7/10(398 votes)

    S6:E9

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

    Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
    Writer:Gloria Calderón Kellett

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  12. Rules of Engagement Season 2 Episode 1 - Flirting With Disaster
    7.6/10(488 votes)

    S2:E1

    Jeff's snoring has gotten out of hands. Audrey, who isn't able to sleep anymore, decides that she and Jeff should sleep in separate bedrooms. While this could seems like a bad situation for some, other like Jeff see the good side of it. Jeff takes advantage of his new found freedom by staying up too late and living like a college student.

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writer:Steve Holland

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  13. Rules of Engagement Season 3 Episode 6 - Poaching Timmy
    7.6/10(474 votes)

    S3:E6

    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 supersition gets the best of him as he tries to recreate the exact conditions of the Giants' win.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Jeffrey Richman

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  14. Rules of Engagement Season 3 Episode 7 - Old Timer's Day
    7.6/10(462 votes)

    S3:E7

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

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Tom Hertz

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  15. Rules of Engagement Season 3 Episode 10 - Family Style
    7.6/10(448 votes)

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  16. Rules of Engagement Season 1 Episode 2 - The Birthday Deal
    7.5/10(532 votes)

    S1:E2

    When it's time to plan a party for Jeff's birthday, everyone gets involved. But Audrey is spending a little too much time on planning the party, which makes Jeff unhappy. Alhough Jeff won't reveal what he usually gets in the annual birthday deal, Adam brings up the subject with Jennifer and is then worried when Jennifer not only agrees to give him a birthday deal, but announces she wants to get one in return. Meanwhile, Russell is obsessed with trying to figure out what Jeff's birthday present really is.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Tom Hertz

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  17. Rules of Engagement Season 2 Episode 15 - Pimp My Bride
    7.5/10(457 votes)

    S2:E15

    Russell tries another approach to get the girl. Will using his apartment for a photo shoot seal the deal? Also Adam and Jennifer have a wedding date picked.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Barry Wernick

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  18. Rules of Engagement Season 3 Episode 3 - Jeff's New Friend
    7.5/10(463 votes)

    S3:E3

    Jeff learns a fact about a friend he just met at the gym and Russell has doubts about the family history of a new girlfriend.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Tom Hertz

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  19. Rules of Engagement Season 3 Episode 8 - Twice
    7.5/10(451 votes)

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Vanessa McCarthy

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  20. Rules of Engagement Season 4 Episode 9 - The Score
    7.5/10(439 votes)

    S4:E9

    Jeff really can't stand not knowing the score of the NY Rangers game and has to try hard to get the game off his mind while at a party for Audrey's boss. Russell is mad at Timmy because he doesn't root for the home team.

    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Gloria Calderón Kellett

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  21. Rules of Engagement Season 4 Episode 13 - They Do?
    7.5/10(435 votes)

    S4:E13

    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 ENGAGEMEN.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Tom Hertz

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  22. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 2 - The Bank
    7.5/10(430 votes)

    S5:E2

    Jeff tells Adam his secret for keeping track of Audrey's mistakes and how he uses that list to keep Audrey from getting too upset with him when he makes mistakes. Russell hoping to get a girl sends a nasty e-mail to Timmy's love interest.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  23. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 13 - The Home Stretch
    7.5/10(435 votes)

    S5:E13

    When Jeff discovers that a guy is giving Audrey home pilates classes, he wants to make a change. Meanwhile, Adam tells Jennifer specifics about his football past.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Lance Whinery

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  24. Rules of Engagement Season 6 Episode 13 - Meat Wars
    7.5/10(395 votes)

    S6:E13

    When Audrey and Jen makes plans to see a concert, Jeff makes solo plans and excludes Adam, whose feelings are hurt.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Lance Whinery

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  25. Rules of Engagement Season 7 Episode 9 - Cooking Class
    7.5/10(332 votes)

    S7:E9

    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.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Michael A. Ross

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mannequin Head Ball" is the best rated episode of "Rules of Engagement". It scored 8.1/10 based on 605 votes. Directed by Ted Wass and written by Michael A. Ross, it aired on 11/1/2010. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "100th".