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.
The best episode of "Rules of Engagement" season 3 is "Russell's Secret", rated 7.7/10 from 476 user votes. It was directed by Mark Cendrowski and written by Jeffrey Richman. "Russell's Secret" aired on 3/2/2009 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Voluntary Commitment".
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
Audrey has to keep her bet to Jeff by finishing what she starts. We meet Russell's new assistant.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Linda Videtti Figueiredo
Jeff's father arrives after spraining his ankle and expects Audrey to wait on him hand and foot while he recooperates. Meanwhile, Russell begins to regret a one-night stand after she won't leave his apartment.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Mike Sikowitz
Jeff and Audrey are invited to dinner with Jennifer and Adam, but tell a lie so they can attend a better bash that evening. Russell also attends the same party and manages to offend former NFL great, Jerry Rice.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Mike Haukom
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
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
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
Russell issues a competition between the guys to see who can convince their partners to engage in sex more easily.
Director: Gil Junger
Writer: Vanessa McCarthy
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
Audrey makes a bad mistake after a friend, whose marriage is falling a part is doing something bad when he hugs people.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Linda Videtti Figueiredo
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.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Barry Wernick
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