The Best Episodes of Rules of Engagement Season 5
Every episode of Rules of Engagement Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rules of Engagement Season 5!
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.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Rules of Engagement" season 5 is "Surro-gate", rated 7.2/10 from 436 user votes. It was directed by Ted Wass and written by Tom Hertz. "Surro-gate" aired on 9/20/2010 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Bank".
7.5/10 445 votes#2 - The Bank
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2010
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
7.2/10 512 votes#3 - Rug-Of-War
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2010
Jeff wants to see if he can get Audrey to get the rug back after Jeff gets sentimental about the rug and reminds Audrey about all the good times they had on that rug.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Barry Wernick
7.3/10 478 votes#4 - Handy Man
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2010
Audrey tries to be more spontaneous in the bedroom with Jeff. Meanwhile, Russell invites Timmy to join him on a business trip to distract him from his fear of flying.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Mike Haukom
7.2/10 423 votes#5 - Play Ball
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2010
When Audrey realizes how miserable her job is making her, she contemplates quitting. Meanwhile, Allison tells Timmy she wants to slow things down.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Vanessa McCarthy
8.1/10 620 votes#7 - 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.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Michael A. Ross
7.1/10 450 votes#8 - Les-bro
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2010
Jeff and Audrey finally settle on a surrogate. Meanwhile, Russell's mother, Bunny, comes to town.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Gloria Calderón Kellett
6.9/10 429 votes#9 - 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.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Audra Sielaff, Becky Mann
6.9/10 443 votes#11 - 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.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Mike Sikowitz
7.3/10 450 votes#12 - Little Bummer Boy
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 12/13/2010
When Russell decides to borrow a Holiday concept of gift-giving from Adam, both Adam and his co-workers are in for surprises. Meanwhile, Audrey wants to make people laugh at Jeff's Holiday party.
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Chris Shiple
7.5/10 453 votes#13 - The Home Stretch
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/3/2011
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
6.9/10 451 votes#14 - Uh Oh It's Magic
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 1/17/2011
Russell is busy looking for his date at a magic show, Audrey tells Brenda's girlfriend a secret.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Vanessa McCarthy
6.9/10 444 votes#15 - Singing and Dancing
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2/7/2011
Timmy wants to join a sinning group but may have a hard time keeping the secret from Russell. Jeff and Audrey have a new rude neighbor.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Tim Doyle
7.3/10 436 votes#16 - Jeff's Day
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 2/24/2011
Jeff's day goes as planned and is messed up when the house keeper drops by. Adam's eye twitches and he finds out what may cause it.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Barry Wernick
7.1/10 421 votes#17 - Zygote
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/3/2011
Jeff, Audrey and Brenda find a zygote after seeing a fertility specialist. Russell and Timmy double date.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Michael Ross
7.0/10 431 votes#18 - 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.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Mike Haukom
7.2/10 444 votes#19 - The Set Up
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 3/31/2011
Russell finds Timmy has a sister and wants to date her. Audrey and Jeff play match maker for their neighbor Liz.
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Gloria Calderón Kellett
7.1/10 417 votes#20 - 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.
Director: Victor Gonzalez
Writer: Audra Sielaff, Becky Mann
7.1/10 420 votes#22 - Double Down
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/5/2011
Jeff and Audrey get a surprise that their family may soon double in size. Russell in his latest scheme to date a girl decides to throw a party Ford Timmy who recently became a citizen, now the question is will the party have the desired effect for Russell?
Director: Ted Wass
Writer: Mike Sikowitz
7.1/10 418 votes#23 - The Power Couple
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 5/12/2011
Russell gets Timmy and to see if he can figure out why to Liz is attracted to the other man and not Russell. Jeff doesn't like the idea that Audrey is making almost the same amount of money as he does.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Vanessa McCarthy
7.1/10 425 votes#24 - 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.
Director: Tom Hertz
Writer: N/A
