Rules of Engagement backdrop
Comedy

The Worst Episodes of Rules of Engagement

Every episode of Rules of Engagement ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Rules of Engagement!

Binge this in 1d 11h•Peaking at 8.1/10

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

Airs on
CBS
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons7

All1234567

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
    Click to reveal
    Rules of Engagement Season 7 Episode 7 - Role Play
    6.8/10(380 votes)

    #1 - Role Play

    S7:E7

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

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Lance Whinery

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Rules of Engagement Season 2 Episode 11 - Jen at Work
    6.9/10(443 votes)

    #2 - Jen at Work

    S2:E11

    Adam wants Russell to agree to hire Jen to design an ad campaign for one of their clients. He will not listen to Russell and Jeff when they tell him that this is not a good idea. When Audrey shares the fertility issues with Jen, she gives them a gift to help bring them luck.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Steve Holland

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 14 - Uh Oh It's Magic
    6.9/10(431 votes)

    #3 - Uh Oh It's Magic

    S5:E14

    Russell is busy looking for his date at a magic show, Audrey tells Brenda's girlfriend a secret.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Vanessa McCarthy

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Rules of Engagement Season 7 Episode 6 - Baby Talk
    6.9/10(386 votes)

    #4 - Baby Talk

    S7:E6

    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.

    Director:Tom Hertz
    Writer:Tim Doyle

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 9 - The Big Picture
    7.0/10(411 votes)

    #5 - The Big Picture

    S5:E9

    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
    Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 11 - Refusing to Budget
    7.0/10(423 votes)

    #6 - Refusing to Budget

    S5:E11

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Rules of Engagement

    READ
  7. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 15 - Singing and Dancing
    7.0/10(426 votes)

    #7 - Singing and Dancing

    S5:E15

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Rules of Engagement Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.1/10(612 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Married couple Jeff and Audrey have just learned their next door neighbor, Jennifer, has become engaged to her boyfriend, Adam. But when Jeff tries to give Adam advice, he develops doubt about the impending engagement. Meanwhile, Jennifer fixes up Adam's best friend, Russell, because she believes the right woman could change his habit of being a serial dater. Meanwhile, Jeff inadvertently starts a fight between Audrey and himself about an old bicycle.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Tom Hertz

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Rules of Engagement Season 1 Episode 4 - Game On
    7.1/10(521 votes)

    #9 - Game On

    S1:E4

    Jeff puts Audrey in a bad mood after he fails to respond to the news of her big promotion at work because he is watching his basketball game. Jeff tries to make it up by inviting her to floor seats at a Knicks game. But she can't decide what to wear, which it makes Jeff wonder if she cares more about how she looks than about him. Now that Jennifer and Adam are living together, they have an argument over money.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Linda Videtti Figueiredo

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Rules of Engagement Season 2 Episode 7 - Engagement Party
    7.1/10(448 votes)

    #10 - Engagement Party

    S2:E7

    Barbara returns to town with news that could have Russell very happy.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Tom Hertz

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Rules of Engagement Season 2 Episode 13 - Russell's Father's Son
    7.1/10(432 votes)

    #11 - Russell's Father's Son

    S2:E13

    When Adam ends up being asked to appear in a promotional video being shot by Russell's father, he worries about hurting Russell's feelings.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writers:Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Rules of Engagement Season 2 Episode 14 - Buyer's Remorse
    7.1/10(437 votes)

    #12 - Buyer's Remorse

    S2:E14

    Adam and Jennifer are looking to move and find an apartment in the same Building as Audrey and Jeff. Jeff and Audrey agree to support them to the board, only Jeff has a run in with a board member.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Linda Videtti Figueiredo

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Rules of Engagement Season 3 Episode 4 - Dad's Visit
    7.1/10(444 votes)

    #13 - Dad's Visit

    S3:E4

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Rules of Engagement Season 3 Episode 11 - May Divorce Be with You
    7.1/10(427 votes)

    #14 - May Divorce Be with You

    S3:E11

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Rules of Engagement Season 4 Episode 10 - The Surrogate
    7.1/10(423 votes)

    #15 - The Surrogate

    S4:E10

    Audrey is over bearing with a potential surrogate mother for her and Jeff. Russell finds Jennifer and Adam's wedding web site and teases them about it.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writers:Jeffrey Richman, Mike Sikowitz

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 8 - Les-bro
    7.1/10(434 votes)

    #16 - Les-bro

    S5:E8

    Jeff and Audrey finally settle on a surrogate. Meanwhile, Russell's mother, Bunny, comes to town.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Gloria Calderón Kellett

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 18 - Anniversary Chicken
    7.1/10(414 votes)

    #17 - Anniversary Chicken

    S5:E18

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 22 - Double Down
    7.1/10(405 votes)

    #18 - Double Down

    S5:E22

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. Rules of Engagement Season 6 Episode 14 - Goodbye Dolly
    7.1/10(405 votes)

    #19 - Goodbye Dolly

    S6:E14

    Audrey tries to prepare for motherhood by continuing to repair a doll that she keeps damaging. Meanwhile, Jeff questions Brenda's dating choices.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. Rules of Engagement Season 7 Episode 2 - Taking Names
    7.1/10(394 votes)

    #20 - Taking Names

    S7:E2

    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.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. Rules of Engagement Season 7 Episode 3 - Cats and Dogs
    7.1/10(401 votes)

    #21 - Cats and Dogs

    S7:E3

    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.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Vanessa McCarthy

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. Rules of Engagement Season 7 Episode 11 - Timmy Quits
    7.1/10(406 votes)

    #22 - Timmy Quits

    S7:E11

    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.

    Director:Megyn Price
    Writer:Mike Haukom

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. Rules of Engagement Season 1 Episode 3 - Young and the Restless
    7.2/10(498 votes)

    #23 - Young and the Restless

    S1:E3

    While Russell has a hot new date, Audrey bets Jeff that he can't score a phone number from a younger woman and gives him a night without his wedding ring to try.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Jon Sherman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. Rules of Engagement Season 2 Episode 3 - Mr. Fix It
    7.2/10(450 votes)

    #24 - Mr. Fix It

    S2:E3

    Jeff finds himself in trouble when he tries to fix an issue Audrey is having with one of their neighbors.

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writer:Tom Hertz

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. Rules of Engagement Season 2 Episode 8 - Fix-up & Downs
    7.2/10(448 votes)

    #25 - Fix-up & Downs

    S2:E8

    Audrey and Jennifer decide to do some match making and will be surprised at who is helped by it.

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writer:Barry Wernick

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Worst Episodes Summary

"Role Play" is the worst rated episode of "Rules of Engagement". It scored 6.8/10 based on 380 votes. Directed by Ted Wass and written by Lance Whinery, it aired on 3/18/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Jen at Work".