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Rules of EngagementSeason 5

The fifth season of the American television comedy series Rules of Engagement premiered on September 20, 2010. It consisted of 24 episodes, each running approximately 22 minutes in length, marking the first time that the program received a full-season order. CBS initially broadcast the fifth season on Mondays at 8:30 pm ET in the United States between How I Met Your Mother and Two and a Half Men. In February, the show moved to 8:30 ET on Thursdays, following The Big Bang Theory.

Episodes

  • E01 Surro-gate

    7.3

    Sep 20, 2010 · 21m

    Jeff unsuccessfully tries to keep Russell from sleeping with their new surrogate, while Adam tries to work on improving his rear end.

  • E02 The Bank

    8.0

    Sep 27, 2010 · 21m

    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.

  • E03 Rug-Of-War

    7.5

    Oct 4, 2010 · 21m

    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.

  • E04 Handy Man

    5.2

    Oct 11, 2010 · 21m

    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.

  • E05 Play Ball

    7.5

    Oct 18, 2010 · 21m

    When Audrey realizes how miserable her job is making her, she contemplates quitting. Meanwhile, Allison tells Timmy she wants to slow things down.

  • E06 Baked

    8.0

    Oct 25, 2010 · 21m

    Audrey goes stir crazy after quitting her job and decides to start a cookie business. Meanwhile, Timmy tries to be one of the guys.

  • E07 Mannequin Head Ball

    4.5

    Nov 1, 2010 · 21m

    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.

  • E08 Les-bro

    4.3

    Nov 8, 2010 · 21m

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

  • E09 The Big Picture

    7.5

    Nov 15, 2010 · 21m

    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.

  • E10 Fun Run

    6.7

    Nov 22, 2010 · 21m

    Jeff struggles to figure out how to ask his co-workers to donate money for Audrey's 10K charity run after telling them that he doesn't want to participate in their fundraisers anymore.

  • E11 Refusing to Budget

    7.5

    Dec 6, 2010 · 21m

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

  • E12 Little Bummer Boy

    7.5

    Dec 13, 2010 · 21m

    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.

  • E13 The Home Stretch

    8.0

    Jan 3, 2011 · 21m

    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.

  • E14 Uh Oh It's Magic

    7.5

    Jan 17, 2011 · 21m

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

  • E15 Singing and Dancing

    7.0

    Feb 7, 2011 · 21m

    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.

  • E16 Jeff's Day

    8.0

    Feb 24, 2011 · 21m

    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.

  • E17 Zygote

    7.5

    Mar 3, 2011 · 21m

    Jeff, Audrey and Brenda find a zygote after seeing a fertility specialist. Russell and Timmy double date.

  • E18 Anniversary Chicken

    7.5

    Mar 10, 2011 · 21m

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

  • E19 The Set Up

    7.5

    Mar 31, 2011 · 21m

    Russell finds Timmy has a sister and wants to date her. Audrey and Jeff play match maker for their neighbor Liz.

  • E20 Beating The System

    7.5

    Apr 7, 2011 · 21m

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

  • E21 The Jeff Photo

    7.5

    Apr 28, 2011 · 21m

    When an old photo of Jeff appears in an art gallery, he decides it's time to make some changes in his life. Meanwhile, Russell experiences a slump with women until he sees a familiar face.

  • E22 Double Down

    7.5

    May 5, 2011 · 21m

    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?

  • E23 The Power Couple

    7.7

    May 12, 2011 · 21m

    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.

  • E24 The Last of the Red Hat Lovers

    7.5

    May 19, 2011 · 21m

    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.

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