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The Best Episodes of Rules of Engagement Season 5

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 1 - Surro-gate
    7.3/10(454 votes)

    #1 - Surro-gate

    S5:E1

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

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Tom Hertz

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  2. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 2 - The Bank
    7.6/10(463 votes)

    #2 - The Bank

    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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  3. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 3 - Rug-Of-War
    7.3/10(528 votes)

    #3 - Rug-Of-War

    S5:E3

    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

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  4. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 4 - Handy Man
    7.4/10(496 votes)

    #4 - Handy Man

    S5:E4

    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

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  5. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 5 - Play Ball
    7.2/10(440 votes)

    #5 - Play Ball

    S5:E5

    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

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  6. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 6 - Baked
    7.4/10(437 votes)

    #6 - Baked

    S5:E6

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

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Tim Doyle

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  7. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 7 - Mannequin Head Ball
    8.1/10(639 votes)

    #7 - Mannequin Head Ball

    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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  8. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 8 - Les-bro
    7.1/10(467 votes)

    #8 - 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

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  9. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 9 - The Big Picture
    7.0/10(446 votes)

    #9 - 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

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  10. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 10 - Fun Run
    7.4/10(443 votes)

    #10 - Fun Run

    S5:E10

    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.

    Director:Ted Wass
    Writer:Tom Hertz

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  11. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 11 - Refusing to Budget
    7.0/10(459 votes)

    #11 - 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

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  12. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 12 - Little Bummer Boy
    7.3/10(469 votes)

    #12 - Little Bummer Boy

    S5:E12

    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

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  13. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 13 - The Home Stretch
    7.6/10(471 votes)

    #13 - The Home Stretch

    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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  14. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 14 - Uh Oh It's Magic
    7.0/10(467 votes)

    #14 - 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

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  15. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 15 - Singing and Dancing
    7.0/10(460 votes)

    #15 - 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

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  16. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 16 - Jeff's Day
    7.3/10(452 votes)

    #16 - Jeff's Day

    S5:E16

    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

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  17. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 17 - Zygote
    7.2/10(438 votes)

    #17 - Zygote

    S5:E17

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

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  18. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 18 - Anniversary Chicken
    7.1/10(450 votes)

    #18 - 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

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  19. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 19 - The Set Up
    7.3/10(462 votes)

    #19 - The Set Up

    S5:E19

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

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

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  20. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 20 - Beating The System
    7.2/10(433 votes)

    #20 - Beating The System

    S5:E20

    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
    Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

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  21. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 21 - The Jeff Photo
    7.3/10(455 votes)

    #21 - The Jeff Photo

    S5:E21

    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.

    Director:Tom Hertz
    Writer:Tom Hertz

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  22. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 22 - Double Down
    7.2/10(439 votes)

    #22 - 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

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  23. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 23 - The Power Couple
    7.2/10(435 votes)

    #23 - The Power Couple

    S5:E23

    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

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  24. Rules of Engagement Season 5 Episode 24 - The Last of the Red Hat Lovers
    7.2/10(443 votes)

    #24 - The Last of the Red Hat Lovers

    S5:E24

    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:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Surro-gate" is the best rated episode of "Rules of Engagement" season 5. It scored 7.3/10 based on 454 votes. Directed by Ted Wass and written by Tom Hertz, it aired on 9/20/2010. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Bank".