Rules of Engagement
Season 3
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes13
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseMarch 2 (2009-03-02) –
May 18, 2009 (2009-05-18)
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The third season of the American television comedy series Rules of Engagement premiered as a mid-season entry on March 2, 2009 and concluded on May 18, 2009. It consists of 13 episodes, each running approximately 22 minutes in length. CBS broadcast the third season at 9:30 pm in the United States, on Mondays except for one episode ("May Divorce Be With You") which was aired on Wednesday.[1]

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Episodes

See also: List of Rules of Engagement episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
231"Russell's Secret"Mark CendrowskiJeffrey RichmanMarch 2, 2009 (2009-03-02)30411.82[2]

Audrey discovers that Russell is a closeted fan of Broadway musicals, a fact she promises to keep secret in exchange for free theater tickets. Meanwhile, Adam and Jennifer take dancing lessons in preparation for their wedding, but it becomes very clear that Jennifer can't dance.

Jeff goes to the boat show and meets an old friend, Mike (Bob Odenkirk), who causes Jeff to re-think his & Audrey's spending time together.
242"Voluntary Commitment"Ted WassLinda Videtti FigueiredoMarch 9, 2009 (2009-03-09)3029.95[3]

After a long line of female assistants, Russell hires Timmy and learns that having a male assistant can be very advantageous. Meanwhile, after volunteering to read to the elderly, Audrey makes a bet with Jeff that she can commit to finishing a project.

Featuring Yvette Nicole Brown as the nursing home administrator, and Lou Felder as Charlie, a suave nursing home patient whom Jen assists.
253"Jeff's New Friend"Ted WassTom HertzMarch 16, 2009 (2009-03-16)30111.42[4]
Jeff is surprised when Audrey informs him that the new friend, Brad (Orlando Jones), he made at the gym is gay. Meanwhile, Russell worries the young woman he's dating (Michelle Pierce) might be his daughter.
264"Dad's Visit"Ted WassMike SikowitzMarch 23, 2009 (2009-03-23)3039.37[5]

Much to Audrey's dismay, Jeff's chauvinist father, Roy (Brian Dennehy), who expects Audrey to wait on him hand and foot, extends his visit after spraining his ankle. Meanwhile, Russell has a one-night stand with a woman (Holly Lynch) who won't leave his apartment.

Jeff persuades Adam to watch The Godfather movies, much to Jen's dismay.
275"Lyin' King"Ted WassMike HaukomMarch 30, 2009 (2009-03-30)30611.03[6]
After getting invited by Brad and Jackie (Sam Harris (singer)) to their much cooler party, Jeff and Audrey lie to Adam and Jennifer to get out of a dinner they are hosting. At the same party, Russell's new assistant Timmy tries to keep him on his best behavior after he ticks off party-goer Jerry Rice (as himself) by hitting on Rice's girlfriend (Helena Mattsson). Things get even more dicy when Adam and Jennifer end up at the party.
286"Poaching Timmy"Gail MancusoJeffrey RichmanApril 13, 2009 (2009-04-13)31111.60[7]
Timmy and Audrey conspire when Timmy tires of Russell's demands and Audrey wants to dump her incompetent assistant, Tayna (Kate Micucci). Meanwhile, Jeff thinks he can help the Giants win by re-creating conditions that led to a previous victory, and Adam tries to take Jennifer camping - on the roof of their building.
297"Old Timer's Day"Gail MancusoTom HertzApril 20, 2009 (2009-04-20)31210.59[8]

After being teased for falling asleep while watching a movie, Jeff tries to prove to Audrey he's young and spry and invites her to watch him play softball. While up at bat, a simple sneeze proves he's older than he thinks. Russell, though, inspires Jeff to not give in to Father Time. Meanwhile, Adam tries to cope with Jennifer's mood swings after she goes off the pill.

Featuring Orlando Jones and Tyler Jacob Moore as Brad and Evan, two of Jeff's softball teammates.
308"Twice"Ken WhittinghamVanessa McCarthyApril 27, 2009 (2009-04-27)30511.30[9]

Frustrated by her colleagues' constant fawning over their newly pregnant co-worker (Melanie Paxson), Audrey pretends that she is also going to have a baby so that she can receive special treatment, too. Meanwhile, Russell takes an Amish teen (Jake Thomas) who is staying with Adam and Jennifer out on the town for his Rumspringa, and Jeff brags about having sex with Audrey twice in one night.

Featuring Beth Littleford and Susan Yeagley as Audrey's coworkers.
319"The Challenge"Gil JungerVanessa McCarthyMay 4, 2009 (2009-05-04)31311.33[10]

Jeff, Russell and Adam make a bet to see who can "score" the soonest - "married guy" (Jeff), "engaged guy" (Adam), or "single guy" (Russell). Russell's new assistant Timmy is also put into place to make sure Russell doesn't like or "pay for it." But when a series of unfortunate events begin to unwind, Jeff, Russell and Adam are hung out to dry, leaving a winner that takes everyone by surprise.

Featuring Luisa Moraes and Carrie Reichenbach.
3210"Family Style"Ted WassMike SikowitzMay 11, 2009 (2009-05-11)[11]30710.14[12]
While on a double date with Brad and his partner Jackie, Jeff gets annoyed when Jackie helps himself to his meal. Not wanting to hurt Jackie's feelings, Audrey demands Jeff keep quiet about the incident. Meanwhile, Russell dates a psychiatrist (Perrey Reeves), and has Timmy pretend he is him during sessions. Elsewhere Adam grows a soul patch.
3311"May Divorce Be with You"Ted WassLinda Videtti FigueiredoMay 13, 2009 (2009-05-13)[11]3106.30[12]

After Audrey and Jeff learn that their friend Steve (Tony Hale) has just divorced, Audrey agrees to let Steve stay with her and Jeff. She soon regrets her decision after discovering Steve enjoys giving "inappropriate" hugs. Meanwhile Russell meets the Italian brothers (Louis Mandylor and Johnny Palermo) of a one night stand.

Featuring Alexis Krause as Tina, Russell's Italian girlfriend.
3412"House Money"Gail MancusoBarry WernickMay 18, 2009 (2009-05-18)3097.50[13]

Audrey convinces Jeff that they should do something fun with the profit he made from the sale of his Camaro. However, they regret the idea after their extravagant night ends up costing them much more than they expected. Meanwhile, Adam keeps forgetting his cellphone so Russell decides to pull a prank - sending Adam to a lesbian bar - in order to teach him a lesson.

Featuring Alexandra Fatovich, Mylinda Royer, Katie Savoy as bar patrons; Angi Greene as the bartender, Darrin Lackey (waiter), Kurt Long (hotel clerk), and Grinnell Morris as Jeff's work friend Stuart.
3513"Sex Toy Story"Gail MancusoSteve HollandMay 18, 2009 (2009-05-18)30812.87[13]

After Audrey attends Jennifer's sex-toy party, Jeff wonders if he and Audrey are missing out on something in their personal life. Meanwhile, Russell pretends he's married in order to attract a woman (Sunny Mabrey) whom he overhears saying she prefers married guys.

Featuring John Farley (actor) as the sex shop clerk.

Ratings

Episode # Title Air Date Rating Share 18-49 Viewers
1 Russell's Secret March 2, 2009 7.3 11 3.9/9 11.86 million[14]
2 Voluntary Commitment March 9, 2009 6.3 9 3.7/9 10.04 million[15]
3 Jeff's New Friend March 16, 2009 6.9 10 4.0/10 11.41 million[16]
4 Dad's Visit March 23, 2009 5.9 9 3.4/8 9.37 million
5 Lyin' King March 30, 2009 6.5 10 4.1/10 10.99 million[17]
6 Poaching Timmy April 13, 2009 7.0 11 4.0/10 11.57 million
7 Old Timer's Day April 20, 2009 6.6 10 3.8/9 10.59 million
8 Twice April 27, 2009 7.1 11 3.9/10 11.30 million
9 The Challenge May 4, 2009 6.9 10 4.1/10 11.33 million
10 Family Style May 11, 2009 6.3 10 3.6/9 10.12 million
11 May Divorce Be With You May 13, 2009 4.1 7 1.9/6 6.38 million
12 House Money May 18, 2009 4.7 8 2.6/8 7.49 million
13 Sex Toy Story May 18, 2009 7.9 12 4.4/11 12.80 million

References

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