Season 5
September 20, 2010
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.
24 Episodes
Episodes
Surro-gate
September 20, 2010
Jeff unsuccessfully tries to keep Russell from sleeping with their new surrogate, while Adam tries to work on improving his rear end.
The Bank
September 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.
Rug-Of-War
October 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.
Handy Man
October 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.
Play Ball
October 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.
Baked
October 25, 2010
Audrey goes stir crazy after quitting her job and decides to start a cookie business. Meanwhile, Timmy tries to be one of the guys.
Mannequin Head Ball
November 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.
Les-bro
November 8, 2010
Jeff and Audrey finally settle on a surrogate. Meanwhile, Russell's mother, Bunny, comes to town.
The Big Picture
November 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.
Fun Run
November 22, 2010
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.
Refusing to Budget
December 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.
Little Bummer Boy
December 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.
The Home Stretch
January 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.
Uh Oh It's Magic
January 17, 2011
Russell is busy looking for his date at a magic show, Audrey tells Brenda's girlfriend a secret.
Singing and Dancing
February 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.
Jeff's Day
February 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.
Zygote
March 3, 2011
Jeff, Audrey and Brenda find a zygote after seeing a fertility specialist. Russell and Timmy double date.
Anniversary Chicken
March 10, 2011
After Jeff stuns Audrey by remembering their wedding date the surprise is on Jeff. Timmy helps Russell on a date.
The Set Up
March 31, 2011
Russell finds Timmy has a sister and wants to date her. Audrey and Jeff play match maker for their neighbor Liz.
Beating The System
April 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.
The Jeff Photo
April 28, 2011
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.
Double Down
May 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?
The Power Couple
May 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.
The Last of the Red Hat Lovers
May 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.
