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Season 1 – Rules of Engagement

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The different phases of male-female relationships are examined as seen through the eyes of young couple Adam and Jennifer. Their friends include longtime-married pair Jeff and Audrey, and a womanizing singleton named Russell. As Adam and Jennifer find out, the often-confusing stages of a relationship can seem like a ride on a roller coaster: Folks can describe it to you, but you have to take the trip for yourself to know what it's like.
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Rules of Engagement — Season 1

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Rules of Engagement utilizes an old-fashioned, hoary outlook on gender politics, lacking wit or insight.

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Charlie McCollum San Jose Mercury News 04/01/2020
"Rules" is a classic example of how the networks seem unable to cut themselves loose from predictable formulas in situation comedies. Go to Full Review Ray Richmond The Hollywood Reporter 04/01/2020
"Rules" is rife with attitude and snappy dialogue and the requisite mega-attractive characters. Go to Full Review Mike McDaniel Houston Chronicle 04/01/2020
While Rules provides some been-there moments, the laughs are few and far between. It's not the fault of the cast, but maybe it's the fault of the premise, which overtly focuses on stereotypes. Go to Full Review Will Harris Bullz-Eye.com 04/01/2020
2.5/5
"Rules of Engagement" has its share of laughs but it's dragged down by its shortcomings. Go to Full Review Robert Abele L.A. Weekly 04/01/2020
The series quickly begins to resemble one of those fake sitcoms you'd see in a snide movie that likes to take easy potshots at low culture. Go to Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 04/01/2020
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[Patrick] Warburton's the main attraction, laying down a steady downbeat of beat-down. It's still easy to grin and bear him. But [David] Spade? Not quite so much anymore. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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KB B @Okbullard 12/03/2023 This was one of my all time favorites. It's old school type comedy at it's best. Patrick Warburton and David Spade were both exceptional. It's definitely worth the watch. See more Richard S 10/18/2023 Just a fun, silly show to watch. I found the show to be entertaining and enjoyable. See more Bill D @Billdejean 06/20/2023 How do these critics keep their jobs!? One of the best sitcoms ever beginning with season 3. 1 is bad and 2 is less than average. See more L S 04/18/2023 At least better than "How I met your Mother". See more 01/13/2021 This show cracks me up. Patrick Warburton is such a dry comic relief. Spade as the sleazy troll & his stupidity to Timmy who was a great addition. Their relationship borders on a ridiculous need for each other. See more 02/11/2020 Not only is it a "How I Met Your Mother" ripoff, it's also a bad one See more Read all reviews
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David Spade

Russell

Patrick Warburton

Jeff

Megyn Price

Audrey

Oliver Hudson

Adam

Bianca Kajlich

Jennifer

Colby Paul

Bully

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 5, 2007 Pilot Newly engaged Jennifer and Adam start to backpedal when they hear their long-married friends argue over a bicycle. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 12, 2007 The Birthday Deal Jeff wants to stay on Audrey's good side to ensure that he gets his yearly birthday deal; Russell tries to figure out what Jeff's birthday gift really is. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 19, 2007 Young and the Restless Audrey bets that Jeff cannot get a younger woman's phone number; Jennifer wants to get rid of their bed because Adam bought it with an ex-girlfriend. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 26, 2007 Game On Audrey is upset when Jeff seems more interested in the outcome of a New York Knicks game than in her news about a big promotion; Adam and Jennifer argue over how they are spending their money. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 5, 2007 Kids A chance meeting with an old flame prompts Russell to right a previous wrong. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 12, 2007 Hard Day's Night Jeff helps Jennifer lift her heavy sofa, but he soon feels guilty. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 19, 2007 Jeff's Wooby When Audrey makes a quilt out of Jeff's favorite T-shirts, the gift is a bigger hit than she imagined. Details

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Rules of Engagement — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Ted Wass, Andy Ackerman
Executive Producer
Tom Hertz, Jack Giarraputo, Doug Robinson, Andy Ackerman
Screenwriter
Tom Hertz, Jon Sherman, Barry Wernick, Linda Videtti Figueiredo
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 5, 2007