Rules of Engagement (season 2)

Rules of Engagement
Season 2
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 15
Release
Original network CBS
Original release September 24, 2007 (2007-09-24) 
May 19, 2008 (2008-05-19)
Season chronology

The second season of the American television comedy series Rules of Engagement premiered on September 24, 2007 and concluded on May 19, 2008. It consists of 15 episodes, each running approximately 22 minutes in length. CBS broadcast the second season at 9:30 pm in the United States. No new episodes of the program aired between December and March, due to the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike.[1]

Cast

Main cast

Episodes

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Title Directed by Written by Original air date Production
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U.S. Viewers
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81"Flirting with Disaster"Gary HalvorsonSteve HollandSeptember 24, 2007 (2007-09-24)20212.23[2]

Jeff's snoring has worsened, frequently disturbing Audrey's sleep. She wants him to have surgery to prevent his snoring. They decide that they should sleep in separate bedrooms, which Jeff prefers. He takes advantage of his new-found freedom by staying up late and living like a college student.

Russell and Adam go to the diner, where pretty young waitress Amy flirts with Adam, who reciprocates. When he proudly tells Jennifer at their apartment, she is annoyed and goes to the diner with him to be introduced to Amy.
92"Audrey's Sister"Ted WassSivert Glarum & Michael JaminOctober 1, 2007 (2007-10-01)20310.09[3]

Audrey's sister, Barbara (Heather Locklear), is having problems with her husband Rick and visits Audrey and Jeff. Russell and Barbara go out to a restaurant, play Guitar Hero and she kisses him. Russell tells Jeff that he intends to have sex with her after she splits from Rick.

Jeff tells Adam and Russell how much he enjoys spending time alone at his and Audrey's apartment when she is out. Adam would love to spend time at his and Jen's apartment, but has never had a significant amount of time alone there during their cohabitation.
103"Mr. Fix-It"Gary HalvorsonTom HertzOctober 8, 2007 (2007-10-08)20110.68[4]

Audrey is upset that a woman who lives in their building never talks to her, so Jeff asks her to say hello to Audrey. She reluctantly does so and makes it clear to Audrey that he asked her to. Audrey is annoyed with Jeff for asking the woman.

Jen and Adam record themselves having sex together in their apartment using her camcorder. They are disappointed with the result and realize that making a sex tape is something that amateurs should not try, and decide that imagination is often better than pictures.
114"Guy Code"Mark CendrowskiMike HaukomOctober 15, 2007 (2007-10-15)20410.81[5]

Audrey and Jeff have become friends with a married couple, Ray and Katie. Ray tells Katie and Audrey that he and Jeff are going to a sports bar. However, they actually go to a strip club, where Ray pays a stripper to give him a handjob. When Jeff tells Audrey about it, she is appalled. Jeff then informs her about "guy code", which involves men keeping things about each other secret and not judging each other. When Ray breaks guy code by informing Audrey that he has broken the diet that she imposed on him, he considers Ray to have betrayed him, so Jeff ends the friendship.

Russell wants to have sex with his incompetent, attractive, young female assistant Danielle. However, there is a company rule against colleagues dating each other. He believes that Adam does not want an assistant, so Russell re-assigns her to him, thinking that he will fire her, leaving him free to take her out. However, Russell does not fire her. Adam introduces Jen and Danielle to each other and Jen tells Adam to fire Danielle.
125"Bag Ladies"Gail MancusoVanessa McCarthyOctober 22, 2007 (2007-10-22)20610.82[6]
Jeff wants to spice up his sex life with Audrey. Russell is dating a new girl that he knows nothing about. Jen buys Adam a present that causes him a lot of embarrassment with the guys.
136"Old School Jeff"Gary HalvorsonLinda Videtti FigueiredoOctober 29, 2007 (2007-10-29)20711.24[7]
Jeff has a rare opportunity to have a night with the guys rather than go to a wedding. Audrey and Jen do go to the wedding, where a little boy tries to get them both naked.
147"Engagement Party"Mark CendrowskiTom HertzNovember 5, 2007 (2007-11-05)20510.77[8]
Jen and Adam decide to let Audrey give them an engagement party so they can get new items for their home. Only things get much more complicated when Jeff finds out. Barbara returns to town with news that could make Russell very happy.
158"Fix-Ups & Downs"Gary HalvorsonBarry WernickNovember 12, 2007 (2007-11-12)20811.46[9]
Audrey and Jen decide to do some matchmaking, yet the effects hit closer to home when Adam and Jeff get involved. Russell runs into a woman in Adam and Jeff's building and decides he is in love with her. He spends a lot of time hanging around the building trying to run into her again.
169"A Visit from Fay"Mark CendrowskiCarol LeiferNovember 19, 2007 (2007-11-19)20911.48[10]
When Adam’s mother comes for a visit, Jen is in for the surprise of her life. She learns things about her soon to be mother-in-law that concern her. Jeff and Audrey must find other ways to entertain themselves when the satellite dish goes out and they have nothing to watch on TV.
1710"Time Share"Andy AckermanTom HertzApril 14, 2008 (2008-04-14)21010.40[11]
Adam and Jen agree to go away with Jeff and Audrey, even though they must sit through a timeshare sales pitch in order to get a deal on the trip. The weekend takes a turn, however, when Adam and Jen learn the real reason they were invited.
1811"Jen at Work"Gail MancusoSteve HollandApril 21, 2008 (2008-04-21)21110.57[12]
Adam and Jen realize that living together and working together do not always mix when he hires her to freelance for his company. Meanwhile, Jeff discovers his virility has increased after Jen gives Audrey and him a fertility idol.
1912"Optimal Male"Ted WassMike HaukomApril 28, 2008 (2008-04-28)21210.31[13]
With his life insurance physical exam only a few days away, Jeff struggles to lose weight to be eligible for the "optimal male" category of fitness. Meanwhile, Jen is jealous after Adam bumps into an ex-girlfriend.
2013"Russell's Father's Son"Gail MancusoSivert Glarum & Michael JaminMay 5, 2008 (2008-05-05)21310.39[14]
Adam is concerned that Russell will be upset when he finds out his father had Adam pose as his son in a promotional video he is shooting for his company.
2114"Buyer's Remorse"Mark CendrowskiLinda Videtti FigueiredoMay 12, 2008 (2008-05-12)21410.62[15]
When Adam and Jen consider buying an apartment in the building they all live in, Jeff and Audrey offer to recommend them to the co-op board. However, before they get the chance, Jeff makes a bad impression on the president of the board.
2215"Pimp My Bride"Ted WassBarry WernickMay 19, 2008 (2008-05-19)21512.29[16]
Russell reluctantly agrees to host a photo shoot in his apartment for Audrey's magazine, with the hope of landing a date with a hot model. Adam steps in to play the groom in Audrey's wedding-themed shoot, prompting him to make a decision about his own engagement. Meanwhile, Jeff and Jen discover unexpected common interests with each other while searching for a birthday gift for Audrey.

Ratings

Episode #TitleAir DateRatingShare18-49Viewers
1Flirting With DisasterSeptember 24, 20077.7114.4/1012.08 million[17]
2Audrey's SisterOctober 1, 20076.6103.9/910.54 million[18]
3Mr. Fix ItOctober 8, 20076.8103.8/910.71 million[19]
4Guy CodeOctober 15, 20077.0104.0/911.02 million
5Bag LadiesOctober 22, 20077.0103.9/910.82 million
6Old School JeffOctober 29, 20077.1104.2/911.24 million
7Engagement PartyNovember 5, 20077.0104.0/911.02 million
8Fix Ups & DownsNovember 12, 20077.2114.3/1011.53 million
9A Visit From FayNovember 19, 20077.5114.3/1012.17 million
10Time ShareApril 14, 20086.6104.0/1010.40 million
11Jen at WorkApril 21, 20086.7104.1/1010.63 million
12Optimal MaleApril 28, 20086.493.9/910.39 million
13Russell's Father's SonMay 5, 20086.6103.9/910.52 million
14Buyer's RemorseMay 12, 20086.7104.1/1010.72 million
15Pimp My BrideMay 19, 20087.6114.3/1012.25 million

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