Rules of Engagement: Sexy Money Finale Preview
May 18, 2009 by Chandra
The entertainment Internets delivered good news this past weekend for fans of CBS’ dependable midseason comedy Rules of Engagement. It seems the sitcom will almost certainly be back during the 2009–2010 season for what looks like at least 13 episodes.
Tonight (May 18), however, the series is devoted to closing its current third season with not just one, but two episodes. The first, “House Money,” airs at the special time of 8pm ET and the second, “Sexy Toy Story,” follows in Engagement’s regular time slot of 9:30pm ET.
During “House Money,” Audrey persuades Jeff to do something fun together with the profit he made from selling his car. Unfortunately, she soon regrets that grand idea after their extravagant night proves more costly than they expected.
Then, on the finale proper “Sexy Toy Story,” Jeff wonders if he and Audrey are lacking something in their relationship after Jennifer hosts a party. I’m thinking the episode’s title totally gives away the theme of that last event, as well as what Jeff probably hopes he and his wife can introduce to make their personal life more “complete.”
A sneak peek for each episode and one promo for the double broadcast follow the jump.
Rules of Engagement: 2.12 ‘Optimal Male’ Recap
May 4, 2008 by Chandra
Original Air Date: April 28, 2008
Now that JEFF and AUDREY have decided to start a family, it’s important for everything to be in order, like their life insurance. It’s time for Jeff’s annual physical, which he’s not too concerned about because he thinks he still weighs the same amount he did in college. If true, that makes him an optimal male in the insurance’s three way system of overweight male, average male, and optimal male.
Audrey bursts Jeff’s bubble, however, by telling him he’s been using the happy scale that’s set ten pounds lower. According to their bitchy scale in the closet, Jeff is really just an average male, a designation he’s determined to shake by losing ten pounds over one weekend. He thinks it will be easy, too, because he lost weight rapidly all the time in school for wrestling purposes.
Later, ADAM bumps into his ex-girlfriend STACY (Guest Star Valerie Azlynn) while he, JENNIFER, and Audrey are out running errands. To Audrey’s astonishment, Jennifer doesn’t protest when the two leave to have coffee alone. Jennifer claims she can’t say no to such requests because Adam was raised by hippies, leaving him with no sense of boundaries.
In other words, he has no problem remaining close friends with exes, and he doesn’t care if Jennifer is friends with hers either. In fact, Jennifer returns home to discover that Adam has offered to let Stacy stay with them because her hotel lost her reservation and doesn’t have another room available.
CBS Sitcoms - 28 April 2008
April 28, 2008 by Chandra
The Big Bang Theory: On The Nerdmabelia Scattering, the boys get on Penny’s last nerve with their juvenile toy and comics obsession. [8pm EST]
How I Met Your Mother: Lewd Barney breaks the so-called “Bro Code” on The Goat and must face the dire consequences of his trespass. [8:30pm EST]
Two and a Half Men: Alan and Charlie prepare for their mother’s upcoming wedding in very different ways on Look at Me, Mommy, I’m Pretty. Plus, Robert Wagner and Jenny McCarthy return to guest star. [9pm EST]
Rules of Engagement: Adam’s ex makes Jennifer jealous and Jeff resolves to lose some flab for insurance purposes on Optimal Male. [9:30pm EST]
Rules of Engagement: ‘Jen at Work’ Spoilers (4-21-08)
April 14, 2008 by Chandra
The title of the April 21 episode of Rules of Engagement, “Jen at Work,” is pretty descriptive since one subplot finds Jennifer working for her significant other Adam’s company, obviously probably not such a great idea. The personal and the professional can be a bad mix for a romantically involved couple.
Audrey and Jeff have got things going on, too, especially in the bedroom after a gift gets Jeff all excited in more ways than one.
Rules of Engagement airs Mondays on CBS at 9:30pm EST.
Rules of Engagement: ‘Time Share’ Spoilers (4-14-08)
April 14, 2008 by Chandra
Good news for Rules of Engagement fans. The sitcom returns at last tonight to take over the time slot recently vacated by The New Adventures of Old Christine.
“Time Share” revolves around a trip that Adam, Jennifer, Jeff, and Audrey plan together. Sounds nice, right? That is, until Adam and Jennifer discover the older couple’s ulterior motive for wanting them to come along.
Rules of Engagement airs Mondays on CBS at 9:30pm EST.
CBS Wants More ‘Rules’ and ‘Christine’
February 13, 2008 by Chandra
Yesterday brought good news for the many fans of the CBS relationship sitcom Rules of Engagement and devotees of the Julia Louis-Dreyfus sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine.
Both series were notably absent from the network’s initial announcements pending the end of the writers strike indicating which shows would get the go ahead to resume production. Variety reports, however, that CBS has now asked the relevant production companies to begin shooting additional episodes to air this spring.
It’s not currently known exactly how many more episodes of Rules we will see, but at least two more installments of Christine will get added to the eight already in the can (two of which have aired).
TV Comedy Repeats: January 14, 2008
January 14, 2008 by Chandra
If nothing else, the writers strike is definitely giving comedy fans time to catch up on back episodes of certain series, especially those that air on CBS and The CW each Monday. We may have seen most of the installments before, but at least a lot of them still remain funny on second (or third or fourth) viewing. But, am I the only one who thought everything would be replaced by reality shows at this point? I guess we should consider ourselves lucky, then.
Here’s what’s getting replayed tonight.
CBS
- 8pm—How I Met Your Mother: Wait for It…
Ted and Barney party hearty when Ted gets jealous of Robin’s new Argentinean beau (Guest Star Enrique Iglesias).
[Original Air Date: 1 Oct 2007] - 8:30pm—The Big Bang Theory: The Dumpling Paradox
Of course, Penny would love to be on the guys’ Halo team. Why wouldn’t she?
[Original Air Date: 5 Nov 2007] - 9pm—Two and a Half Men: Tight’s Good
Scary Movie 3’s Jenny McCarthy guest stars, so guess which brother has a thing for her, even if she might be his stepsister soon.
[Original Air Date: 19 Nov 2007] - 9:30pm—Rules of Engagement: Engagement Party
Russell is very ready and very willing to strike up a relationship the minute Audrey’s sister Barbara (Guest Star Heather Locklear) decides to get a divorce.
[Original Air Date: 5 Nov 2007]
The CW
- 8pm—Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Bed-Stuy
Chris unleashes a fake serial-killer story on his unsuspecting neighborhood.
[Original Air Date: 5 Nov 2007] - 8:30pm—Aliens in America: Homecoming
Justin and Raja have a falling out over the school’s Homecoming float.
[Original Air Date: 5 Nov 2007] - 9pm—Girlfriends: Spree to Be Free
To help Maya deal with losing her baby, Joan takes her shopping.
[Original Air Date: 5 Nov 2007] - 9:30pm—The Game: Parental Guidance Suggested
Melanie has to move and admit unflattering details about her relationship with Trey.
[Original Air Date: 5 Nov 2007]
TV Comedy Repeats: January 7, 2008
January 7, 2008 by Chandra
Enjoy the Monday-night CW sitcom lineup while you can, even if it is all repeats, all the time right now. As I noted in an earlier post, the two-hour block will be relocating to Sunday nights, effective February 10. The last Monday appearance is currently scheduled for January 21.
Now on with tonight’s comedy repeats.
CBS
- 8pm—How I Met Your Mother: We’re Not From Here
Jealous of Robin’s new Argentinean man (guest star Enrique Iglesias), Barney and Ted pretend to be from out-of-town, too. [Original Air Date: 1 Oct 2007] - 8:30pm—The Big Bang Theory: The Big Bran Hypothesis
Leonard attempts to impress Penny but unwisely asks Sheldon for help. [Original Air Date: 1 Oct 2007] - 9pm—Two and a Half Men: Media Room Slash Dungeon
Janeane Garofalo guest stars as Alan’s latest lover. [Original Air Date: 1 Oct 2007] - 9:30pm—Rules of Engagement: Mr. Fix-It
Jeff tries to fix Audrey’s problem with a neighbor but makes it worse instead. [Original Air Date: 8 Oct 2007]
The CW
- 8pm—Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the Bachelor Pad
Guest star Ernest Thomas minds Chris while the rest of the family suffers from the flu. [Original Air Date: 29 Oct 2007] - 8:30pm—Aliens in America: Help Wanted
When Raja gets a job at a local store, Justin and his friends turn it into their new hangout. [Original Air Date: 29 Oct 2007] - 9pm—Girlfriends: Good Grief
Maya and Darnell must come to terms with her miscarriage. [Original Air Date: 29 Oct 2007] - 9:30pm—The Game: Fool Me Twice … I’m the Damn Fool
Derwin surprises Melanie by proposing. [Original Air Date: 29 Oct 2007]
TV Comedy Repeats: December 31, 2007
December 31, 2007 by Chandra
Happy New Year, everyone! Ring in 2008 with the tons of sitcom repeats that both CBS and The CW have scheduled.
CBS
- 8pm—How I Met Your Mother: Columns
Uh-oh! Marshall once posed nude for a painting, and when his buddies find out, they’ll never let him forget. Plus, hilarious Malcolm in the Middle daddy Bryan Cranston guest stars as an employee from hell. [Original Air Date: 22 Jan 2007] - 8:30pm—The Big Bang Theory: Pilot
See where it all began again. [Original Air Date: 24 Sep 2007] - 9pm—Two and a Half Men: That’s Summer Sausage, Not Salami
Charlie hooks Alan up with new neighbor Brooke Shields. [Original Air Date: 5 Feb 2007] - 9:30pm—Rules of Engagement: Hard Day’s Night
Jeff likes Jennifer’s massages a bit too much, hence the title. Get it? [Original Air Date: 12 Mar 2007]
The CW
- 8pm—Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Blackie
Chris gets a dog and his siblings get no TV. [Original Air Date: 22 Oct 2007] - 8:30pm—Aliens in America: The Metamorphosis
Raja becomes an outcast when he convinces the school’s resident hot chick to tone down her slutty attire. [Original Air Date: 22 Oct 2007] - 9pm—Girlfriends: Losing It
Writer’s block, pregnancy pains, and rental issues plague the girls. [Original Air Date: 22 Oct 2007] - 9:30pm—The Game: Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Kelly’s brother, fresh out of rehab, visits. [Original Air Date: 22 Oct 2007]
TV Comedy Repeats: December 24, 2007
December 24, 2007 by Chandra
It’s Christmas Eve, everyone, so you know what that means: Every single thing on TV tonight is a big fat repeat! Here’s what’s in store.
CBS
- 8pm—How I Met Your Mother: How Lily Stole Christmas
Ted and Lily show their anti-Christmas spirit by duking it out, verbally, of course. [Original Air Date: 20 Dec 2006] - 8:30pm—The Big Bang Theory: The Middle Earth Paradigm
How un-seasonal—Penny throws a Halloween party. [Original Air Date: 29 Oct 2007] - 9pm—Two and a Half Men: My Damn Stalker
Alan gets big-time payback when his online date fibs in her profile, just like he did. [Original Air Date: 12 Feb 2007] - 9:30pm—Rules of Engagement: Jeff’s Wooby
Jeff loves the quilt that Audrey makes him just a bit too much. [Original Air Date: 19 Mar 2007]
The CW
- 8pm—Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Driving
Chris gets sent to traffic court after driving his dad’s car. [Original Air Date: 15 Oct 2007] - 8:30pm—Aliens in America: Rocket Club
Once again, everyone gets the mistaken impression that Raja is a terrorist. [Original Air Date: 15 Oct 2007] - 9pm—Girlfriends: Where Did Lynn-digo?
Lynn has conflicting music gigs. [Original Air Date: 15 Oct 2007] - 9:30pm—The Game: Tasha, Renee and Malik the Cliché
Malik seeks advice from Melanie when his girl refuses to give it up because he lives with his mother (Sounds like a good enough reason to me). [Original Air Date: 15 Oct 2007]