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 …read more

The Hollywood Reporter recently sat down with Saturday Night Live alum and Rules of Engagement star David Spade to ask him about his approach to acting.
Referencing several of the comedy industry’s finest, from Jim Carrey to fellow Saturday Night Live veteran Bill Murray, Spade gave the following reply:

David Spade on Acting

Greek
No Campus for Old Rules: Casey gets caught tweaking ZBZ rules for Ashleigh, and it looks like Rusty will fall for yet another girl who’s going to get on the wrong side of the Greek system. Spin City veteran Alan Ruck also returns to guest star as Dean Bowman. [8pm EST/ABC Family]
The Big Bang Theory
The Tangerine Factor: The time has finally arrived — Leonard works up the courage to ask Penny out, and she says yes! Good for him … or maybe not. [8pm EST/CBS/First-Season Finale]
How I Met Your Mother
Miracles: Scrubs‘ Sarah Chalke makes another guest …read more

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The Big Bang Theory
The Peanut Reaction: Sheldon complicates Penny’s plans to celebrate Leonard’s birthday. [8pm EST/CBS]
Greek
Mr. Purr-fect: More intra-house competitions, more lusting after new acquaintances, and more rivalry between old rivals. [8pm EST/ABC Family]
How I Met Your Mother
Everything Must Go: Celebrity wreck Britney Spears returns, and Barney’s her new man. [8:30pm EST/CBS]
Two and a Half Men
If My Hole Could Talk: Series star Jon Cryer directs for the second time, and character Charlie gets the hots for an older woman. [9pm EST/CBS]
Rules of Engagement
Buyer’s Remorse: The lesson on this episode? Never recommend anyone you know to …read more

Monday | May 5

The Big Bang Theory, The Shiksa Indeterminacy: Sheldon has a twin sister! [8pm EST/CBS]
Greek, 47 Hours & 11 Minutes: Parents’ weekend arrives, and Rusty’s have no clue he’s a member of the hardest partying frat on campus. [8pm EST/ABC Family]
How I Met Your Mother, Rebound Bro: Scrubs‘ Sarah Chalke returns as dermatologist Stella. [8:30pm EST/CBS]
Two and a Half Men, Fish in a Drawer: It’s the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation crossover episode created by CSI writers. [9pm EST/CBS]
Rules of Engagement, Russell’s Father’s Son: There’s bad news for Russell — his father likes Adam better. …read more

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 …read more

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 …read more

Monday | April 14

Rules of Engagement: The sitcom returns with Time Share. [9:30pm EST/CBS]

Tuesday | April 15

According to Jim: The series resumes its seventh season with The Gift Certificate. Jim repeats will follow each Tuesday night at 8:30pm for now. [8pm EST/ABC]

Wednesday | April 16

‘Til Death: The sitcom returns with Raisinette in the Sun. [8pm EST/Fox]
Under One Roof: Former Public Enemy Flavor Flav stars in his new sitcom’s Pilot. [8pm EST/MyNetworkTV]
Back to You: The series returns with The Wall of Fame. [8:30pm EST/Fox]

Thursday | April 17

Eli Stone: The dramedy airs its first-season finale Soul …read more

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.