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.
David Spade Gives Up the Goods on How He Acts
May 28, 2008 by Chandra
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:
Comedy on TV Tonight: ‘Greek’ and CBS Sitcom Finales
May 19, 2008 by Chandra
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 appearance just as Ted begins seriously contemplating his life and the direction it’s heading in. Does anyone still think Stella is the title mother? I don’t, and we should all learn who really is at last tonight. [8:30pm EST/CBS/Third-Season Finale]
Two and a Half Men
Waiting for the Right Snapper: Charlie gets the hots for another woman, this time the daughter of the older woman he’s dating. Look out for another appearance by Jane Lynch as his (much-needed) therapist Dr. Freeman. [9pm EST/CBS/Fifth-Season Finale]
Rules of Engagement
Pimp My Bride: Russell gets the hots for a model. Sadly, Jane Lynch won’t be guest starring as his much-needed therapist, however. [9:30pm EST/CBS/Second-Season Finale]
NOTE: Check the Comedy Calendar for more listings, including talk-show appearances by comedy entertainers.
At the Upfronts: CBS 2008-2009 Comedy Slate
May 15, 2008 by Chandra
NOTE: Pictures indicate series currently covered at Comedy Centric
Good to Go
How I Met Your Mother — Full Order
Rules of Engagement — Full Order
The Big Bang Theory — Full Order
The New Adventures of Old Christine — Full Order
Two and a Half Men — Full Order
On the Way
- Project Gary — Half-Hour Sitcom, 13 Episodes
- The Ex List (formerly Myth X and The Mythological Ex) — Hour Dramedy, 13 Episodes
- Worst Week — Half-Hour Sitcom, 13 Episodes
Given the Ax
Comedy on TV: Monday, May 12
May 12, 2008 by Chandra
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 your co-op board. [9:30pm EST/CBS]
Samantha Who?
The Birthday: You guessed it — it’s Sam’s birthday, and the show’s First-Season Finale, too. [9:32pm EST/ABC]
NOTE: Check the Comedy Calendar for more listings, including talk-show appearances by comedy entertainers.
Comedy TV Thru 5-11-08
May 5, 2008 by Chandra
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. [9:30pm EST/CBS]
- Samantha Who?, The Affair: Things heat up between Sam and her new/old boyfriend Todd, and Sam begins to suspect her mother Regina has something cooking, too. [9:32pm EST/ABC]
Tuesday | May 6
- Reaper, Greg, Schmeg: Trouble comes a-knockin’ in Sam and Andyland when her ex Greg arrives on the scene. [9pm EST/The CW]
Wednesday | May 7
- ‘Til Death, Second Marriage Guy: Eddie convinces Joy to try out a second marriage — and, no, it’s not what you think. [8pm EST/Fox]
- Under One Roof, Thug Jr.: Winston Jr. becomes deluded enough to believe he can succeed as a gangster rapper. [8pm EST/MyNetworkTV]
- Back to You, The New Boss: The WURG gang gets a new boss, and she’s no pushover either. [8:30pm EST/Fox]
Thursday | May 8
- My Name Is Earl, Girl Earl: Billie creates her own Karma list. [8pm EST/NBC]
- Scrubs, My Princess: The entire Sacred Heart staff becomes characters in a fairytale episode. [8:30pm EST/NBC/Seventh-Season Finale]
- The Office, Job Fair: Jim plays golf and Michael recruits a summer intern at Pam’s alma mater. [9pm EST/NBC]
- 30 Rock, Cooter: Matthew Broderick, Edie Falco, Dean Winters, and Paul Scheer all guest star. [9:31pm EST/NBC/Second-Season Finale]
Saturday | May 10
- Mom, Dad and Her: A new original movie starring The Office and Monk’s Melora Hardin (Jan/Trudy). [9pm EST/Lifetime]
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]
Notable Comedy TV Thru 4-20-08
April 14, 2008 by Chandra
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 Free. There’s been no announcement yet of a second season. [10pm EST/ABC]
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.