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Rules of Engagement: Season 4

13 episodes Premiered Mar 1, 2010 Updated Oct 29, 2026

May 24, 2010. Episode Count: 13 episodes. Episode Length: Approximately 22 minutes. Network: CBS. Time Slot: Monday at 8:30 pm (between How I Met Your Mother and Two and a Half Men). Series Premise: Comedy about different phases of male/female relationships. Characters: Adam and Jennifer (newly engaged couple), Jeff and Audrey (long-time married pair), Russell (single guy on the prowl). Cast: Patrick Warburton, Megyn

Previously on Rules of Engagement

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The fourth season of the American television comedy series Rules of Engagement premiered as a mid-season entry on March 1, 2010 and concluded on May 24, 2010.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season overview

May 24, 2010.
Episode Count: 13 episodes.
Episode Length: Approximately 22 minutes.
Network: CBS.
Time Slot: Monday at 8:30 pm (between How I Met Your Mother and Two and a Half Men).
Series Premise: Comedy about different phases of male/female relationships.
Characters: Adam and Jennifer (newly engaged couple), Jeff and Audrey (long-time married pair), Russell (single guy on the prowl).
Cast: Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price, Oliver Hudson, Bianca Kajlich.
Creator: Tom Hertz.
Series Run: February 5, 2007, to May 20, 2013.
Goal: 160-220 words.
Content: Season 4 details (dates, episodes, network, time slot, premise).
Drafting:
The fourth season of the American television comedy series Rules of Engagement premiered as a mid-season entry on March 1, 2010, and concluded on May 24, 2010. This season consists of 13 episodes, with each episode running for approximately 22 minutes in length. During its broadcast on CBS, the season aired on Mondays at 8:30 pm in the United States, positioned between the programs How I Met Your Mother and Two and a Half Men. The series, created by Tom Hertz, explores the various phases of male and female relationships through the experiences of several characters at different stages of commitment.

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Season 4 Episodes

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S4·E1 Mytharc

Flirting

Mar 1, 2010 · 21 min

Jeff listens to Russell about a co-worker and finds himself in trouble. Timmy is sent to get Russell's phone from the apartment of his most recent conquest.

S4·E2 Core

Snoozin' for a Bruisin'

Mar 8, 2010 · 21 min

When Jeff and Audrey switch sides of the bed, Jeff accidentally rolls over and clocks Audrey in the face, landing her in the hospital.

S4·E3 Core

Atlantic City

Mar 15, 2010 · 21 min

Audrey tries to make Jeff feel guilty for not telling her that his friend's bachelor party in Atlantic City was cancelled; however, her plan backfires when Jeff discovers that Audr

S4·E4 Mytharc

Ghost Story

Mar 22, 2010 · 21 min

Audrey is upset when Jeff reveals to her that he doesn't believe she saw her dead grandmother's ghost. Meanwhile, Russell tries to persuade Timmy not to go through with his arrange

S4·E5 Core

The Four Pillars

Mar 29, 2010 · 21 min

To make Audrey happy, Jeff begrudgingly agrees to see a couple's therapist. Meanwhile, Russell develops a crush on Timmy's fiance.

S4·E6 Core

3rd Wheel

Apr 5, 2010 · 21 min

Unbeknownst to Jeff, Audrey lies to her homely friend Liz that she is on Jeff's list of woman he would sleep with if Audrey wasn't around.

S4·E7 Core

Indian Giver

Apr 12, 2010 · 21 min

Audrey is surprised by Jeff's sudden interest in her favorite reality show until she discovers the reason. Meanwhile, to Russell's delight, Timmy has second thoughts about his impe

S4·E8 Core

Free Free Time

Apr 19, 2010 · 21 min

Jeff and Audrey have trouble spending time apart after their plans don't work out. Russell finds out that Timmy is harboring some ill feelings toward him.

S4·E9 Core

The Score

Apr 26, 2010 · 21 min

Jeff really can't stand not knowing the score of the NY Rangers game and has to try hard to get the game off his mind while at a party for Audrey's boss. Russell is mad at Timmy b

S4·E10 Core

The Surrogate

May 3, 2010 · 21 min

Audrey is over bearing with a potential surrogate mother for her and Jeff. Russell finds Jennifer and Adam's wedding web site and teases them about it.

S4·E11 Core

Reunion

May 10, 2010 · 21 min

Audrey attends her high school reunion intent on proving to her former classmates how great her life is in New York City. Meanwhile, Russell accidentally ruins Timmy's dinner party

S4·E12 Mytharc

Harassment

May 17, 2010 · 21 min

A new employee with an axe to grind against Audrey files a sexual harassment claim against her. Meanwhile, after being teased for playing cricket, Timmy challenges Jeff to a game t

S4·E13 Mytharc

They Do?

May 24, 2010 · 21 min

Adam and Jennifer plan a secret wedding; however, a series of unfortunate events puts their plan in jeopardy. Meanwhile, to keep Russell and Timmy from finding out about the ceremo

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