| Season Number: | 3 |
| Bgcolour: |
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| Num Episodes: | 13 |
| Network: | CBS |
| Prev Season: | Season 2 |
| Next Season: | Season 4 |
| Episode List: | List of Rules of Engagement episodes |
The third season of the American television comedy series Rules of Engagement premiered as a mid-season entry on March 2, 2009 and concluded on May 18, 2009. It consists of 13 episodes, each running approximately 22 minutes in length. CBS broadcast the third season at 9:30 pm in the United States, on Mondays except for one episode ("May Divorce Be With You") which was aired on Wednesday.[1]
See also: List of Rules of Engagement episodes.
| Episode # | Title | Air Date | Rating | Share | 18-49 | Viewers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell's Secret | March 2, 2009 | 7.3 | 11 | 3.9/9 | 11.86 million[2] | |
| 2 | Voluntary Commitment | March 9, 2009 | 6.3 | 9 | 3.7/9 | 10.04 million[3] | |
| 3 | Jeff's New Friend | March 16, 2009 | 6.9 | 10 | 4.0/10 | 11.41 million[4] | |
| 4 | Dad's Visit | March 23, 2009 | 5.9 | 9 | 3.4/8 | 9.37 million | |
| 5 | Lyin' King | March 30, 2009 | 6.5 | 10 | 4.1/10 | 10.99 million[5] | |
| 6 | Poaching Timmy | April 13, 2009 | 7.0 | 11 | 4.0/10 | 11.57 million | |
| 7 | Old Timer's Day | April 20, 2009 | 6.6 | 10 | 3.8/9 | 10.59 million | |
| 8 | Twice | April 27, 2009 | 7.1 | 11 | 3.9/10 | 11.30 million | |
| 9 | The Challenge | May 4, 2009 | 6.9 | 10 | 4.1/10 | 11.33 million | |
| 10 | Family Style | May 11, 2009 | 6.3 | 10 | 3.6/9 | 10.12 million | |
| 11 | May Divorce Be With You | May 13, 2009 | 4.1 | 7 | 1.9/6 | 6.38 million | |
| 12 | House Money | May 18, 2009 | 4.7 | 8 | 2.6/8 | 7.49 million | |
| 13 | Sex Toy Story | May 18, 2009 | 7.9 | 12 | 4.4/11 | 12.80 million |