Rules of Engagement Optimal Male (Season 2, Episode 12)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Rules of Engagement

Optimal Male (Season 2, Episode 12)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Jeff tries to lose weight to reach "optimal male" status for his life insurance, Adam invites an ex to stay with him and Jennifer, and Russell fakes interest in a charity to hit on a sexy woman.

Director

Ted Wass

Writers

Tom Hertz (creator) | Mike Haukom

Producers

Vanessa McCarthy | Barbara Stoll

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

Bernard Vyzga (as Bernie Vyzga)

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 28, 2008

Release date

Apr 28, 2008 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 8 wins & 3 nominations

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12 cast members

Name	Known for
Patrick Warburton Jeff Bingham Jeff Bingham See fewer	The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
Megyn Price Audrey Bingham Audrey Bingham See fewer	Mystery, Alaska (1999)
Oliver Hudson Adam Rhodes Adam Rhodes See fewer	Black Christmas (2006)
Bianca Kajlich Jennifer Morgan Jennifer Morgan See fewer	Bring It On (2000)
David Spade Russell Dunbar Russell Dunbar See fewer	Joe Dirt (2001)
Valerie Azlynn Stacy Stacy See fewer	Tropic Thunder (2008)
Josie Davis Clarissa Clarissa See fewer	Festival of Trees (2024)
Teddy Sears Drake Drake See fewer	The Flash (2014)
Jordan Green Boy Boy See fewer	All About Steve (2009)
Terrance Christopher Jones Waiter Waiter See fewer	In Her Shoes (2005)
Johnny Drocco Charity dinner guest Charity dinner guest See fewer	Gilmore Girls (2000)
Jason Ciok Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited) See fewer	Band Life (2014)