The New Adventures of Old Christine
Overview
Christine Campbell, a dedicated single mother, faces an unexpected challenge when her ex-husband starts dating a younger woman who shares her name. To differentiate between the two, the new girlfriend is humorously nicknamed New Christine, leaving Christine with the less flattering title of Old Christine. Balancing her professional life and the chaotic dynamics of her family and friends, Christine navigates the ups and downs of modern motherhood while contending with her ex's new relationship and the implications it has on her own life.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Christine's son, Ritchie, is thrilled to start at an upscale private school, but she quickly finds herself face-to-face with the pretentious class mom...
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2
Supertramp
Upon discovering that Richard is happily involved with "new" Christine, Christine resolves to find her own romantic interests. After a series of unsuc...
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3
Open Water
Upon discovering that her good friends, Barb and Pete, played a role in connecting Richard with his "new" version of Christine, she lets them arrange ...
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4
One Toe Over The Line Sweet Jesus
Richard discovers from a smug Matthew that Christine is on her fifth date with a guy named Burton. In a fit of jealousy, he decides to interfere, ruin...
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5
I'll Show You Mine
After going on ten dates, Christine finds herself at a pivotal juncture with Burton. The big question looms: will she allow him into her home to meet ...
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6
The Other F Word
Worried about the lack of diversity among Ritchie's classmates, Christine decides to take action and work towards bringing more variety to the student...
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7
Long Days Journey Into Stan
After Christine ends things with Burton, her friends anticipate an emotional breakdown, but she confidently claims she’s okay and excited to hang ou...
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8
Teach Your Children Well
Christine experiences immense pressure to organize an elaborate celebration for Ritchie's 9th birthday, marking his initial gathering with classmates ...
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9
Ritchie Has Two Mommies
Christine struggles to keep her composure when her ex-husband, Richard, arrives with his "new" Christine to pick up Ritchie for breakfast, intending f...
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10
No Fault Divorce
Christine is taken aback when her old marriage counselor walks into the gym, creating some uncomfortable tension between them. When she shares this en...
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11
Exile On Lame Street
Christine is upset when Richard and "new" Christine plan to take Ritchie to a Rolling Stones concert. Concerned that Ritchie is too young for the sex,...
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12
Some Of My Best Friends Are Portuguese
After being excluded once more by the snobby, judgmental mothers at Ritchie's school, Christine meets Belinda, a relatable working woman who offers he...
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13
A Fair To Remember
Christine decides to lend a hand at Ritchie's spring carnival and unexpectedly encounters the snarky moms, Marly and Lindsay, who are gossiping about ...
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The Passion Of The Christine
After "New" Christine ended things with Richard, he began frequently visiting her home, which makes Ritchie think his parents are reconciling. When Ch...
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2
The Answer Is Maybe
Richard shares with Christine that his success with women stems from his philosophy of "saying yes to life." Later, while visiting New Christine unexp...
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3
Come To Papa Jeff
Christine is taken aback when she discovers that the man she's dating, who happens to be New Christine's father, is also a grandfather.
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4
Oh God Yes
Ritchie attends church with Richard and the new Christine without discussing it with his mother beforehand. This leaves old Christine to delve into he...
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5
Separation Anxiety
After deciding to end her marriage, Barb relocates to Christine's place. This change pushes Matthew into Ritchie's room, where he uncovers some of his...
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6
The Champ
Christine unexpectedly crosses paths with Stan once more and finds herself drawn to him, despite her attempts to stay away. In a bid to distance herse...
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7
Playdate With Destiny
At a school fundraiser, Christine's infatuation with Ritchie's teacher creates quite a stir, particularly when she unexpectedly wins a playdate with h...
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8
Women N Tuition
Christine goes to great lengths to ensure she can cover Ritchie's school tuition.
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9
Mission: Impossible
Richie starts to spend more time with Richard, which causes him to neglect his schoolwork, leading to a poor performance on his homework project. In l...
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10
What About Barb?
Christine struggles to collaborate with Barb at the gym while also facing pressure at home to secure a nanny for Ritchie. With Richard away on a trip ...
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11
Crash
After Christine's eco-conscious hybrid collides with Marly's massive SUV, the argument escalates beyond just determining who was at fault. With her ca...
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12
Ritchie Scores
Richard believes it's important for Ritchie to understand competition and develop male friendships, so he enrolls him in soccer. Christine is opposed ...
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13
Endless Shrimp Endless Night
At a party, Christine finds herself unable to resist interfering in Matthew's romantic affairs after encountering his former girlfriend. Meanwhile, Ri...
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14
Let Him Eat Cake
Feeling envious of New Christine's advantages stemming from the positive traits she helped nurture in Richard during their time together, Christine de...
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15
Sleepless In Mar Vista
Christine discovers that her new sleep medication led to an embarrassing situation during a phone call.
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16
Undercover Brother
Christine discovers that Richard's brother is gay, but only after they have already slept together.
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17
Strange Bedfellows
After Richard reprimands Christine for her lack of interest in an upcoming election, she resolves to pay closer attention to politics, realizing that ...
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18
The Real Thing
While attempting to email Barb regarding Mr. Harris, Christine accidentally blasts the message to all the parents at the school, putting his job in je...
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19
Faith Off
Upon discovering that Richard has been contracted to renovate "meanie mom" Lindsay's bathroom, Christine feels compelled to step in, worried he might ...
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20
My Big Fat Sober Wedding
As Christine prepares to attend a wedding with Richard and Barb, the pressure intensifies when she agrees to be the designated driver, leaving her wit...
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21
Friends
As Christine, Richard, Matthew, and Barb make their way to Ritchie's desert camping adventure, they find themselves lodged in a rundown motel that qui...
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22
Frasier
Christine comes to the unsettling realization that a single impulsive night could have ruined her opportunity to start a relationship with Mr. Harris.
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The Big Bang
Christine and Mr. Harris attempt to build a deeper connection before becoming intimate, but Barb’s comments give her second thoughts. Meanwhile, Mat...
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2
Beauty Is Only Spanx Deep
Feeling uneasy after witnessing a waitress flirt with Daniel, Christine finds herself at a plastic surgeon's clinic.
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3
Popular
Christine finds herself labeled a "meanie mom" by a father at Ritchie's school, who seems to prefer Marly and Lindsay instead. This unexpected twist t...
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4
Traffic
After Ritchie's soccer game runs longer than expected, Christine finds herself rushed and behind schedule for an event she’s meant to attend with Mr...
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5
Between A Rock & A Hard Place
Christine struggles to move past her breakup with Daniel. Meanwhile, Matthew discovers that the root of his intimacy problems isn't tied to his mother...
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6
The New Adventures Of Old Christine
Christine reluctantly agrees to let New Christine set her up on a blind date, but her initial doubts about the situation turn out to be completely jus...
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7
House
Christine struggles to hide her jealousy as she pretends to be cheerful about the new house that Richard and New Christine have bought together.
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8
Burning Down The House
Christine believes that if she embraces a wilder side, it might change Barb's perception of her as being uncool.
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9
The Happy Couple
Christine attempts to prevent Barb and Matthew from allowing their passionate night together to evolve into a serious relationship.
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10
One & A Half Men
Christine struggles to manage her emotions after her gynecologist informs her that she might be starting perimenopause.
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A Decent Proposal
Christine proposes marriage to Barb as a way to prevent her from being deported. At the same time, Richard is planning to propose to New Christine.
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2
How I Hate Your Mother
Richard pleads with Christine to give back her former wedding ring, a cherished family heirloom from his mother. He hopes to present it to the new Chr...
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3
White Like Me
A feature on Barb in a business magazine attracts a wave of new clients.
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4
Snakes On A Date
Christine is juggling a demanding job while striving to be a supportive mom. When Ritchie expresses his desire to join the school's reptile club, he r...
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5
Everyone Says I Love You Except Ritchie
Christine is heartbroken when Ritchie stops expressing his love for her. Confiding in Matthew, she shares her worries and reveals that she's been stay...
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6
Tie Me Up Don't Tie Me Down
Christine and Barb look forward to a laid-back double date with two guys they encounter at a video store, aiming for a fun night without any romantic ...
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7
So You Think You Can Date
Christine and Richard are set to have dinner with her new boyfriend, Patrick, portrayed by Tim DeKay, known for his role as Bizarro Jerry on "Seinfeld...
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8
Self Esteem Tempura
After witnessing Ritchie's impressive performance at school, a talent scout was so impressed that he invited Ritchie to audition for a TV commercial. ...
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9
Rage Against the Christine
Christine believes she’s found the ideal boyfriend, but her perception shifts when he reacts oddly to her competitive spirit after she beats him at ...
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10
Guess Who's Not Coming To Dinner?
During a Thanksgiving gathering, Christine stumbles upon a shared secret that offers her a chance to counter one of her mother's criticisms.
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11
Unidentified Funk
During an inspection, the parent company of Christine and Barb’s gym franchise uncovers a violation of a key contractual agreement, putting the whol...
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12
Happy Endings
After discovering that they are unable to secure a loan to sustain their gym, the girls transform their building into a spa.
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13
Notes On A 7th Grade Scandal
Christine is eager to leave a positive impression at the Parents Orientation, but things take a turn when she spots one of the fathers—someone she r...
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14
What Happens In Vegas Is Disgusting In Vegas
New Christine lets her hair down at a bachelorette party that she and Barb host in Las Vegas.
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15
Reckless Abandonment
As Barb and Mathew prepare to move out and Ritchie heads off to science camp, Christine is determined to show that she can be independent and handle t...
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16
Honey I Ran Over The Kid
When Ritchie injures himself at a skateboarding party, Christine blames Richard for being a poor parent, sparking a rivalry between them as they each ...
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17
Too Close For Christine
Initially, Christine feels flattered when another mother refers to her as a "rock," but she quickly realizes the weight of that expectation is drainin...
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18
A Change Of Heart/Pants
As Christine and Richard assist Marly and Lindsay during labor, they find themselves reminiscing about the birth of Ritchie. These memories stir up ol...
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19
Hair
As the mothers at Ritchie's private school persistently undermine Christine with their snide remarks, she makes the bold choice to transfer him to a p...
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20
He Ain't Heavy
Mathew seeks help from fitness 'expert' Christine to lose weight, but she quickly discovers that she struggles to lose a few pounds herself.
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21
The Old Maid Of Honor
In a bid to demonstrate that she's okay with Richard marrying New Christine, Christine pretends to be enamored with Todd Watski. However, her act beco...
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22
Love: A Cautionary Tale
At Richard and New Christine's wedding, Christine discovers a hidden truth about Jeff just as their feelings for one another begin to resurface. Meanw...
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Bahamian Rhapsody
Christine and Matthew head to the Bahamas in a bid to secure an illegal visa for Barb, who found herself arrested by immigration during the wedding ce...
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2
Burning Love
Matthew accompanies Barb on a journey to collect some of Richard's belongings, which leads him to fret that New Christine is keeping her emotions bott...
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3
The Mole
Old Christine discovers a concerning mole on her left breast and jumps to the worst conclusion, convinced that she’s facing a life-threatening illne...
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4
For Love or Money
After being persuaded that Barb is obligated to pay her alimony, Christine hires a fierce divorce lawyer to represent her interests in the matter.
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5
Dr. Little Man
Christine begins therapy with a mentor of Matthew's, leading to uncertainty about whether their connection should remain strictly professional or deve...
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6
The Curious Case of Britney B.
Ritchie receives an invitation to the school dance from the most sought-after girl, Christine thinks this means she’s finally gained popularity and ...
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7
Nuts
Max realizes he needs to confront Christine about her tendency to give up when things get tough, especially in relationships. He explains that this pa...
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8
Love Means Never Having to Say You're Crazy
Christine arranges a date for Richard with an alluring and enthusiastic woman from her gym. Meanwhile, Tom, Richard's friend, is still making efforts ...
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9
I Love Woo, I Hate You
Barb, sensing that Dave might pop the question soon, enlists Christine to help divert attention during their upcoming date. Meanwhile, Richard comes t...
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10
Old Christine Meets Young Frankenstein
Christine learns that Ritchie has taken up bullying at school and decides to address his behavior by altering her own approach. She believes that by s...
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11
It's Beginning to Stink a Lot Like Christmas
Christine stumbles upon a tantalizing secret about her neighborhood while attending the Christmas block party, something she had initially been hesita...
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12
A Whale of a Tale
Christine confesses her feelings for Max, her therapist, but his response catches her off guard and isn't what she had hoped for.
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13
Truth or Dare
Just as Christine begins to develop feelings for Max, Mr. Harris makes his unexpected return.
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14
A Family Unfair
Feeling a pang of jealousy over the joy Richard and New Christine share as they prepare for their baby, Christine approaches Richard with a bold reque...
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15
Sweet Charity
As the gym unexpectedly starts raking in profits, Christine and Barb find themselves with a windfall. Barb chooses to donate to charity, prompting Chr...
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16
Subway, Somehow
Christine wants to give Ritchie's class a lesson in street smarts, so she persuades the school administration to allow them to take the subway for a f...
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17
Up In The Airport
Christine discovers that Ritchie has never experienced a genuine family vacation, prompting her to organize a trip to Florida. However, the getaway qu...
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18
Revenge Makeover
Richard is secretly organizing a spontaneous wedding for himself and New Christine. To assist him, Christine takes a very grumpy and heavily pregnant ...
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19
I Love What You Do For Me
As Christine learns that her five-year car lease has ended, she reflects on how her life hasn’t progressed as she envisioned. Motivated to initiate ...
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20
Scream
Christine confuses a handsome police officer for a stripper when he informs her about a prowler lurking in the area. To ease her worries, she invites ...
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21
Get Smarter
Christine asks Matthew and Barb to host a "surprise" engagement party, hoping to connect with Max's friends. However, as the evening progresses, she f...
