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Single working mom Christine Campbell has just learned that her ex is dating a much younger woman with the same first name. To avoid any confusion, the new girlfriend is dubbed New Christine, which leaves

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 9 - Mission: Impossible
    6.4/10(130 votes)

    #1 - Mission: Impossible

    S2:E9

    After Richie begins showing more interest in spending time with Richard and then does a bad job on his school homework project, Christine contemplates bailing Richie out in an attempt to win him over again.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Jonathan Goldstein

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  2. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 13 - Endless Shrimp Endless Night
    6.4/10(123 votes)

    #2 - Endless Shrimp Endless Night

    S2:E13

    Christine can't help but meddle in Matthew's love life when she meets his ex-girlfriend at a party. Meanwhile, Richard hopes to get Ritchie enthused about his contracting job.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Katie Palmer

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  3. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 17 - Strange Bedfellows
    6.4/10(124 votes)

    #3 - Strange Bedfellows

    S2:E17

    Christine vows to become more aware of politics when Richard scolds her about her indifference towards an upcoming election setting a bad example for Ritchie.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Jennifer Crittenden

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  4. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 19 - Faith Off
    6.4/10(126 votes)

    #4 - Faith Off

    S2:E19

    When Christine learns that Richard has been hired to remodel "meanie mom" Lindsay's bathroom, she can't help but intervene to make sure he doesn't screw up the job and risk their reputation at Ritchie's school. Additionally, she and Richard are at odds over which of them gets to be the one to give Ritchie the sex talk.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Adam Barr

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  5. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 4 Episode 15 - Reckless Abandonment
    6.5/10(113 votes)

    #5 - Reckless Abandonment

    S4:E15

    With Barb and Mathew moving out and Ritchie leaving for science camp, Christine wants to prove she can take care of herself.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Jeff Astrof

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  6. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 11 - Crash
    6.6/10(124 votes)

    #6 - Crash

    S2:E11

    When Christine's environmentally-friendly hybrid car and Marly's gas-guzzling monster SUV hit one another, it becomes a bigger dispute than simply who hit whom. While her car is in the shop, Christine is forced to go against her principles and rent a luxury SUV when no other car is available.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Jeff Astrof

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  7. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 4 Episode 13 - Notes on a 7th Grade Scandal
    6.6/10(106 votes)

    #7 - Notes on a 7th Grade Scandal

    S4:E13

    Christine tries to make a good impression at the Parents Orientation. However, her behavior is anything but good when she recognizes one of the fathers as the boy she knew in junior high.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Allan Rice

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  8. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 12 - Ritchie Scores
    6.7/10(129 votes)

    #8 - Ritchie Scores

    S2:E12

    Richard want Ritchie to learn the value of competition and male bonding, and signs him up for soccer. Christine disagrees, but then has her own competitive urges when fighting with Richard for attention from Mr. Harris.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Frank Pines

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  9. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 14 - Let Him Eat Cake
    6.7/10(124 votes)

    #9 - Let Him Eat Cake

    S2:E14

    Jealous that New Christine benefits from all the positive qualities she instilled in Richard during their marriage, Christine spites her by revealing to Richard that she gave New Christine the idea for the birthday gift she gave him.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Jonathan Goldstein

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  10. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 21 - Friends
    6.7/10(129 votes)

    #10 - Friends

    S2:E21

    On their way to Ritchie's desert camping trip, Christine, Richard, Matthew, and Barb stay at a seedy motel and get on each others' nerves.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writers:Jennifer Crittenden, Kari Lizer

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  11. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 3 Episode 3 - Popular
    6.7/10(117 votes)

    #11 - Popular

    S3:E3

    Roles reverse when Christine's dubbed a "meanie mom" by a father at Ritchie's school who finds Marly and Lindsay to be to his liking.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Jennifer Crittenden

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  12. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 4 Episode 7 - So You Think You Can Date
    6.7/10(104 votes)

    #12 - So You Think You Can Date

    S4:E7

    Christine and Richard have a dinner date with her new boyfriend, Patrick, (Tim DeKay a.k.a. Bizarro Jerry on "Seinfeld") returns as her date.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writers:Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Kreamer

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  13. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 4 - Oh God Yes
    6.8/10(156 votes)

    #13 - Oh God Yes

    S2:E4

    Ritchie goes to church with Richard and new Christine without consulting his mother first, leaving old Christine to explain and explore her aversion to organized religion.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Jennifer Crittenden

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  14. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 10 - What About Barb?
    6.8/10(124 votes)

    #14 - What About Barb?

    S2:E10

    Christine has trouble working with Barb at the gym and feels pressure at home to find a nanny for Ritchie when Richard is unavailable to care for him due to a trip with New Christine.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Adam Barr

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  15. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 16 - Undercover Brother
    6.8/10(132 votes)

    #15 - Undercover Brother

    S2:E16

    Christine finds out Richard's brother is gay, but not until after sleeping with him.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Katie Palmer

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  16. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 4 Episode 5 - Everyone Says I Love You Except Ritchie
    6.8/10(102 votes)

    #16 - Everyone Says I Love You Except Ritchie

    S4:E5

    Christine is distraught when Ritchie stops saying "I love you" to her. When she reveals her distress to Matthew, she also admits that she's been sleeping in Ritchie's room every night. Matthew tells her that if she's not careful, Ritchie will end up like him -- he can't go to sleep without talking to their mother. They spend the night helping each other break these habits.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writers:Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo

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  17. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 4 Episode 12 - Happy Endings (2)
    6.8/10(102 votes)

    #17 - Happy Endings (2)

    S4:E12

    The girls change their building into a spa after learning that they can't get a loan to keep their gym afloat.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writers:Jeff Filgo, Jackie Filgo

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  18. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 4 Episode 14 - What Happens in Vegas Is Disgusting in Vegas
    6.8/10(114 votes)

    #18 - What Happens in Vegas Is Disgusting in Vegas

    S4:E14

    New Christine loosens up during a bachelorette party Christine and Barb throw in Vegas.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writers:Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Kreamer

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  19. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 5 Episode 17 - Up in the Airport
    6.8/10(92 votes)

    #19 - Up in the Airport

    S5:E17

    Christine realizes that Ritchie has never been on a real family vacation, so she plans a trip to Florida, with disastrous results.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writers:Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Kreamer

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  20. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 5 - Separation Anxiety
    6.9/10(131 votes)

    #20 - Separation Anxiety

    S2:E5

    Barb moves in with Christine after deciding to divorce her husband. This forces Matthew into Ritchie's room, where he discovers his nephew has some odd habits.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Danielle Evenson

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  21. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 2 Episode 15 - Sleepless in Mar Vista
    6.9/10(130 votes)

    #21 - Sleepless in Mar Vista

    S2:E15

    Christine finds out her new sleep medication caused her to embarrass herself over the phone.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 4 Episode 3 - White Like Me
    6.9/10(113 votes)

    #22 - White Like Me

    S4:E3

    Barb's profile in a business journal brings in new clientele.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Lew Schneider

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  23. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 4 Episode 18 - A Change of Heart/Pants
    6.9/10(104 votes)

    #23 - A Change of Heart/Pants

    S4:E18

    Christine and Richard help Marly and Lindsay through labor, bring back memories of Ritchie's birth which, in turn, brings back feelings for one another.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writers:Frank Pines, Lew Schneider

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  24. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 4 Episode 20 - He Ain't Heavy
    6.9/10(102 votes)

    #24 - He Ain't Heavy

    S4:E20

    Mathew gets assistance in losing weight from fitness 'expert' Christine, but she soon realizes she can't shed off a few pounds herself.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writers:Sherry Bilsing, Ellen Kreamer

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  25. The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 5 Episode 9 - I Love Woo, I Hate You
    6.9/10(97 votes)

    #25 - I Love Woo, I Hate You

    S5:E9

    Barb, afraid that a marriage proposal is iminent, asks Christine to run interference on her next date with Dave; Richard realizes he must try to woo New Christine if he wants her back.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Jack Burditt

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Mission: Impossible" is the worst rated episode of "The New Adventures of Old Christine". It scored 6.4/10 based on 130 votes. Directed by Andy Ackerman and written by Jonathan Goldstein, it aired on 11/20/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Endless Shrimp Endless Night".