The Worst Episodes of The New Adventures of Old Christine
Every episode of The New Adventures of Old Christine ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The New Adventures of Old Christine!
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 her with the unfortunate nickname Old Christine.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The New Adventures of Old Christine" is "Mission: Impossible", rated 6.3/10 from 162 user votes. It was directed by Andy Ackerman and written by Jonathan Goldstein. "Mission: Impossible" aired on 11/20/2006 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Strange Bedfellows".
6.3/10 162 votes#1 - Mission: Impossible
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2006
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
6.3/10 155 votes#2 - Strange Bedfellows
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/19/2007
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: N/A
6.3/10 154 votes#3 - Faith Off
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/16/2007
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
6.4/10 153 votes#4 - Endless Shrimp Endless Night
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2007
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: N/A
6.5/10 127 votes#5 - Notes On A 7th Grade Scandal
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2009
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: N/A
6.6/10 157 votes#6 - Crash
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2006
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: Adam Barr
6.6/10 130 votes#7 - Reckless Abandonment
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 2/11/2009
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: N/A
6.7/10 176 votes#8 - What About Barb?
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/2006
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
6.7/10 161 votes#9 - Ritchie Scores
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/8/2007
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: N/A
6.7/10 155 votes#10 - Let Him Eat Cake
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/22/2007
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
6.7/10 157 votes#11 - Friends
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/30/2007
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
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden, Kari Lizer
6.7/10 148 votes#12 - Popular
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/18/2008
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
6.7/10 122 votes#13 - So You Think You Can Date
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/2008
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
Writer: N/A
6.7/10 134 votes#14 - What Happens In Vegas Is Disgusting In Vegas
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 1/21/2009
New Christine loosens up during a bachelorette party Christine and Barb throw in Vegas.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: N/A
6.8/10 184 votes#15 - Oh God Yes
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/2006
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
6.8/10 157 votes#16 - Sleepless In Mar Vista
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/12/2007
Christine finds out her new sleep medication caused her to embarrass herself over the phone.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: N/A
6.8/10 162 votes#17 - Undercover Brother
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 3/12/2007
Christine finds out Richard's brother is gay, but not until after sleeping with him.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: N/A
6.9/10 162 votes#18 - Women N Tuition
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2006
Christine makes sacrifices so she can pay for Ritchie's school tuition.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: N/A
6.9/10 170 votes#19 - The Real Thing
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/9/2007
Trying to send an e-mail to Barb about Mr. Harris, Christine ends up sending it to all the parents from school, nearly costing him his job.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: N/A
6.9/10 148 votes#20 - Traffic
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/25/2008
Ritchie's soccer match leaves Christine running late for an event she's supposed to be attending with Mr. Harris.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: N/A
6.9/10 132 votes#21 - White Like Me
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2008
Barb's profile in a business journal brings in new clientele.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Lew Schneider
6.9/10 120 votes#22 - Everyone Says I Love You Except Ritchie
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2008
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
Writer: N/A
6.9/10 123 votes#23 - Happy Endings
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2008
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
Writer: N/A
6.9/10 125 votes#24 - A Change Of Heart/Pants
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/18/2009
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
Writer: N/A
6.9/10 125 votes#25 - He Ain't Heavy
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 5/6/2009
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
Writer: N/A