The New Adventures of Old Christine (season 1)

The New Adventures of Old Christine (season 1)

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Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 13
Release
Original network CBS
Original release March 13 (2006-03-13) – May 22, 2006 (2006-05-22)
Season chronology

The first season of The New Adventures of Old Christine premiered on March 13, 2006 and concluded on May 22, 2006. It consisted of 13 episodes.

In this season Christine has only just enrolled her son, Richie at a new posh private school, where she is constantly being humiliated by Marly and Lindsay, some non-working mothers at the school. On top of all this she has just discovered her ex-husband, Richard has started dating a much younger woman who is also named Christine. Christine has a brief fling with Burton but they soon break up due to Christine not being able to commit to the relationship. In the season finale Christine kisses Richard so New Christine breaks up with him.

Cast and characters

Episodes

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Pilot"Andy AckermanKari LizerMarch 13, 2006 (2006-03-13)12.36[1]
Christine's 8-year-old son, Richie, has been accepted into a posh private school, where Christine encounters two snooty class moms, Marly and Lindsay, who can't seem to grasp the concept that Christine actually works. Her 20-something slacker brother, Matthew, lives with her, but in a pinch, also serves as Ritchie's babysitter.
22"Supertramp"Andy AckermanTeleplay: Jeff Astrof
Story: Kari Lizer		March 13, 2006 (2006-03-13)15.09[2]

When Christine learns that Richard and "new" Christine are enjoying an intimate relationship, she becomes determined to make her own conquests. After several failed attempts to meet eligible men, she finally runs into a guy named Stan at the grocery store. Unbeknownst to Christine, Stan is a father at Richie's school who is known as "Sad Dad".

Note: For this episode, Julia Louis-Dreyfus won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
33"Open Water"Andy AckermanAdam BarrMarch 20, 2006 (2006-03-20)15.13[3]

When Christine learns that her close friends, Barb and Pete, are responsible for introducing Richard to his "new" Christine, she allows them to set her up on a blind date of her own. After a series of unsuccessful dates, she finds the possibility of love in the strangest of places. Meanwhile, Matthew takes Richie to swimming lessons.

Note: First appearance of Wanda Sykes as Barb
44"One Toe Over the Line, Sweet Jesus"Andy AckermanAdam BarrMarch 27, 2006 (2006-03-27)11.96[4]
Richard learns from a gloating Matthew that Christine is out enjoying her fifth date with a new beau, Burton, so he does what any self-respecting ex-husband would do: he sabotages the happy couple's goodnight kiss and insults Burton with lawyer jokes. But when he tries to make it up to them by inviting Christine and Burton to dinner with him and "new" Christine, his best-laid plans go awry.
55"I'll Show You Mine"Andy AckermanSteve Baldikoski & Bryan BeharApril 3, 2006 (2006-04-03)8.28[5]
After 10 dates, Christine faces a critical moment in her relationship with Burton. Will she or won't she? Let him in the house, that is, to meet her son, Richie. She eventually relents, only to be thrown for a loop later.
66"The Other F Word"Andy AckermanJeff AstrofApril 10, 2006 (2006-04-10)11.42[6]
Concerned about the uniformity of Richie's schoolmates, Christine takes it upon herself to help diversify the student body at his private school.
77"Long Days Journey Into Stan"Andy AckermanDanielle EvensonApril 17, 2006 (2006-04-17)11.38[7]
Following Christine's breakup with Burton, everyone expects Christine to fall apart emotionally, but she insists she is fine and looking forward to spending time with her best friend: "me". But after being humiliated while dining out alone, Christine realizes she really did care for Burton, which drives her even crazier.
88"Teach Your Children Well"Andy AckermanKatie PalmerApril 24, 2006 (2006-04-24)11.81[8]
Christine feels pressured to throw an extravagant party for Ritchie's 9th birthday, his first involving other children from his new private school. Recoiling from sticker shock after meeting with a ritzy event planner, Christine decides to have an arts and crafts party at her home, with mixed results.
99"Ritchie Has Two Mommies"Andy AckermanKari LizerMay 1, 2006 (2006-05-01)11.92[9]
Christine tries not to have a meltdown when her ex-husband brings his "new" Christine with him to pick up Richie and take him to breakfast so that they can get to know one another. By day's end, Christine tries to pull herself together to make a good impression at parents' night at Ritchie's school, but is caught off guard when "new" Christine shows up as well.
1010"No Fault Divorce"Andy AckermanJeff Astrof & Adam Barr and Kari LizerMay 8, 2006 (2006-05-08)11.87[10]
Christine's former marriage counselor comes into the gym, leading to some awkward moments between the two women. When Christine mentions this to Richard, his cryptic reaction leads her to question whether it was in the counselor's best interest to encourage their divorce. Meanwhile, Matthew finds Christine's wedding video in a box of old photo albums, and Christine takes a trip down memory lane.
1111"Exile on Lame Street"Andy AckermanTeleplay: Steve Baldikoski & Bryan Behar
Story: Katie Palmer		May 15, 2006 (2006-05-15)11.44[11]
Christine objects when Richard and "new" Christine want to take Richie to a Rolling Stones concert. Fearing that Ritchie is too young to be exposed to sex, drugs and rock and roll vices on display at a Rolling Stones concert, Christine initially forbids it. Eventually, she relents but immediately regrets her decision and, in a panic, goes to the venue with Matthew to see if she can sneak into the concert in order to keep tabs on Richie.
1212"Some of my Best Friends Are Portuguese"Andy AckermanTeleplay: Steve Baldikoski & Bryan Behar
Story: Katie Palmer		May 22, 2006 (2006-05-22)7.53[12]
Shut out once again by the cliquey, judgmental moms at Ritchie's school, Christine runs into a down-to-earth working woman, Belinda, who invites her over for a drink after work. Belinda's job, however, isn't quite the type of position Christine expected her to hold, which throws yet another wrinkle in her attempt to fit in with the other school parents.
1313"A Fair to Remember" (Part 1)Andy AckermanAdam Barr & Kari LizerMay 22, 2006 (2006-05-22)13.06[12]
Christine volunteers to help out at Ritchie's spring carnival and while there, she runs into the mean moms, who are clucking over the attractive father of a new student at Westbridge. Christine is excited to learn that the hot dad is her ex-boyfriend, Burton, but her hopes of re-igniting their romance are shot down when she learns Burton has a new girlfriend. To be continued...

Ratings

Live and DVR ratings

No. Title Air Date Rating/Share
(18–49) 		Viewers
(millions)
1 Pilot March 13, 2006 3.8/10[1] 12.36[1]
2 Supertramp March 13, 2006 4.8/11[2] 15.09[2]
3 Open Water March 20, 2006 5.1/12[3] 15.13[3]
4 One Toe Over the Line, Sweet Jesus March 27, 2006 11.96[4]
5 I'll Show You Mine April 3, 2006 8.28[5]
6 The Other F Word April 10, 2006 11.42[6]
7 Long Days Journey Into Stan April 17, 2006 11.38[7]
8 Teach Your Children Well April 24, 2006 11.81[8]
9 Ritchie Has Two Mommies May 1, 2006 11.92[9]
10 No Fault Divorce May 8, 2006 11.87[10]
11 Exile on Lame Street May 15, 2006 11.44[11]
12 Some of my Best Friends Are Portuguese May 22, 2006 7.53[12]
13 A Fair to Remember May 22, 2006 4.5/10[12] 13.06[12]

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