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Episode 1 - Pilot

Divorced working mother Christine Campbell (series star Julia Louis-Dreyfus) owns a women's 30-minute workout gym, successfully juggling the daily stresses of motherhood and her business. Her 8-year-old son, Ritchie (series star Trevor Gagnon), has just been accepted into a posh private school frequented by two snooty stay-at-home moms, Marly (series star Tricia O'Kelley) and Lindsay (series star Alex Kapp Horner). Christine's twentysomething slacker brother, Matthew (series star Hamish Linklater), lives with her and also serves as Ritchie's babysitter. Christine gets along with her charming ex-husband, Richard (series star Clark Gregg), even better than when they were married, but her life gets a lot more complicated when she meets Richard's new girlfriend: a nice, young, impossible-to-hate woman also named Christine (series star Emily Rutherfurd)...the "new" Christine.

Episode 1 - Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot

Divorced working mother Christine Campbell (series star Julia Louis-Dreyfus) owns a women's 30-minute workout gym, successfully juggling the daily stresses of motherhood and her business. Her 8-year-old son, Ritchie (series star Trevor Gagnon), has just been accepted into a posh private school frequented by two snooty stay-at-home moms, Marly (series star Tricia O'Kelley) and Lindsay (series star Alex Kapp Horner). Christine's twenty-something slacker brother, Matthew (series star Hamish Linklater), lives with her and also serves as Ritchie's babysitter. Christine gets along with her charming ex-husband, Richard (series star Clark Gregg), even better than when they were married, but her life gets a lot more complicated when she meets Richard's new girlfriend: a nice, young, impossible-to-hate woman also named Christine (series star Emily Rutherfurd)...the "new" Christine.

Episode 2 - Season 1, Episode 2: Supertramp

Upon learning that Richard and "new" Christine are enjoying an intimate relationship, Christine becomes determined to make her own romantic conquests. After several failed attempts to meet eligible men, she finally runs into a divorced guy named Stan (recurring guest star Andy Richter - "Andy Richter Controls the Universe") at the grocery store. Unbeknownst to Christine, however, needy Stan is known as "Sad Dad" at Ritchie's school.

Episode 2 - Supertramp

Episode 3 - Season 1, Episode 3: Open Water

Upon learning that her close friend Barb (recurring guest star Emmy Award winner Wanda Sykes - "The Chris Rock Show") is responsible for matching up "new" Christine and Richard, Christine allows Barb to set her up on a blind date of her own. After a series of unsuccessful dates, Christine finds the possibility of love in the strangest of places. Meanwhile, Matthew takes Ritchie to swimming lessons.

Episode 3 - Open Water

Episode 4 - One Toe Over the Line, Sweet Jesus

Upon learning from the gloating Matthew that Christine is out enjoying her fifth date with an attorney, Burton (recurring guest star Matt Letscher - "Joey"), Richard 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 Richard tries to make it up to the pair by inviting them to dinner with him and "new" Christine, his best-laid plans go awry.

Episode 4 - Season 1, Episode 4: One Toe Over the Line Sweet Jesus

Episode 5 - Season 1, Episode 5: I'll Show You Mine

Christine gets nervous when Burton (recurring guest star Matt Letscher) tries to take their relationship to the next level. After 10 dates, Christine faces a critical moment. Will she or won't she--let him in the house, that is, to meet her son, Ritchie. She eventually relents, only to freak out even more later.

Episode 5 - I'll Show You Mine

Episode 6 - The Other F Word

Concerned about the uniformity of Ritchie's schoolmates, Christine takes it upon herself to help diversify the student body at his exclusive private school. But her attempt to promote racial and ethnic diversity has unintended consequences. Recurring guest star Wanda Sykes appears as Christine's friend Barb.

Episode 6 - Season 1, Episode 6: The Other F Word

Episode 7 - Season 1, Episode 7: Long Day's Journey Into Stan

Everyone expects Christine to fall apart emotionally after her breakup, but she insists she is fine and looking forward to spending some time on her own. However, after being humiliated while dining out alone, Christine realizes she really did care for her ex-boyfriend, which drives her even crazier. Recurring guest star Andy Richter appears as Stan.

Episode 7 - Long Day's Journey Into Stan

Episode 8 - Season 1, Episode 8: Teach Your Children Well

Christine feels pressured to throw an extravagant party for Ritchie's ninth birthday, his first involving children from his new private school. Christine decides to have an arts-and-crafts party at her home--with mixed results.

Episode 8 - Teach Your Children Well

Episode 9 - Season 1, Episode 9: Ritchie Has Two Mommies

Christine tries to behave maturely when Richard brings"new" Christine to breakfast with Ritchie so they can get to know each other. By the end of the day, Christine must compose herself in order to make a good impression at parents' night at Ritchie's school, but she is caught off guard when "new" Christine shows up there as well.

Episode 9 - Ritchie Has Two Mommies

Christine tries to behave maturely when Richard brings "new" Christine to breakfast with Ritchie so they can get to know each other. By the end of the day, Christine must compose herself in order to make a good impression at parents' night at Ritchie's school, but she is caught off guard when "new" Christine shows up there as well.

Episode 10 - No Fault Divorce

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, after Matthew finds Christine's wedding video in a box of old photo albums, Christine takes a trip down memory lane. Recurring guest star Wanda Sykes appears as Christine's friend Barb.

Episode 10 - Season 1, Episode 10: No Fault Divorce

Episode 11 - Season 1, Episode 11: Exile On Lame Street

Christine objects when Richard and "new" Christine want to take Ritchie to a Rolling Stones concert. Fearing that her son is too young to be exposed to the vices on display there, Christine initially forbids it. Eventually, she relents but immediately regrets her decision andin a panic, goes to the venue with Matthew to see if she can sneak into the concert in order to keep an eye on Ritchie.

Episode 11 - Exile On Lame Street

Christine objects when Richard and "new" Christine want to take Ritchie to a Rolling Stones concert. Fearing that her son is too young to be exposed to the vices on display there, 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 an eye on Ritchie.

Episode 12 - Some of My Best Friends Are Portuguese

Shut out once again by the judgmental moms at Ritchie's school, Christine is overjoyed to finally make friends with another down-to-earth working woman, Belinda (Ana Ortiz), who invites her over for a drink after work. However, Belinda's job comes as a surprise to Christine and only makes fitting in with the other mothers more complicated. Series star Julia Louis-Dreyfus' half-sister, Lauren Bowles ("Watching Ellie"), guest stars as Patty, another mom.

Episode 12 - Season 1, Episode 12: Some of My Best Friends Are Portuguese

Episode 13 - Season 1, Episode 13: A Fair to Remember

While volunteering at the spring carnival at Ritchie's school, Christine is surprised to learn that there's a hot new dad at the school--and excited that it's her ex-boyfriend, Burton (recurring guest star Matt Letscher). Unfortunately, her hopes of reigniting their romance are shot down when she learns Burton has a new girlfriend.

Episode 13 - A Fair to Remember

Episode 14 - Season 2, Episode 1: The Passion of the Christine

In the season premiere, it's the first day of fourth grade for Ritchie. When Christine and the other moms meet the class' disarmingly handsome new teacher, Daniel Harris (recurring guest star Blair Underwood), they decide to schedule a few parent-teacher conferences immediately. Meanwhile, no longer dating New Christine, Richard stays with Christine while he builds a new laundry room for her. But problems arise when Ritchie misinterprets the comfortable arrangement and believes his parents have gotten back together. Christine scrambles to find a way to explain that she could never reunite with Richard--or could she?

Episode 15 - Season 2, Episode 2: The Answer Is Maybe

Worried about Richard's indiscriminate dating habits and reluctantly realizing that she misses New Christine as well, Christine vows to bring the couple back together. Her efforts on Richard's behalf result in an unexpected benefit in Matthew's love life. Meanwhile, Christine goes on a date with a great guy, Jeff (recurring guest star Scott Bakula), who seems perfect for her--except for one small detail. Recurring guest star Wanda Sykes appears as Christine's friend Barb.

Episode 16 - Season 2, Episode 3: Come to Papa Jeff

When Christine's parents are unable to attend Grandparents' Day at Ritchie's school, New Christine suggests that Jeff (recurring guest star Scott Bakula), the new man in Christine's life, go as Ritchie's special friend. But after Christine learns that Jeff really is a grandfather, she is forced to rethink the relationship.

Episode 17 - Season 2, Episode 4: Oh God Yes

Christine is surprised when Ritchie expresses a newfound interest in religion after returning from a church festival with Richard and New Christine. Having once had a bad experience at church, Christine reexamines her beliefs and, with Ritchie and Matthew in tow, decides to give God another chance. Ed Begley Jr. ( St. Elsewhere ) guest stars as Pastor Ed.

Episode 18 - Season 2, Episode 5: Separation Anxiety

After announcing that she and her husband are getting a divorce, Barb (recurring guest star WANDA SYKES) moves in with Christine. Expecting Barb to be wallowing in misery in the same way Christine was after her own divorce, Christine tries to be supportive. Meanwhile, due to the new living arrangements, Matthew relocates to Ritchie's room, where he discovers his nephew's strange sleep habits.

Episode 19 - Season 2, Episode 6: The Champ

When manipulative moms Marly and Lindsay convince Christine to serve hot lunch at Ritchie's school, Christine finds herself serving with Stan (recurring guest star Andy Richter), also known as, Sad Dad,and she finally admits why she's so attracted to him. After Matthew's date from the previous night shows no intention of ever leaving, Christine decides that she and Matthew must take control of their dating lives, and she vows never to sleep with Stan again.

Episode 20 - Season 2, Episode 7: Playdate With Destiny

Christine's attraction to Ritchie's teacher, Mr. Harris (recurring guest star Blair Underwood), causes a scene at a school fundraiser---especially after Ritchie wins a playdate with him. When Ritchie is unable to go on the playdate, Christine nervously meets Mr. Harris herself. Meanwhile, Matthew, Richard and Barb (recurring guest star Wanda Sykes) demand that Christine get organized after they all arrive at the same time to pick up Ritchie after school.

Episode 21 - Season 2, Episode 8: Women N 'Tuition

When Christine realizes she can't afford the newly raised tuition at Ritchie's school, she tries to get help from everyone except the person who is offering it freely: Barb (recurring guest star Wanda Sykes). Meanwhile, after Matthew views a video message to himself that he recorded 10 years ago, he decides it's time to change his life.

Episode 22 - Season 2, Episode 9: Mission: Impossible

Annoyed that Ritchie finds his weekends with his dad more fun than his weekdays with her, Christine decides to make Richard responsible for helping Ritchie complete a big homework assignment. But when Marly and Lindsay explain what will happen if Ritchie doesn't create an impressive project, Christine can't help taking matters into her own hands.

Episode 23 - Season 2, Episode 10: What About Barb?

Now that Barb (recurring guest star Wanda Sykes) is a co-owner of Christine's women's gym, the two women don't always agree on how to run it. When Barb starts working there, Christine can't accept the reality of not being in complete control. Meanwhile, Matthew helps Ritchie find the perfect nanny to replace him when Matthew starts medical school.

Episode 24 - Season 2, Episode 11: Crash

When Christine's modest hybrid car crashes into Marly's gigantic sports utility vehicle in the school parking lot, the women agree to take care of their own damage. But later, after having her insurance company bill Christine, Marly claims the accident was Christine's fault. Fortunately, Christine gets some secret help from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, although she is an avowed environmentalist, Christine rents a huge luxury vehicle and guiltily enjoys it. Also, New Christine and Richard use unorthodox methods to teach Ritchie the U.S. state capitals.

Episode 25 - Season 2, Episode 12: Ritchie Scores

Christine reluctantly signs Ritchie up for soccer after Mr. Harris (recurring guest star Blair Underwood), Ritchie's fourth grade teacher and the school's soccer coach, informs her and Richard that Ritchie is having trouble making friends. Richard feels strongly that it's a good idea for Ritchie to learn about team sports and have more a male influence in his life. Meanwhile, Christine, who claims not to believe in competitive sports, finds herself competing with Richard for Mr. Harris' attention during a game.

Episode 26 - Season 2, Episode 13: Endless Shrimp. Endless Night

After Christine convinces Matthew to let her come with him to his friend's party, she learns about her brother's world outside of their home, including some colorful friends and a pretty ex-girlfriend. Intent on being a helpful sister, Christine then takes it upon herself to meddle in Matthew's love life. Meanwhile, Richard tries to get Ritchie interested in his job as a contractor.

Episode 27 - Season 2, Episode 14: Let Him Eat Cake

Christine resents that New Christine is reaping the benefits of all the time Christine spent trying to perfect Richard while they were married. After Christine recommends a thoughtful birthday gift for New Christine to give attentive, romantic Richard, Christine can't tolerate his not knowing whose idea the present really was.

Episode 28 - Season 2, Episode 15: Sleepless In Mar Vista

Sleep-deprived Christine's mood swings cause tension with everyone around her until she tries some potent new sleeping pills. Unfortunately, she wakes up to discover that she made several embarrassing phone calls while knocked out, including one to her former boyfriend, Burton (recurring guest star Matt Letscher).

Episode 29 - Season 2, Episode 16: Undercover Brother

Christine worries that she has lost her ability to attract men. When Richard's very attractive brother, Joe (Charles Esten - "The Office"), kisses her, she feels revitalized--but she finds out a surprising secret about Joe that even Richard doesn't know.

Episode 30 - Season 2, Episode 17: Strange Bedfellows

Eager to make a difference in the world, Christine volunteers to collect signatures supporting an issue she doesn't quite understand--as she finds out from a competitive signature-seeker, Audrey (Sandra Bernhard). Meanwhile, when Richard learns that Barb (recurring guest Wanda Sykes) and Matthew once kissed years ago, Barb demands an equally embarrassing secret from Richard as insurance that he'll never tell Christine. She learns more than she wanted to know.

Episode 31 - Season 2, Episode 18: The Real Thing

Intending to send an e-mail about her relationship with Mr. Harris (recurring guest star Blair Underwood) only to Barb, Christine accidentally sends the scandalous message to all of the parents at Ritchie's school, almost getting Mr. Harris fired. While Christine and Mr. Harris are being reprimanded by the head of the school ethics committee, Christine gets some surprising news from Mr. Harris. Comedian Dave Foley (NewsRadio) guest stars as Richard's friend Tom, who has a crush on Christine.

Episode 32 - Season 2, Episode 19: Faith Off

Christine's controlling nature causes her to go too far and jeopardize one of Richard's construction jobs. When she learns that Richard has been hired to remodel Lindsay's bathroom, Christine can't help intervening to make sure he doesn't screw up the job and risk their reputation at Ritchie's school. She and Richard are also at odds over which of them should have a talk with Ritchie about sex.

Episode 33 - Season 2, Episode 20: My Big Fat Sober Wedding

At the wedding of her ex-boyfriend, Christine agrees to be the designated driver for Richard, New Christine and Barb. But she wishes she could drink when the groom gives a loving toast to his new bride--and accidentally says Christine's name instead. Meanwhile, Richard gets into trouble with New Christine by professing his distaste for marriage. And Matthew and Ritchie mistakenly think that the wedding gift Christine bought is intended for them.

Episode 34 - Season 2, Episode 21: Friends

Ritchie is excited to go on his first overnight camping trip with his class, but Christine worries about him making it through the night without her. Christine, Richard, Matthew and Barb follow the school bus to the desert, hoping to stay in touch with Ritchie via walkie-talkie, and they end up in a sleazy motel. In the close quarters, Matthew wonders if he is attracted to Barb, while Richard misses New Christine, who is taking a break from him.

Episode 35 - Season 2, Episode 22: Frasier

Christine is stunned to discover that a night of fun may have resulted in an unforeseen consequence. Her reckless actions could also jeopardize her chance to begin dating Mr. Harris (recurring guest star Blair Underwood). Wanda Sykes recurs as Barb.

Episode 36 - Season 3, Episode 1: The Big Bang

Divorced working mother Christine Campbell (series star JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS) successfully juggles the daily stresses of motherhood and her business. Christine owns a women's 30-minute workout gym with her best friend, Barb (series star WANDA SYKES). Her 10-year-old son, Ritchie (series star TREVOR GAGNON), attends a posh private school, where Christine endures endless encounters with two snooty stay-at-home moms, Marly (series star TRICIA O'KELLEY) and Lindsay (series star ALEX KAPP HORNER). Christine's twentysomething brother, Matthew (series star HAMISH LINKLATER), lives with her and, in a pinch, serves as Ritchie's babysitter. Christine gets along with her charming ex-husband, Richard (series star CLARK GREGG), even better than when they were married, but her life got a lot more complicated after she met Richard's new girlfriend: a nice, young, impossible-to-hate woman also named Christine (series star EMILY RUTHERFURD) -- the "new" Christine.

Episode 37 - Season 3, Episode 2: Beauty Is Only Spanx Deep

After a pretty young waitress flirts with Mr. Harris (recurring guest star BLAIR UNDERWOOD), Christine worries he will leave her for someone younger and visits a plastic surgeon. Guest star ANDY RICHTER ( Andy Richter Controls the Universe ) appears as Christine's ex-lover, Stan (a.k.a., Sad Dad ).

Episode 38 - Season 3, Episode 3: Popular

Christine is shocked when a new dad at Ritchie's school calls her a "meanie mom" for being judgmental and standoffish, and dumps her for Marly and Lindsay.

Episode 39 - Season 3, Episode 4: Traffic

Christine promises to accompany Mr. Harris (recurring guest star BLAIR UNDERWOOD) to an important event, but leaves him hanging when Ritchie's soccer game runs long.

Episode 40 - Season 3, Episode 5: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Christine attempts to stop sulking and get over her breakup with Mr. Harris (recurring guest star BLAIR UNDERWOOD). Meanwhile, Matthew goes to therapy and learns that his intimacy issues are not due to his dysfunctional relationship with his mother, but from his overly intimate and codependent relationship with his sister, Christine.

Episode 41 - Season 3, Episode 6: The New Adventures of Old Christine

Christine reluctantly lets New Christine set her up on a blind date, but the date goes from bad to worse as Christine discovers he is not who he made himself out to be.

Episode 42 - Season 3, Episode 7: House

When Christine learns that Richard and New Christine bought the house she had always dreamed of, she tries to contain her jealousy and attempts to feel genuinely happy for them.

Episode 43 - Season 3, Episode 8: Burning Down the House

Christine considers taking a walk on the wild side in order to make Barb think she's not a square. DAVE FOLEY ("NewsRadio," "The Kids in the Hall") returns to guest star as Richard's friend, Tom, with whom Christine once went on a date.

Episode 44 - Season 3, Episode 9: The Happy Couple

After discovering that Barb and Matthew spent the night together, Christine forbids them to see one another. But Matthew and Barb, who are still determining whether to be a couple after the intimate night, pretend to be inseparable.

Episode 45 - Season 3, Episode 10: One and a Half Men

When Christine's gynecologist (guest star JASON ALEXANDER - "Seinfeld") suggests that her flu-like symptoms may be her experiencing perimenopause, Christine tries to take charge of her hormones.

Episode 46 - Season 4, Episode 1: A Decent Proposal

Divorced working mother Christine Campbell (series star JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS) attempts to juggle the daily stresses of motherhood and business -- which doesn't mean she isn't prone to taking NyQuil to get to sleep or leaving voicemail messages to herself in the middle of the night. She owns a women's 30-minute workout gym with her best friend, Barb (series star WANDA SYKES), and manages to send her young son, Ritchie (series star TREVOR GAGNON), to a posh private school, where Christine endures endless encounters with two snooty, stay-at-home, meanie, moms, Marly (series star TRICIA O'KELLEY), and Lindsay (series star ALEX KAPP HORNER). Christine's younger brother, Matthew (series star HAMISH LINKLATER), lives with her and, in a pinch, serves as Ritchie's babysitter -- and her emotional rock.

Episode 47 - Season 4, Episode 2: How I Hate Your Mother

Richard asks Christine to return her wedding ring -- previously his mother's -- so he can use it to propose to New Christine.

Episode 48 - Season 4, Episode 3: White Like Me

After Barb is profiled in a business journal, new clientele hits the gym and business really picks up.

Episode 49 - Season 4, Episode 4: Snakes On a Date

Christine agrees to go on a date with Neil, the lizard guy (JEFFREY TAMBOR - "Arrested Development," "The Larry Sanders Show"), a children's entertainer who specializes in reptiles and reptile parties in an effort to get Ritchie acceptance into the Reptile Club.

Episode 50 - Season 4, Episode 5: Everyone Says I Love You Except Ritchie

When Ritchie stops telling Christine he loves her, she is devastated and asks Richard to have a baby with her so she can have a new child to love her the way Ritchie used to.

Episode 51 - Season 4, Episode 6: Tie Me Up Don't Tie Me Down

Barb and Christine meet two men at a video store and prepare to go on a casual, double date. Neither of the ladies is looking for a relationship, but jealousy arises when one date goes better than the other and only one of them is asked out for a second time. Guest star TIM DeKAY (a.k.a. Bizarro Jerry on "Seinfeld," "Carnivàle," "Tell Me You Love Me") appears as Christine's date, Patrick.

Episode 52 - Season 4, Episode 7: So You Think You Can Date

Richard joins Christine and her new boyfriend, Patrick (recurring guest star TIM DeKAY), on a dinner date.

Episode 53 - Season 4, Episode 8: Self-Esteem Tempura

Christine is thrilled when a talent scout recruits Ritchie to audition for a television commercial after his shockingly great performance in a school play, but Richard refuses to let him go. Who will win the argument?

Episode 54 - Season 4, Episode 9: Rage Against the Christine

Christine thinks she has the perfect boyfriend (recurring guest star TIM DeKAY), until he shows a shockingly bizarre side of himself.

Episode 55 - Season 4, Episode 10: Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner

Christine dreads going home to see her domineering mother, Angela (Golden Globe winner and Academy® Award nominee BRENDA BLETHYN -"Secrets & Lies," "Little Voice," "Atonement," "Pride & Prejudice," "Saving Grace"), at Thanksgiving and cringes at her constant disapproval. Once there, however, Christine is able to thwart one of her mother's criticisms when she discovers a secret they have in common.

Episode 56 - Season 4, Episode 11: Unidentified Funk

Christine and Barb are informed by the parent company of their gym franchise that they've broken a contractual clause and may lose the gym. Emmy® Award winner MEGAN MULLALLY ("Will & Grace") guest stars as Margaret, the corporate representative from the gym's parent company.

Episode 57 - Season 4, Episode 12: Happy Endings

When Christine and Barb can't get a loan to keep their gym franchise, they decide to transform their building into a day spa.

Episode 58 - Season 4, Episode 13: Notes On a 7th Grade Scandal

Christine tries to make a good impression at Ritchie's Junior High Parents Orientation, but when she recognizes one of the fathers who is there as the boy who ruined her reputation when she, herself, was in junior high, she reverts back to seventh grade behavior and decides to take revenge. LEE TERGENSEN ("Oz," "Generation Kill," "Desperate Housewives") appears as Rob Watski.

Episode 59 - Season 4, Episode 14: What Happens In Vegas Is Disgusting In Vegas

Christine and Barb throw New Christine an impromptu bachelorette party in Las Vegas, and the typically buttoned-up New Christine loses all her inhibitions and discovers a wild side she never knew she had. CHARLES ESTEN ("ER," "The Office") guest stars as Joe.

Episode 60 - Season 4, Episode 15: Reckless Abandonment

When Barb and Matthew both announce they're moving out and Ritchie leaves for science camp, Christine tries to prove to everyone -- including herself -- that she's capable of taking care of herself. Recurring guest star MICHAELA WATKINS ("SNL") appears as Matthew's girlfriend, Lucy.

Episode 61 - Season 4, Episode 16: Honey I Ran Over the Kid

When Ritchie skins his knee at a skateboarding party under Richard's watch, Christine accuses Richard of bad parenting. But Christine soon surpasses him as the worse parent when her over-protectiveness backfires and she and Richard begin competing over which parent is the worst.

Episode 62 - Season 4, Episode 17: Too Close for Christine

Christine is initially flattered when another scatterbrained mother at Ritchie's school considers her a, rock,but quickly tires of the responsibility of being responsible. KRISTEN JOHNSTON ("Bride Wars," "3rd Rock from the Sun") guest stars as Christine's new friend, Francie.

Episode 63 - Season 4, Episode 18: A Change of Heart / Pants

Christine and Richard help Marly and Lindsay through labor, evoking memories of Ritchie's birth -- and possibly rekindling romantic feelings.

Episode 64 - Season 4, Episode 19: Hair

After Marly and Lindsay accuse Christine of causing a school outbreak of lice, she decides to pull Ritchie out of his snobby private school and give public school a chance, something that is not as easy as she anticipates. Guest star KATHLEEN WILHOITE ("Gilmore Girls," "ER") appears as Mrs. Sellick, down-to-earth mom at the new school. Recurring guest star MARY McDONOUGH ("The Waltons") appears as Mrs. Wilhoite.

Episode 65 - Season 4, Episode 20: He Ain't Heavy...

Christine uses her expertise as a gym owner to help Matthew lose weight. In her attempt to help him, however, Christine is unable to shed the extra pounds she has put on herself.

Episode 66 - Season 4, Episode 21: The Old Maid of Honor

Christine's plan to prove that she's comfortable with Richard's remarriage backfires when the date she's supposedly, in love with, Todd (recurring guest star LEE TERGESEN -"Oz," "Wanted"), acts obnoxiously at the rehearsal dinner. Plus, Matthew hooks up with New Christine's sister, Amy (recurring guest star CONSTANCE ZIMMER -"Entourage," "Boston Legal").

Episode 67 - Season 4, Episode 22: Love: A Cautionary Tale

Feelings are reawakened in Christine and Papa Jeff (recurring guest star SCOTT BAKULA - "Enterprise," "Quantum Leap"), New Christine's father and Christine's old flame, as they rekindle their relationship at Richard and New Christine's wedding. But then Christine learns some shocking news about New Christine's father. Recurring guest star CONSTANCE ZIMMER ("Entourage," "Boston Legal") appears as Amy, new Christine's sister and Matthew's new flame, and guest star JAMES LESURE ("Las Vegas," "Lipstick Jungle") appears as Dave, a guest at the wedding guest and a potential hookup for Barb.

Episode 68 - Season 5, Episode 1: Bahamian Rhapsody

Christine's 13-year-old son, Ritchie (series star Trevor Gagnon), is now starting middle school at the posh private school where Christine endures endless encounters with two snooty, stay-at-home, meanie moms,Marly (series star Tricia O'Kelley), and Lindsay, (series star Alex Kapp Horner). Keeping Christine grounded is her younger brother, Matthew (series star Hamish Linklater), who lives with her, helping to care for Ritchie and serving as her emotional rock. The formerly floundering Matthew recently found his path, and it wasn't with the help of a therapist; in fact, it's as a therapist. Everyone seems to be making changes with their lives; now Christine is trying to do the same with hers. In the fifth season premiere, Christine and Matthew fly to the Bahamas to help get Barb an illegal visa, after she was thrown in jail by immigration during Richard and New Christine's disastrous wedding in the season four finale.

Episode 69 - Season 5, Episode 2: Burning Love

Christine and Richard meet up with some old college buddies and are shocked to see how much their friends have aged.

Episode 70 - Season 5, Episode 3: The Mole

Christine thinks she is dying after Richard awkwardly spots an irregular mole on her chest, and panics when she can not get in to see a doctor fast enough. Meanwhile, Richard decides he needs to move back in with New Christine.

Episode 71 - Season 5, Episode 4: For Love or Money

After Barb has her lawyer send over divorce papers, Christine hires an aggressive divorce attorney, Howard (guest star Corbin Bernsen - Pysch, L.A. Law), who convinces her that Barb owes her alimony.

Episode 72 - Season 5, Episode 5: Doctor Little Man

Christine begins seeing a therapist, Dr. Max Kershaw (recurring guest star Eric McCormack - Will & Grace ), who shares office space with Matthew, although it's unclear whether Christine is interested in pursuing therapy or romance.

Episode 73 - Season 5, Episode 6: The Curious Case of Britney B

Christine surpasses the Meanie Moms in popularity when Ritchie is asked to a dance by the most popular girl in school. Plus, Matthew and Richard try to evict an elderly woman, Agnes Ross (guest star Marion Ross - Happy Days), from the apartment they hope to rent.

Episode 74 - Season 5, Episode 7: Nuts

Max (recurring guest star Eric McCormack) points out to Christine that she tends to quit things when they get too difficult, including relationships. This, he says, is one of the reasons he chose to be her therapist rather than her boyfriend.

Episode 75 - Season 5, Episode 8: Love Means Never Having to Say You're Crazy

Christine sets Richard up on a date with Tracey (guest star and real-life wife of series star Clark Gregg, Jennifer Grey - Dirty, Dancing), a gorgeous, passionate woman who works out at her gym. Meanwhile Richard's friend, Tom (recurring guest star Dave Foley -, News Radio), who has a longstanding crush on Christine, continues trying to woo her.

Episode 76 - Season 5, Episode 9: I Love Woo I Hate You

Barb insists that Christine join her on a date with Dave (recurring guest star JAMES LESURE - For Your Love, Las Vegas), the immigration officer Barb has been dating, fearing that he might propose to her. Meanwhile, Richard realizes he must woo New Christine in order to get her back.

Episode 77 - Season 5, Episode 10: Old Christine Meets Young Frankenstein

When Christine finds out that Ritchie has been bullying other kids, she decides to set a good example and apologize to the woman she used to terrorize at school when she was young. Guest star Amy Sedaris (Strangers with Candy) appears as Frances, the woman Christine dubbed, Frankenstein, in junior high school, and Michaela Watkins (Saturday Night Live) returns as Matthew's unstable girlfriend, Lucy.

Episode 78 - Season 5, Episode 11: It's Beginning to Stink a Lot Like Christmas

Christine reluctantly attends her neighbor's holiday block party where she discovers a juicy secret. Guest star MOLLY SHANNON, (Saturday Night Live, Evan Almighty) appears as Christine's neighbor, Jeannie, and recurring guest star MICHAELA WATKINS appears as, Matthew's girlfriend, Lucy.

Episode 79 - Season 5, Episode 12: A Whale of a Tale

When Christine decides to tell her therapist she's in love with him, his response is not what she expected. Recurring guest star Eric McCormack appears as Max, Christine's therapist.

Episode 80 - Season 5, Episode 13: Truth or Dare

Christine finds herself falling in love with Max (recurring guest star Eric McCormack) until her ex-boyfriend, Mr. Harris (recurring guest star Blair Underwood), comes back into her life. Will she have to choose?

Episode 81 - Season 5, Episode 14: A Family Unfair

Christine feels left out as Richard and New Christine plan for their baby and decides she wants one too and decides to ask Richard, for his help. Guest star TIM MEADOWS (Saturday Night Live, The Bill Engvall Show, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story) appears as Dr. Volk, New Christine's OB/GYN.

Episode 82 - Season 5, Episode 15: Sweet Charity

When Christine and Barb find their business unexpectedly profitable, Christine undergoes a personal crisis trying to decide whether to spend her share of the newfound money on herself and splurge on a designer dress, or to follow Barb's lead and give it to charity. Guest star ED BEGLEY JR. (Gary Unmarried, Arrested Development, Pineapple Express, St. Elsewhere) appears as Pastor Ed.

Episode 83 - Season 5, Episode 16: Subway Somehow

Christine urges Ritchie's school principal (recurring guest star NANCY LENEHAN - My Name Is Earl, Worst Week) to let the class take the subway on a field trip in order to learn real-world skills. But when the train leaves without her, Christine finds herself stranded at the station.

Episode 84 - Season 5, Episode 17: Up In the Airport

When Christine realizes Ritchie's never been on a real family vacation like his classmates, she plans a trip to Florida. But things don't turn out quite as she intended and the trip goes horribly awry.

Episode 85 - Season 5, Episode 18: Revenge Makeover

Old Christine takes a cranky, very pregnant New Christine to a fancy salon to prepare her for the impromptu wedding that Richard is secretly planning. Recurring guest star SCOTT BAKULA appears as Old Christine's ex-boyfriend and New Christine's father, Papa Jeff.

Episode 86 - Season 5, Episode 19: I Love What You Do for Me

When Christine discovers that her five-year car lease is up, she evaluates her life during that time and realizes that not much has changed. She vows to make some big changes. Max (recurring guest star ERIC McCORMACK) offers to help.

Episode 87 - Season 5, Episode 20: Scream

Christine convinces Matthew to stay over after a good-looking cop named Officer Johnson (guest star JOSH RANDALL - Ed), who Christine assumes is a stripper, alerts her that there is a prowler in the neighborhood. Meanwhile, New Christine goes into labor - on Old Christine's birthday. Recurring guest star Tim Meadows appears as Dr. Volk, New Christine's OB/GYN.

Episode 88 - Season 5, Episode 21: Get Smarter

In the fifth season finale, Christine has Matthew and Barb throw her a, surprise, engagement party so she can get to know Max's (recurring guest star ERIC McCORMACK) friends. But she begins to feel intellectually inferior to one particular guest, driving her to make a, surprising, decision.

Seasons

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