The New Adventures of Old Christine season 3

The New Adventures of Old Christine
Season 3
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Starring	Julia Louis-Dreyfus Clark Gregg Hamish Linklater Trevor Gagnon Emily Rutherfurd Tricia O'Kelley Alex Kapp Horner Wanda Sykes
No. of episodes	10
Release
Original network	CBS
Original release	February 4 (2008-02-04) – March 31, 2008 (2008-03-31)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The third season of The New Adventures of Old Christine premiered on CBS on Monday nights from 9:30/8:30 pm from February 4, 2008 and concluded on March 31, 2008. It was the last season to air on Monday nights. It was originally intended to have 13 episodes, since CBS scheduled the series as a midseason replacement, but due to the Writer's Strike, it was shortened to 10 episodes. It is the shortest season of the series.

In this season, Christine and Mr. Harris have a smooth going relationship, until Christine's schedule becomes too hectic midway through the season causing Mr. Harris to leave her. Meanwhile, Richard and New Christine take their relationship up a notch and buy a house together, which coincidentally is Christine's dream house leaving her feeling jealous and confused. Barb leaves her husband and she has a short-lived fling with Matthew much to Christine's horror. On August 13, 2008, CBS announced that the series will be moving to Wednesday nights after Summer 2008, after Welcome to The Captain's cancellation.

This season marks the reunion between Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jason Alexander, who previously worked together on Seinfeld .

Wanda Sykes, who plays the role of Barb, was upgraded to series regular status for this season.

Cast and characters

Main Julia Louis-Dreyfus as "Old" Christine Campbell Clark Gregg as Richard Campbell Hamish Linklater as Matthew Kimble Trevor Gagnon as Ritchie Campbell Emily Rutherfurd as "New" Christine Hunter Tricia O'Kelley and Alex Kapp Horner as Marly and Lindsay (a.k.a. "The Meanie Moms") Wanda Sykes as Barbara 'Barb' Baran Recurring Blair Underwood as Daniel Harris Lily Goff as Ashley Ehrhardt Marissa Blanchard as Kelsey

Guest stars Andy Richter as Stan Tom Papa as Mike Gay Mary Beth McDonough as Mrs. Wilhoite Stephanie Faracy as Dr. Jacobson Ben Feldman as Timmy Gigi Rice as Shelley Dave Foley as Tom Jason Alexander as Dr. Palmer

Episodes

Main article: List of The New Adventures of Old Christine episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code	US viewers (millions)
36	1	"The Big Bang"	Andy Ackerman	Kari Lizer & Jeff Astrof	February 4, 2008 (2008-02-04)	3T6701	9.43 [1]
After waiting to consummate her relationship with Mr. Harris, Christine is finally ready-until Barb gives her reason to worry, and Matthew rethinks med school after discovering that his assigned cadaver is a former neighbor.
37	2	"Beauty is Only Spanx Deep"	Andy Ackerman	Kari Lizer	February 11, 2008 (2008-02-11)	3T6702	9.90 [2]
After a pretty young waitress flirts with Mr. Harris Christine gets insecure and considers plastic surgery. Christine considers having plastic surgery, because she's afraid that she's dating out of her league.
38	3	"Popular"	Andy Ackerman	Jennifer Crittenden	February 18, 2008 (2008-02-18)	3T6703	9.40 [3]
After Christine finds out that she hasn't been invited to any of the Meanie Moms' school-related social events, she changes her ways to get in tighter with them.
39	4	"Traffic"	Andy Ackerman	Jeff Astrof	February 25, 2008 (2008-02-25)	3T6705	9.15 [4]
Christine's relationship with Mr. Harris is on the ropes because she is just too busy with her life to make time for him.
40	5	"Between a Rock and a Hard Place"	Andy Ackerman	Aaron Shure	March 3, 2008 (2008-03-03)	3T6704	8.35 [5]
Christine declares that she's over her breakup with Mr. Harris, but she has a relapse at one of Richie's parties. Meanwhile, a therapist tells Matthew that he is having an inappropriate relationship with Christine.
41	6	"The New Adventures of Old Christine"	Andy Ackerman	Frank Pines	March 10, 2008 (2008-03-10)	3T6706	7.38 [6]
Still trying to get over being sad about her recent return to single-hood, 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.
42	7	"House"	Andy Ackerman	Katie Palmer	March 10, 2008 (2008-03-10)	3T6707	9.62 [6]
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.
43	8	"Burning Down the House"(Part 1)	Andy Ackerman	Aaron Shure	March 17, 2008 (2008-03-17)	3T6708	11.47 [7]
Christine considers taking a walk on the wild side in order to make Barb think she's not a square. Dave Foley ( NewsRadio ) returns to guest star as Richard's friend, Tom, with whom Christine once went on a date.
44	9	"The Happy Couple"(Part 2)	Andy Ackerman	Jennifer Crittenden	March 24, 2008 (2008-03-24)	3T6709	9.77 [8]
Matthew and Barb pretend to be inseparable after Christine learns they spent the night together and forbids them to see one another.
45	10	"One and a Half Men"	Andy Ackerman	Story by : Allan Rice & Amy Iglow Teleplay by : Lew Schneider	March 31, 2008 (2008-03-31)	3T6710	12.57 [9]
When Christine's gynecologist suggests that her flu-like symptoms may be her experiencing perimenopause, Christine tries to take charge of her hormones. Note: Julia Louis-Dreyfus submitted this episode for consideration due to her nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Ratings

No.	Title	Air Date	Rating/Share (18–49)	Viewers (millions)
1	The Big Bang	February 4, 2008	3.2/8	9.43 [1]
2	Beauty is Only Spanx Deep	February 11, 2008	3.3/8	9.89 [2]
3	Popular	February 18, 2008		9.40 [3]
4	Traffic	February 25, 2008		9.15 [4]
5	Between a Rock and a Hard Place	March 3, 2008		8.35 [5]
6	The New Adventures of Old Christine	March 10, 2008	2.7/7	7.38 [6]
7	House	March 10, 2008	3.2/8	9.62 [6]
8	Burning Down the House	March 17, 2008	4.3/11	11.47 [7]
9	The Happy Couple	March 24, 2008	3.8/9	9.77 [8]
10	One and a Half Men	March 31, 2008	4.5/11	12.57 [9]

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