The New Adventures of Old Christine
Seen it?2006 | 5 seasons | 30 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (64 on Metacritic) and it won an Emmy, though it had a lukewarm 7.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a TV Series – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys, 1 SAG Award and 1 DGA Award. Plus 3 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 144K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 5 is the high point.
- Season 12006 · 13 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 22006 · 22 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
Season 32008 · 10 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday- Season 42008 · 22 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 52009 · 21 episodes · 8.8 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by Kari Lizer
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus'Old' Christine Campbell
- Clark GreggRichard Campbell
- Hamish LinklaterMatthew Kimble
- Trevor GagnonRitchie Campbell
- Emily Rutherfurd'New' Christine Hunter
- Tricia O'KelleyMarly Ehrhardt
- Alex Kapp HornerLindsay
- Wanda SykesBarb Baran