The New Adventures of Old Christine

Beauty Is Only Spanx Deep

Season 3, Episode 2, Aired 2/11/08

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Insecurity over a waitress flirting with Daniel sends Christine to a plastic surgeon's office. Meanwhile, Richard accidentally proposes to New Christine over the phone, and Matthew considers a career as a therapist.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus

"Old" Christine Campbell
Hamish Linklater

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Emily Rutherfurd

"New" Christine Hunter

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Mid-thirtyish, Old Christine (Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, 47) is feeling even older after being mistaken for New Christine's mother at a restaurant. She begins to consider plastic surgery after a 'therapy session' with her brother.moreless

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By vendbien, Feb 27, 2008 Report Abuse

Despite its low tv.com ratings, this episode did rather well (9.9) in the Nielsens. There were quite a number of good lines and laughs right from the outset with the restaurant scene, and I thought this was one of the better episodes. If we can all put the 'Seinfeld Curse' out of our minds for a half-hour per week, we might find that there is a well-written, well-turned sitcom out there starring one of our 'old' favorites. Haven't we all aged at about the same rate as JL-D (actually she looks better for the wear than most of us, right?). I would love to see her walk into Jerry's apartment, slap down $150.00 and say "I caved," again - but that's not happening. Would we rather take our chances with some new series? How many of those bombed this year? You know there is top writing talent associated with this series. Is it the ex-husband or, maybe, New Christine that we're having trouble with? Could it be we're not comfortable with Blair Underwood wooing our fair Elaine? I don't love-love this series, but I like-love it. Sure beats reality shows in my book.moreless

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After Christine is mistaken for New Christine's mother at a restaurant, she realizes she is dating out of her league and decides to head to the plastic surgeon's office.

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By aaronc1987, Feb 19, 2008 Report Abuse

I love this show and this episode just didn't seem right to me, and I feel a little strange because most fans loved it. I didn't feel like Christine was in character or herself in this episode, because her usual behavior would appose plastic surgery 100%. I thought the plot was a bit silly but the show seems to always be able to fit in some great jokes and lines. It was also good to see Stan again, his line of 'Hey, Lover' is always great. I was also disappointed to see no Barb, Ritchie or the Meanie Moms, as these are some of my favorites.moreless

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- We learn that Christine's maiden name is Kimble. Edit
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- The German episode title is "Alter und Schönheit", meaning "Age and Beauty". Edit
- Rebroadcast on July 28th, 2008 at 9:30 PM and December 24th, 2008 at 8:00 PM Edit
- Though credited, Alex Kapp-Horner, Trevor Gagnon, Tricia O'Kelley, and Wanda Sykes don't appear in this episode. Edit
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- Christine: Kids are dumb. [Ritchie] still thinks the fact that he and his dad are both named Richard is a gigantic coincidence. Edit
- Christine: I want to feel better about myself, and the only way I can think of to do that—short of diet and exercise—is plastic surgery. Edit
- (at the plastic surgeon's) Christine: What are you doing here? Stan: Oh, I come here all the time. I live close by and this is a great place to meet women with low self-esteem. Edit
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