The New Adventures of Old Christine

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Roles reverse when Christine's dubbed a "meanie mom" by a father at Ritchie's school who finds Marly and Lindsay to be to his liking.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus

"Old" Christine Campbell
Hamish Linklater

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Clark Gregg

Richard Campbell

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You can tell by the number of quotes that people submitted for this show that there was literally a laugh a minute (or more). Don't know who these people who are giving 'Old' Christine bad ratings are, but 'me thinks something is afoot'. This episode...moreless

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By vendbien, Feb 26, 2008 Report Abuse

... was funnier than a lot of 'Seinfeld' episodes that I can remember, and I was a big fan. From the opening scene where we meet the 'new dad' who is in the same situation as Old Christine a few years earlier, to the final scene at the recital, I counted at least 25 good gags (in 22 minutes of running time). Throw in the added Marly/Lindsay character development, Matthew's snappy comebacks and Christine's compulsion to be 'Popular', and you have a very funny, well-written (as usual), well-played show. This could easily be the cornerstone of a sitcom block like NBC's 'Must See' Thursday night that featured, among other shows, Seinfeld and Cheers, etc., etc. Why tv.com ratings are so far below what Nielsen is telling us is beyond me. I am NOT a conspiracy theorist, but I smell a conspiracy (he said, aside, in a hushed tone).moreless

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Christine meets a new parent that she decides to mentor but rubs him the wrong way, and is dubbed as a meanie mom. Christine is now committed to reversing her fortune.moreless

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By aaronc1987, Feb 19, 2008 Report Abuse

This was a great episode and thankfully it returned to form. I absolutely loved Marly and Lindsay in this one - they were great and Christine was back to her ditsy self, which was refreshing. After last episode where she seemed out of role, Christine returned to the "Trying bu failing to do the right thing" mom. I was a little bit frustrated that Wanda Sykes wasn't in again, as she is my favorite in the series. Hopefully she comes back soon. Can't wait to see what happens next episode and I hope it'll be as good as this one. Best of the season and one of the best ever!moreless

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- The German episode title is "Plötzlich beliebt!", meaning "Suddenly Popular!". Edit
- Rebroadcast on August 4th, 2008 at 9:30 PM Edit
- Though credited, Emily Rutherford and Wanda Sykes don't appear in this episode. Edit
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- Christine: (to Lindsay and Marly) I haven't been this popular since that nympho rumor went around about me during high school. (turns to Mike) I'm not a nympho—just regular. Edit
- (Christine gets in a car to help a parent) Mike: Are you affiliated with the school, or is this just a really sexy carjacking? Christine: No, I'm a parent—a really sexy parent. Edit
- Mike: I'm a little overwhelmed 'cause my wife usually handles all this stuff, but she's out of town on business—really miss her. We've been together forever—you know, high school sweethearts. We have a wonderful life. Christine: I'm divorced. Mike: Oh, thank God, me, too. Edit
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- As Christine goes to sit with Marly and Lindsay, Richard warns her, "I've seen this movie. They dump pig's blood on you at the prom," referring to events from Steven King's 1974 novel, Carrie. Edit