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The New Adventures of Old Christine Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
21 Episodes 2009 - 2010
In the comedy's fifth and final season, Barb (Wanda Sykes) is saved from deportation and returns to the U.S., where she then serves old Christine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) with divorce papers. Richard (Clark Gregg), having been left at the altar, agrees to enter a false marriage with Barb. Struggling to deal with the recent events, old Christine seeks the help of a handsome new therapist (Eric McCormack), with whom she eventually becomes seriously involved.
Episode 1
Bahamian Rhapsody
Wed, Sep 23, 2009 30 mins
The fifth season begins with Christine and Matthew flying to the Bahamas to help the deported Barb obtain an illegal visa so she can return to the US.
Episode 2
Burning Love
Wed, Sep 30, 2009 30 mins
Christine and Richard encounter some old friends and are shocked to see how old they look.
Episode 3
The Mole
Wed, Oct 7, 2009 30 mins
Christine panics when she discovers a suspicious-looking mole and can't get in to see a doctor right away. Meanwhile, Richard wants to move back in with new Christine.
Episode 4
For Love or Money
Wed, Oct 14, 2009 30 mins
Barb serves Christine with divorce papers, so Christine sues Barb for alimony at the suggestion of an aggressive lawyer.
Episode 5
Doctor Little Man
Wed, Oct 21, 2009 30 mins
Christine starts a romance with a therapist (Eric McCormack) who shares office space with Matthew.
Episode 6
The Curious Case of the Britney B
Wed, Nov 4, 2009 30 mins
Ritchie is asked to a dance by his school's most popular girl, which is fine with Christine since it makes her popularity skyrocket, too. Meanwhile, Matthew and Richard try to evict an elderly woman (Marion Ross) from her apartment so they can rent it.
Episode 7
Nuts
Wed, Nov 11, 2009 30 mins
Christine's therapist, Max (Eric McCormack), tries to get her to not give up so easily when circumstances turn difficult and attempts to teach her how to follow through with commitments.
Episode 8
Love Means Never Having to Say You're Crazy
Wed, Nov 18, 2009 30 mins
Christine sets Richard up on a blind date with a woman (Jennifer Grey) from her gym. Meanwhile, Richard's friend (Dave Foley) tries to get Christine to go out with him.
Episode 9
I Love Woo, I Hate Who
Wed, Nov 25, 2009 30 mins
Barb is fearful that Dave, the immigration officer she's been dating, is going to propose to her, so Barb insists that Christine join them on their date. Meanwhile, Richard tries to woo New Christine back.
Episode 10
Old Christine Meets Young Frankenstein
Wed, Dec 9, 2009 30 mins
Christine learns that Ritchie is a school bully, and the discovery leads her to apologize to the woman (Amy Sedaris) she bullied in junior-high school.
Episode 11
It's Beginning to Stink a Lot Like Christmas
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 30 mins
Christine attends a Christmas block party, where she learns a surprising secret about her neighbor (Molly Shannon).
Episode 12
A Whale of a Tale
Wed, Jan 13, 2010 30 mins
Christine tells her handsome therapist (Eric McCormack) that she's in love with him---and his response surprises her.
Episode 13
Truth or Dare
Wed, Jan 20, 2010 30 mins
Christine's ex-boyfriend Mr. Harris (Blair Underwood) returns, causing friction with her new love, Max (Eric McCormack).
Episode 14
A Family Unfair
Wed, Feb 10, 2010 30 mins
Richard and New Christine make plans for the arrival of their baby. The situation makes Christine envious, so she asks Richard to help her become pregnant. Dr. Volk: Tim Meadows.
Episode 15
Sweet Charity
Wed, Mar 3, 2010 30 mins
Christine's business becomes suddenly profitable, and she must decide whether to spend her newfound wealth on herself or donate it to charity like Barb did. Pastor Ed: Ed Begley Jr.
Episode 16
Subway, Somehow
Wed, Mar 10, 2010 30 mins
Christine encourages Ritchie's school principal to let the students take a subway on a field trip to teach them street smarts, but it's Christine who gets left at the station.
Episode 17
Up in the Airport
Wed, Apr 7, 2010 30 mins
Christine plans to take Ritchie on his first family holiday to Florida, but things go horribly wrong.
Episode 18
Revenge Makeover
Wed, Apr 14, 2010 30 mins
Richard plans a surprise wedding while Christine takes a very pregnant New Christine to a fancy salon to prepare her for the impromptu nuptials.
Episode 19
I Love What You Do for Me
Wed, Apr 21, 2010 30 mins
Max attempts to help Christine make a major life change when she realises her five-year car lease is up and her life hasn't evolved much during that period of time.
Episode 20
Scream
Wed, May 5, 2010 30 mins
New Christine goes into labour. Meanwhile, Christine believes that a prowler is lurking in the neighbourhood, so she persuades Matthew to stay at her place.
Episode 21
Get Smarter
Wed, May 12, 2010 30 mins
The fifth season concludes with a surprise engagement party so Christine can get to know Max's friends. But during the celebration, Christine begins to feel intellectually inferior to them.
