The New Adventures of Old Christine

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 13, 2006
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
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Critic Reviews

  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    88
    A winning, extremely funny new sitcom.
  2. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    88
    This bright, funny, appealing old-school comedy is an ideal vehicle for Louis-Dreyfus.
  3. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    80
    Louis-Dreyfus reaffirms her talents for playing exasperation and physical awkwardness. Christine stumbles repeatedly, but Louis-Dreyfus soars.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    80
    One of the best conventional half-hours to come along in a while.
  6. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    80
    It is smartly written, particularly well-cast and a worthy vehicle for Louis-Dreyfus and her high-energy comedy.
  7. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    80
    Frequently hilarious.
  8. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    80
    Smart, sassy and delightful.
  9. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    80
    So far, so good.
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  10. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Joy Press
    80
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus has finally slain the Seinfeld curse.
  11. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    75
    Has some genuinely funny moments despite its laugh track and conventional sitcom framework.
  12. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    75
    This one should break the "Seinfeld" curse. It smells like a winner and only gets funnier each week.
  13. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    70
    If the writers can keep avoiding pitfalls, this surprisingly pleasing show just may signify the end of the ''Seinfeld" curse.
  14. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    70
    Generally funny, sharply observant and smart in its use of the star and a good supporting cast.
  15. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    70
    Without bringing anything radically new to the annals of sitcomedy, Louis-Dreyfus makes Christine feel fresh and real.
  16. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Gloria Goodale
    67
    While this could be funny, over the first three episodes the show is as confused as the star seems to be about her character's perfect hair (the style is different in nearly every scene).
  17. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    67
    Frustratingly old-fashioned. [24 Mar 2006, p.58]
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Awards & Rankings

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#40 Best TV Season of 2006
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#45 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
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#58 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 82
  3. Negative: 16 out of 82
  1. AliceA.
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    What happened to this show??? Bring it back it's so funny.
  2. ShoCh
    May 5, 2012
    0
    Started to watch this. Heard the laugh track. Turned it off. I cannot abide watching a comedy and hearing other people laugh at everyStarted to watch this. Heard the laugh track. Turned it off. I cannot abide watching a comedy and hearing other people laugh at every punch-line - whether it be funny or not. This could be a good show but I guess I'll never know.… Full Review »
  3. MichaelV.
    Feb 5, 2008
    9
    Just a hilarious show to watch and I never try to miss it =D!
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