Ep 1. Pilot

The New Adventures of Old Christine is a comedy TV show that premiered in 2006 and stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine Campbell, a divorced mother trying to balance the upbringing of her son, running a business and maintaining a social life amid the pressure of her ex-husband's new relationship with a younger woman.

The pilot episode, titled "Pilot," opens with Christine discovering that her ex-husband, Richard (Clark Gregg), is dating a younger woman named New Christine (Emily Rutherford). Christine is not handling the news well and finds herself in an awkward situation when Richard, New Christine, and their son, Ritchie (Trevor Gagnon), show up unannounced to Christine's house. Richard and New Christine want to break the news to Ritchie in Christine's presence, which leads to an uncomfortable exchange between Richard and Christine.

Later, Christine confides in her brother, Matthew (Hamish Linklater), about her frustrations with Richard's new relationship. Matthew offers to set Christine up on a date with a new man he’s met named Stan (Andy Richter), but Christine is hesitant to get back into the dating world. Meanwhile, Christine’s best friend and business partner, Barb (Wanda Sykes), tries to convince her to move on from Richard and find a new man.

At the same time, Christine is dealing with issues at her gym business when she discovers that a member has been showering in the sink. This prompts her to confront the male member in a hilarious and awkward confrontation.

Throughout the episode, we see Christine attempting to get back on her feet after Richard leaves her for a younger woman. We see her struggling to find a balance between being a working mother, dealing with the challenges of dating again, and coming to terms with the fact that her ex-husband has moved on. Despite the setbacks, Christine is portrayed as a strong and resilient character with a sharp sense of humor.

The pilot episode of The New Adventures of Old Christine sets the tone for the rest of the series, showcasing Christine’s journey as a single mother trying to navigate life after divorce. With its witty writing, hilarious comedic timing, impressive performances and relatable storyline, The New Adventures of Old Christine delivers an entertaining, light-hearted comedy that is sure to win fans over.