The third season of The New Adventures of Old Christine premiered on CBS on Monday nights from 9:30/8:30 pm from February 4, 2008 and concluded on March 31, 2008. It was the last season to air on Monday nights. It was originally intended to have 13 episodes, since CBS scheduled the series as a midseason replacement, but due to the Writer's Strike, it was shortened to 10 episodes. It is the shortest season of the series.

In this season, Christine and Mr. Harris have a smooth going relationship, until Christine's schedule becomes too hectic midway through the season causing Mr. Harris to leave her. Meanwhile, Richard and New Christine take their relationship up a notch and buy a house together, which coincidentally is Christine's dream house leaving her feeling jealous and confused. Barb leaves her husband and she has a short-lived fling with Matthew much to Christine's horror. On August 13, 2008, CBS announced that the series will be moving to Wednesday nights after Summer 2008, after Welcome to The Captain'''s cancellation.

This season marks the reunion between Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jason Alexander, who previously worked together on Seinfeld''.

Wanda Sykes, who plays the role of Barb, was upgraded to series regular status for this season.

Cast and characters

Main Julia Louis-Dreyfus as "Old" Christine Campbell Clark Gregg as Richard Campbell Hamish Linklater as Matthew Kimble Trevor Gagnon as Ritchie Campbell Emily Rutherfurd as "New" Christine Hunter Tricia O'Kelley and Alex Kapp Horner as Marly and Lindsay (a.k.a. "The Meanie Moms") Wanda Sykes as Barbara 'Barb' Baran

Recurring Blair Underwood as Daniel Harris Lily Goff as Ashley Ehrhardt Marissa Blanchard as Kelsey

Guest stars Andy Richter as Stan Tom Papa as Mike Gay Mary Beth McDonough as Mrs. Wilhoite Stephanie Faracy as Dr. Jacobson Ben Feldman as Timmy Gigi Rice as Shelley Dave Foley as Tom Jason Alexander as Dr. Palmer

Episodes

Ratings

No. Title Air Date Rating/Share(18–49) Viewers(millions)1 The Big Bang February 4, 2008 3.2/8 9.432 Beauty is Only Spanx Deep February 11, 2008 3.3/8 9.893 Popular February 18, 2008 9.404 Traffic February 25, 2008 9.155 Between a Rock and a Hard Place March 3, 2008 8.356 The New Adventures of Old Christine March 10, 2008 2.7/7 7.387 House March 10, 2008 3.2/8 9.628 Burning Down the House March 17, 2008 4.3/11 11.479 The Happy Couple March 24, 2008 3.8/9 9.7710 One and a Half Men March 31, 2008 4.5/11 12.57

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