Episode 1
A Decent Proposal
September 24, 2008
Christine offers to marry Barb to help her stave off deportation. Meanwhile, Richard looks to pop the question to New Christine.
Episode 2
How I Hate Your Mother
October 1, 2008
Richard begs Christine for the return of her old wedding ring which was an heirloom from his mother, in hopes of giving it to new Christine when he proposes.
Episode 3
White Like Me
October 8, 2008
Barb's profile in a business journal brings in new clientele.
Episode 4
Snakes on a Date
October 15, 2008
Christine has been burning the candle at both ends -- working hard and trying to be a good mom. Ritchie decides he wants to join the reptile club at school and tells Christine all she needs to do is get the permission slip in on time. When Christine realizes that she's forgotten yet again, she asks the Reptile Guy (Jeffrey Tambor) to make an exception. He says the only way he'll consider is if Christine will go on a date with him. As creepy as he is, Christine is determined not to let Ritchie down, and so she complies.
Episode 5
Everyone Says I Love You Except Ritchie
October 22, 2008
Christine is distraught when Ritchie stops saying "I love you" to her. When she reveals her distress to Matthew, she also admits that she's been sleeping in Ritchie's room every night. Matthew tells her that if she's not careful, Ritchie will end up like him -- he can't go to sleep without talking to their mother. They spend the night helping each other break these habits.
Episode 6
Tie Me Up, Don't Tie Me Down
October 29, 2008
Christine and Barb prepare for a casual, non-relationship-seeking double date with two guys they meet at a video store, but jealousy arises when only one of them gets asked out for a second date.
Episode 7
So You Think You Can Date
November 5, 2008
Christine and Richard have a dinner date with her new boyfriend, Patrick, (Tim DeKay a.k.a. Bizarro Jerry on "Seinfeld") returns as her date.
Episode 8
Self Esteem Tempura
November 12, 2008
A talent scout caught Ritchie's great school performance and he liked what he saw and offered him a audition to do a TV commercial, much to a thrilled Christine, but Richard won't approve of it and refuses to like him go.
Episode 9
Rage Against the Christine
November 19, 2008
Christine thinks she has the perfect boyfriend, until he has a 'bizarre' reaction to her competitiveness after losing to her at tennis.
Episode 10
Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?
November 26, 2008
Over a Thanksgiving visit, the discovery of a shared secret gives Christine a way to negate one of her mother's criticisms.
Episode 11
Unidentified Funk (1)
December 10, 2008
The parent company of Christine and Barb's gym franchise comes for an inspection and discovers that they have broken a contractual clause, risking the entire business. New Christine wants Richard to get a vasectomy.
Episode 12
Happy Endings (2)
December 17, 2008
The girls change their building into a spa after learning that they can't get a loan to keep their gym afloat.
Episode 13
Notes on a 7th Grade Scandal
January 14, 2009
Christine tries to make a good impression at the Parents Orientation. However, her behavior is anything but good when she recognizes one of the fathers as the boy she knew in junior high.
Episode 14
What Happens in Vegas Is Disgusting in Vegas
January 21, 2009
New Christine loosens up during a bachelorette party Christine and Barb throw in Vegas.
Episode 15
Reckless Abandonment
February 11, 2009
With Barb and Mathew moving out and Ritchie leaving for science camp, Christine wants to prove she can take care of herself.
Episode 16
Honey I Ran Over the Kid
February 18, 2009
After Ritchie hurts himself at a skateboarding party, Christine accuses Richard of bad parenting, and they begin competing to prove each other wrong. Matthew gets involved in a rebound relationship.
Episode 17
Too Close for Christine
March 11, 2009
At first Christine is impressed when another mother considers her a "rock," but soon finds it's exhausting being responsible.
Episode 18
A Change of Heart/Pants
March 18, 2009
Christine and Richard help Marly and Lindsay through labor, bring back memories of Ritchie's birth which, in turn, brings back feelings for one another.
Episode 19
Hair
April 8, 2009
After the mothers at Ritchie's private school continue to take cheap shots at Christine, Christine decides to enroll him in public school.
Episode 20
He Ain't Heavy
May 6, 2009
Mathew gets assistance in losing weight from fitness 'expert' Christine, but she soon realizes she can't shed off a few pounds herself.
Episode 21
The Old Maid of Honor
May 13, 2009
Hoping to show she's fine with Richard and New Christine's wedding, Christine feigns being in love with Todd Watski—a ruse that proves difficult to pull off when he acts boorishly at the rehearsal dinner. Meanwhile, Matthew has an encounter with New Christine's sister, Amy.
Episode 22
Love: A Cautionary Tale (1)
May 20, 2009
Christine finds out a secret about Jeff after they rekindle feelings for each other at Richard and New Christine's wedding. Matthew continues to date Amy, and Barb meets a possible love interest.
