EMMY AWARD WINNER JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS STARS IN "THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE," A NEW COMEDY PREMIERING MARCH 13 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

Christine Learns That Her Ex-Husband, Richard, Has a New Girlfriend, Also Named Christine, On the Pilot Episode, March 13

Christine Tries to Keep Up with Richard's Active Love Life, On The Episode Titled "Supertramp," Guest Starring Andy Richter ("Andy Richter Controls the Universe"), March 20

Christine Reluctantly Agrees to Go On a Series of Blind Dates, On The Episode Titled "Open Water," Guest Starring Emmy Award Winner Wanda Sykes ("The Chris Rock Show"), March 27

Emmy Award winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus ("Seinfeld") stars in THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE, a comedy about a single mother and owner of a "30-minute workout gym" who is the portrait of the new American mom, albeit with some unflinchingly candid points of view. For her, every day is an adventure, but life is made easier due to the fantastic relationship she shares with her ex-husband, that is, until his new girlfriend enters the picture, instantly complicating her life. The series from executive producer Kari Lizer ("Will & Grace") premieres Monday, March 13 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

First Three Episode Storylines

"Pilot" -- Christine learns that her ex-husband, Richard, has a new girlfriend, Monday, March 13 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT). Andy Ackerman, one of the series' executive producers, directed the episode from a teleplay by Kari Lizer, one of the series' executive producers.

Christine's 8-year-old son, Ritchie (Trevor Gagon) has been accepted into a posh private school where Christine encounters two snooty class moms, Marly (Tricia O'Kelley) and Lindsay (Alex Kapp Horner), who can't seem to grasp the concept that Christine actually works. Her 20-something slacker brother, Matthew (Hamish Linklater), lives with her, but in a pinch, also serves as Ritchie's babysitter. On the first day at Ritchie's new school, Christine is mortified to discover that her ex-husband, Richard (Clark Gregg), with whom she gets along even better than when they were married, is dating a young, nice, impossible-to-hate woman also named Christine (Emily Rutherfurd)� the "new" Christine.

"Supertramp" -- Christine tries to keep up with Richard's active love life, Monday, March 20 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT). Andy Ackerman, one of the series' executive producers, directed the episode from a teleplay by Jeff Astrof. Andy Richter ("Andy Richter Controls the Universe") guest stars.

When Christine learns that Richard and "new" Christine are enjoying an intimate relationship, she becomes determined to make her own conquests. After several failed attempts to meet eligible men, she finally runs into a guy named Stan (Richter) at the grocery store. Unbeknownst to Christine, Stan is a father at Ritchie's school who is known as "Sad Dad."

"Open Water" -- Christine reluctantly agrees to go on a series of blind dates, Monday, March 27 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT). Andy Ackerman, one of the series' executive producers, directed the episode from a teleplay by Adam Barr. Emmy Award winner Wanda Sykes ("The Chris Rock Show") guest stars.

When Christine learns that her close friends, Barb (Sykes) and Pete, are responsible for introducing Richard to his "new" Christine, she allows them to set her up on a blind date of her own. After a series of unsuccessful dates, she finds the possibility of love in the strangest of places. Meanwhile, Matthew takes Ritchie to swimming lessons.

Series Regular Cast Bios

Julia Louis-Dreyfus earned worldwide acclaim and recognition for her portrayal of Elaine Benes in the hit series "Seinfeld." She received an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award five Screen Actors Guild Awards and four American Comedy Awards during the show's nine-year run. Her other recent television credits include a recurring role in "Arrested Development," the series "Watching Ellie" and voiceover for the television movie "Animal Farm." She first made her mark on television during a three-year stint (1982-1985) on "Saturday Night Live." Louis-Dreyfus' feature film credits include "A Bug's Life," "Hannah and Her Sisters," "Deconstructing Harry," "North," "Father's Day" and "Jack the Bear."

Clark Gregg co-founded New York's famed Atlantic Theater Company with David Mamet and William H. Macy with whom he studied at NYU. He made his theater debut in "Boys' Life" and appeared on-stage in "A Few Good Men," "The Old Boy," "Unidentified Human Remains," "Mojo" and "The Night Heron." He has also directed and written for the theater. Gregg's television credits include a recurring role as Agent Michael Casper on "The West Wing," as well as roles on "The Shield," "Will & Grace," "Sports Night," "Sex and the City" and "The Practice," as well as the television movies "Tyson" and "Live from Baghdad." His feature film credits include "In Good Company," "Spartan," State and Main," "The Human Stain," "We Were Soldiers" and "Magnolia," among others. Gregg also wrote the screenplay for the film "What Lies Beneath."

Hamish Linklater recently appeared in the feature film "Fantastic Four." His other film credits include "Final Draft" and "Groove." His television credits include the movies "5ive Days to Midnight" and "Live From Baghdad." He also had a recurring role on "American Dreams" and was a series regular on "Gideon's Crossing." Linklater's theater credits include "Singing Forest," "Recent Tragic Events," "Hamlet," "Love's Fire," "Romeo and Juliet" and others.

Ten-year-old Trevor Gagnon's first role was in the television movie "Iron Jawed Angels." He then starred in the feature film "Big Fish." Since then, he has shot several commercials and the feature films "Loggerheads" and "Southern Belles."

Emily Rutherfurd's television credits include "The Ellen Show," on the Network, "Married to the Kelleys," a recurring role on "Will & Grace" and a guest appearance on "What I Like About You." Her feature film credits include "Elizabethtown," "Van Wilder" and "Love Me, Love Me Not."

Tricia O'Kelley appeared in the television series "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Two and a Half Men" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" on the Network, as well as "Malcolm in the Middle," "Frasier," "Gilmore Girls" and "Once and Again."

Alex Kapp Horner began her career in Los Angeles as a member of The Groundlings comedy troupe. Her television credits include guest appearances on "Friends," "Will & Grace," "ER" and "Seinfeld." She was also a series regular on "Maggie Winters" on the Network.

Credits

"Pilot"

Christine: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Richard: Clark Gregg
Matthew: Hamish Linklater
Ritchie: Trevor Gagnon
New Christine: Emily Rutherfurd
Marly: Tricia O'Kelley
Lindsay: Alex Kapp Horner

RATING: To Be Announced

"Supertramp"

Christine: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Richard: Clark Gregg
Matthew: Hamish Linklater
Ritchie: Trevor Gagnon
New Christine: Emily Rutherfurd
Marly: Tricia O'Kelley
Lindsay: Alex Kapp Horner
Ali: Amy Farrington
Stan: Andy Richter
Cute Guy: TBD

RATING: To Be Announced

"Open Water"

Christine: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Richard: Clark Gregg
Matthew: Hamish Linklater
Ritchie: Trevor Gagnon
New Christine: Emily Rutherfurd
Barb: Wanda Sykes
Burton: Matt Letscher
Spa Girl: Shi Ne Nielson
Samantha: Saxon Trainor
Pete: Anthony Holiday
Mark: Adam Zolotin
Kim: Tria Katz
Jeff: Scott Klace
Hostess: Femi Emiola
Female Swim Instructor: Kerry Carney
David: Patrick Fischler
Cerise: Mary Alexandra Stiefvater

RATING: To Be Announced