Ep 4. Snakes on a Date

Christine Campbell is a recently divorced mother of one, trying to navigate the ups and downs of being single and raising her son, Ritchie, all while dealing with her ex-husband's new girlfriend, also named Christine. In season 4 episode 4, titled "Snakes on a Date," Christine is excited to go on a date with her new love interest, Max, but things take a turn for the worse when they go to a reptile exhibit and are faced with a terrifying experience with a snake.

As Christine anxiously prepares for her date, she enlists the help of her friend Barb to help her pick out the perfect outfit. Meanwhile, she's also dealing with her ex-husband, Richard, and his girlfriend, also named Christine, who seem to have a knack for making everything about them. Despite their constant interference, Christine is determined to have a good time on her date and impress Max.

The date starts off smoothly at a cute little café where the two bond over their shared love of classic movies. From there, they head to a reptile exhibit at the Natural History Museum. Christine is hesitant at first, but Max assures her that he's a pro when it comes to snakes. But as fate would have it, when they're in the middle of the exhibit, the snakes escape from their cage, causing chaos and panic among the guests.

Christine and Max find themselves trapped in the exhibit with one of the snakes. As they try to figure out how to escape, the snake starts to slither towards them, causing Christine to freak out. Max tries to calm her down, but she is convinced that they're going to die. Despite his best efforts to keep her calm, Christine loses it and starts screaming, causing even more chaos.

Eventually, they're rescued by the museum staff, but Christine is left traumatized by the experience. She worries that Max will no longer want to see her after her embarrassing meltdown, but he assures her that it was a scary situation for everyone and that he still likes her. They end the date with a kiss, and Christine is left feeling hopeful about their future.

Meanwhile, Richard and New Christine are dealing with their own problems. Richard has been struggling to bond with his son, and New Christine sees an opportunity to step in and take over as Ritchie's "real" mother. Richard is frustrated by her meddling and calls out her behavior, causing a rift between them.

Overall, "Snakes on a Date" is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases Christine's quirky personality and her struggle to balance her love life with her responsibilities as a mother. With plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments, it's a great episode for fans of the show.