Ep 17. Up in the Airport

The New Adventures of Old Christine season 5 episode 17 titled "Up in the Airport" follows the story of Christine Campbell, a divorced mother who tries to navigate through the ups and downs of life in Los Angeles. In this episode, Christine learns that her ex-husband, Richard, is planning to move to New Mexico with his new girlfriend, Becky. While it's Richard's dream to live in the desert, their son, Ritchie, is not thrilled about the idea of moving away from his mother.

In an attempt to persuade Richard to stay in Los Angeles, Christine offers to take Ritchie on a trip to the airport where they will send Richard and Becky off with a "happy goodbye." During the trip, Christine and Ritchie reminisce about their past family vacations and try to make new memories together. However, things don't go exactly as planned once they arrive at the airport.

Meanwhile, Richard discovers that living with Becky might not be as easy as he thought. She's been hoarding a lot of junk from their home and packing it all up to take with them to New Mexico. As Richard confronts her about the issue, they begin to argue and he starts to have second thoughts about the move.

Back at the airport, Christine and Ritchie are experiencing some unexpected delays which cause them to miss Richard and Becky's flight. Christine sees this as an opportunity and convinces Richard to stay in Los Angeles a bit longer so that they can all spend some quality time together. This leads to a heartwarming moment where the entire family, including Richard's girlfriend, bond over board games and reminisce about their past.

The episode ultimately ends on a bittersweet note as Richard and Becky make the decision to continue with their move to New Mexico. Christine struggles to come to terms with the fact that she will have to say goodbye to her ex-husband and her son as they embark on a new chapter in their lives.

"Up in the Airport" is a touching episode that explores themes of family, love, and the challenges of separation. It highlights the importance of making memories with loved ones and cherishing the time spent together, even when it's not easy. Fans of The New Adventures of Old Christine will surely enjoy this emotional ride.