The Norm Show
Overview
Norm Henderson, a former hockey player with a shaky reputation, finds himself booted from the sport due to his gambling habits and tax evasion. Rather than facing prison time, he is assigned community service as a social worker. Norm's unconventional outlook and frustration with bureaucratic processes often clash with his colleagues, leading to humorous and chaotic situations. Through his journey, he navigates the challenges of helping others while grappling with his own past, creating a unique blend of comedy and social commentary.
Episodes
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1
Norm and the Prototype
Title: Norm and the Prototype Plot: Norm Henderson, a former hockey player facing a lifetime ban due to gambling and tax evasion, finds himself sente...
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2
Norm Dates a Client
Title: Norm's Risky Romance Plot: While at a bar, Norm encounters a woman when he’s trying to assist a painfully introverted man. He begins a roman...
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3
Norm Dates Danny's Dad
Danny’s father arrives in town and quickly forms a bond with Norm, which makes Norm uneasy, as he worries that Danny’s dad might be flirting with ...
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4
While You Weren't Sleeping
Laurie starts dating someone new but struggles to fall asleep next to him, prompting her to ask Norm for help to drift off. Meanwhile, Larry begins se...
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5
My Name is Norm
Norm heads out for drinks with a client, but the next thing he knows, he’s waking up in a rehabilitation center. Realizing that claiming to be an al...
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6
The New Boss
Mr. Curtis exits the scene after attempting to eliminate Norm. Laurie believes she’s secured the boss position, but it ultimately goes to someone el...
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7
Denby's Kid
Norm encourages Mr. Denby's son to pursue his passions, but Mr. Denby insists that his son should attend military school instead. Believing that a hom...
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8
Drive, Norm Said
Norm hits the bar and ends up in bed with a notoriously obnoxious woman whom everyone at work can't stand. Meanwhile, Danny is dealing with a client w...
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9
Norm, Crusading Social Worker
Feeling humiliated after being labeled the new "Agony of Defeat" on ABC's Wide World of Sports, Norm seeks to return to hockey to participate in a cha...
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10
Norm's Coach
Title: Norm's Coach Plot: Norm's former coach returns to help him prepare for an upcoming charity hockey match. However, Norm is taken aback by the c...
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Norm vs. Love
Danny and Laurie assist Norm in dealing with a talkative parole officer, while Norm's previous client secures a position at the office.
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2
Norm Pimps Wiener Dog
Title: Norm's Wiener Dog Venture Plot: To win Shelly's admiration, Norm launches a dog-breeding business that specializes in training Wiener Dogs to ...
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3
Artie Comes to Town
Artie Lange makes an appearance as Norm's unscrupulous brother, who devises a dubious scheme to acquire toys for Laurie's orphan party.
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4
Norm vs. Death
Following the death of Danny's father, Norm looks for support to confront his anxiety about mortality. At the same time, Danny struggles to suppress h...
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5
Norm and Shelly in Love
Norm misses his opportunity to ask Shelly out when she discovers him violating his probation by participating in a football pool. At the same time, La...
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6
Laurie Runs for Office
Title: Laurie’s Political Aspirations Plot: Laurie’s hopes of securing a political position crumble when her slick rival uncovers scandalous deta...
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7
Norm and Shelly
Title: Norm and Shelly Plot: Norm becomes anxious that Shelly is seeking a deeper relationship after he accidentally says "I love you." When she cont...
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8
Gambling Man
In an effort to assist a friend in overcoming his gambling addiction, Norm finds himself drawn back into the world of betting. Unfortunately, his rela...
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9
Norm vs. Norm
When the Henderson brothers get caught up in a gambling bust, Norm heads to his bookie to secure Artie's bail. At the same time, Taylor anxiously worr...
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10
Norm vs. Denby
Title: Norm vs. Denby Plot: Following the split between Denby and his wife, Norm finds himself vying with his timid boss for the heart of the same wo...
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11
Norm vs. the Boxer
Title: Norm's Boxing Dilemma Plot: When a teenage boxer steps in to assist Norm with his financial troubles involving a bookie, things take a wild tu...
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12
Norm vs. Christmas
Norm attempts to reveal the genuine essence of Christmas to Laurie after she mistakenly shoots Santa when he enters her apartment uninvited. At the sa...
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13
Norm vs. the Evil Twin
Title: Norm and the Sinister Twin Plot: Norm ignites a competitive spirit between siblings when he becomes infatuated with Laurie's twin, a seductive...
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14
Norm vs. the Oldest Profession
Norm grapples with his moral compass after accepting a second job that appears to involve working as a male escort. As he navigates this new and unexp...
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15
Norm vs. Jenny
Laurie introduces Norm to her eccentric friend, who unexpectedly brings out his best qualities. However, things take a turn when she receives a marria...
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16
Norm vs. Fitz
Norm attempts to win Jenny's heart by giving her terrible tips on how to make her rich boyfriend content. However, it's Norm who finds himself in a bi...
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17
Norm vs. the Wedding
When Jenny decides to marry the wealthy Fitz, a desperate Norm rushes to the church in a frantic attempt to prevent the wedding from taking place.
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18
Norm vs. Fear
In this episode, iconic movie quotes will weave their way into the storyline as each member of the gang faces their deepest fears. As they navigate th...
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19
Retribution
Fitz plots to get back at Norm for sabotaging his marriage to Jenny.
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20
Laurie Loses It
After Laurie faces another disappointment by losing a social-work award, Norm decides to lift her spirits by throwing a party and inviting several of ...
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Norm vs. the Sacrifice
To keep the staff safe from Denby's anger, Norm puts on a friendly front after tricking him into hiring Wiener Dog. However, everything changes when N...
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2
I've Got a Crush on You
Just as Norm is about to lose his chance with his office "secret admirer," Shelly re-enters his life. Her timing couldn't be more crucial, as the admi...
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3
Taylor Leaves
Norm makes an effort to persuade a lovestruck Taylor that he isn’t the right match for her, but then her fiancé Danny starts to question his own su...
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4
The Norm Law
Denby pushes for legislation that would require Norm to undergo formal training after he accidentally ignites a riot at a juvenile facility for girls.
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5
Norm vs. Halloween
Norm’s efforts to impress Shelly at the office Halloween party take an unexpected turn when he finds himself in charge of a group of trick-or-treati...
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6
Norm and the Hopeless Cause
Norm attempts to persuade Laurie's lesbian friend to change her ways, but it turns out she has a crush on another charming underachiever from the offi...
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7
Norm vs. Youth (1)
Norm attempts to hold onto his youth by engaging in a romance with a charming young woman after Laurie begins dating a college student. At the same ti...
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8
Norm vs. Youth (2)
Norm reevaluates his immature opinions about Laurie’s younger boyfriend when he unexpectedly becomes romantically involved with an older woman who h...
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9
Norm vs. Tennis
Norm exploits Shelly's fierce competitive nature to impress his ex by intentionally losing to her in tennis. However, he may find himself in hot water...
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10
Norm vs. the Kid
The gang decides to each welcome a foster child from the same family, leaving Norm to care for the oldest and most daring of the bunch.
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11
Norm vs. Schoolin'
After Denby mocks Norm for not passing their night-school social work class, Norm’s hidden smarts emerge when he starts drinking. Meanwhile, Danny a...
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12
Norm vs. Freud
Title: Norm's Breakthrough Plot: Renowned life coach Dr. Phil McGraw assists Norm in confronting his challenges with Denby, revealing that Denby is t...
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13
Norm vs. Dad
Laurie aims to support Norm in addressing his struggles with authority by bringing him face-to-face with his difficult father. However, her attempt at...
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14
Denby Quits
After Norm's relentless video surveillance pushes Denby to resign, Laurie unexpectedly finds herself promoted to the role of administrator, a position...
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15
Norm Lets Go
Title: Norm Moves On Plot: After discovering Shelly and Danny's hidden relationship, Norm struggles to connect with new companions. At the same time,...
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16
Norm vs. Danny and Shelly
Norm throws away his final opportunity for love by sleeping with Taylor, hoping to prevent a jealous Danny from pursuing his ex-girlfriend, Shelly. Me...
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17
Norm and Wiener Dog vs. Fatherhood
Norm finds himself in court, battling for custody of the puppies belonging to Denby's poodle, now revealed to be fathered by Wiener Dog. At the same t...
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18
Norm vs. Homelessness
While Denby is off on a work trip, Norm, who is homeless, seizes the chance to use his boss's apartment to impress a woman he once knew. Unfortunately...
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19
Norm is Fat
Title: Norm's Struggles Plot: Norm shares with Shelly the story behind his significant weight increase, revealing through flashbacks how his struggle...
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20
Norm vs. Deception
Norm and Laurie unintentionally become the center of attention when they stage a fake romance to deceive the insurance company. However, things take a...
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21
Norm vs. Cuba
Norm and Laurie come to realize that their parents' wisdom might not be as reliable as they thought when they take in a Cuban refugee who leads them o...
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22
Norm's Free
Norm tries to cozy up to Denby in an effort to get off probation, but his plan backfires when the boss realizes what he's up to, leaving Norm with a l...
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23
Norm Comes Back
Norm returns to the office with the aim of uncovering compromising information on Denby’s boss, who is planning to close the place down to cut costs...
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24
Norm vs. Shelly's Old Flame
Title: Norm vs. Shelly's Former Lover Plot: After a bizarre incident involving an electric shock, Norm gains the ability to hear men's thoughts. This...
