The New Normal: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

NBC | Season Premiere Date: September 10, 2012

Starring: Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha, NeNe Leakes

Summary: Single mother Goldie Clemmons (Georgia King) moves to Los Angeles with her daughter to escape her grandmother (Ellen Barkin) and becomes a surrogate for Bryan and David (Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha.

Creator: Ryan Murphy

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. The Big Day
Air Date: April 2, 2013
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S1:E21. Finding Name-O
Air Date: April 2, 2013
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S1:E20. About a Boy Scout
Air Date: March 26, 2013

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Lori Rackl

Sep 12, 2012

[A] witty-but-poignant look at what it means to be a modern family. Read full review

Zap2it (Inside the Box) Drusilla Moorhouse

Sep 10, 2012

This heartwarming show just might become the sitcom success NBC so desperately needs. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Aug 31, 2012

The color, pace and performance are vibrant, often crazily so. [10 Sep 2012, p.39]

Mark A. Perigard

Sep 10, 2012

Go beyond the in-your-face, outrageous title here, and you'll find a somewhat sweet show struggling to create some real laughs. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Sep 10, 2012

This one tries so hard to set up its premise that at times it ends up feeling more like a PSA than a comedy, which can be annoying if you're already on board with same-sex marriage and gay parenting. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Sep 11, 2012

Murphy and Adler opt for the caustic in a series that probably had its best chance of success playing it more subtle and more sentimental, tossing in the barbs judiciously. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Sep 11, 2012

Where Modern Family is sweet and funny, The New Normal is cheap and hectoring. Read full review

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arlp96

Sep 11, 2012

I think that this could be a nice and a "hit" show for NBC, maybe it has an stereotypical gay couple who just want a baby, but this is a realistic topic that is usually ignoring in the biggest shows on TV, also the cast is just amazing starting with the fabolous Ellen Barkin as a "bigotI think that this could be a nice and a "hit" show for NBC, maybe it has an stereotypical gay couple who just want a baby, but this is a realistic topic that is usually ignoring in the biggest shows on TV, also the cast is just amazing starting with the fabolous Ellen Barkin as a "bigot grandmother", Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha have a surprising and wonderful chemistry on screen, Bebe Wood and Georgia King are very good too, finally Nene Leakes could be one of the funniest actresses who could appear in this new season. I think that The New Normal could be very succesful in the near future. I'm still watching...… Expand

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camillia

Jan 23, 2013

Wonderful show for anyone who isnt homophobic! This show is modern and applies to how families are becoming with the new "relationship standard". Nene Leeks adds a great addition with her quick wit along with Ellen Barkin who is wonderful and FUNNY! I look forward to this show as it isWonderful show for anyone who isnt homophobic! This show is modern and applies to how families are becoming with the new "relationship standard". Nene Leeks adds a great addition with her quick wit along with Ellen Barkin who is wonderful and FUNNY! I look forward to this show as it is better then most other "family comedies" on Primetime.… Expand

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LanaY

Sep 11, 2012

This is a fun show that is appealing to many audiences. The characters are bigger than life, particularly Ellen Barkin who plays a hilariously articulate bigot. My only fear is that the characters will continue to be stereotypical, and not grow with more interesting nuances. That said,This is a fun show that is appealing to many audiences. The characters are bigger than life, particularly Ellen Barkin who plays a hilariously articulate bigot. My only fear is that the characters will continue to be stereotypical, and not grow with more interesting nuances. That said, there are many one liners that are quite amusing and will likely be quotable moments in the future.… Expand

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SwarleyStinson

Oct 20, 2012

It can be funny at times but mostly it is just political preaching about homophobia and stuff. There was even an episode about the election. This kind of stuff just should not be in a sitcom.

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jjonikhaos

Oct 1, 2012

I can't say I was excited to watch this show,but I thought I would see something more original. The ''jokes'' doesn't work and all the characters are too stereotyped even for a comedy.Ryan Murphy needs to find the inspiration he had when he created Nip/Tuck, that show was truly remarkable.

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aev

Jan 30, 2013

The first episode showed promise but as the season progressed, the more and more annoying it go. It is sooooo cheesy. There's nothing I hate more than comedies that deliver "funny" lines and then theres a silence... it's just weird. Plus the characters are not likable at all. I do notThe first episode showed promise but as the season progressed, the more and more annoying it go. It is sooooo cheesy. There's nothing I hate more than comedies that deliver "funny" lines and then theres a silence... it's just weird. Plus the characters are not likable at all. I do not recommend it at all.… Expand

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Rip615

Oct 2, 2012

This is the worst new show on TV. In addition to being a terrible knock off, they did it poorly, and it's not funny. Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 10, 2012
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  S1:E22. The Big Day
  Air Date: April 2, 2013
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  S1:E21. Finding Name-O
  Air Date: April 2, 2013
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  S1:E20. About a Boy Scout
  Air Date: March 26, 2013
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  S1:E19. Blood, Sweat and Fears
  Air Date: March 19, 2013
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  S1:E17. Rocky Bye Baby
  Air Date: February 26, 2013
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  S1:E16. Dog Children
  Air Date: February 19, 2013
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  S1:E15. Dairy Queen
  Air Date: January 29, 2013
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  S1:E14. Gaydar
  Air Date: January 22, 2013
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  S1:E13. Stay-At-Home Dad
  Air Date: January 15, 2013
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  S1:E12. The Goldie Rush
  Air Date: January 8, 2013
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  S1:E11. Baby Proofing
  Air Date: December 4, 2012
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  S1:E10. The XY Factor
  Air Date: November 27, 2012
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  S1:E9. Pardon Me
  Air Date: November 20, 2012
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  S1:E8. Para-New Normal Activity
  Air Date: March 5, 2013
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  S1:E8. Unplugged
  Air Date: November 13, 2012
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  S1:E7. The Godparent Trap
  Air Date: October 23, 2012
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  S1:E6. Bryanzilla
  Air Date: October 9, 2012
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  S1:E5. Nanagasm
  Air Date: October 2, 2012
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  S1:E4. Obama Mama
  Air Date: September 25, 2012
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  S1:E3. Baby Clothes
  Air Date: September 18, 2012
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  S1:E2. Sofa's Choice
  Air Date: September 11, 2012
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 10, 2012