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Season 1 – Norm

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Norm Henderson is a former professional hockey player who has been banned from the league because of gambling and tax evasion costs. In order to avoid spending time in jail, Norm agrees to do five years of community service as a social worker. The problem is he was not properly trained (other than how to operate the coffee machine). Helping Norm is Laurie, previously his personal social worker who is now his co-worker and best friend. Taylor, Norm's first client and a former prostitute, credits Norm with turning her life around and ends up working in the office.
Norm — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Breezy to a fault, Norm MacDonald's wry variety of comedy finds mixed success in the sitcom format, scoring some offbeat laughs without gelling into a consistently fun farce.

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Michele Greppi New York Post Metcalf's energy just comes across as desperation when she's working with a man who has no inflection, no expression, and no moves and brings nothing to would-be comedy except dead weight. Jul 11, 2019 Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post It isn't great, but it certainly is consistent with the laconic personality of its dry-witted star. Jul 11, 2019 Full Review Joel Stein TIME Magazine Even though Norm Macdonald was funny on Saturday Night Live and is great when guesting on Howard Stern or David Letterman, it turns out the guy isn't always so entertaining. Jul 11, 2019 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Inappropriateness aside, The Norm Show brings a new comedic voice to prime time. Macdonald's voice may not be to everyone's liking, but it's at least fresh, distinctive and funny. Jul 11, 2019 Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) It's awful. Macdonald is no actor, which doesn't preclude becoming a sitcom star. But the material here is so weak even Olivier couldn't make it look good. Jul 11, 2019 Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun The interplay and comic tension between the characters of Laurie and Norm is one of the more pleasant surprises of TV's midseason. Jul 11, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
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Norm Macdonald

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Laurie Metcalf

Actor

Ian Gomez

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Bruce Jarchow

Actor

Amy Wilson

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Max Wright

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 24, 1999 Norm and the Prototype A former hockey player performs community service as a social worker. This episode: Norm must change the career path of a former prostitute. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 31, 1999 Norm Dates a Client Norm (Norm Macdonald) learns a lesson about mixing business with pleasure when he dates one of Laurie's (Laurie Metcalf) clients. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 7, 1999 Norm Dates Danny's Dad Danny's dad visits and gives more attention to Norm than his own son; the new social worker tries to prove herself. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 14, 1999 While You Weren't Sleeping Laurie seeks comfort from Norm when she can't fall asleep with her new boyfriend. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 21, 1999 My Name Is Norm Norm goes drinking with a client and wakes up in rehab. He finds out that if he's an alcoholic he has less work to do, so he fakes being an alcoholic. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 28, 1999 The New Boss Mr. Denby, the new boss, becomes Norm's best friend and Laurie's worst nightmare. Details Episode 7 Aired May 5, 1999 Denby's Kid Norm tries to convince Denby's son to follow his dreams; Molly finds her job depressing. Details Episode 8 Aired May 12, 1999 Drive, Norm Said Laurie must learn to drive so she can keep funds for a Meals for the Homeless van. Details Episode 9 Aired May 19, 1999 Norm, Crusading Social Worker Hoping to redeem himself, Norm takes on a high-profile case; guest Abe Vigoda. Details Episode 10 Aired May 26, 1999 Norm's Coach Norm asks his former coach to help him train for a charity game. Details

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Season Info

Director
Andy Cadiff
Executive Producer
Bruce Helford, Norm Macdonald, Deborah Oppenheimer, Bruce Rasmussen, Rob Ulin
Screenwriter
Bruce Helford, Norm Macdonald
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 24, 1999