Norm Macdonald
Director
The Norm Show (1999)
Season 3
Norm Henderson was once a fairly well-known -- but not particularly good -- professional hockey player. Norm's penchant for gambling and not paying taxes resulted in his permanent expulsion from the game. Instead of jail, he was sentenced to community service as a social worker, where his fresh perspective in the field and lack of patience for office red tape don't always jibe well with his co-workers.
Released March 24, 1999
Episode 22 min
14+
Genres: Comedy
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Production Companies: Mohawk Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S3E1 - Norm vs. the Sacrifice
Norm plays nice with Denby to spare the staff his wrath after Norm dupes him into hiring Wiener Dog. But when a shocking photo falls into Norm's hands, all bets are off--and all jaws are dropped.
Oct. 3, 2000, midnight
S3E2 - I've Got a Crush on You
Shelly comes back into Norm's life just as his "secret admirer" at the office is about to get a proposal from another man. Meanwhile, Denby doesn't blend well with the others after he is forced to share a workspace with the rest of his staff.
Oct. 6, 2000, midnight
S3E3 - Taylor Leaves
Norm tries to convince a smitten Taylor that he's no good for her--until her fiancée Danny realizes that he may not be, either. Meanwhile, Wiener Dog's barking lands Norm in court.
Oct. 13, 2000, midnight
S3E4 - The Norm Law
Denby lobbies to pass a law that would force Norm to get formal training after he mistakenly starts a riot at an all-female juvie hall.
Oct. 20, 2000, midnight
S3E5 - Norm vs. Halloween
Norm's plan to wow Shelly at the staff Halloween party hits a snag when he gets roped into taking a pack of kids trick-or-treating. Meanwhile, Denby dons an old outfit that proves to be the kiss of death for his reputation.
Oct. 27, 2000, midnight
S3E6 - Norm and the Hopeless Cause
Norm tries to convert Laurie's lesbian friend, but it seems she is sweet on another lovable loser in the office. Meanwhile, Danny seeks solace in cleaning to deal with Taylor dumping him.
Nov. 3, 2000, midnight
S3E7 - Norm vs. Youth (1)
Norm tries to stay young by having a fling with a sweet young thing after Laurie lands a college kid. Meanwhile, Danny takes out his anger at Denby on the Internet.
Nov. 10, 2000, midnight
S3E8 - Norm vs. Youth (2)
Norm changes his childish views on Laurie's younger man after he falls for an older lady with a disturbing link to the lad. Meanwhile, Danny's shaken when he goes rooting into his own family tree and unearths a relative he'd rather prune off the list.
Nov. 24, 2000, midnight
S3E9 - Norm vs. Tennis
Norm takes advantage of Shelly's competitive streak to score points with his ex by letting her beat him at tennis. But will he lose his grip after she makes a racket about his losing ways? Meanwhile, Artie has a hard time swallowing Laurie's advice about his possible eating disorder.
Dec. 1, 2000, midnight
S3E10 - Norm vs. the Kid
When the each member of the gang takes in a foster child from the same family, Norm gets stuck with the oldest--and boldest--of the brood.
Dec. 8, 2000, midnight
S3E11 - Norm vs. Schoolin'
Norm's untapped intelligence is let loose by booze after Denby taunts him for failing their night-school class in social work. Meanwhile, Danny and Shelly pose as Billy's former foster parents in hopes of getting a family to adopt the angry young man; and Artie reaches out to touch a familiar--and frightening--face from his past.
Dec. 15, 2000, midnight
S3E12 - Norm vs. Freud
Oprah guru Dr. Phil McGraw helps Norm face his issues with Denby, who turns out to be the one person Norm can go to for real relief. Meanwhile, Danny and Artie bank on an electric fat-loss system to make them rich, only to find that the gimmick is making them twitch.
Jan. 5, 2001, midnight
S3E13 - Norm vs. Dad
Hoping to help him overcome his issues with authority figures, Laurie reunites Norm with his dreadful dad. But her idea of family therapy nearly kills her clashing clients.
Jan. 12, 2001, midnight
S3E14 - Denby Quits
When Norm's video snooping finally drives Denby to quit, Laurie is given his job as administrator. Not that she wants it. Meanwhile, Danny has trouble expressing his "feelings" to Shelly.
Jan. 26, 2001, midnight
S3E15 - Norm Lets Go
Norm tries--and fails--to find new friends after he learns the truth about Shelly and Danny's secret romance. Meanwhile, Laurie teaches Denby to dance in time for a big banquet attended by his ex-wife and her limber lover.
Feb. 2, 2001, midnight
S3E16 - Norm vs. Danny and Shelly
Norm nixes his last chance at romance by bedding Taylor to keep a jealous Danny from dating his former flame, Shelly. And while that mess plays out, Laurie gives Denby a lesson in lavatory etiquette after his divorce leads him on a rampage against women's rights...and restrooms.
Feb. 9, 2001, midnight
S3E17 - Norm and Wiener Dog vs. Fatherhood
Norm appears before a judge for custody of Denby's poodle's puppies after it becomes clear that Wiener Dog sired them. Meanwhile, Danny tries to get in touch with his feminist side in an effort to win back Shelly.
Feb. 16, 2001, midnight
S3E18 - Norm vs. Homelessness
With Denby away on business, the homeless Norm has no choice but to use his boss's place to woo a woman from his past. Too bad the date ends up with Norm still alone and Denby without a home.
Feb. 23, 2001, midnight
S3E19 - Norm is Fat
Norm explains his huge weight gain to Shelly through flashbacks that recount his bouts of depression--and boxes of donuts. Meanwhile, Denby gets a special surprise when Laurie starts sleepwalking and winds up in bed with her repulsive roomie.
March 2, 2001, midnight
S3E20 - Norm vs. Deception
Norm and Laurie find themselves the object of various others' affections after they fake a fling to trick the insurance company. But when Shelly reveals her love for the naughty Norm, she gets her heart broken by her co-workers' cowardly charade.
March 9, 2001, midnight
S3E21 - Norm vs. Cuba
Norm and Laurie find that mother and father may not know best after taking in a Cuban refugee who takes them for a ride. Meanwhile, Artie finds a fast way to make money by selling the kid's story to the highest bidder.
March 16, 2001, midnight
S3E22 - Norm's Free
Norm chums up to Denby in hopes of being freed from probation, but ends up facing a few more years after the boss catches on to him. Meanwhile, Artie and Danny try to cheer up a melancholy monkey.
March 23, 2001, midnight
S3E23 - Norm Comes Back
Norm comes back to work at the office to dig up dirt on Denby's boss before he shuts the place down to save funds. In the meantime, a psychic gives Artie and Shelly alarming news about their romantic future together.
March 30, 2001, midnight
S3E24 - Norm vs. Shelly's Old Flame
An electric shock lets Norm read men's minds, which comes in handy when he meets a guy from Shelly's sexy past. Meanwhile, Laurie and Denby put a musical act together that has audiences falling apart.
April 6, 2001, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 1188 min.
Released: March 24, 1999
Last Air Date: April 6, 2001, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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