The Norm Show 1999
What is The Norm Show?
The television series "The Norm Show" is a comedy that focuses on the life of a social worker. The main character, a former professional hockey player, was involved in the sport before transitioning to a new career.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 54
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 24, 1999
- Last aired
- Apr 6, 2001
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The television series "The Norm Show" is a comedy that focuses on the life of a social worker. The main character, a former professional hockey player, was involved in the sport before transitioning to a new career. His past experiences and behavior often clash with the expectations and norms of his new profession. As a social worker, he must navigate the challenges of his job while dealing with his own personal issues. The show explores his interactions with his coworkers and the difficulties he faces in his role.
Should you watch it?
“Ex‑hockey star forced into social‑work community service sparks comedy.”
- Humorous take on social‑work bureaucracy
- Charismatic lead with a sports background
- Light‑hearted sitcom pacing
- TV‑14 rating limits younger viewers
- Relies heavily on fish‑out‑of‑water jokes
Watch it if you like quirky workplace sitcoms featuring a brash ex‑athlete.
Rated TV‑14, the series includes mild profanity and adult humor, suitable for teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 Norm and the Prototype Mytharc Mar 24, 1999
- E2 Norm Dates a Client Core Mar 31, 1999
- E3 Norm Dates Danny's Dad Core Apr 7, 1999
- E4 While You Weren't Sleeping Core Apr 14, 1999
- E5 My Name is Norm Core Apr 21, 1999
- E6 The New Boss Core Apr 28, 1999
- E7 Denby's Kid Core May 5, 1999
- E8 Drive, Norm Said Core May 12, 1999
- E9 Norm, Crusading Social Worker Mytharc May 19, 1999
- E10 Norm's Coach Mytharc May 26, 1999
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 Norm vs. Love Mytharc Sep 22, 1999
- E2 Norm Pimps Wiener Dog Core Sep 29, 1999
- E3 Artie Comes to Town Core Oct 6, 1999
- E4 Norm vs. Death Mytharc Oct 13, 1999
- E5 Norm and Shelly in Love Core Oct 20, 1999
- E6 Laurie Runs for Office Core Oct 27, 1999
- E7 Norm and Shelly Core Nov 3, 1999
- E8 Gambling Man Core Nov 10, 1999
- E9 Norm vs. Norm Core Nov 17, 1999
- E10 Norm vs. Denby Core Nov 24, 1999
- E11 Norm vs. the Boxer Core Dec 1, 1999
- E12 Norm vs. Christmas Core Dec 15, 1999
- E13 Norm vs. the Evil Twin Core Jan 5, 2000
- E14 Norm vs. the Oldest Profession Core Jan 19, 2000
- E15 Norm vs. Jenny Core Jan 26, 2000
- E16 Norm vs. Fitz Core Feb 9, 2000
- E17 Norm vs. the Wedding Core Feb 16, 2000
- E18 Norm vs. Fear Core Mar 1, 2000
- E19 Retribution Mytharc Mar 8, 2000
- E20 Laurie Loses It Mytharc Mar 15, 2000
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Norm vs. the Sacrifice Mytharc Oct 3, 2000
- E2 I've Got a Crush on You Core Oct 6, 2000
- E3 Taylor Leaves Core Oct 13, 2000
- E4 The Norm Law Core Oct 20, 2000
- E5 Norm vs. Halloween Core Oct 27, 2000
- E6 Norm and the Hopeless Cause Core Nov 3, 2000
- E7 Norm vs. Youth (1) Core Nov 10, 2000
- E8 Norm vs. Youth (2) Core Nov 24, 2000
- E9 Norm vs. Tennis Core Dec 1, 2000
- E10 Norm vs. the Kid Core Dec 8, 2000
- E11 Norm vs. Schoolin' Core Dec 15, 2000
- E12 Norm vs. Freud Core Jan 5, 2001
- E13 Norm vs. Dad Core Jan 12, 2001
- E14 Denby Quits Core Jan 26, 2001
- E15 Norm Lets Go Core Feb 2, 2001
- E16 Norm vs. Danny and Shelly Core Feb 9, 2001
- E17 Norm and Wiener Dog vs. Fatherhood Core Feb 16, 2001
- E18 Norm vs. Homelessness Core Feb 23, 2001
- E19 Norm is Fat Core Mar 2, 2001
- E20 Norm vs. Deception Mytharc Mar 9, 2001
- E21 Norm vs. Cuba Core Mar 16, 2001
- E22 Norm's Free Core Mar 23, 2001
- E23 Norm Comes Back Mytharc Mar 30, 2001
- E24 Norm vs. Shelly's Old Flame Mytharc Apr 6, 2001
Frequently asked questions
When did The Norm Show originally air?
It aired on ABC from March 24 1999 to April 6 2001.
What is the main character's background?
Norm Henderson is a former professional hockey player banned for gambling and tax evasion.
What job does Norm do after his ban?
He is sentenced to five years of community service as a social worker.
What is the show’s rating?
The series is rated TV‑14.
Did the series change its title?
Yes, starting in September 1999 it was retitled Norm.
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