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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 Norm and the Prototype Mar 24, 1999
- E2 Norm Dates a Client Mar 31, 1999
- E3 Norm Dates Danny's Dad Apr 7, 1999
- E4 While You Weren't Sleeping Apr 14, 1999
- E5 My Name is Norm Apr 21, 1999
- E6 The New Boss Apr 28, 1999
- E7 Denby's Kid May 5, 1999
- E8 Drive, Norm Said May 12, 1999
- E9 Norm, Crusading Social Worker May 19, 1999
- E10 Norm's Coach May 26, 1999
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 Norm vs. Love Sep 22, 1999
- E2 Norm Pimps Wiener Dog Sep 29, 1999
- E3 Artie Comes to Town Oct 6, 1999
- E4 Norm vs. Death Oct 13, 1999
- E5 Norm and Shelly in Love Oct 20, 1999
- E6 Laurie Runs for Office Oct 27, 1999
- E7 Norm and Shelly Nov 3, 1999
- E8 Gambling Man Nov 10, 1999
- E9 Norm vs. Norm Nov 17, 1999
- E10 Norm vs. Denby Nov 24, 1999
- E11 Norm vs. the Boxer Dec 1, 1999
- E12 Norm vs. Christmas Dec 15, 1999
- E13 Norm vs. the Evil Twin Jan 5, 2000
- E14 Norm vs. the Oldest Profession Jan 19, 2000
- E15 Norm vs. Jenny Jan 26, 2000
- E16 Norm vs. Fitz Feb 9, 2000
- E17 Norm vs. the Wedding Feb 16, 2000
- E18 Norm vs. Fear Mar 1, 2000
- E19 Retribution Mar 8, 2000
- E20 Laurie Loses It Mar 15, 2000
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Norm vs. the Sacrifice Oct 3, 2000
- E2 I've Got a Crush on You Oct 6, 2000
- E3 Taylor Leaves Oct 13, 2000
- E4 The Norm Law Oct 20, 2000
- E5 Norm vs. Halloween Oct 27, 2000
- E6 Norm and the Hopeless Cause Nov 3, 2000
- E7 Norm vs. Youth (1) Nov 10, 2000
- E8 Norm vs. Youth (2) Nov 24, 2000
- E9 Norm vs. Tennis Dec 1, 2000
- E10 Norm vs. the Kid Dec 8, 2000
- E11 Norm vs. Schoolin' Dec 15, 2000
- E12 Norm vs. Freud Jan 5, 2001
- E13 Norm vs. Dad Jan 12, 2001
- E14 Denby Quits Jan 26, 2001
- E15 Norm Lets Go Feb 2, 2001
- E16 Norm vs. Danny and Shelly Feb 9, 2001
- E17 Norm and Wiener Dog vs. Fatherhood Feb 16, 2001
- E18 Norm vs. Homelessness Feb 23, 2001
- E19 Norm is Fat Mar 2, 2001
- E20 Norm vs. Deception Mar 9, 2001
- E21 Norm vs. Cuba Mar 16, 2001
- E22 Norm's Free Mar 23, 2001
- E23 Norm Comes Back Mar 30, 2001
- E24 Norm vs. Shelly's Old Flame 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.