Episode 1
Norm vs. Love
Danny and Laurie help Norm land a mouthy parole officer, and Norm's former client takes a job at the office.
Episode credits
Guest stars Faith Ford
TV series
The Norm Show
1999TV-143 seasons7.1 / 10
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.
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Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Norm Pimps Wiener Dog
In an effort to financially impress Shelly, Norm starts up a dog-breeding service that has Wiener Dog jumping through hoops.
Episode credits
Guest stars Faith Ford, Jean Speegle Howard, Kathy Kinney, Bob Einstein
Episode 3
Artie Comes to Town
Artie Lange joins the cast as Norm's ne'er-do-well brother who cooks up a shady way to get toys for Laurie's orphan party.
Episode credits
Guest stars Faith Ford, Patricia Belcher
Episode 4
Norm vs. Death
After Danny's dad dies, Norm seeks help to battle his fear of death. Meanwhile, Danny tries to bury his emotions after learning that the old man enjoyed the company of younger men.
Episode credits
Guest stars Andrea Martin
Episode 5
Norm and Shelly in Love
Norm fumbles his chance to score a date with Shelly when she catches him breaking probation by running a football pool. Meanwhile, Laurie fouls out as a dating-service client.
Episode credits
Guest stars Faith Ford, Lou Rawls
Episode 6
Laurie Runs for Office
Laurie's bid for public office goes down in flames after her smarmy opponent digs up dirt on her drug-crazed past. Meanwhile, Norm tries to frame the politico after Taylor recalls the distinguished gentleman's visits to her massage parlor.
Episode credits
Guest stars Faith Ford, John Cothran, Michael Gross
Episode 7
Norm and Shelly
Norm fears that Shelly wants a commitment from him after a slip of the tongue leads to an "I love you." But when she considers a job out of state, he finds the right words at the wrong time. Meanwhile, Laurie's run for office is smeared again after her opponent takes a permanent dive in the polls.
Episode credits
Guest stars Faith Ford, Michael Gross, Brad Dourif
Episode 8
Gambling Man
While trying to help a guy quit gambling Norm starts gambling again and lands himself, Laurie and Danny in jail.
Episode credits
Guest stars Drew Carey, Tom Arnold, Diedrich Bader, Ryan Stiles
Episode 9
Norm vs. Norm
After the Henderson brothers are busted for gambling, Norm goes to his bookie to raise Artie's bail. Meanwhile, Taylor frets over whether Denby is going to keep her in the office.
Where to watch The Norm ShowEpisode 10
Norm vs. Denby
After Denby and his wife break up, Norm ends up in competion with his nebbishy boss for the affections of the same lady. Meanwhile, Laurie loses it when she runs into the only person to whom she's ever been mean.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sally Kellerman
Episode 11
Norm vs. the Boxer
A teen boxer helps Norm settle his debts with his bookie, until the overgrown kid almost KOs the whole deal.
Episode credits
Guest stars Art LaFleur, Richard Pryor
Episode 12
Norm vs. Christmas
Norm tries to show Laurie the true spirit of Christmas after she accidentally shoots Santa for breaking into her apartment. Meanwhile, Danny tries to bring some holiday cheer to Taylor with an expensive present and a romantic request
Where to watch The Norm ShowEpisode 13
Norm vs. the Evil Twin
Norm stirs up some sibling rivalry when he falls for Laurie's twin, a vixen with a nasty habit of bedding her sister's friends. Meanwhile, Taylor finally gives Danny an answer to his request for a date.
Where to watch The Norm ShowEpisode 14
Norm vs. the Oldest Profession
Norm struggles with his lack of conscience after taking on a second job that seems to be of the male-escort variety.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lenny Wolpe, Patricia Belcher, Fred Stoller
Episode 15
Norm vs. Jenny
Laurie sets Norm up with her nutty friend who brings out the best in Norm---until she gets a proposal from another guy and dumps him. Meanwhile, Taylor and Danny try to develop non-sexual dating habits.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kate Walsh
Episode 16
Norm vs. Fitz
Norm tries to woo Jenny away from her wealthy beau by feeding her bad advice on how to keep her man happy. But it's Norm who needs help when he is forced to decide between love and a chance to play hockey again.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kate Walsh
Episode 17
Norm vs. the Wedding
After Jenny resolves to wed the rich Fitz, poor Norm races to get to the church on time to stop the nuptials.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kate Walsh, Patricia Belcher
Episode 18
Norm vs. Fear
Famous movie lines will be incorporated into this episode where each member of the gang is forced to confront his or her greatest fear.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kevin Nealon
Episode 19
Retribution
Fitz seeks revenge on Norm for ruining his wedding to Jenny.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kate Walsh, Mickey Rooney, Patricia Belcher
Episode 20
Laurie Loses It
finale
After Laurie loses yet another social-work award, Norm tries cheering her up with a party and invites many of her former clients. Unfortunately, the ones that come are the ones that should go---to prison. Meanwhile, Danny freaks out over Taylor's studly new study partner.
Where to watch The Norm ShowEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about The Norm Show
Cast
Norm MacdonaldNorm Henderson
Laurie MetcalfLaurie Freeman
Ian GomezDanny Sanchez
Max WrightMax Denby
Artie LangeArtie Henderson
Faith FordShelly Kilmartin
Nikki CoxTaylor ClaytonAmy WilsonMolly Carver
Credits
- Created by
- Norm Macdonald, Bruce Helford
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 54
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States- Mohawk ProductionsUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Themes
colleaguescommunity serviceformer athletehockey playerofficesitcomsocial workerworkplace comedy
