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The Best Episodes of The Norm Show

Every episode of The Norm Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Norm Show!

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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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 24 - Norm vs. Shelly's Old Flame
    8.6/10(76 votes)

    S3:E24

    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.

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  2. The Norm Show Season 1 Episode 10 - Norm's Coach
    8.4/10(93 votes)

    S1:E10

    Norm's old coach comes back to train him so he can play in the charity hockey game. His coach is not as Norm remembers him, he is now really overweiht Norm also finds out that his coach is the one who ratted him out to the IRS. So he fires him and hires Danny.

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  3. The Norm Show Season 1 Episode 3 - Norm Dates Danny's Dad
    8.3/10(108 votes)

    S1:E3

    Danny's dad comes to town and takes a liking to Norm. Norm fears he might be hitting on him. Danny feels neglected by his father.

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  4. The Norm Show Season 1 Episode 9 - Norm, Crusading Social Worker
    8.3/10(94 votes)

    S1:E9

    Norm, embarrassed about being the new "Agony of Defeat" on ABC's Wide World of Sports, asks to be reinstated into hockey so he can play in a charity game and regain his somewhat good name. They choose against it so he takes on a high profile case in hopes that they'll change their minds.

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  5. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 7 - Norm and Shelly
    8.3/10(87 votes)

    S2:E7

    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.

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  6. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 9 - Norm vs. Norm
    8.3/10(82 votes)

    S2:E9

    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.

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  7. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 17 - Norm vs. the Wedding
    8.3/10(80 votes)

    S2:E17

    After Jenny resolves to wed the rich Fitz, poor Norm races to get to the church on time to stop the nuptials.

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  8. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 18 - Norm vs. Fear
    8.3/10(79 votes)

    S2:E18

    Famous movie lines will be incorporated into this episode where each member of the gang is forced to confront his or her greatest fear.

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  9. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 2 - I've Got a Crush on You
    8.3/10(80 votes)

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 3 - Taylor Leaves
    8.3/10(77 votes)

    S3:E3

    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.

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  11. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 5 - Norm vs. Halloween
    8.3/10(79 votes)

    S3:E5

    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.

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  12. The Norm Show Season 1 Episode 5 - My Name is Norm
    8.2/10(100 votes)

    S1:E5

    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. When he's asked to give a speech he exposes his lie.

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  13. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 12 - Norm vs. Christmas
    8.2/10(86 votes)

    S2:E12

    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

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  14. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 13 - Norm vs. the Evil Twin
    8.2/10(78 votes)

    S2:E13

    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.

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  15. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 15 - Norm vs. Jenny
    8.2/10(85 votes)

    S2:E15

    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.

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  16. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 20 - Laurie Loses It
    8.2/10(82 votes)

    S2:E20

    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.

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  17. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 4 - The Norm Law
    8.2/10(80 votes)

    S3:E4

    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.

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  18. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 7 - Norm vs. Youth (1)
    8.2/10(76 votes)

    S3:E7

    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.

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  19. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 8 - Norm vs. Youth (2)
    8.2/10(77 votes)

    S3:E8

    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.

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  20. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 16 - Norm vs. Danny and Shelly
    8.2/10(69 votes)

    S3:E16

    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.

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  21. The Norm Show Season 1 Episode 6 - The New Boss
    8.1/10(91 votes)

    S1:E6

    Mr. Curtis leaves when he tries to kill Norm. Laurie thinks she's the new boss but the job is appointed to someone else. Norm loves Mr. Denby, the new boss, because he doesn't want Norm to do anything. Laurie on the other hand hates him. That is until he gives the job of co-supervisor. She hates the job when she learns she has to fire a co-worker, so she quits. Norm and Danny try to get her job back by getting Mr. Denby fired for racial slurs. Mr. Denby however never said anything wrong but Norm tells him that he's a Gypsy(which is a lie) and was offended when Mr. Denby said that he had gotten gypped. The trick worked and Laurie got her job back.

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  22. The Norm Show Season 1 Episode 7 - Denby's Kid
    8.1/10(93 votes)

    S1:E7

    Norm tells Mr. Denby's son that he should follow his dreams but Mr. Denby wants his son to go to military school. Norm thinks that if he Jason prepares a meal for his father (Mr. Denby) he'll see that his son a real talent. After eating the meal Jason tells Norm that the secret ingredient is marijuana. Norm and Mr. Denby are stoned and Norm has to face his probation officer.

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  23. The Norm Show Season 1 Episode 8 - Drive, Norm Said
    8.1/10(95 votes)

    S1:E8

    Norm goes drinking and accidentally sleeps with a really annoying and rude woman everyone at the office hates. Danny has a client who's extremely hairy. Laurie needs to get her driver's license to drive a van for ""Meals For the Homeless"".

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  24. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 3 - Artie Comes to Town
    8.1/10(87 votes)

    S2:E3

    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.

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  25. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 4 - Norm vs. Death
    8.1/10(86 votes)

    S2:E4

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Norm vs. Shelly's Old Flame" is the best rated episode of "The Norm Show". It scored 8.6/10 based on 76 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/6/2001. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Norm's Coach".