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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 Worst Episode
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    The Norm Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Norm and the Prototype
    7.7/10(135 votes)

    S1:E1

    Norm Henderson is an ex-hockey player who was banned from hockey for life for gambling and tax evasion. Now he must do 5 years of community service as a social worker or go to prison. His client today is a prostitute who works at a massage parlor. He tries to get her into a group home but she refuses to go so he forces into one. She files a report stating that he paid her 50 bucks to lie to his boss about having gotten a new job but it gets intercepted by Laurie and his boss doesn't find out about it. Also Norm gets a dog.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 13 - Norm vs. Dad
    7.7/10(73 votes)

    S3:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 19 - Norm is Fat
    7.7/10(69 votes)

    S3:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 1 - Norm vs. Love
    7.8/10(95 votes)

    S2:E1

    Danny and Laurie help Norm land a mouthy parole officer, and Norm's former client takes a job at the office.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 10 - Norm vs. the Kid
    7.8/10(76 votes)

    S3:E10

    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.

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  6. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 11 - Norm vs. Schoolin'
    7.8/10(75 votes)

    S3:E11

    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.

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  7. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 14 - Denby Quits
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    S3:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 17 - Norm and Wiener Dog vs. Fatherhood
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    S3:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Norm Show Season 1 Episode 2 - Norm Dates a Client
    7.9/10(117 votes)

    S1:E2

    Norm meets a woman in a bar while trying to help a pathologically shy guy. He starts dating her but finds out she's one of Laurie's clients. Dating a client can get you fired so she stops her sessions. Laurie warns Norm that this is still a bad idea but he doesn't listen until it's too late. Danny has to help a client who has a phobia about water.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Norm Show Season 1 Episode 4 - While You Weren't Sleeping
    7.9/10(101 votes)

    S1:E4

    Laurie gets a new boyfriend but can't seem to fall asleep with him so she gets Norm to put her to sleep. Larry gets a girlfriend but finds out that she works for a toupee company she's just using him because he got a new toupee. Norm likes a girl who's in love with his fiery temper he used to have during his hockey years.

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  11. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 18 - Norm vs. Homelessness
    7.9/10(69 votes)

    S3:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 23 - Norm Comes Back
    7.9/10(70 votes)

    S3:E23

    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.

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  13. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 2 - Norm Pimps Wiener Dog
    8.0/10(104 votes)

    S2:E2

    In an effort to financially impress Shelly, Norm starts up a dog-breeding service that has Wiener Dog jumping through hoops.

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  14. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 14 - Norm vs. the Oldest Profession
    8.0/10(76 votes)

    S2:E14

    Norm struggles with his lack of conscience after taking on a second job that seems to be of the male-escort variety.

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  15. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 16 - Norm vs. Fitz
    8.0/10(79 votes)

    S2:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 6 - Norm and the Hopeless Cause
    8.0/10(83 votes)

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 9 - Norm vs. Tennis
    8.0/10(77 votes)

    S3:E9

    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.

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  18. The Norm Show Season 3 Episode 21 - Norm vs. Cuba
    8.0/10(72 votes)

    S3:E21

    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.

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  19. 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. 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"".

    Director:Unknown
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  22. 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. 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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  24. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 5 - Norm and Shelly in Love
    8.1/10(86 votes)

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Norm Show Season 2 Episode 6 - Laurie Runs for Office
    8.1/10(83 votes)

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Norm and the Prototype" is the worst rated episode of "The Norm Show". It scored 7.7/10 based on 135 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/24/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Norm vs. Dad".