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The New Normal

Created by Ryan MurphyJustin BarthaAndrew RannellsGeorgia King
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10 Sep 2012First aired
1Season
6.0TMDB score of 10
CanceledStatus

The series

Los Angeles couple Bryan and David have successful careers and a loving relationship and are ready for a baby. Just as they start to worry that they will never be blessed with parenthood, they meet Goldie, a waitress who has just moved to California with her precocious eight-year-old daughter to escape from her closed-minded grandmother and a life without a future. The guys quickly work out a deal with Goldie to become their surrogate, and in the process, the little group forms a unique family unit of its own.

Episodes

Season 1 · 22 episodes · 2012

  1. Episode 110 Sep 201222m

    Pilot

    A gay couple start a family with the help of a young single mother who becomes their surrogate.

  2. Episode 211 Sep 201222m

    Sofa's Choice

    Shania is working to adapt to her new surroundings and, much to the delight of Bryan, begins impersonating Little Edie from ‘Grey Gardens.’ Later, David and Bryan reminisce about the first time they met and decide to have a night on the to…

  3. Episode 318 Sep 201222m

    Baby Clothes

    Bryan goes on a shopping spree for baby clothes, and returning them proves to be a problem. Meanwhile, Shania dresses up in baby clothes for school, forcing Goldie to have an uncomfortable interaction with Shania's teacher.

  4. Episode 425 Sep 201222m

    Obama Mama

    Shania's mock school election sparks political upheaval in the household when it's discovered Goldie plans to vote against Barack Obama. The guys attempt to change Goldie's mind, to staunch Republican Jane's chagrin.

  5. Episode 52 Oct 201222m

    Nanagasm

    David plans a family dinner to tell his mother about the baby; mother-in-law miseries plague Goldie; Jane feels a unique sensation when she happens upon a younger man; and Shania fears that her father will win a custody battle.

  6. Episode 69 Oct 201222m

    Bryanzilla

    Shania and a classmate pretend to get engaged and plan an imaginary wedding. As a delighted Bryan arranges the big event with help from Rocky, Jane sets out to shut down the entire ceremony. Meanwhile, David makes a game-changing decision.

  7. Episode 723 Oct 201222m

    The Godparent Trap

    David and Bryan decide they need godparents for their baby. Meanwhile, Shania worries about the future of her relationship with the guys.

  8. Episode 813 Nov 201222m

    Unplugged

    When technology begins to interrupt their lives Bryan, David, Goldie and Shania reluctantly give up their various electronic devices for one day. Shania, however, takes it one step further by suggesting they give up all modern technology i…

  9. Episode 920 Nov 201222m

    Pardon Me

    After recalling the disastrous dinners of Thanksgivings past, Bryan, David, Goldie, Shania and Rocky decide that this year they are going to enjoy the holiday with their new family. Later, after realizing the horrible fates of the turkeys …

  10. Episode 1027 Nov 201222m

    The XY Factor

    Bryan and David accidentally learn the baby's gender; Shania's performance at a school assembly reminds Goldie she has dreams to pursue; Shania gets suspended.

  11. Episode 114 Dec 201222m

    Baby Proofing

    Bryan and David start fighting after David hires a woman to baby-proof their home; the family discovers eggnog has a pleasant effect on Jane; Bryan and Jane attend a party.

  12. Episode 128 Jan 201322m

    The Goldie Rush

    Bryan and David discuss their future and how big they want to grow their family. The conversation leads them back to Expanding Families where Gary reveals that he wants a family of his own but he can’t seem to find the right guy. Bryan and…

  13. Episode 1315 Jan 201322m

    Stay-at-Home Dad

    After a failed attempt at finding a nanny, Bryan and David contemplate the idea of a stay-at-home dad. Both express interest in the role and decide to practice parenting by sending Goldie to a spa and taking in Shania. Bryan, convinced tha…

  14. Episode 1422 Jan 201322m

    Gaydar

    When Shania meets Rocky's new crush, Chris, she claims that her 'gaydar' is going off and that Chris might be more interested in men. Elsewhere, Jane is wondering if her fellow realtor, Brice, is just a fashionable guy or if he is into fas…

  15. Episode 1529 Jan 201322m

    Dairy Queen

    Bryan wishes to have a natural connection to his baby-to-be. Later, Shania is upset to learn that her mother didn't breast-feed her when she was a baby, and Jane sets out to woo her sightly colleague.

  16. Episode 1619 Feb 201322m

    Dog Children

    Bryan and David get a preview of the highs and lows of parenting when their beloved puppy has a veterinary emergency. Meanwhile, Goldie meets with Shania's teacher after a class disruption; and romantic feelings between Clay and Goldie are…

  17. Episode 1726 Feb 201322m

    Rocky Bye Baby

    The gang wants to throw a baby shower for a reluctant Bryan and David, who decide to donate all their baby gifts to an adoption agency. Meanwhile, Clay and Shania agree to stage a surprise shower for Goldie.

  18. Episode 185 Mar 201322m

    Para-New Normal Activity

    Bryan basks in the Halloween spirit by decorating the house, going to a pumpkin patch to spot celebrities and ruling over everyone's costumes. David finally rebels when Bryan insists on having a Honey Boo Boo theme.

  19. Episode 1919 Mar 201322m

    Blood, Sweat and Fears

    Bryan proposes using natural childbirth for the baby's delivery, but a classroom video may change his mind. Meanwhile, Goldie searches for new retail space for her clothing business, and Rocky faces her maternal insecurities.

  20. Episode 2026 Mar 201322m

    About a Boy Scout

    Despite Bryan’s concerns, David, a former Eagle Scout, jumps at the chance to chaperone a Boy Scout overnight with his friend’s son. His skills earn him the respect of the other fathers and scouts, but when one father disagrees with his li…

  21. Episode 212 Apr 201322m

    Finding Name-O

    Bryan and David are facing the hardest decision of their relationship, what to name their baby. The conflict prompts Goldie to reveal the origin of Shania’s name leading to brief identity crises for both of them. Later, While breezing thro…

  22. Episode 222 Apr 201322m

    The Big Day

    The wedding is finally here and despite all of the challenges that pop up throughout the day, Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David (Justin Bartha) are dead set on getting married before the arrival of their baby, but their son has other plans.

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