TV series

The Trouble with Normal

Name: The Trouble with Normal
Released: 2000
Cast: Paget Brewster, Larry Joe Campbell, Jon Cryer, David Krumholtz, Brad Raider

2000–2001· 1 season★ 7.7Ended

On ABC — From Garfield Grove

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Synopsis

An American comedy series that originally aired on ABC in October 2000. The show starred David Krumholtz, Brad Raider, Jon Cryer, Larry Joe Campbell, and Paget Brewster. The show was described as "the misadventures of four paranoid young men whose fear of urban conspiracy leads them to seek counseling in a therapy group run by therapist Claire Garletti." Recurring members of the therapy group were played by Jim Beaver and Patricia Belcher.

Themes

group therapy conspiracy therapy sitcom

Episodes

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E1 Pilot (a.k.a. People Who Fear People)Next upOct 6, 2000 · 25 min
Synopsis
New neighbors Bob and Zach are each paranoid that the other is spying on them.
E2 Not the PilotOct 13, 2000 · 25 min
Synopsis
When the guys get dates, Claire reluctantly accompanies them to a bar for moral support.
E3 ClairanoiaJan 19, 2001 · 25 min
Synopsis
The guys become jealous when they discover Claire has another group. Note: This episode was scheduled to air on November 10, 2000.[4] It was replaced by an additional episode of its lead-in, Two Guys and a Girl. This happened so quickly that some sources incorrectly list this as airing.
E4 Mail TroubleOct 27, 2000 · 25 min
Synopsis
Stansfield becomes Claire's mailman which makes her uncomfortable. She gets him transferred which leads him to encounter a teen bully. Zack and Stansfield deal with the bully while Max bonds with an old lady that they think is responsible for the transfer. Claire's guilt forces her to come clean which makes Stansfield respect her more.
Guest stars: Peggy Doyle (Doris)
E5 Unconventional BehaviorJan 12, 2001 · 25 min
Synopsis
When the group attends a conspiracy convention, Bob criticizes Max's marriage, Stansfield connects with a woman (Amy Landers), and Claire discovers her new boyfriend (Charles Esten) believes in aliens.
E6 Say CheeseNov 10, 2000 · 25 min
Synopsis
Claire complains on the guys' behalf when a surveillance camera is installed in their lobby, and suddenly she finds her own apartment is on the market and her utilities have been cut. Guest-stars David Ogden Stiers.
E7 Psychologists Without BordersOct 20, 2000 · 25 min
Synopsis
A noisy neighbor (Sherri Shepherd) has been keeping Claire awake at night, so the guys try to intervene, but the situation backfires when Claire attempts to instate new boundaries. Also guest-stars Jonathan Banks.
E8 Owl Show YaNov 3, 2000 · 25 min
Synopsis
To step out of their comfort zone, Bob gets an owl and Stansford takes a dance class. Guest stars Constance Zimmer.
E9 Speech! Speech!Jan 19, 2001 · 25 min
Synopsis
The guys attempt to boost Claire's career by booking her in various engagements, unaware that she's terrified of public speaking.
E10 Help YourselfJan 1, 2001 · 25 min
Synopsis
Zack gets a temp job at Bob's work and abuses his power to order office supplies. Bob goes along so that he can impress his coworker Kristen. Max continues his friendship with the elderly woman he met earlier. Stansfield tries to befriend a former TV magician who keeps trying to take advantage of him.
Guest stars: Peggy Doyle (Doris)
E11 Spy vs. GuyJan 19, 2001 · 25 min
Synopsis
Zack has another date with Dora (Maria Bamford), but he has trouble getting past her occupation: FBI agent. Meanwhile, with Zack dating Dora and Bob dating Kristen (Constance Zimmer), Max and Stansfield find themselves awkwardly hanging out together.
E12 Chez SchlickJan 19, 2001 · 25 min
Synopsis
Stansfield gets his own apartment so he can be alone with Claire's sister (Bess Meyer). Meanwhile, Bob wakes up with a nipple ring, which causes complications with a nurse who finds it sexy
Guest stars: Cathy Herd (Cheryl)
E13 Manhattan TransferenceAirs Jan 12, 2001 · 25 min
Synopsis
Bob and Claire realize they have feelings for one another, but their doctor-patient relationship and his girlfriend stand in their way. Meanwhile, the other guys hang out with a cool guy who encourages them to sing.