TV series

The New Normal

Name: The New Normal
Released: 2012
Cast: Justin Bartha, Andrew Rannells, Georgia King, Bebe Wood, NeNe Leakes

2012–2013· 1 season· 22 min episodesTV-14★ 5.9Canceled

On NBC — From 20th Century Fox Television · Ryan Murphy Television

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

surrogate mother gay parent lgbt sitcom surrogacy

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upSep 10, 2012 · 22 min
Synopsis
A gay couple start a family with the help of a young single mother who becomes their surrogate.
Guest stars: Michael Hitchcock (Gary Snyder), Jessica Lu (Tabitha), Leslie Grossman (Melissa), Antoinette Abbamonte (Deaf Mom), Debbie Lee Carrington (Little Person Mom), Andrea Helene (Lady Buyer), Marieve Herington (Heather), Sara Lassner (Sheryl)
E2 Sofa's ChoiceSep 11, 2012 · 22 min
Synopsis
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 town like they did when they were younger. Elsewhere, Jane finds something disturbing in the boys’ room and enlists Goldie’s ex-husband Clay to try and woo her granddaughter back to Ohio. Elsewhere, Rocky mistakenly suspects Shania of misbehaving.
Guest stars: Ravi Patel (Amir), Erik Weiner (Ian), Kevin Christy (Freddie), Merit Leighton (Large Girl), David Lewis (Young Gay Dude), Sandy Martin (Miss Pepper), Dre Matthews (Go-Go Boy)
E3 Baby ClothesSep 18, 2012 · 22 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael Hitchcock (Gary Snyder), Haley Tju (Little Girl), Isaak Presley (Wilbur), Edi Patterson (Wilbur's mom), Edward Barbanell (Roger), Christopher Wolfe (Jason), Sarah Buehler (Women's services worker), Ravi Patel (Amir)
E4 Obama MamaSep 25, 2012 · 22 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Isaak Presley (Wilbur), Brandon Johnson (Tripp), Trilby Glover (Dede), Paul Mabon (Joey), Jae Jung (Renee), Jolene Anderson (Sabrina), Sterling Sulieman (Clint), Ravi Patel (Amir)
E5 NanagasmOct 2, 2012 · 22 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jackie Hoffman (Frances), Michael Chernus (Paul), Jeff Harlan (Edgar), Kelly Keaton (Charity), Julia Prud'homme (Billie), Ryan Scharoun (Hot Young Guy), June Kyoto Lu (Korean Woman), Van Epperson (White Man)
E6 BryanzillaOct 9, 2012 · 22 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Isaak Presley (Wilbur), Sterling Sulieman (Clint), Aria Noelle Curzon (Waitress), Anjini Taneja Azhar (Reagan), Brighton Sharbino (Sarah), Alexandra Gold Jourden (Talia)
E7 The Godparent TrapOct 23, 2012 · 22 min
Synopsis
David and Bryan decide they need godparents for their baby. Meanwhile, Shania worries about the future of her relationship with the guys.
Guest stars: Michael Hitchcock (Gary Snyder), John Benjamin Hickey (Father Michael), Marshall Hilliard (Party Guest), Leisha Hailey (Victoria), Constance Zimmer (Tiffany), Sade Kimora Young (Pam)
E8 UnpluggedNov 13, 2012 · 22 min
Synopsis
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 including heated toilet seats. Meanwhile, Rocky unleashes an online beast when she shows Jane how to use twitter. Hoping to gain more followers, Jane posts a private video from Bryan which was meant to surprise David on their future wedding day. Shocked at the invasion of privacy, Bryan is appalled until the cast of his show "Sing" tells him what they think of the tweet.
Guest stars: Cheri Oteri (Carla), Ryan Bittle (Mitch Madison), Briana Lane (Clea), Ely Henry (Devin), Aaron Ford ('Sing' Cameraman), Erin Affourtit (Health Nut Mom)
E9 Pardon MeNov 20, 2012 · 22 min
Synopsis
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 at the farm a sensitive Shania and Bryan pardon all of them and take them home as new pets. The move prompts a meat-free dinner menu and in the spirit of the pardon encourages everyone to invite over family and friends that they need to make amends with. David invites his mother and his father, while Bryan extends an olive branch to Jane, Goldie reaches out to Clay and Rocky puts aside her political differences with her brother Clint. Though the pre-dinner festivities seem to be cheerful it doesn't take long for personalities to clash and for this Thanksgiving to go to the birds.
Guest stars: Jackie Hoffman (Frances), Barry Bostwick (Marty), Sterling Sulieman (Clint), Toby Huss (Farmer Mark), Kelly Keaton (Charity)
E10 The XY FactorNov 27, 2012 · 22 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Shannen Doherty (Self / Brenda), James Urbaniak (Mr. Blakeney), Ravi Patel (Amir), Stacie Greenwell (Mrs. White), Kevin Christy (Freddie), Indrajit Sarkar (Dr. Venkatashar), Emily Kosloski (Lorraine), Staci Lawrence (Kate)
E11 Baby ProofingDec 4, 2012 · 22 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Marlo Thomas (Nancy Niles), Cheri Oteri (Carla), Rob Reinis (Officer Runey)
E12 The Goldie RushJan 8, 2013 · 22 min
Synopsis
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 David play matchmakers and set him up with Bryan’s ex-boyfriend and legendary party boy Monty, but their plan leads to more than they bargained for when Monty asks Goldie to be his surrogate. Elsewhere, Rocky and Jane help Shania deal with some mean girls.
Guest stars: Michael Hitchcock (Gary Snyder), Matt Bomer (Monty), Willam Belli (Nana Drag Queen), Kyla Kenedy (Rebecca), Alexandra Gold Jourden (Bianca), Anjini Taneja Azhar (Jenna), Julie Brister (Sandy Greenberg), Reggie De Leon (Tuan)
E13 Stay-at-Home DadJan 15, 2013 · 22 min
Synopsis
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 that he is the man for the job, gives Rocky a shot at her dream career by leaving her in charge at "Sing," but he soon finds that producing a child's life is much more difficult than producing a television show. Later, David confidently takes over and quickly realizes that despite his best intentions parenting is not an exact science.
Guest stars: Kyla Kenedy (Rebecca), Alexandra Gold Jourden (Bianca), Anjini Taneja Azhar (Jenna), Madison Dae Clarion (Classmate), Elisha Yaffe (Noel), Wendy Benson-Landes (Courtney), Jackie Joyner (Tasha), Angela Matemotja (Nanny)
E14 GaydarJan 22, 2013 · 22 min
Synopsis
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 fashionable guys. Bryan decides to throw a dinner party that doubles as a Gay or Straight fact-finding mission. Meanwhile, David is struggling with how the world will treat their future son.
Guest stars: Mark Consuelos (Chris), John Stamos (Brice), Briana Lane (Clea), Jason Boegh (Rayburn), Nikki McKenzie (Natasha)
E15 Dairy QueenJan 29, 2013 · 22 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jackie Hoffman (Frances), Sarah Burns (Megan), Erik Weiner (Ian), John Stamos (Brice), Michael Lanahan (Manager), Jen Ray (Violet), Kelly Rohrbach Walton (Amber), Nick Gore (Brandon)
E16 Dog ChildrenFeb 19, 2013 · 22 min
Synopsis
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 reignited.
Guest stars: Phil Abrams (Dr. Barr), Kerri Kenney (Dr. Howell), Stacie Greenwell (Mrs. White), Peter Porte (Mr. Rodriguez), John Benjamin Hickey (Father Michael), Briana Lane (Clea), Peggy Dunne (Technician), Jon Baggio (Cat Man)
E17 Rocky Bye BabyFeb 26, 2013 · 22 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Mel Rodriguez (Gerald), Milton T.J. Taylor (Malcolm), Lynn Wactor (Susie), Dana Daurey (Lauren), Connor Clayton (Bryan / David's Son), Asjha Cooper (Nikki (17 Yrs)), Tiffany Abney (Wardrobe Stylist), Nick Brahma (Self - Writer)
E18 Para-New Normal ActivityMar 5, 2013 · 22 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Nicole Richie (Self), George Takei (Sam), Erik Weiner (Ian), Shree Crooks (Avery)
E19 Blood, Sweat and FearsMar 19, 2013 · 22 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Brooke Bloom (Debra), Will Green (Frank), John Stamos (Brice), Indrajit Sarkar (Dr. Venkatashar), Laura Chinn (Amy), Noah Weisberg (Joel)
E20 About a Boy ScoutMar 26, 2013 · 22 min
Synopsis
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 lifestyle, David’s Boy Scout membership is revoked. Elsewhere, Rocky is helping Goldie sort out her secret crush on Brice. Bebe Wood also stars.
Guest stars: Lenny Jacobson (Ben), Kevin Christy (Freddie), Greg Pitts (Pat), John Stamos (Brice), Thomas Barbusca (Donny), Sara Van Horn (Cat Lady), Becky Feldman (Odd Looking Woman), Darryl Alan Reed (Dashing Man)
E21 Finding Name-OApr 2, 2013 · 22 min
Synopsis
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 through their wedding planning, David suggests that Bryan invite his mother Colleen, but her added opinion leads to more conflict and an unusual resolution. Meanwhile, Clay decides it’s time to let Goldie know how he feels, after receiving some unsolicited advice from Brice.
Guest stars: Mary Kay Place (Colleen), Maddy Caddell (Blog), Hemky Madera (Luis)
E22 The Big DayApr 2, 2013 · 22 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Mary Kay Place (Colleen), Jackie Hoffman (Frances), Michael Hitchcock (Gary Snyder), John Stamos (Brice), Indrajit Sarkar (Dr. Venkatashar), John Benjamin Hickey (Father Michael), Abby Linden (Kid)