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The New Normal

2012 – 2013Show1 season22 episodesTV-14

Comedy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic616.3Rotten Tomatoes51%69%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 22 episodes · best: S1E20 "About a Boy Scout" 8.1

Episodes

7.6

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Modern Family Sitcom
  • LGBTQ+ Representation
  • Heartwarming Comedy
  • Surrogacy Narrative
  • Found Family
  • Light Social Commentary
  • Feel-Good Entertainment
  • Character-Driven Humor

Cast

24 of 127 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ryan Murphy, Scott Ellis, Miguel Arteta
Written by
Ryan Murphy, Adam Barr
Produced by
Ali Adler

Everyone

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Facts

September 10, 2012 · April 2, 2013 · Ended

First aired
September 10, 2012
Last aired
April 2, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 22 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Freudian Excuse, Title-Only Opening, Jewish Mother +9

  • Freudian Excuse
  • Title-Only Opening
  • Jewish Mother
  • N-Word Privileges
  • Camp Gay
  • Epunymous Title
  • Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking
  • Casting Gag
  • Kid-anova
  • K-I-S-S-I-N-G in a Tree
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Informed Judaism

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The New Normal?"

Questions about The New Normal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The New Normal?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The New Normal from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is The New Normal worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 61). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is The New Normal okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The New Normal?

8 h

About 8 hours: 22 episodes in 1 season of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2013.

Will The New Normal make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The New Normal?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The New Normal use?

Freudian ExcuseTitle-Only OpeningJewish MotherN-Word PrivilegesCamp GayEpunymous TitleArson, Murder, and JaywalkingCasting GagKid-anovaK-I-S-S-I-N-G in a TreeDisappeared DadInformed Judaismand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Freudian Excuse, Title-Only Opening, and Jewish Mother.