The Norm Show Season 3, Episode 10: Norm vs. the Kid

1

Norm vs. the Sacrifice

Norm plays nice with Denby to spare the staff his wrath after Norm dupes him into hiring Wiener Dog. But when a shocking photo falls into Norm's hands, all bets are off--and all jaws are dropped.

2

I've Got a Crush on You

Shelly comes back into Norm's life just as his "secret admirer" at the office is about to get a proposal from another man. Meanwhile, Denby doesn't blend well with the others after he is forced to share a workspace with the rest of his staff.

3

Taylor Leaves

Norm tries to convince a smitten Taylor that he's no good for her--until her fiancée Danny realizes that he may not be, either. Meanwhile, Wiener Dog's barking lands Norm in court.

4

The Norm Law

Denby lobbies to pass a law that would force Norm to get formal training after he mistakenly starts a riot at an all-female juvie hall.

5

Norm vs. Halloween

Norm's plan to wow Shelly at the staff Halloween party hits a snag when he gets roped into taking a pack of kids trick-or-treating. Meanwhile, Denby dons an old outfit that proves to be the kiss of death for his reputation.

6

Norm and the Hopeless Cause

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.

7

Norm vs. Youth (1)

Norm tries to stay young by having a fling with a sweet young thing after Laurie lands a college kid. Meanwhile, Danny takes out his anger at Denby on the Internet.

8

Norm vs. Youth (2)

Norm changes his childish views on Laurie's younger man after he falls for an older lady with a disturbing link to the lad. Meanwhile, Danny's shaken when he goes rooting into his own family tree and unearths a relative he'd rather prune off the list.

9

Norm vs. Tennis

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.

10

Norm vs. the Kid

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.

11

Norm vs. Schoolin'

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.

12

Norm vs. Freud

Oprah guru Dr. Phil McGraw helps Norm face his issues with Denby, who turns out to be the one person Norm can go to for real relief. Meanwhile, Danny and Artie bank on an electric fat-loss system to make them rich, only to find that the gimmick is making them twitch.

13

Norm vs. Dad

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.

14

Denby Quits

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.

15

Norm Lets Go

Norm tries--and fails--to find new friends after he learns the truth about Shelly and Danny's secret romance. Meanwhile, Laurie teaches Denby to dance in time for a big banquet attended by his ex-wife and her limber lover.

16

Norm vs. Danny and Shelly

Norm nixes his last chance at romance by bedding Taylor to keep a jealous Danny from dating his former flame, Shelly. And while that mess plays out, Laurie gives Denby a lesson in lavatory etiquette after his divorce leads him on a rampage against women's rights...and restrooms.

17

Norm and Wiener Dog vs. Fatherhood

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.

18

Norm vs. Homelessness

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.

19

Norm is Fat

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.

20

Norm vs. Deception

Norm and Laurie find themselves the object of various others' affections after they fake a fling to trick the insurance company. But when Shelly reveals her love for the naughty Norm, she gets her heart broken by her co-workers' cowardly charade.

21

Norm vs. Cuba

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.

22

Norm's Free

Norm chums up to Denby in hopes of being freed from probation, but ends up facing a few more years after the boss catches on to him. Meanwhile, Artie and Danny try to cheer up a melancholy monkey.

23

Norm Comes Back

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.

24

Norm vs. Shelly's Old Flame

An electric shock lets Norm read men's minds, which comes in handy when he meets a guy from Shelly's sexy past. Meanwhile, Laurie and Denby put a musical act together that has audiences falling apart.