The Trouble with Normal
2000•6.5/10
Comedy
Ratings
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6.5/10(2)
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.
Production
Garfield Grove
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
October 6, 2000
Last Aired
January 19, 2001
Networks
ABC
Created By
Victor Fresco
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Pilot (a.k.a. People Who Fear People)
Air date: 2000-10-06
New neighbors Bob and Zach are each paranoid that the other is spying on them.
E2
Not the Pilot
Air date: 2000-10-13
When the guys get dates, Claire reluctantly accompanies them to a bar for moral support.
E3
Clairanoia
Air date: 2001-01-19
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 Trouble
Air date: 2000-10-27
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.
E5
Unconventional Behavior
Air date: 2001-01-12
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 Cheese
Air date: 2000-11-10
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 Borders
Air date: 2000-10-20
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 Ya
Air date: 2000-11-03
To step out of their comfort zone, Bob gets an owl and Stansford takes a dance class. Guest stars Constance Zimmer.
E9
Speech! Speech!
Air date: 2001-01-19
The guys attempt to boost Claire's career by booking her in various engagements, unaware that she's terrified of public speaking.
E10
Help Yourself
Air date: 2001-01-01
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.
E11
Spy vs. Guy
Air date: 2001-01-19
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 Schlick
Air date: 2001-01-19
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
E13
Manhattan Transference
Air date: 2001-01-12
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.
Cast
Paget Brewster
Claire Garletti
Larry Joe Campbell
Stansfield Schlick
Jon Cryer
Zack Mango
David Krumholtz
Bob Wexler
Brad Raider
Max Perch
Jim Beaver
Gary
Patricia Belcher
Lila
Maria Bamford
Dora
Sherri Shepherd
Nina
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