The New Normal

Overview

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.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

September 10, 2012 22 min
A gay couple start a family with the help of a young single mother who becomes their surrogate.
Sofa's Choice

S01E02 Sofa's Choice

September 11, 2012 22 min
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...
Baby Clothes

S01E03 Baby Clothes

September 18, 2012 22 min
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...
Obama Mama

S01E04 Obama Mama

September 25, 2012 22 min
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.
Nanagasm

S01E05 Nanagasm

October 2, 2012 22 min
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...
Bryanzilla

S01E06 Bryanzilla

October 9, 2012 22 min
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,...
The Godparent Trap

S01E07 The Godparent Trap

October 23, 2012 22 min
David and Bryan decide they need godparents for their baby. Meanwhile, Shania worries about the future of her relationship with the guys.
Unplugged

S01E08 Unplugged

November 13, 2012 22 min
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...
Pardon Me

S01E09 Pardon Me

November 20, 2012 22 min
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...
The XY Factor

S01E10 The XY Factor

November 27, 2012 22 min
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.
Baby Proofing

S01E11 Baby Proofing

December 4, 2012 22 min
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.
The Goldie Rush

S01E12 The Goldie Rush

January 8, 2013 22 min
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...
Stay-at-Home Dad

S01E13 Stay-at-Home Dad

January 15, 2013 22 min
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...
Gaydar

S01E14 Gaydar

January 22, 2013 22 min
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...
Dairy Queen

S01E15 Dairy Queen

January 29, 2013 22 min
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...
Dog Children

S01E16 Dog Children

February 19, 2013 22 min
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...
Rocky Bye Baby

S01E17 Rocky Bye Baby

February 26, 2013 22 min
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...
Para-New Normal Activity

S01E18 Para-New Normal Activity

March 5, 2013 22 min
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...
Blood, Sweat and Fears

S01E19 Blood, Sweat and Fears

March 19, 2013 22 min
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.
About a Boy Scout

S01E20 About a Boy Scout

March 26, 2013 7.0 22 min
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...
Finding Name-O

S01E21 Finding Name-O

April 2, 2013 7.0 22 min
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...
The Big Day

S01E22 The Big Day

April 2, 2013 8.0 22 min
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...

Cast

Justin Bartha
Justin Bartha
David Sawyer
Andrew Rannells
Andrew Rannells
Bryan Collins
Georgia King
Georgia King
Goldie Clemmons
Bebe Wood
Bebe Wood
Shania Clemmons
NeNe Leakes
NeNe Leakes
Rocky
Jayson Blair
Jayson Blair
Clay Clemmons
Ellen Barkin
Ellen Barkin
Jane Forrest

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