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These days, families come in all forms - single dads, double moms, sperm donors, egg donors, one-night-stand donors... It's 2012 and anything goes. Bryan (Andrew Rannells, "Girls," "The Book of Mormon") and David (Justin Bartha, "The Hangover") are a Los Angeles couple, and they have it all. Well, almost. With successful careers and a committed, loving partnership, there is one thing that this couple is missing: a baby. And just when they think the stars will never align, enter Goldie (Georgia King, "One Day"), an extraordinary young woman with a checkered past. A Midwestern waitress and single mother looking to escape her dead-end life and small-minded grandmother (Emmy and Tony Award-winner Ellen Barkin), Goldie decides to change everything and move to L.A. with her precocious eight-year-old daughter. Desperate and broke - but also fertile - Goldie quickly becomes the guys' surrogate and quite possibly the girl of their dreams. Surrogate mother, surrogate family.

Ryan Murphy serves as creator/executive producer and director along with creator/executive producer Ali Adler ("Glee," "Chuck") and executive producer Dante Di Loreto ("Glee," "American Horror Story").

"The New Normal" is produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Ryan Murphy Productions.



Latest Articles About The New Normal on NBC

STAGE TUBE: Rannells, Barkin & Bartha Discuss THE NEW NORMAL
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2012

NBC has just released interviews with the stars of its new comedy THE NEW NORMAL. Below, watch as Andrew Rannells discusses the universal core message of the show, Ellen Barkin discusses her character's harsh demeanor and Justin Bartha discusses the surprising way two families come together in the ...


Photo Coverage: Preview Episode 2 of THE NEW NORMAL - Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha, Ellen Barkin & More!
by Robert Diamond - September 15, 2012

NBC has just released photos for the upcoming episode of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'BAABY'S CLOTHES' The series airs Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:00 pm/ET on NBC. Get a first look below!...


THE VOICE Returns on Top For NBC
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2012

NBC (10.00 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) kicked off its fall lineup on top with the season premiere of 'The Voice' (12.04 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.1, #1) followed by a special preview of 'The New Normal' (6.91 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.5, #T3) and a repeat of 'Go...


Photo Coverage: Preview Episode 2 of THE NEW NORMAL - Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha, Ellen Barkin & More!
by TV News Desk - September 18, 2012

NBC released photos for tonight's episode of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'BAABY'S CLOTHES' The series airs Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:00 pm/ET on NBC. Get a first look below!...


STAGE TUBE: Andrew Rannells Guests on JIMMY FALLON
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2012

Tony nominee Andrew Rannells visited NBC's 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' last night to chat about his new NBC comedy THE NEW NORMAL, which premieres tonight. On the show, Rannells spoke about the over 500 performances of 'Book of Mormon' he appeared in and called the show, 'an amazing job that chan...


STAGE TUBE: Rannells, Barkin & Bartha Discuss THE NEW NORMAL
by Caryn Robbins - September 10, 2012

NBC has just released interviews with the stars of its new comedy THE NEW NORMAL. Below, watch as Andrew Rannells discusses the universal core message of the show, Ellen Barkin discusses her character's harsh demeanor and Justin Bartha discusses the surprising way two families come together in the ...


Jackie Hoffman's A CHANUKAH CHAROL Will Return to New World Stages, 12/8-12/29
by Sierra Fox - November 01, 2012

New World Stages will once again present the new Holiday favorite, Jackie Hoffman's A Chanukah Charol, her holiday-themed, pseudo-autobiographical, one-woman show inspired by Patrick Stewart's A Christmas Carol. Co-writer Michael Schiralli will direct....


Juliette Fairley Named Up & Coming Artist at Pocono Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2012

The Mulatto Saga Creator was awarded an Up & Coming Artist trophy at the 10th annual Pocono Mountains Film Festival on Saturday night after her film Juliette Fairley's Mulatto's Dilemma screened at the privately owned, funded and operated film festival in Pennsylvania....


Twitter Watch: Ryan Murphy-'Nicole Richie and the Legendary George Takei are Joining THE NEW NORMAL Family'
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2012

On Twitter Watch, Ryan Murphy wrote 'Proud to announce Nicole Richie and the legendary George Takei are joining The New Normal family.'...


NCIS: LOS ANGELES Takes Time Period Over Competing Comedies
by Tyler Peterson - November 15, 2012

NCIS: LOS ANGELES, television's #2 drama, is dominating its time period in viewers and has a strong advantage in adults 18-49 versus competing comedy hours, according to Nielsen most current ratings through Nov. 14. ...


THE NEW NORMAL Debut Tops Rating Competition
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2012

At 9:30 p.m. ET, the debut of NBC's new comedy series THE NEW NORMAL (2.5/7 in 18-49, 7.0 in total viewers) topped the ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox slot competition in all key categories. In addition, the series premiere retained 74 percent of its 'Go On' lead-in in the all-important 18-49 demographic....


NBC Wins Ratings Race With Launch of Fall Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2012

NBC (8.39 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.9, #1) was the network to beat on Tuesday with the launch of its fall lineup of 'The Voice' (11.30 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.9, #1), 'Go On' (9.57 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.4, #2), 'The New Normal' (7.00 million viewers, #4; adults...


Fall 2012 TV Awards - LIVE Update - 12/3!
by Tyler Peterson - December 03, 2012

Voting is now underway for the first Fall 2012 BWW TV Awards and continues through December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. ...


TV: Jackie Hoffman Uncensored - A CHANUKAH CHAROL, HAIRSPRAY, XANADU, THE NEW NORMAL and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 18, 2012

Broadway favorite Jackie Hoffman is currently starring in A Chanukah Charol, her holiday-themed, pseudo-autobiographical, one-woman show inspired by Patrick Stewart's A Christmas Carol. In this interview, Richard chats with Hoffman about about growing up on Long Island, her new gig on 'The New Norma...


Ryan Murphy on Why He's Bringing THE NORMAL HEART to the Big Screen
by Nicole Rosky - September 19, 2012

Ryan Murphy is a very busy man these days. With three televisions shows on the air (Glee, American Horror Story, and the New Normal), he is also working on bringing the Tony-winning The Normal Heart to the big screen. Murphy recently revealed in an interview with Vogue: ' I like people who are like,...


REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA Delivers Most-Watched Season Premiere in Bravo's History
by Tyler Peterson - November 05, 2012

The Atlanta ladies add a little extra spice this season as 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' scorches ratings records, earning the network's highest-rated season premiere ever among total viewers, according to Nielsen. Raking in over 3.2 million total viewers and over 2 million adults 18-49, the epis...


Matt Bomer to Guest Star on NBC's THE NEW NORMAL
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2012

Deadline reports that White Collar star Matt Bomer will guest star on Ryan Murphy's new NBC comedy THE NEW NORMAL....


Photo Coverage: Preview Episode 2 of THE NEW NORMAL - Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha, Ellen Barkin & More!
by Robert Diamond - September 15, 2012

NBC has just released photos for the upcoming episode of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'BAABY'S CLOTHES' The series airs Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:00 pm/ET on NBC. Get a first look below!...


NBC's THE VOICE Tops Demos for Tuesday Night
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2012

NBC (7.05 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.7, #1) once again took home the demo crown on Tuesday with its mix of THE VOICE (10.91 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 4.1, #1), 'Go On' (6.41 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 2.5, #5), 'The New Normal' (4.49 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 1.8...


NBC's THE VOICE Scores No. 1 Rating of the Night in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2012

From 8-9:01 p.m. ET, THE VOICE (3.3/10 in 18-49, 9.3 million viewers overall) scored the #1 18-49 rating of the night on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox, winning the time period by a 10 percent margin (with a 3.3 rating vs. a 3.0 for CBS's second-place 'NCIS') and also topping ABC's 'Dancing With the Stars' R...


Poll Results: Voters Can't Wait to Watch Lea Michele & Jeremy Jordan on TV!
by Nicole Rosky - September 24, 2012

Last week's poll asked which Broadway veteran you're most excited to watch weekly on television this season, and your picks are below!...


VIDEO: NeNe Leakes Chats NEW NORMAL on 'The Wendy Williams Show'
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2012

Reality star turned Hollywood diva, NeNe Leakes, always says it like she means it. The actress appeared on THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW and chatted about why she was originally concerned when she first read for the part of Rocky on the new NBC comedy "The New Normal." Leakes also played "Fave Five" and ...


TAR BABY to Play Off-Broadway Beginning 1/5
by Kelsey Denette - December 05, 2012

Named one of Huffington Post's "Favorite Female Comedians" and NY Magazine's "Comedians Funny People Find Funny," comedian Desiree Burch presents her newest solo work, TAR BABY, co-written with Dan Kitrosser. Directed by Isaac Byrne, previews of this limited Off-Broadway engagement begin January 5 a...


NBC Picks Up THE NEW NORMAL, REVOLUTION & GO ON for Full Seasons
by Nicole Rosky - October 02, 2012

On the heels of winning its first premiere week in the A18-49 demographic in nine years, NBC has picked up three of its new fall series - the adventure-drama 'Revolution' and the comedies 'Go On' and 'The New Normal' -- for full-season commitments for the 2012-13 season, it was announced today by Je...


STAGE TUBE: Ellen Barkin Chats THE NEW NORMAL on 'Jimmy Fallon'
by Caryn Robbins - September 06, 2012

THE NEW NORMAL's Ellen Barkin appeared on NBC's 'Late Show With Jimmy Fallon' last night to chat about her new comedy premiering September 11th. Barkin spoke about the controversy surrounding the Ryan Murphy-created series which tells the story of a gay couple who relies on a surrogate to have a bab...






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