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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: 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...


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...


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 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....


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 ...


Bartha, Rickman to Star in Indie Film CBGB
by Caryn Robbins - June 13, 2012

Deadline.com reports that Justin Bartha has joined the cast of 'CBGB'. The actor will portray Stiv Bators, lead singer of the 'Dead Boys', in the upcoming indie punk film. Randall Miller is set to direct....


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!...


Matthew Perry to Host NBC PRIMETIME PREVIEW SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2012

NBC pulls back the curtain with an exclusive backstage pass of the network's new and returning series for Fall 2012, hosted by Matthew Perry and the cast of NBC's new comedy "Go On," in THE NBC PRIMETIME PREVIEW SHOW....


SOUND OFF Special Review: THE NEW NORMAL On NBC
by Pat Cerasaro - August 31, 2012

A gay gallimaufry, Ryan Murphy and Ali Adler's new NBC half-hour comedy THE NEW NORMAL more than merely delivers on the premise of a meta-MODERN FAMILY complete with all the requisite Murphy touches - and much, much more. After all, Murphy is the man behind POPULAR and GLEE, two of the most genre-be...


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...


STAGE TUBE: First Look - Rannells, Dunst in Trailer for BACHELORETTE
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2012

The first trailer for the comedy BACHELORETTE, an adaptation of Leslye Headland's off-Broadway show, has just been released. The film stars Isla Fisher, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Scott and James Marsden. And Broadway fans will be surprised to see Tony nominee Andrew Rannells show up as a stripper dressed ...


THE NEW NORMAL Gets 9/11 Premiere on NBC; GO ON on 8/8
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2012

NBC has announced fall premiere dates for most of its upcoming series. Among the freshman shows will be THE NEW NORMAL, starring Book of Mormon's Andrew Rannells, which will have its premiere on September 11 at 9:30 pm/ET....


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.'...


GLEE's Ryan Murphy to Receive Int'l Emmy Founders Award
by Caryn Robbins - July 30, 2012

Producer/writer Ryan Murphy, who reinvented the musical comedy genre with his hit series GLEE, and promotes acceptance and inclusion through his globally successful television and movie work, will receive the 2012 International Emmy Founders Award....


Ellen Barkin Responds to 'NEW NORMAL' Controversy
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 2012

TVGuide.com reports that actress Ellen Barkin is standing behind her response to the recent controversy over a Mormon-owned Utah TV station that is refusing to air her new NBC comedy series THE NEW NORMAL. The station told the Salt Lake Tribune last week that they were not comfortable with the show'...


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,...


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 ...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha et al. in THE NEW NORMAL!
by Stage Tube - May 13, 2012

NBC's upcoming comedy series THE NEW NORMAL, starring THE BOOK OF MORMON's Andrew Rannells and also Justin Bartha, has just released new sneak-peek clips from the show. Check out the videos below!...


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...


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!...


STAGE TUBE: NBC Releases GO ON & NEW NORMAL Trailers!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2012

After announcing its fall line-up today, NBC has released trailers for all its new shows, including GO ON, starring Broadway's Laura Benanti and THE NEW NORMAL, starring BOOK OF MORMON's Andrew Rannells. Checkthem out below!...


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!...


Ryan Murphy Talks NORMAL HEART, NEW NORMAL, GLEE, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2012

GLEE creator Ryan Murphy recently chatted with Vulture about many of his upcoming projects, which include a film version of THE NORMAL HEART, A NEW NORMAL (featuring theatre veterans Andrew Rannells and Justin Bartha), and more. Murphy revealed on THE NEW NORMAL: 'It's a lot of different ways of loo...


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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