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Best Episodes of The Trouble with Normal
Pilot (a.k.a. People Who Fear People)
S1 Ep1
4.4
6th Oct 2000
New neighbors Bob and Zach are each paranoid that the other is spying on them.
Manhattan Transference
S1 Ep13
4.0
12th Jan 2001
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.
Chez Schlick
S1 Ep12
4.0
19th Jan 2001
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
Spy vs. Guy
S1 Ep11
4.0
19th Jan 2001
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.
Worst Episodes of The Trouble with Normal
Not the Pilot
S1 Ep2
4.0
13th Oct 2000
When the guys get dates, Claire reluctantly accompanies them to a bar for moral support.
Clairanoia
S1 Ep3
4.0
19th Jan 2001
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.
Unconventional Behavior
S1 Ep5
4.0
12th Jan 2001
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.
Say Cheese
S1 Ep6
4.0
10th Nov 2000
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.
The Trouble with Normal Episode Guide
Pilot (a.k.a. People Who Fear People)
S1 Ep1
4.4
6th Oct 2000
New neighbors Bob and Zach are each paranoid that the other is spying on them.
Not the Pilot
S1 Ep2
4.0
13th Oct 2000
When the guys get dates, Claire reluctantly accompanies them to a bar for moral support.
Clairanoia
S1 Ep3
4.0
19th Jan 2001
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.
Mail Trouble
S1 Ep4
27th Oct 2000
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.
Unconventional Behavior
S1 Ep5
4.0
12th Jan 2001
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.
Say Cheese
S1 Ep6
4.0
10th Nov 2000
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.
Psychologists Without Borders
S1 Ep7
4.0
20th Oct 2000
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.
Owl Show Ya
S1 Ep8
4.0
3rd Nov 2000
To step out of their comfort zone, Bob gets an owl and Stansford takes a dance class. Guest stars Constance Zimmer.
Speech! Speech!
S1 Ep9
4.0
19th Jan 2001
The guys attempt to boost Claire's career by booking her in various engagements, unaware that she's terrified of public speaking.
Help Yourself
S1 Ep10
4.0
1st Jan 2001
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.
Spy vs. Guy
S1 Ep11
4.0
19th Jan 2001
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.
Chez Schlick
S1 Ep12
4.0
19th Jan 2001
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
Manhattan Transference
S1 Ep13
4.0
12th Jan 2001
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.
The best rated episodes of The Trouble with Normal are:
Pilot (a.k.a. People Who Fear People) S1E1 rated 4.4
Manhattan Transference S1E13 rated 4.0
Chez Schlick S1E12 rated 4.0
Spy vs. Guy S1E11 rated 4.0
The lowest rated episodes of The Trouble with Normal are:
Not the Pilot S1E2 rated 4.0
Clairanoia S1E3 rated 4.0
Unconventional Behavior S1E5 rated 4.0
Say Cheese S1E6 rated 4.0
The first episode of The Trouble with Normal aired on October 06, 2000.
The last episode of The Trouble with Normal aired on January 19, 2001.
