Episode
The Norm Show: Artie Comes to Town
Overview
Artie Lange joins the cast as Norm's ne'er-do-well brother who cooks up a shady way to get toys for Laurie's orphan party.
Details
- Series
- The Norm Show
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 1999-10-06
Episode context
Artie Comes to Town is Episode 3 in Season 2 of The Norm Show. It aired on 1999-10-06.
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Episode 2: Norm Pimps Wiener Dog
In an effort to financially impress Shelly, Norm starts up a dog-breeding service that has Wiener Dog jumping through hoops.
Episode 4: Norm vs. Death
After Danny's dad dies, Norm seeks help to battle his fear of death. Meanwhile, Danny tries to bury his emotions after learning that the old man enjoyed the company of younger men.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: Norm vs. Love
Danny and Laurie help Norm land a mouthy parole officer, and Norm's former client takes a job at the office.
Episode 5: Norm and Shelly in Love
Norm fumbles his chance to score a date with Shelly when she catches him breaking probation by running a football pool. Meanwhile, Laurie fouls out as a dating-service client.
Episode 6: Laurie Runs for Office
Laurie's bid for public office goes down in flames after her smarmy opponent digs up dirt on her drug-crazed past. Meanwhile, Norm tries to frame the politico after Taylor recalls the distinguished gentleman's visits to her massage parlor.
Episode 7: Norm and Shelly
Norm fears that Shelly wants a commitment from him after a slip of the tongue leads to an "I love you." But when she considers a job out of state, he finds the right words at the wrong time. Meanwhile, Laurie's run for office is smeared again after her opponent takes a permanent dive in the polls.
Episode 8: Gambling Man
While trying to help a guy quit gambling Norm starts gambling again and lands himself, Laurie and Danny in jail.
Episode 9: Norm vs. Norm
After the Henderson brothers are busted for gambling, Norm goes to his bookie to raise Artie's bail. Meanwhile, Taylor frets over whether Denby is going to keep her in the office.
Episode 10: Norm vs. Denby
After Denby and his wife break up, Norm ends up in competion with his nebbishy boss for the affections of the same lady. Meanwhile, Laurie loses it when she runs into the only person to whom she's ever been mean.
Episode 11: Norm vs. the Boxer
A teen boxer helps Norm settle his debts with his bookie, until the overgrown kid almost KOs the whole deal.
Episode 12: Norm vs. Christmas
Norm tries to show Laurie the true spirit of Christmas after she accidentally shoots Santa for breaking into her apartment. Meanwhile, Danny tries to bring some holiday cheer to Taylor with an expensive present and a romantic request
Episode 13: Norm vs. the Evil Twin
Norm stirs up some sibling rivalry when he falls for Laurie's twin, a vixen with a nasty habit of bedding her sister's friends. Meanwhile, Taylor finally gives Danny an answer to his request for a date.