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Sep 10, 2012
88
At its best, it plays like a Woody Allen film, something you may notice most when secondary characters stop and explain themselves to the camera.
Sep 10, 2012
83
Bartha and Rannells's characters display yin/yang neuroses that keep their characters interesting, but as Goldie, the would-be surrogate, Georgia King is unfortunately bland.
Sep 10, 2012
80
It's fast and funny. As long as Ryan continues to mix humor from the cute and the curdled sides of the aisle, this show will entertain.
Sep 10, 2012
80
This heartwarming show just might become the sitcom success NBC so desperately needs.
Sep 11, 2012
80
A little bit screechy, a little bit preachy, NBC's The New Normal is nonetheless the best comedy of the season--a season short on innovative comedies.
Aug 31, 2012
75
I'd give The New Normal a slight edge because it's tighter and more assured, but the bigger, odder "Go On" ensemble bears watching too--for a few more episodes, at least.
Aug 31, 2012
75
The color, pace and performance are vibrant, often crazily so. [10 Sep 2012, p.39]
Sep 5, 2012
75
A fairly promising new show with a lot of humor, solid performances, a snappily written script.
Sep 11, 2012
75
The New Normal finds its game when it's funny without trying so hard and sweet when it should be.
