Gambling Man

1Norm vs. Love

Sep 22, 1999

Danny and Laurie help Norm land a mouthy parole officer, and Norm's former client takes a job at the office.

2Norm Pimps Wiener Dog

Sep 29, 1999

In an effort to financially impress Shelly, Norm starts up a dog-breeding service that has Wiener Dog jumping through hoops.

3Artie Comes to Town

Oct 6, 1999

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.

4Norm vs. Death

Oct 13, 1999

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.

5Norm and Shelly in Love

Oct 20, 1999

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.

6Laurie Runs for Office

Oct 27, 1999

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.

7Norm and Shelly

Nov 3, 1999

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.

8Gambling Man

Nov 10, 1999Now viewing

While trying to help a guy quit gambling Norm starts gambling again and lands himself, Laurie and Danny in jail.

9Norm vs. Norm

Nov 17, 1999

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.

10Norm vs. Denby

Nov 24, 1999

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.

11Norm vs. the Boxer

Dec 1, 1999

A teen boxer helps Norm settle his debts with his bookie, until the overgrown kid almost KOs the whole deal.

12Norm vs. Christmas

Dec 15, 1999

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

13Norm vs. the Evil Twin

Jan 5, 2000

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.

14Norm vs. the Oldest Profession

Jan 19, 2000

Norm struggles with his lack of conscience after taking on a second job that seems to be of the male-escort variety.

15Norm vs. Jenny

Jan 26, 2000

Laurie sets Norm up with her nutty friend who brings out the best in Norm---until she gets a proposal from another guy and dumps him. Meanwhile, Taylor and Danny try to develop non-sexual dating habits.

16Norm vs. Fitz

Feb 9, 2000

Norm tries to woo Jenny away from her wealthy beau by feeding her bad advice on how to keep her man happy. But it's Norm who needs help when he is forced to decide between love and a chance to play hockey again.

17Norm vs. the Wedding

Feb 16, 2000

After Jenny resolves to wed the rich Fitz, poor Norm races to get to the church on time to stop the nuptials.

18Norm vs. Fear

Mar 1, 2000

Famous movie lines will be incorporated into this episode where each member of the gang is forced to confront his or her greatest fear.

19Retribution

Mar 8, 2000

Fitz seeks revenge on Norm for ruining his wedding to Jenny.

20Laurie Loses It

Mar 15, 2000

After Laurie loses yet another social-work award, Norm tries cheering her up with a party and invites many of her former clients. Unfortunately, the ones that come are the ones that should go---to prison. Meanwhile, Danny freaks out over Taylor's studly new study partner.