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Season 1 – Normal, Ohio

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Butch Gamble is a rugged, good-natured gay man who returns to his Ohio hometown to reconnect with his family after coming out four years ago.
Normal, Ohio — Season 1

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John Goodman is an incredible character actor, but even he cannot save Normal Ohio from its terrible writing and reliance on offensive stereotypes.

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James Poniewozik TIME Magazine 09/03/2019
Roseanne likewise has its DNA on Normal, Ohio, which echoes that show's discordant small-town setting, if not nearly as well. Go to Full Review Joe Flint Wall Street Journal 09/03/2019
[John] Goodman is a sizable talent, but his portrayal seems intended only to amuse. Show is already being completely retooled. Go to Full Review Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times 09/03/2019
[John Goodman] is a good actor, and without him Normal, Ohio would be pretty much worthless. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/03/2019
Normal, Ohio has its moments, but too often the show suffers from SKS - Sassy Kid Syndrome. The children of Butch's sister are the culprits. Go to Full Review Adele Marley Orlando Weekly 09/03/2019
[John] Goodman seems to instinctively know where the program's heart and focus should be. Too bad "Normal, Ohio's" writers, busy churning out the same ol' unfunny sitcom dross, are operating under a different notion. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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John Goodman

William "Butch" Gamble, Jr.

Joely Fisher

Pamela

Orson Bean

Bill Gamble

Anita Gillette

Joan Gamble

Julia McIlvaine

Kimberly

Cody Kasch

Robbie

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 1, 2000 Homecoming Queen A gay man (John Goodman) returns home to reconnect with family. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 8, 2000 Foreign Affairs After a four year stay in California after he came out of the closet, Butch Gamble returns to Normal, Ohio to attend a going-away party for his son, Charlie, who's going off to medical school. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 15, 2000 Caught on Tape Four years ago, Butch came out on Joan's birthday, and, to Butch's surprise, Robbie caught The Incident on video. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 22, 2000 A Thanksgiving Episode Butch convinces the family to have Thanksgiving Day dinner at Pamela's house. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 29, 2000 Buyer's Remorse Butch buys Charlie an used car in an attempt of establishing a better father-son relationship and Elizabeth accuses him of buying Charlie's love. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 6, 2000 Working Girl Pamela decides to work as an exotic dancer to supplement her income. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 13, 2000 Just Another Normal Christmas Joan earns a pew at church, and asks Pamela to write a speech for her. Pamela and Butch decide to pull a trick on her and write about his homosexuality. After the Reverend takes the pew away from them, Joan blames Pam and Butch for it. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 13, 2000 Pamela's New Boyfriend Pamela's new boyfriend happens to be Butch's nemesis from high school. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner, Bob Kushell, Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 1, 2000