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The New Normal Season 1 Episode 10

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AIRED: 11/27/12

Goldie accidentally alerts Bryan and David of their baby's gender, resulting in David's glee and Bryan's melancholy. Meanwhile, Shania performs a Cher song for a school project and gets suspended.

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Great Episode with Bad Parts

8.0

By modernfamily120, Jan 08, 2013

I loved the gays' plot! It was really well written and it was a really good idea! This plot reminded me why I watch this show.

The other plot, meanwhile, reminded me why I worry about this show. It also reminded me that Goldie wanted to be a lawyer. And now she abandons it.
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Disappointing

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By thequietvoice, Dec 22, 2012

Trust me, I LOVE the New Normal, but this episode was just off. I don't mind when stereotypes are utilized, but usually they have a purpose in developing the characters or adding to the comedic appeal. Nothing was really funny about this episode and its use of stereotypes flattened the characters overall. I would not recommend this one to new viewers of the show as they may be turned off, even when other episodes are actually magnificent.moreless
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The best episode so far

9.5

By CoobyMX, Dec 01, 2012

I think people really need to give this show another try. Yes, it has its weak episodes but this one really stands out. We can finally see the characters farther from their stereotypes and start to show some depth, especially with Bryan. I thought this episode could just be about a silly gender war where the guys get into a fight on how to decorate the baby's room but when Ryan told his speech about being unable to relate with his dad and his fear about it happening again with the kid was really touching. Also, the ending where Goldie finds out what to do with her life was unexpected and I really loved it, much better from what it seemed she was being driven to. A lot of character development in this episode and can't wait to see what's going to happen next. Again, Nana's absence is truly appreciated.moreless
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Justin Bartha	David Murray
Georgia King	Goldie Clemmons
Andrew Rannells	Bryan Collins
Bebe Wood	Shania Clemmons
NeNe Leakes	Rocky
Ellen Barkin	Jane Forrest

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Brenda Walsh

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- David: Expectations are a funny thing. You waste so much time guessing what your life could look like but the thing is, you can't really know until the day you open your eyes and see that if you let go, and lean into the unexpected, maybe something more beautiful than ever can you imagine. No, it's not what you expected. It's something even better.
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- Original International Air Dates:
  Canada: November 27, 2012 on CTV
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