The New Normal is an American
sitcom that aired on
NBC from September 10, 2012, to April 2, 2013. The series was created and principally written by
Ryan Murphy and
Ali Adler. The storyline follows wealthy gay couple Bryan (
Andrew Rannells) and David (
Justin Bartha), who are living in
Los Angeles. Deciding to have a child, they choose a surrogate mother, Goldie Clemmons (
Georgia King), who moves into their home with her 9-year-old daughter Shania (Bebe Wood). The series aired Tuesdays at 9:30 pm Eastern/8:30 pm Central after the new comedy series
Go On, as part of the
2012–13 United States network television schedule. On October 2, 2012, NBC commissioned a full season of
The New Normal.