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The intellectual waitress whose desire to "fix" her friends' lives sets the plot in motion.

The episode focuses on Norm Peterson's ongoing struggle with unemployment. After Norm's benefits run out, he is forced to take a job washing dishes at Melville’s, the seafood restaurant located above the bar. Feeling sorry for him, Diane Chambers convinces Sam Malone to hire Norm as the bar's accountant. [S2E14] No Help Wanted

Reviewers from The AV Club and Reddit often highlight this episode for its exploration of the friendship between Sam and Norm beyond their typical bartender-customer dynamic. The intellectual waitress whose desire to "fix" her

Sam's lovable but dim-witted co-bartender. Trivia & Highlights [S2E14] No Help Wanted

The bar owner who is torn between helping a friend and protecting his business.