NBCs freshman sitcomsGo OnandThe New Normalfired second round into their regular time periods Tuesday night.

One title remained quite strong in the ratings, while the other slipped slightly.

The one-hourVoicehad 13.3 million viewers and a 4.5 rating among adults 18-49.

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Both shows are on their third episodes (counting their preview airings).

Or would executive producer Ryan Murphys magic touch prove doubters wrong yet again?

Oddly, the show has avoided both extremes and initially delivered a performance that few expected modestly well.

Hopefully,New Normalcan at least level off in the ratings.

Most NBC shows, which were rolled out early this year, have that extra layer.

ButParenthoodis one skinny-looking bear.