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The Best Episodes of Night Court

Every episode of Night Court ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Night Court!

The Best Episodes of Night Court

Unapologetically optimistic judge Abby Stone, the daughter of the late Harry Stone, follows in her father's footsteps as she presides over the night shift of...

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  1. Background image for The Best Dan
    7.6/10(180 votes)

    #1 - The Best Dan

    S2:E13

    Roz finds herself in court after her wedding venue falls through, prompting Abby to offer up the courthouse for the big day. Dan strikes up a connection with a wedding guest who has ties to his past, only to realize that his reputation precedes him.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for A Decent Proposal
    7.6/10(87 votes)

    #2 - A Decent Proposal

    S3:E18

    Abby finds herself in charge of two runaway teens; a surprise appearance upends Abby's world.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Wheelers of Fortune
    7.4/10(196 votes)

    #3 - Wheelers of Fortune

    S2:E11

    Surprises are in store for Dan when the Wheelers return to court after more than 30 years. Abby seeks a psychic in hopes of ending an argument she had with her late father.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for A Few Good Hens
    7.4/10(104 votes)

    #4 - A Few Good Hens

    S3:E13

    Dan goes up against Julianne to defend the Wheelers and his professional reputation; Abby's love life takes an exciting turn when she meets a handsome man in the courthouse, but there's a catch.

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    7.3/10(196 votes)

    #5 - Wrath of Comic-Con

    S2:E6

    When a childhood friend comes to visit, Abby is forced to confront the fact that she might actually dislike someone. Dan embraces Comic-Con and finds a potential love connection with a woman who has sworn to destroy him.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Passing the Bar
    7.3/10(84 votes)

    #6 - Passing the Bar

    S3:E15

    Abby gets more than she bargained for when she offers to help Wyatt's friend stay sober for the night; Dan and Julianne battle for the best prize in Gurgs' annual evidence locker lottery.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Blood Moon Binga
    7.2/10(320 votes)

    #7 - Blood Moon Binga

    S1:E8

    A blood moon brings out some of the weirdest cases New York has to offer along with a surprise visitor: Abby's mom, who's carrying some secrets. Gurgs suspects Dan knows more than he's letting on. Olivia and Neil stumble on the truth.

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    7.2/10(179 votes)

    #8 - A Crime of Fashion

    S2:E7

    It's Fashion Week in New York as Abby gets caught in a whirlwind romance with a famous fashion designer. A high-profile defendant offers to make Dan's dreams come true, but it comes at a cost to Olivia.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Funnest Judge in the City
    7.2/10(86 votes)

    #9 - Funnest Judge in the City

    S3:E17

    Abby suspects the courthouse's new "Fun judge" may not be as fun as he seems.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Dan v. Dating
    7.1/10(376 votes)

    #10 - Dan v. Dating

    S1:E4

    With Abby’s encouragement, Dan attempts to venture back into the dating world, but reigniting his love life proves more complicated than he anticipated. Gurgs and Olivia search for a new office and find something they weren’t expecting.

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    7.1/10(222 votes)

    #11 - A Night Court Before Christmas

    S2:E1

    It's Christmastime at Night Court. Abby enlists Dan on her quest to track down a little girl's letter to Santa. Gurgs' gift for Dan isn't what she expected. Olivia is haunted by a witness who believes herself to be the Ghost of Christmas Present.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for The Honorable Dan Fielding (2)
    7.0/10(205 votes)

    #12 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (2)

    S1:E16

    Abby is on trial and she and Dan are fighting for her professional life. District Attorney Jeff Dewitt returns and forces Olivia to choose sides. Abby and Rand find their relationship at a crossroads.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Blood Moonstruck
    7.0/10(84 votes)

    #13 - Blood Moonstruck

    S3:E16

    On the night of the blood moon, Abby and Gurgs help Julianne with a surprising romantic prospect; Wyatt finds himself in hot water when he fills in as Dan's replacement.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Taught and Bothered
    6.9/10(159 votes)

    #14 - Taught and Bothered

    S2:E9

    Abby finds she has a crush on the HR rep who's come to teach the Night Court crew about respect in the workplace. Wyatt gets more than he bargained for when he asks Dan for a thank-you.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Mayim Worst Enemy
    6.9/10(156 votes)

    #15 - Mayim Worst Enemy

    S3:E5

    Abby is thrilled when Mayim Bialik appears in the courtroom, but she begins to wonder if the situation is more sinister than it seems; Dan hunts for a mystery man guilty of forgoing basic etiquette.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Pension Tension
    6.9/10(114 votes)

    #16 - Pension Tension

    S3:E10

    Abby is thrilled when Roz temporarily returns to her job as bailiff, but must make things right when Roz starts ruffling everyone's feathers; Dan co-opts Gurgs' assistant to help realize his dream of becoming a best-selling author.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Hot To Trot
    6.9/10(91 votes)

    #17 - Hot To Trot

    S3:E14

    Abby's friendship with her ex-boyfriend's mother leads to romantic complications; when Julianne's wealthy aunt passes away, the gang vies for a piece of her inheritance.

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    6.8/10(409 votes)

    #18 - Just Tuesday

    S1:E3

    After Abby makes a mistake in the courtroom, she decides to adopt an all-business approach to get things back on track, but her new style catches everyone off guard.

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  20. Background image for When Abby Met Gabby
    6.8/10(194 votes)

    #19 - When Abby Met Gabby

    S1:E14

    Neil’s crush on Abby is making things uncomfortable for everyone, but Abby sees a way out when she meets an unrequited love from his past who just happens to be newly available. Meanwhile, Gurgs fails to protect Dan from an unruly member of the gallery and vows never to let him down again.

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    Director:Unknown
  21. Background image for Broadway Danny Gurgs
    6.8/10(160 votes)

    #20 - Broadway Danny Gurgs

    S2:E8

    Gurgs asks Dan to defend a disgraced Broadway producer he despises. Abby helps Olivia mourn the death of her fake doorman.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Chips Ahoy
    6.8/10(154 votes)

    #21 - Chips Ahoy

    S2:E10

    Dan weasels his way into a legendary underground Navy poker game during Fleet Week. Abby makes things complicated for Wyatt when she rules against the ruthless PTA president of his kids' school.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Age Against the Machine
    6.8/10(116 votes)

    #22 - Age Against the Machine

    S3:E8

    Dan must defend his job after he gets a bad review on one of the city's new satisfaction kiosks; Abby and Gurgs receive some shocking information from Wyatt's daughter.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for The Apartment
    6.7/10(317 votes)

    #23 - The Apartment

    S1:E5

    In desperate need of a new apartment, Abby turns to Gurgs and her unconventional real estate skills. Dan helps Olivia prepare for the biggest case of her career and a shot at redemption.

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  25. Background image for Form Fetish
    6.7/10(184 votes)

    #24 - Form Fetish

    S2:E3

    Abby and Dan try to undo some drastic budget cuts by taking on City Hall and a bureaucrat who lives to say "no." Olivia and Gurgs stumble on a business opportunity and quickly realize why friendship and discontinued soda don't mix.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Just the Fax, Dan
    6.7/10(187 votes)

    #25 - Just the Fax, Dan

    S2:E4

    When a cybercriminal hacks the courthouse server, the crew has to figure out who's behind it before all their secrets are revealed. Gurgs welcomes Wyatt, the new clerk, with suspicion.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"The Best Dan" is the best rated episode of "Night Court". It scored 7.6/10 based on 180 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/26/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Decent Proposal".