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The Best Episodes of Night Court

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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 a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Night Court Season 2 Episode 3 - Form Fetish
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Mathew Harawitz

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  2. Night Court Season 2 Episode 6 - Wrath of Comic-Con
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Leila Strachan

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  3. Night Court Season 3 Episode 4 - Feliz NaviDead
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Feliz NaviDead

    S3:E4

    Abby's holiday plans are derailed after a murder mystery performer causes chaos in the courthouse. Gurgs and Wyatt find themselves at odds over office etiquette.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Mathew Harawitz

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  4. Night Court Season 3 Episode 15 - Passing the Bar
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Lynda Tarryk
    Writers:Jessica Elaina Eason, Rebecca Delgado Smith, Lindsey Shockley

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  5. Night Court Season 2 Episode 11 - Wheelers of Fortune
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Kim Tran

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  6. Night Court Season 3 Episode 1 - The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (1)
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (1)

    S3:E1

    Suspecting Dan might be her boyfriend's father, Abby does some investigating. A blast from Dan's past resurfaces as the court's new prosecutor.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Dan Rubin

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  7. Night Court Season 3 Episode 3 - The Hole Truth
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - The Hole Truth

    S3:E3

    When a citywide sanitation strike makes its way into the courthouse, Abby must find a way to solve it. Julianne shows Dan how to make the most out of the strike.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Lon Zimmet

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  8. Night Court Season 2 Episode 4 - Just the Fax, Dan
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Lon Zimmet

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  9. Night Court Season 2 Episode 9 - Taught and Bothered
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Ren Bell
    Writer:Shawn Parikh

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  10. Night Court Season 2 Episode 12 - The Duke's a Hazard
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The Duke's a Hazard

    S2:E12

    When Gurgs' royal boyfriend pays a surprise visit, she questions their compatibility. Dan defends his family's honor after he discovers a feud that dates back centuries.

    Director:Kelly Park
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Night Court Season 2 Episode 13 - The Best Dan
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Lynda Tarryk
    Writer:Caroline Fox

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  12. Night Court Season 3 Episode 6 - The Jakeout
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - The Jakeout

    S3:E6

    After learning that Jake has never been in a long-term relationship, Abby is determined to find his secret dealbreaker; Dan and Julianne go head to head to prove they don't have feelings for each other.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Caroline Fox

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  13. Night Court Season 3 Episode 10 - Pension Tension
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Gail Lerner
    Writer:Shawn Parikh

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  14. Night Court Season 2 Episode 2 - The Roz Affair
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - The Roz Affair

    S2:E2

    Dan helps Roz with an investigation that goes awry as they find themselves pleading their case in front of Abby. Gurgs regales the court with stories of her London adventures. Olivia tries to establish a side gig as a sports agent.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Dan Rubin

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  15. Night Court Season 2 Episode 5 - Hold the Pickles, Keep the Change
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Hold the Pickles, Keep the Change

    S2:E5

    Abby learns her ex is seeing someone and confronts her feelings head on... by trying to find the city's best pickle. Dan discovers that new friends aren't always good for your health. Olivia finds herself trapped in a legal love triangle.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Chuck Tatham

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  16. Night Court Season 2 Episode 7 - A Crime of Fashion
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Lynda Tarryk
    Writer:Lindsey Shockley

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  17. Night Court Season 2 Episode 10 - Chips Ahoy
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Jessica Elaina Eason, Rebecca Delgado Smith

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  18. Night Court Season 3 Episode 5 - Mayim Worst Enemy
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Jody Margolin Hahn
    Writer:Laura Gutin

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  19. Night Court Season 3 Episode 8 - Age Against the Machine
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Bennett Webber

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  20. Night Court Season 3 Episode 9 - Ab-ventures in Babysitting
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Ab-ventures in Babysitting

    S3:E9

    Gurgs tries to make the courthouse boring to avoid being humiliated again by 'Dr. Nitelife', an online influencer. Abby is stuck taking care of her friend Heather's baby.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Julie Mandel-Folly

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  21. Night Court Season 1 Episode 10 - Marathon-thon-thon-thon-thon
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Marathon-thon-thon-thon-thon

    S1:E10

    When Abby's fiancé, Rand, learns she's struggling to connect with Olivia, he encourages Abby to embrace a side of herself she rarely shows. Dan and Gurgs team up to save his favorite thing in the courthouse: a bench.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Night Court Season 1 Episode 16 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (2)
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writers:Bennett Webber, Caroline Fox

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  23. Night Court Season 1 Episode 4 - Dan v. Dating
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Lon Zimmet

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  24. Night Court Season 1 Episode 15 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (1)
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (1)

    S1:E15

    Dan ponders his future after being offered the opportunity of a lifetime. Abby can’t find time for her fiancé, Rand, and her heart lands her in some trouble. Olivia makes it a personal mission to help Gurgs pass the bailiff supervisor exam.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Leila Strachan, Marc Carusiello

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  25. Night Court Season 3 Episode 2 - The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (2)
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (2)

    S3:E2

    Abby's attempts to bring Jake and Dan closer leave her feeling like a third wheel; Gurgs has a bone to pick when she catches Julianne smoking in the courthouse.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Lindsey Shockley

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Best Episodes Summary

"Form Fetish" is the best rated episode of "Night Court". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Anthony Rich and written by Mathew Harawitz, it aired on 1/9/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wrath of Comic-Con".