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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 3 Episode 18 - A Decent Proposal
    7.6/10(117 votes)

    #1 - A Decent Proposal

    S3:E18

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

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Dan Rubin, Caroline Fox

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  2. Night Court Season 2 Episode 13 - The Best Dan
    7.5/10(202 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Night Court Season 2 Episode 11 - Wheelers of Fortune
    7.4/10(211 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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Kim Tran

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  4. Night Court Season 2 Episode 6 - Wrath of Comic-Con
    7.3/10(215 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Night Court Season 3 Episode 15 - Passing the Bar
    7.3/10(108 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Night Court Season 1 Episode 8 - Blood Moon Binga
    7.2/10(341 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Jessica Elaina Eason, Rebecca Delgado Smith

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  7. Night Court Season 2 Episode 7 - A Crime of Fashion
    7.2/10(199 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Night Court Season 1 Episode 4 - Dan v. Dating
    7.1/10(396 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Night Court Season 2 Episode 1 - A Night Court Before Christmas
    7.1/10(245 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Bennett Webber

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  10. Night Court Season 3 Episode 13 - A Few Good Hens
    7.1/10(128 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Jody Margolin Hahn
    Writers:Etan Manasse-Piha, Lenny Len

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  11. Night Court Season 3 Episode 17 - Funnest Judge in the City
    7.1/10(110 votes)

    #11 - Funnest Judge in the City

    S3:E17

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

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writers:Mathew Harawitz, Laura Gutin

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  12. Night Court Season 1 Episode 16 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (2)
    7.0/10(219 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.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writers:Bennett Webber, Caroline Fox

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  13. Night Court Season 2 Episode 9 - Taught and Bothered
    6.9/10(175 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Night Court Season 3 Episode 16 - Blood Moonstruck
    6.9/10(110 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Ren Bell
    Writers:Lon Zimmet, Shawn Parikh

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  15. Night Court Season 1 Episode 3 - Just Tuesday
    6.8/10(432 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Mathew Harawitz

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  16. Night Court Season 1 Episode 14 - When Abby Met Gabby
    6.8/10(211 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writers:Azie Mira Dungey, Stacy Adelman

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  17. Night Court Season 2 Episode 8 - Broadway Danny Gurgs
    6.8/10(177 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Ren Bell
    Writer:Julie Mandel-Folly

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  18. Night Court Season 2 Episode 10 - Chips Ahoy
    6.8/10(171 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Night Court Season 3 Episode 5 - Mayim Worst Enemy
    6.8/10(178 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Night Court Season 3 Episode 8 - Age Against the Machine
    6.8/10(140 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Night Court Season 3 Episode 10 - Pension Tension
    6.8/10(137 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Night Court Season 3 Episode 14 - Hot to Trot
    6.8/10(113 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Ren Bell
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Night Court Season 1 Episode 5 - The Apartment
    6.7/10(337 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.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Leila Strachan

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  24. Night Court Season 2 Episode 3 - Form Fetish
    6.7/10(201 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Mathew Harawitz

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  25. Night Court Season 3 Episode 1 - The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (1)
    6.7/10(191 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"A Decent Proposal" is the best rated episode of "Night Court". It scored 7.6/10 based on 117 votes. Directed by Phill Lewis and written by Dan Rubin, Caroline Fox, it aired on 5/6/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Best Dan".