The Best Episodes of Night Court Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.7/10(7 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E11/17/2023

   Judge Abby Stone follows in the footsteps of her late father Judge Harry Stone as she takes over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court. When the court finds itself in need of a public defender, Abby sees potential in an unlikely candidate from her father’s past: former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding.

   Director:Pamela Fryman

   Writer:Dan Rubin

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   Director:Pamela Fryman

   Writer:Dan Rubin
2. 

   5.2/10(6 votes)

   #2 - The Nighthawks

   S1:E21/17/2023

   Abby pushes Dan Fielding to embrace his new role as public defender. Neil gets on board with Abby's quest to improve the courtroom and quickly realizes why trying is for the birds.

   Director:Pamela Fryman

   Writer:Dan Rubin

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   Director:Pamela Fryman

   Writer:Dan Rubin
3. 

   5.8/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Just Tuesday

   S1:E31/23/2023

   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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   Director:Anthony Rich

   Writer:Mathew Harawitz
4. 

   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Dan v. Dating

   S1:E41/30/2023

   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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   Director:Anthony Rich

   Writer:Lon Zimmet
5. 

   7.3/10(3 votes)

   #5 - The Apartment

   S1:E52/6/2023

   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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   Director:Mark Cendrowski

   Writer:Leila Strachan
6. 

   5.3/10(3 votes)

   #6 - Justice Buddies

   S1:E62/13/2023

   Gurgs’s tween nephew and some of his fellow students visit the court for a school project. Things get out of hand for Abby, Dan and the night court team when the kids reveal their true motive is to grind the wheels of justice to a halt.

   Director:Anthony Rich

   Writer:Azie Mira Dungey

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   Director:Anthony Rich

   Writer:Azie Mira Dungey
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7. 

   7.0/10(3 votes)

   #7 - Train Court

   S1:E72/20/2023

   When a train delay causes issues, Abby sees an opportunity to serve underground justice. Gurgs tries to stall the proceedings so Abby can meet her favorite celebrities, Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski, but Dan has dinner reservations he won't give up.

   Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

   Writers:Julianne Turkel, Lon Zimmet

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   Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

   Writers:Julianne Turkel, Lon Zimmet
8. 

   7.3/10(3 votes)

   #8 - Blood Moon Binga

   S1:E82/27/2023

   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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   Director:Pamela Fryman

   Writers:Jessica Elaina Eason, Rebecca Delgado Smith
9. 

   7.3/10(3 votes)

   #9 - Two Peas on a Pod

   S1:E93/6/2023

   Abby tries to get the court featured on a popular podcast, but the host only has eyes for Dan, who soon learns that being the center of attention can have its downsides.

   Director:Kelly Park

   Writers:Lon Zimmet, Mathew Harawitz

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   Director:Kelly Park

   Writers:Lon Zimmet, Mathew Harawitz
10. 

    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Marathon-thon-thon-thon-thon

    S1:E103/13/2023

    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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    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writer:Unknown
11. 

    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Ready or Knot

    S1:E113/27/2023

    When the court is overrun with cases from a wedding expo gone awry, the team looks to help Abby plan her wedding. A wedding planner shows Dan the finer things in life. Olivia and Gurgs wrestle over who will serve as maid of honor.

    Director:Robbie Countryman

    Writer:Shawn Parikh

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    Director:Robbie Countryman

    Writer:Shawn Parikh
12. 

    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - DA Club

    S1:E124/3/2023

    When Abby lands a meeting with the New York City district attorney to talk about her ideas for reform, Dan invites himself along to share his expertise in the art of “backroom dealing.” Gurgs teaches Neil a lesson in confidence.

    Director:Lynda Tarryk

    Writer:Bennett Webber

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    Director:Lynda Tarryk

    Writer:Bennett Webber
13. 

    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Past Apps

    S1:E134/10/2023

    A tech entrepreneur in court has Dan and the gang seeing a chance to get in on the ground floor of the next billion-dollar idea. When Abby stumbles on the young CEO’s history of fraud in a sealed file, can she warn her friends without breaking the law?

    Director:Betsy Thomas

    Writers:Joshua Corey, Brian Kratz

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    Director:Betsy Thomas

    Writers:Joshua Corey, Brian Kratz
14. 

    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - When Abby Met Gabby

    S1:E144/24/2023

    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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    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writers:Azie Mira Dungey, Stacy Adelman
15. 

    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (1)

    S1:E155/1/2023

    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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    Director:Pamela Fryman

    Writers:Leila Strachan, Marc Carusiello
16. 

    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #16 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (2)

    S1:E165/8/2023

    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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    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writers:Bennett Webber, Caroline Fox