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The Best Episodes of Night Court Season 1

Every episode of Night Court Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Night Court Season 1!

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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
    Night Court Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.4/10(623 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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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  2. Night Court Season 1 Episode 2 - The Nighthawks
    6.6/10(509 votes)

    #2 - The Nighthawks

    S1:E2

    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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  3. Night Court Season 1 Episode 3 - Just Tuesday
    6.8/10(420 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Night Court Season 1 Episode 4 - Dan v. Dating
    7.1/10(386 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Night Court Season 1 Episode 5 - The Apartment
    6.7/10(326 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Night Court Season 1 Episode 6 - Justice Buddies
    4.8/10(472 votes)

    #6 - Justice Buddies

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown

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  8. Night Court Season 1 Episode 7 - Train Court
    6.5/10(293 votes)

    #7 - Train Court

    S1:E7

    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.

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  9. Night Court Season 1 Episode 8 - Blood Moon Binga
    7.2/10(333 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Night Court Season 1 Episode 9 - Two Peas on a Pod
    6.4/10(273 votes)

    #9 - Two Peas on a Pod

    S1:E9

    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.

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  11. Night Court Season 1 Episode 10 - Marathon-thon-thon-thon-thon
    6.3/10(254 votes)

    #10 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Night Court Season 1 Episode 11 - Ready or Knot
    6.3/10(227 votes)

    #11 - Ready or Knot

    S1:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Night Court Season 1 Episode 12 - DA Club
    6.5/10(224 votes)

    #12 - DA Club

    S1:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Night Court Season 1 Episode 13 - Past Apps
    6.4/10(205 votes)

    #13 - Past Apps

    S1:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Night Court Season 1 Episode 14 - When Abby Met Gabby
    6.8/10(204 votes)

    #14 - 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:Unknown

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  16. Night Court Season 1 Episode 15 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (1)
    6.5/10(209 votes)

    #15 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Night Court Season 1 Episode 16 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (2)
    7.0/10(212 votes)

    #16 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Night Court" season 1. It scored 6.4/10 based on 623 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Dan Rubin, it aired on 1/17/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Nighthawks".