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The Best Episodes of Night Court Season 3

Every episode of Night Court Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Night Court Season 3!

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

    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 3 Episode 15 - Passing the Bar
    7.3/10(108 votes)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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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  11. Night Court Season 3 Episode 4 - Feliz NaviDead
    6.7/10(156 votes)

    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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  12. Night Court Season 3 Episode 6 - The Jakeout
    6.6/10(155 votes)

    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 9 - Ab-ventures in Babysitting
    6.6/10(141 votes)

    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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  14. Night Court Season 3 Episode 2 - The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (2)
    6.5/10(163 votes)

    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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  15. Night Court Season 3 Episode 11 - Abracadabra Alaka-Dun
    6.5/10(145 votes)

    S3:E11

    Harry's old magician's assistant appears in the courthouse and puts Dan and Abby in a tough position. Gurgs, Flobert and Julianne are determined to fire up Wyatt's lukewarm life.

    Director:Roger Christiansen
    Writer:Julianne Turkel

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  16. Night Court Season 3 Episode 12 - A Little Night Court Music
    6.4/10(137 votes)

    S3:E12

    At the behest of producer Sy Hoffman, Dan and Abby work together to turn Dan's memoir into a musical; Wyatt tries to help Julianne stay cool when her ex-lover turns up at the courthouse.

    Director:Ren Bell
    Writers:Bennett Webber, Julie Mandel-Folly

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  17. Night Court Season 3 Episode 7 - Rebound and Down
    6.3/10(138 votes)

    S3:E7

    Abby gets more than she bargained for when Julianne invites her to a join a women's empowerment group; Dan and Flobert compete over whose advice will help Gurgs secure a promotion.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writers:Jessica Elaina Eason, Rebecca Delgado Smith

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  18. Night Court Season 3 Episode 3 - The Hole Truth
    6.2/10(169 votes)

    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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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"A Decent Proposal" is the best rated episode of "Night Court" season 3. 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 is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Passing the Bar".