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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 Worst Episode
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    Night Court Season 3 Episode 14 - Hot to Trot
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Night Court Season 1 Episode 2 - The Nighthawks
    5.2/10(6 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 6 - Justice Buddies
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - 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:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Azie Mira Dungey

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  4. Night Court Season 1 Episode 12 - DA Club
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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:Lynda Tarryk
    Writer:Bennett Webber

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  5. Night Court Season 1 Episode 3 - Just Tuesday
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Night Court Season 3 Episode 12 - A Little Night Court Music
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - A Little Night Court Music

    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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  7. Night Court Season 3 Episode 17 - Funnest Judge in the City
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Night Court Season 1 Episode 13 - Past Apps
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - 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:Betsy Thomas
    Writers:Joshua Corey, Brian Kratz

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  9. Night Court Season 1 Episode 14 - When Abby Met Gabby
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Night Court Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Night Court Season 1 Episode 7 - Train Court
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
    Writers:Julianne Turkel, Lon Zimmet

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  12. Night Court Season 2 Episode 1 - A Night Court Before Christmas
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Night Court Season 3 Episode 13 - A Few Good Hens
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Night Court Season 3 Episode 16 - Blood Moonstruck
    7.0/10(1 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 5 - The Apartment
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Night Court Season 1 Episode 8 - Blood Moon Binga
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Night Court Season 1 Episode 9 - Two Peas on a Pod
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Kelly Park
    Writers:Lon Zimmet, Mathew Harawitz

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  18. Night Court Season 2 Episode 8 - Broadway Danny Gurgs
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Night Court Season 3 Episode 7 - Rebound and Down
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Rebound and Down

    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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  20. Night Court Season 1 Episode 11 - Ready or Knot
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - 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:Robbie Countryman
    Writer:Shawn Parikh

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

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

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

    #23 - 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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  24. Night Court Season 3 Episode 11 - Abracadabra Alaka-Dun
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Abracadabra Alaka-Dun

    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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  25. Night Court Season 3 Episode 18 - A Decent Proposal
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Hot to Trot" is the worst rated episode of "Night Court". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Ren Bell and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/1/2025. This episode scored 5.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Nighthawks".