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The Worst Episodes of Night Court

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The Worst Episodes of Night Court

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...

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  1. Background image for Justice Buddies
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Nighthawks
    5.0/10(4 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.

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    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Dan Rubin
  3. Background image for DA Club
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Past Apps
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - 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?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for When Abby Met Gabby
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
  6. Background image for The Hole Truth
    6.2/10(147 votes)

    #6 - The Hole Truth

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Rebound and Down
    6.3/10(114 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for A Little Night Court Music
    6.4/10(108 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Ren Bell
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Just Tuesday
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - 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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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. Background image for The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (2)
    6.5/10(142 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for The Roz Affair
    6.6/10(194 votes)

    #12 - The Roz Affair

    S2:E2

    Dan helps Roz with an investigation that goes awry as they find themselves pleading their case in front of Abby. Gurgs regales the court with stories of her London adventures. Olivia tries to establish a side gig as a sports agent.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Hold the Pickles, Keep the Change
    6.6/10(165 votes)

    #13 - Hold the Pickles, Keep the Change

    S2:E5

    Abby learns her ex is seeing someone and confronts her feelings head on... by trying to find the city's best pickle. Dan discovers that new friends aren't always good for your health. Olivia finds herself trapped in a legal love triangle.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for The Duke's a Hazard
    6.6/10(172 votes)

    #14 - The Duke's a Hazard

    S2:E12

    When Gurgs' royal boyfriend pays a surprise visit, she questions their compatibility. Dan defends his family's honor after he discovers a feud that dates back centuries.

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    Director:Unknown
  16. Background image for Feliz NaviDead
    6.6/10(134 votes)

    #15 - Feliz NaviDead

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for The Jakeout
    6.6/10(128 votes)

    #16 - The Jakeout

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Abracadabra Alaka-Dun
    6.6/10(115 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Form Fetish
    6.7/10(182 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Just the Fax, Dan
    6.7/10(185 votes)

    #19 - Just the Fax, Dan

    S2:E4

    When a cybercriminal hacks the courthouse server, the crew has to figure out who's behind it before all their secrets are revealed. Gurgs welcomes Wyatt, the new clerk, with suspicion.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Broadway Danny Gurgs
    6.7/10(158 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (1)
    6.7/10(168 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Ab-ventures in Babysitting
    6.7/10(116 votes)

    #22 - Ab-ventures in Babysitting

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Chips Ahoy
    6.8/10(152 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Mayim Worst Enemy
    6.8/10(153 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Age Against the Machine
    6.8/10(112 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Justice Buddies" is the worst rated episode of "Night Court". It scored 4/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Azie Dungey, it aired on 2/13/2023. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Nighthawks".