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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 1 Episode 6 - Justice Buddies
    4.8/10(486 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Azie Mira Dungey

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

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Lon Zimmet

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  3. Night Court Season 1 Episode 10 - Marathon-thon-thon-thon-thon
    6.3/10(264 votes)

    #3 - 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:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #4 - 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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  5. Night Court Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.4/10(644 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Night Court Season 1 Episode 11 - Ready or Knot
    6.4/10(234 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Night Court Season 1 Episode 13 - Past Apps
    6.4/10(212 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Night Court Season 3 Episode 12 - A Little Night Court Music
    6.4/10(137 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.

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

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  9. Night Court Season 1 Episode 7 - Train Court
    6.5/10(302 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Night Court Season 1 Episode 9 - Two Peas on a Pod
    6.5/10(283 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Night Court Season 1 Episode 12 - DA Club
    6.5/10(231 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Night Court Season 1 Episode 15 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (1)
    6.5/10(217 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Night Court Season 2 Episode 12 - The Duke's a Hazard
    6.5/10(193 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Kelly Park
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #14 - 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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  15. Night Court Season 3 Episode 11 - Abracadabra Alaka-Dun
    6.5/10(144 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Night Court Season 1 Episode 2 - The Nighthawks
    6.6/10(521 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Night Court Season 2 Episode 2 - The Roz Affair
    6.6/10(216 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Dan Rubin

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  18. Night Court Season 2 Episode 4 - Just the Fax, Dan
    6.6/10(205 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Lon Zimmet

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  19. Night Court Season 2 Episode 5 - Hold the Pickles, Keep the Change
    6.6/10(186 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Chuck Tatham

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

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Caroline Fox

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  21. Night Court Season 3 Episode 9 - Ab-ventures in Babysitting
    6.6/10(141 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Julie Mandel-Folly

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  22. Night Court Season 1 Episode 5 - The Apartment
    6.7/10(337 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Night Court Season 2 Episode 3 - Form Fetish
    6.7/10(201 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Mathew Harawitz

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

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Dan Rubin

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

    #25 - 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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Mathew Harawitz

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Justice Buddies" is the worst rated episode of "Night Court". It scored 4.8/10 based on 486 votes. Directed by Anthony Rich and written by Azie Mira Dungey, it aired on 2/13/2023. This episode scored 1.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Hole Truth".