The WORST episodes of Night Court (2023)
Every episode of Night Court (2023) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Night Court (2023)!
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 its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding.
#1 - Train Court
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/21/2023
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.
#2 - Justice Buddies
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/2023
Gurgs' 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.
#3 - Marathon-thon-thon-thon-thon
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/14/2023
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.
#4 - Ready or Knot
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/28/2023
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.
#5 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/17/2023
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.
#6 - The Duke’s a Hazard
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/19/2024
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.
#7 - Hold the Pickles, Keep the Change
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/23/2024
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.
#8 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (1)
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/2/2023
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.
#9 - Da Club
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/4/2023
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.
#10 - Just the Fax, Dan
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/16/2024
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.
#11 - Two Peas on a Pod
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/7/2023
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.
#12 - Past Apps
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/11/2023
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. Abby stumbles on the young CEO's history of fraud in a sealed file and must warn her friends without breaking the law.
#13 - When Abby Met Gabby
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/25/2023
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.
#14 - Form Fetish
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/2024
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.
#15 - The Roz Affair
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/2024
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.
#16 - Broadway Danny Gurgs
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/13/2024
Gurgs asks Dan to defend a disgraced Broadway producer he despises. Abby helps Olivia mourn the death of her fake doorman.
#17 - Wrath of Comic-Con
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/30/2024
When a childhood friend comes to visit, Abby is forced to confront the fact that she might actually dislike someone. Dan embraces Comic-Con and finds a potential love connection with a woman who has sworn to destroy him.
#18 - A Crime of Fashion
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/6/2024
It's Fashion Week in New York as Abby gets caught in a whirlwind romance with a famous fashion designer. A high-profile defendant offers to make Dan's dreams come true, but it comes at a cost to Olivia.
#19 - Dan v. Dating
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/31/2023
With Abby's encouragement, Dan attempts to venture back into the dating world, but reigniting his love life proves more complicated than anticipated. Gurgs and Olivia search for a new office and find something they weren't expecting.
#20 - A Night Court Before Christmas
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/23/2023
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.
#21 - The Apartment
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2023
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.
#22 - The Nighthawks
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/2023
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.
#23 - Taught and Bothered
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/20/2024
Abby finds she has a crush on the HR rep who's come to teach the Night Court crew about respect in the workplace. Wyatt gets more than he bargained for when he asks Dan for a thank-you.
#24 - Just Tuesday
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/24/2023
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.
#25 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (2)
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/9/2023
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.