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.

Last Updated: 12/8/2024Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
The Hole Truth
star
6.56
48 votes

#1 - The Hole Truth

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/3/2024

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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The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (2)
star
6.75
68 votes

#2 - The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (2)

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/26/2024

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.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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Train Court
star
6.86
206 votes

#3 - 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.

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Justice Buddies
star
6.87
215 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Anthony Rich
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Marathon-thon-thon-thon-thon
star
6.95
174 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Joanna Kerns
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Ready or Knot
star
7.01
174 votes

#6 - 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.

Writer: Shawn Parikh
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Pilot
star
7.02
414 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Dan Rubin
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Hold the Pickles, Keep the Change
star
7.04
113 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Chuck Tatham
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The Duke’s a Hazard
star
7.09
100 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Kelly Park
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Just the Fax, Dan
star
7.09
119 votes

#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.

Directors: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Lon Zimmet
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Da Club
star
7.11
160 votes

#11 - 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.

Directors: Lynda Tarryk
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The Honorable Dan Fielding (1)
star
7.11
144 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: Pamela Fryman
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Two Peas on a Pod
star
7.14
179 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: Kelly Park
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Past Apps
star
7.15
148 votes

#14 - 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.

Directors: Betsy Thomas
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When Abby Met Gabby
star
7.20
157 votes

#15 - 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.

Directors: Joanna Kerns
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Form Fetish
star
7.22
125 votes

#16 - 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.

Directors: Anthony Rich
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The Roz Affair
star
7.23
130 votes

#17 - 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.

Directors: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Dan Rubin
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Broadway Danny Gurgs
star
7.24
108 votes

#18 - 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.

Directors: Ren Bell
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The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (1)
star
7.25
77 votes

#19 - The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (1)

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/19/2024

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.

Directors: Phill Lewis
Writer: Dan Rubin
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Wrath of Comic-Con
star
7.26
108 votes

#20 - 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.

Directors: Anthony Rich
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A Crime of Fashion
star
7.26
107 votes

#21 - 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.

Directors: Lynda Tarryk
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Dan v. Dating
star
7.26
239 votes

#22 - 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.

Directors: Anthony Rich
Writer: Lon Zimmet
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The Apartment
star
7.28
216 votes

#23 - 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.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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A Night Court Before Christmas
star
7.28
145 votes

#24 - 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.

Directors: Anthony Rich
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The Nighthawks
star
7.32
310 votes

#25 - 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.

Directors: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Dan Rubin
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