Show Guide: 'Night Court' (2023)

Synopsis: Court is back in session!  When the perpetually sunny judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch) takes the night shift in her father’s old courtroom, she presides over some of New York’s most unique and unusual cases – with an oddball cast of characters by her side. This includes former night court District Attorney Dan FieIding (John Larroquette), who now serves as the court’s public defender. (Courtesy NBC, 2023)

The Cast:
Melissa Rauch as Judge Abby Stone
John Larroquette as Dan Fielding
India de Beaufort as Olivia
Kapil Talwalkar as Neil
Lacretta as Donna "Gurgs" Gurganous

Production Credits:
From executive producer and writer Dan Rubin, Night Court is based on the original hit series that ran for nine seasons on NBC.  Melissa Rauch and Winston Rauch executive produce through their After January Productions. Mona Garcea oversees for After January Productions and John Larroquette also serves as an executive producer.

Night Court is produced by Rauch’s After January Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (NBC)
1-01 Pilot--01/17/2023
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.
Written by: Dan Rubin
Directed by: Pamela Fryman

1-02 The Nighthawks--01/17/2023
Abby pushes Dan 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.
Written by: Dan Rubin
Directed by: Pamela Fryman

1-03 Just Tuesday--01/24/2023
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.   
Written by: Mathew Harawitz
Directed by: Anthony Rich

1-04 Dan v. Dating--01/31/2023
With Abby's encouragement, Dan attempts to get 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.  
Written by: Lon Zimmet
Directed by: Anthony Rich

1-05 The Apartment--02/07/2023
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.
Written by: Leila Strachan
Directed by: Mark Cendrowski

1-06 Justice Buddies--02/14/2023
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.
Written by: Azie Dungey
Directed by: Anthony Rich

1-07 Train Court--02/21/2023
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 two favorite celebrities (Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski), but Dan has dinner reservations he won't give up.  
Written by: Lon Zimmet & Julianne Turkel
Directed by: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.

1-08 Blood Moon Binga--02/28/2023
A blood moon brings out some of the weirdest cases New York City has to offer along with a surprise visitor: Abby's mom, who is carrying some long-kept secrets. Gurgs suspects Dan knows more than he's letting on, while Olivia and Neil stumble on the truth.
Written by: Rebecca Delgado SmithJessica Elaina Eason
Directed by: Pamela Fryman

1-09 Two Peas On A Pod--03/07/2023
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.
Written by: Mathew Harawitz & Lon Zimmet
Directed by: Kelly Park

1-10 Marathon-Thon-Thon-Thon-Thon--03/14/2023
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.
Teleplay by: Rebecca Delgado Smith & Jessica Elaina Eason
Directed by: Shawn Parikh

1-11 Ready Or Knot--03/28/2023
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.

1-12 Da Club--04/04/2023
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.
Written by: Bennett Webber
Directed by: Lynda Tarryk

1-13 Past Apps--04/11/2023
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. When Abby stumbles on the young CEO's history of fraud in a sealed file, can she warn her friends without breaking the law?
Written by: Brian Kratz & Josh Corey
Directed by: Betsy Thomas

1-14 When Abby Met Gabby--04/25/2023
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.
Written by: Azie Dungey & Stacy Adelman
Directed by: Joanna Kerns

1-15 The Honorable Dan Fielding (Part One)--05/02/2023
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.
Written by: Leila Strachan & Marc Carusiello
Directed by: Pamela Fryman

1-16 The Honorable Dan Fielding (Part Two)--05/09/2023
Abby is on trial, and she and Dan are fighting for her professional life. D.A. Jeff Dewitt returns and forces Olivia to choose sides. Abby and Rand find their relationship at a crossroads.
Written by: Caroline Fox & Bennett Webber
Directed by: Joanna Kerns