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The Best Episodes of Night Court

Every episode of Night Court ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Night Court!

Best episode
S2E13 The Best Dan
7.5203 votes
Worst episode
S1E6 Justice Buddies
4.8489 votes
Top season
Season 2
6.9avg
Binge time
16h 41m
47 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Night Court Season 2 Episode 13 - The Best Dan
    7.5/10(203 votes)

    S2:E13

    Roz finds herself in court after her wedding venue falls through, prompting Abby to offer up the courthouse for the big day. Dan strikes up a connection with a wedding guest who has ties to his past, only to realize that his reputation precedes him.

    Director:Lynda Tarryk
    Writer:Caroline Fox

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  2. Night Court Season 2 Episode 11 - Wheelers of Fortune
    7.4/10(212 votes)

    S2:E11

    Surprises are in store for Dan when the Wheelers return to court after more than 30 years. Abby seeks a psychic in hopes of ending an argument she had with her late father.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Kim Tran

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  3. Night Court Season 2 Episode 6 - Wrath of Comic-Con
    7.3/10(216 votes)

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Leila Strachan

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  4. Night Court Season 1 Episode 8 - Blood Moon Binga
    7.2/10(343 votes)

    S1:E8

    A blood moon brings out some of the weirdest cases New York has to offer along with a surprise visitor: Abby's mom, who's carrying some secrets. Gurgs suspects Dan knows more than he's letting on. Olivia and Neil stumble on the truth.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Rebecca Delgado Smith, Jessica Elaina Eason

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  5. Night Court Season 3 Episode 18 - A Decent Proposal
    7.3/10(118 votes)

    S3:E18

    Abby finds herself in charge of two runaway teens; a surprise appearance upends Abby's world.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Dan Rubin, Caroline Fox

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  6. Night Court Season 3 Episode 15 - Passing the Bar
    7.3/10(109 votes)

    S3:E15

    Abby gets more than she bargained for when she offers to help Wyatt's friend stay sober for the night; Dan and Julianne battle for the best prize in Gurgs' annual evidence locker lottery.

    Director:Lynda Tarryk
    Writers:Rebecca Delgado Smith, Jessica Elaina Eason, Lindsey Shockley

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  7. Night Court Season 2 Episode 7 - A Crime of Fashion
    7.2/10(200 votes)

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Lynda Tarryk
    Writer:Lindsey Shockley

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  8. Night Court Season 1 Episode 4 - Dan v. Dating
    7.1/10(398 votes)

    S1:E4

    With Abby’s encouragement, Dan attempts to 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Lon Zimmet

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  9. Night Court Season 2 Episode 1 - A Night Court Before Christmas
    7.1/10(246 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Bennett Webber

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  10. Night Court Season 3 Episode 13 - A Few Good Hens
    7.1/10(129 votes)

    S3:E13

    Dan goes up against Julianne to defend the Wheelers and his professional reputation; Abby's love life takes an exciting turn when she meets a handsome man in the courthouse, but there's a catch.

    Director:Jody Margolin Hahn
    Writers:Etan Manasse-Piha, Lenny Len

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  11. Night Court Season 3 Episode 17 - Funnest Judge in the City
    7.1/10(111 votes)

    S3:E17

    Abby suspects the courthouse's new "Fun judge" may not be as fun as he seems.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writers:Mathew Harawitz, Laura Gutin

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  12. Night Court Season 1 Episode 16 - The Honorable Dan Fielding (2)
    7.0/10(221 votes)

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writers:Bennett Webber, Caroline Fox

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  13. Night Court Season 2 Episode 9 - Taught and Bothered
    6.9/10(176 votes)

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Ren Bell
    Writer:Shawn Parikh

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  14. Night Court Season 3 Episode 16 - Blood Moonstruck
    6.9/10(111 votes)

    S3:E16

    On the night of the blood moon, Abby and Gurgs help Julianne with a surprising romantic prospect; Wyatt finds himself in hot water when he fills in as Dan's replacement.

    Director:Ren Bell
    Writers:Lon Zimmet, Shawn Parikh

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  15. Night Court Season 1 Episode 3 - Just Tuesday
    6.8/10(434 votes)

    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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Mathew Harawitz

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  16. Night Court Season 1 Episode 14 - When Abby Met Gabby
    6.8/10(213 votes)

    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.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writers:Azie Mira Dungey, Stacy Adelman

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  17. Night Court Season 3 Episode 5 - Mayim Worst Enemy
    6.8/10(179 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jody Margolin Hahn
    Writer:Laura Gutin

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  18. Night Court Season 2 Episode 8 - Broadway Danny Gurgs
    6.8/10(178 votes)

    S2:E8

    Gurgs asks Dan to defend a disgraced Broadway producer he despises. Abby helps Olivia mourn the death of her fake doorman.

    Director:Ren Bell
    Writer:Julie Mandel-Folly

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  19. Night Court Season 2 Episode 10 - Chips Ahoy
    6.8/10(172 votes)

    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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Rebecca Delgado Smith, Jessica Elaina Eason

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  20. Night Court Season 3 Episode 8 - Age Against the Machine
    6.8/10(141 votes)

    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.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Bennett Webber

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  21. Night Court Season 3 Episode 10 - Pension Tension
    6.8/10(138 votes)

    S3:E10

    Abby is thrilled when Roz temporarily returns to her job as bailiff, but must make things right when Roz starts ruffling everyone's feathers; Dan co-opts Gurgs' assistant to help realize his dream of becoming a best-selling author.

    Director:Gail Lerner
    Writer:Shawn Parikh

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  22. Night Court Season 3 Episode 4 - Feliz NaviDead
    6.7/10(157 votes)

    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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  23. Night Court Season 3 Episode 1 - The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad (1)
    6.7/10(192 votes)

    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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  24. Night Court Season 2 Episode 3 - Form Fetish
    6.7/10(202 votes)

    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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  25. Night Court Season 2 Episode 4 - Just the Fax, Dan
    6.7/10(206 votes)

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"The Best Dan" is the best rated episode of Night Court. It scored 7.5/10 from 203 votes. Directed by Lynda Tarryk and written by Caroline Fox, it aired on March 26, 2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wheelers of Fortune".

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