The Best Episodes of Night Court Season 9

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.1/10(129 votes)

   #1 - A Guy Named Phantom (1)

   S9:E19/18/1991

   Harry and Christine are both confused over their feelings for each other, but before they can work them out, the deranged Dan kidnaps Christine at a courthouse costume party.

   Director:Jim Drake

   Writer:Unknown

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2. 

   7.5/10(119 votes)

   #2 - A Guy Named Phantom (2)

   S9:E29/25/1991

   Dan's plan takes an unexpected turn when he "kidnaps" Christine Sullivan (Markie Post), leading her to the courthouse's subterranean levels. As the night unfolds, the mystery deepens, and the true identity of the thief is revealed.

   Director:Jim Drake

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jim Drake

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3. 

   7.4/10(121 votes)

   #3 - My Life as a Dog Lawyer

   S9:E310/2/1991

   Harry brings the country to the brink of war by jailing a diplomat from a small but belligerent nation, and Dan returns to duty.

   Director:Jim Drake

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jim Drake

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4. 

   7.6/10(121 votes)

   #4 - Puppy Love

   S9:E410/9/1991

   Roz stuns her co-workers when her uptown husband pays a visit to secure a divorce so he can marry again.

   Director:Jim Drake

   Writer:Kevin Kelton

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   Director:Jim Drake

   Writer:Kevin Kelton
5. 

   6.8/10(115 votes)

   #5 - Pop Goes the Question

   S9:E510/16/1991

   Wanda learns on the anniversary of their first date that Bull must perform a miracle before he can marry her.

   Director:Jim Drake

   Writer:Unknown

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6. 

   7.4/10(117 votes)

   #6 - Guess Who's Listening to Dinner?

   S9:E610/30/1991

   Dan tries to break up with the daughter of a crime boss, who insists Dan reconsider over dinner-and that he bring along Christine.

   Director:Jim Drake

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jim Drake

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   7.3/10(113 votes)

   #7 - Looking for Mr. Shannon

   S9:E711/6/1991

   Bull's bachelor party turns into a disaster when the guys are stranded at a motel with no money and no transportation, and where Bull is kidnapped.

   Director:Jim Drake

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.0/10(113 votes)

   #8 - Teacher's Pet

   S9:E811/13/1991

   Christine is disillusioned by a law professor she once idolized and Bull undergoes an unusual ceremony to regain his virginity.

   Director:Jim Drake

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.0/10(115 votes)

   #9 - The System Works

   S9:E911/17/1991

   Harry has his hands full when he agrees to teach a law course with a eclectic group of students and Dan hires an artist to do some very special sketches of Christine.

   Director:Jim Drake

   Writer:Lee Maddux

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   Writer:Lee Maddux
10. 

    7.4/10(129 votes)

    #10 - Get Me to the Roof on Time

    S9:E1011/20/1991

    Bull's wedding day threatens to fall apart when bride Wanda refuses to wear Mother Hank's wedding gown, Harry and Art quarrel over being best man and Christine over-organizes everything.

    Director:Jim Drake

    Writer:Unknown

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11. 

    7.2/10(125 votes)

    #11 - Santa on the Lam

    S9:E1112/11/1991

    On Christmas Eve Dan tries to show a disillusioned Santa that the holiday spirit still exists as Harry tries to get away from a depressing lonely soul he's befriended.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Lee Maddux

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    Writer:Lee Maddux
12. 

    6.9/10(116 votes)

    #12 - Shave and a Haircut

    S9:E121/8/1992

    Harry goes all out to get Mel Torme to accept a man-of-the-year award unaware that it's all a prank and Dan and Will turn into bounty hunters.

    Director:Tim Steele

    Writer:Kevin Kelton

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    Director:Tim Steele

    Writer:Kevin Kelton
13. 

    7.4/10(117 votes)

    #13 - A New York Story

    S9:E131/15/1992

    Harry uncovers a city financial snafu when a defendant proves he owns several prominent landmarks and Dan enjoys being a beauty pageant judge.

    Director:Jim Drake

    Writer:Unknown

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14. 

    7.0/10(110 votes)

    #14 - Undressed For Success

    S9:E141/22/1992

    Mac considers doing an underwear commercial for some quick cash and Roz entrusts some personal treasures to Dan.

    Director:Jim Drake

    Writer:Unknown

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15. 

    7.0/10(107 votes)

    #15 - Poker? I Hardly Know Her

    S9:E152/5/1992

    Roz hosts a makeup-poker party while Harry redecorates his office and Dan dallies with a courtroom cutie.

    Director:Jim Drake

    Writer:Unknown

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16. 

    7.1/10(120 votes)

    #16 - Party Girl (1)

    S9:E162/12/1992

    A political consultant persuades Christine to run for Congress, Dan becomes a sexual surrogate, and Mac's video of Bull's wedding achieves a certain distinction.

    Director:Unknown

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17. 

    7.2/10(121 votes)

    #17 - Party Girl (2)

    S9:E172/12/1992

    Christine Sullivan (Markie Post) confronts her political opponent's office to address his aggressive campaign tactics. Despite their initial adversarial relationship, they find common ground and get along well. However, after Christine leaves, her opponent unexpectedly dies of a heart attack.

    Director:Jim Drake

    Writer:Unknown

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18. 

    6.9/10(112 votes)

    #18 - To Sir With ... Ah, What the Heck ... Love

    S9:E182/26/1992

    Dan begins kissing up to Harry as part of his campaign to replace Harry on the bench when he becomes a full time law professor and Art the handyman becomes a surrogate dad to Bull when he starts dating Bull's mama.

    Director:Jim Drake

    Writer:Unknown

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19. 

    7.5/10(109 votes)

    #19 - P.S. Do I Know You?

    S9:E193/4/1992

    Roz dreads meeting a male pen pal who's expecting someone just a little different than the real Roz.

    Director:Jim Drake

    Writer:Unknown

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20. 

    6.9/10(126 votes)

    #20 - Opportunity Knock Knocks (1)

    S9:E205/13/1992

    Harry contemplates a variety of job offers, Dan anticipates life on easy street with a wealthy bride, Bull deals with some really out-of-town visitors, and Christine contemplates the agony of defeat.

    Director:Jim Drake

    Writer:Unknown

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21. 

    6.9/10(134 votes)

    #21 - Opportunity Knock Knocks (2)

    S9:E215/13/1992

    In this penultimate episode of the series, Dan Fielding (John Larroquette) attempts to secure an interview with a high-society newspaper columnist to boost his social standing. However, his plan backfires when the columnist becomes more interested in Roz Russell (Marsha Warfield) instead.

    Director:Jim Drake

    Writer:Unknown

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22. 

    6.9/10(150 votes)

    #22 - The 1992 Boat Show

    S9:E225/31/1992

    Roz steals the show and Dan's spot with the in-crowd when a gossip columnist discovers her and Lisette tries to deal with her erotic dreams about Harry.

    Director:Unknown

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