NBC hit it big when the network added “Night Court” to its lineup in 1984. The series enjoyed nine seasons and 193 episodes until its 1992 finale. But like many sitcoms from yesteryear, the show received the reboot treatment in 2023, and it now features a new judge with old ties. Melissa Rauch plays Judge Abby Stone, daughter of Judge Harry T. Stone, who the late Harry Anderson played throughout the series’ original run.
While “Night Court” just wrapped its third season, like its predecessor, all the evidence points to continued success. It hasn’t been renewed for Season 4 yet, but its cast members are hopeful it’ll get picked up for another installment. So, if you want to join a hit sitcom, this guide includes all the information you need.
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Much like the original “Night Court,” NBC’s revival features the hijinks within the Manhattan Criminal Court during the night shift. Judge Abby Stone (Rauch) assumes the position her father, Judge Harry T. Stone, once held during his tenure with the court. During her first day on the job, the assigned public defender quits, leaving Abby with no choice but to find a replacement—so she calls in a favor. In a callback to its original run, Abby recruits Dan Fielding (John Larroquette), the former assistant district attorney who happens to be her father’s best friend. Now a public defender, Dan joins the court per Abby’s request, embracing the show’s legacy, as Abby’s pursuit of justice echoes that of Harry, who treated each person with the attention they deserved, no matter how silly the case might’ve been.
Juel Bestrop (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) and Julie Berger (“Life in Pieces”) are the primary CDs on the “Night Court” revival. If you want to impress these two with your comedic chops, check out our exploration into the art of the laugh, which features everything you need to know about the comedy genre.
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