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.
Night Court is available to stream on Netflix in United States. You can also buy it from Apple TV and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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.
Season 1 episodes
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Dan RubinGuest stars Carlos Antonio, Emily Berry, Angela Giarratana, Dimiter D. Marinov, Jeremy Rabb, Tony Robinette, Adelina Saldana, Brett Schaberg
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Dan RubinGuest stars Dimiter D. Marinov, Al Bayan, Kimia Behpoornia, Brendan Jennings, Brad Lee Wind, Scott Menville, Tony Nunes
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Anthony RichWritten by Mathew HarawitzGuest stars Danny Araujo, Garrett Bales, Aaron Coleman, Stephen Michael Joseph, Jason Andre Smith, Biff Wiff
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Anthony RichWritten by Lon ZimmetGuest stars Wendie Malick, Dimiter D. Marinov, Marypat Farrell, Clinton Jackson, Lisa Costanza
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Leila StrachanGuest stars Brian Scolaro, Maria Pallas, Kenneth Mosley, Duncan Calladine
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Anthony RichWritten by Azie Mira DungeyGuest stars Antonio Raul Garcia, Cosette Hauer, JeCobi Swain, Kayden Alexander Koshelev, Jonathan P. Sims
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr.Written by Julianne Turkel, Lon ZimmetGuest stars Johnny Weir, Tara Lipinski, David Douglas, Sean Owens, Sara A. Emami, Jaime Moyer, A.J. Tannen, Gary Anthony Williams
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Jessica Elaina Eason, Rebecca Delgado SmithGuest stars Lisa Costanza, Faith Ford, Pam Murphy, Jill Basey, Sarah Buehler, Tyrone Batista, Al Bayan, Nathan Streifel
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Kelly ParkWritten by Lon Zimmet, Mathew HarawitzGuest stars Stephnie Weir, Gabe Fonseca
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Joanna KernsWritten by Jessica Elaina Eason, Rebecca Delgado Smith, Shawn Parikh
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Robbie CountrymanWritten by Shawn Parikh
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Lynda TarrykWritten by Bennett WebberGuest stars Kurt Fuller
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?
Episode credits
Directed by Betsy ThomasWritten by Joshua Corey, Brian Kratz
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Joanna KernsWritten by Azie Mira Dungey, Stacy AdelmanGuest stars Melissa Villaseñor
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Leila Strachan, Marc CarusielloGuest stars Pete Holmes
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Joanna KernsWritten by Bennett Webber, Caroline FoxGuest stars Marsha Warfield
