TV series
Chaos in the Courtroom!
An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there.
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Episode 1
Everyone tries to adjust to Selma's death as Harry interviews possible replacements, but Bull goes on a drinking binge instead.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Reinhold WeegeGuest stars Lana Clarkson, Cynthia Steele, Ron Ross, William Utay
Episode 2
A strange little man charged with stealing electronic parts takes Dan hostage and demands the rest of the parts he needs to communicate with his home planet of Saturn.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Bob StevensGuest stars Lyman Ward, Joy Garrett, Leslie Bevis, Ralph Manza, Kenneth Tigar, Nat Bernstein, Ralph Manza, Tessa Richarde
Episode 3
Christine's father has his first date in eight years and ends up before Harry, along with the tenants of a clothing-optional building.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Reinhold WeegeGuest stars Estelle Harris, Charles Fleischer, Brianne Leary, Jay Gerber, Angela Aames, Jack Kutcher, Ilona Wilson, Eugene Roche
Episode 4
Mac tries to hide Quon Le from his prejudiced grandfather, who's trying to decide who to leave his millions of dollars.
Directed by Alan BergmannWritten by Reinhold Weege, Teresa O'NeillGuest stars Frank Bonner, Bumper Robinson, Mark Bringelson, Anthony Charnota, Charles Lampkin, Denice Kumagai
Episode 5
Harry falls hook, line and sinker for a beautiful woman.
Directed by Alan BergmannWritten by Reinhold Weege, Teresa O'NeillGuest stars Anne Ramsey, George Murdock, Mary-Margaret Humes, Mario Roccuzzo, Beatrice Colen, Denice Kumagai
Episode 6
Dan has a real problem when his high school buddy comes to visit as a decidedly changed man.
Directed by Reinhold WeegeWritten by Reinhold Weege, Howard OstroffGuest stars Jim Bailey, John Braden, William Utay, Kenneth J. Scherr
Episode 7
Dan's life becomes a living hell as he tries to butter his new boss; a little person with a very nasty personality.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Bob StevensGuest stars Robert Englund, Ritch Brinkley, Martin Garner, Chino 'Fats' Williams, Daniel Frishman
Episode 8
Harry tries to free a rock star literally imprisoned by his overly solicitous entourage.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Reinhold Weege, Jeffrey Davis, Julie FleischerGuest stars Stuart Pankin, Michael A. Ross, Denise Gallup, Dian Gallup, Jack Jozefson, Mike Finneran
Episode 9
Everyone is in a financial crisis when the city can't pay its employees, Harry has to evict a woman and son, and a homeless couple from West Virginia tells their tale of woe.
Directed by Alan BergmannWritten by Ron Osborn, Jeff RenoGuest stars Susan Ruttan, Harold Pruett, Charles Bouvier, Laura Jacoby, Keri Houlihan, Brent Spiner, William Utay, Annie O'Donnell
Episode 10
Everyone is in a financial crisis when the city can't pay its employees, Harry has to evict a woman and son, and a homeless couple from West Virginia tells their tale of woe.
Directed by Alan BergmannWritten by Nat MauldinGuest stars Ritch Brinkley, Robert V. Barron, Bill Kirchenbauer, Frank Birney, Keri Houlihan, Brent Spiner, Annie O'Donnell, Kenneth Tobey
Episode 11
Nobody wants to break the news to Bull that his new girl friend is a prostitute.
Directed by Jim DrakeWritten by Teresa O'NeillGuest stars Randee Heller, Leslie Bevis, William Utay
Episode 12
Dan takes a job as a paid escort for a wealthy, lonely woman who expects a lot for her money, and Yakov appeals to Harry for help when his wife is arrested on a visit to the US.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Bob StevensGuest stars Hal Smith, Barbara Cason, Diana Brookes, Harry Pugh, Yakov Smirnoff
Episode 13
A crazy judge brought in to substitute for Harry imprisons Dan and Mac for contempt and appoints Florence and Phil the wino as the defense and prosecuting attorneys.
Directed by Jim DrakeWritten by Reinhold Weege, Nat MauldinGuest stars Michael Jeter, Jeff Corey, Mark L. Taylor, William Utay
Episode 14
Harry takes pity on the building shoeshine boy, who seeks refuge from a social worker trying to place him in another foster home.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Nat MauldinGuest stars Peter Renaday, Bumper Robinson, Lorry Goldman, Suzanne LaRusch, Lionel Douglass, Margot Rose, Mike Finneran
Episode 15
Harry throws a surprise birthday for Dan whose date is extremely anxious to be home by midnight.
Directed by Jim DrakeWritten by Teresa O'NeillGuest stars Judy Landers, Keye Luke, Bumper Robinson, K.T. Sullivan, Angus Duncan, Margot Rose, Denice Kumagai
Episode 16
Harry's concern with Leon's imminent adoption blinds him to the presence of Mel Torme in the courthouse.
Directed by John LarroquetteWritten by Bob StevensGuest stars Lisle Wilson, Bumper Robinson, Iona Morris, Margot Rose, William Utay, Mel Tormé
Episode 17
Christine decides to quit after she's mugged in the cafeteria, but a man takes her hostage in the courtroom before she can leave.
Directed by Jim DrakeWritten by Gene BraunsteinGuest stars Chick Vennera, J.J. Barry, Jack Wells, Mark Schriver, Jim Raymond, William Utay
Episode 18
Harry decides to help his idol, a down-and-out magician, who goes on to help himself to Harry's possessions.
Directed by Jim DrakeWritten by Jack Carrerow, Lisa A. BannickGuest stars Carl Ballantine, Fred Applegate, Joe Alfasa, Joyce Mandel, Chino 'Fats' Williams
Episode 19
Bull tries to save a baby orangutan from animal-research experiments.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Nat MauldinGuest stars Alex Henteloff, Rebecca Holden, Patty Freedman
Episode 20
The staff tries everything they can think of to postpone Flo's mandatory retirement.
Directed by Tim SteeleWritten by Nat MauldinGuest stars Estelle Harris, Fred Applegate, Ron Ross
Episode 21
The courtroom becomes a delivery room when Hurricane Mel traps four pregnant women.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Reinhold WeegeGuest stars James Widdoes, Brent Spiner, Pam Grier, Dick Butkus, Alix Elias, John Scott Clough, Rebecca York, John Dullaghan
Episode 22
The courtroom becomes a delivery room when Hurricane Mel traps four pregnant women.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Reinhold WeegeGuest stars James Widdoes, Brent Spiner, Pam Grier, Dick Butkus, Alix Elias, Tom Williams, John Scott Clough, Rebecca York
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Harry AndersonHarry T. Stone
Markie PostChristine Sullivan
Karen AustinLana Wagner
Ellen FoleyBillie Young
John LarroquetteDan Fielding
Charles RobinsonMac Robinson
Paula KellyLiz Williams
Richard MollNostradamus 'Bull' Shannon
NBCUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
