What is Night Court about?

Night Court is an American sitcom that debuted on NBC, reviving the iconic comedic setting of the 1980s series by the same name. The narrative centers on Judge Abby Stone, portrayed by Melissa Rauch, who strives to embody the optimism and judicial spirit of her late father, Harry Stone, as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court. She is tasked with restoring a sense of purpose and justice in a system replete with a collection of offbeat characters including the skeptical former prosecutor and now public defender, Dan Fielding, the effervescent bailiff Donna 'Gurgs' Gurganous, and the zealous prosecutor, Olivia. This successor to the original Night Court works to balance legal cases with humorous character interactions and the complexities of managing a court during the unconventional hours of the night shift. While threading slices of life and legal oddities throughout each episode, the show delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by Abby Stone as she upholds her father's legacy in an environment saturated with cynicism and comedic peculiarities.

The first episode of Night Court aired on January 17, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on March 26, 2024.