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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.
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.
★ 7.1/10
(365 votes)
#2
Dan v. Dating
S1:E4
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.
★ 7.0/10
(193 votes)
#3
The Honorable Dan Fielding (2)
S1:E16
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.
★ 6.8/10
(398 votes)
#4
Just Tuesday
S1:E3
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.
★ 6.8/10
(183 votes)
#5
When Abby Met Gabby
S1:E14
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.
★ 6.7/10
(304 votes)
#6
The Apartment
S1:E5
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.
★ 6.6/10
(486 votes)
#7
The Nighthawks
S1:E2
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.
Tabbylover
Feb 24, 2024
So great to see Michael J. fox in one of his earlier roles!
★ 6.5/10
(274 votes)
#8
Train Court
S1:E7
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.
★ 6.5/10
(253 votes)
#9
Two Peas on a Pod
S1:E9
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.
★ 6.5/10
(203 votes)
#10
DA Club
S1:E12
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.
★ 6.5/10
(187 votes)
#11
The Honorable Dan Fielding (1)
S1:E15
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.
★ 6.4/10
(596 votes)
#12
Pilot
S1:E1
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.
★ 6.4/10
(185 votes)
#13
Past Apps
S1:E13
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?
vintagemomma83
Jan 19, 2023
Black cats are actually good luck and people are dumb to be scared of them.
★ 6.3/10
(233 votes)
#14
Marathon-thon-thon-thon-thon
S1:E10
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.
★ 6.3/10
(205 votes)
#15
Ready or Knot
S1:E11
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.
★ 4.8/10
(448 votes)
#16
Justice Buddies
S1:E6
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.
★ 4.8/10
(448 votes)
#1
Justice Buddies
S1:E6
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.
★ 6.3/10
(233 votes)
#2
Marathon-thon-thon-thon-thon
S1:E10
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.
★ 6.3/10
(205 votes)
#3
Ready or Knot
S1:E11
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.
★ 6.4/10
(596 votes)
#4
Pilot
S1:E1
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.
★ 6.4/10
(185 votes)
#5
Past Apps
S1:E13
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?
vintagemomma83
Jan 19, 2023
Black cats are actually good luck and people are dumb to be scared of them.
★ 6.5/10
(274 votes)
#6
Train Court
S1:E7
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.
★ 6.5/10
(253 votes)
#7
Two Peas on a Pod
S1:E9
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.
★ 6.5/10
(203 votes)
#8
DA Club
S1:E12
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.
★ 6.5/10
(187 votes)
#9
The Honorable Dan Fielding (1)
S1:E15
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.
★ 6.6/10
(486 votes)
#10
The Nighthawks
S1:E2
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.
Tabbylover
Feb 24, 2024
So great to see Michael J. fox in one of his earlier roles!
★ 6.7/10
(304 votes)
#11
The Apartment
S1:E5
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.
★ 6.8/10
(398 votes)
#12
Just Tuesday
S1:E3
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.
★ 6.8/10
(183 votes)
#13
When Abby Met Gabby
S1:E14
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.
★ 7.0/10
(193 votes)
#14
The Honorable Dan Fielding (2)
S1:E16
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.
★ 7.1/10
(365 votes)
#15
Dan v. Dating
S1:E4
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.
★ 7.2/10
(308 votes)
#16
Blood Moon Binga
S1:E8
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.
★ 6.4/10
(596 votes)
Pilot
S1:E1
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.
★ 6.6/10
(486 votes)
The Nighthawks
S1:E2
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.
Tabbylover
Feb 24, 2024
So great to see Michael J. fox in one of his earlier roles!
★ 6.8/10
(398 votes)
Just Tuesday
S1:E3
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.
★ 7.1/10
(365 votes)
Dan v. Dating
S1:E4
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.
★ 6.7/10
(304 votes)
The Apartment
S1:E5
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.
★ 4.8/10
(448 votes)
Justice Buddies
S1:E6
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.
★ 6.5/10
(274 votes)
Train Court
S1:E7
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.
★ 7.2/10
(308 votes)
Blood Moon Binga
S1:E8
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.
★ 6.5/10
(253 votes)
Two Peas on a Pod
S1:E9
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.
★ 6.3/10
(233 votes)
Marathon-thon-thon-thon-thon
S1:E10
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.
★ 6.3/10
(205 votes)
Ready or Knot
S1:E11
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.
★ 6.5/10
(203 votes)
DA Club
S1:E12
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.
★ 6.4/10
(185 votes)
Past Apps
S1:E13
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?
vintagemomma83
Jan 19, 2023
Black cats are actually good luck and people are dumb to be scared of them.
★ 6.8/10
(183 votes)
When Abby Met Gabby
S1:E14
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.
★ 6.5/10
(187 votes)
The Honorable Dan Fielding (1)
S1:E15
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.
★ 7.0/10
(193 votes)
The Honorable Dan Fielding (2)
S1:E16
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.
So great to see Michael J. fox in one of his earlier roles!