NBC took a big swing in 2023 in not only reviving Night Court but in bringing it back with the aim of returning to the classic sitcom style.
Seriously, how long has it been since we've heard a proper laugh track? An entire generation of TV viewers has never experienced the joy of a well-timed pratfall shared with a hundred faceless "live studio audience" members. It's a darned shame, it is.
That big swing connected with audiences and ratings, and NBC renewed the fledgling series a scant few weeks after its premiere in January. But with that jaw-dropping, game-changer finale, where will they go with Season 2?
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Night Court Season 1 Episode 16.
With the universal agreement that John Laroquette is the comedic foundation upon which the revival is built, it came as a shock on the finale when he follows through on his intention to leave Manhattan for a judgeship in Louisiana.
Seriously, how long has it been since we've heard a proper laugh track? An entire generation of TV viewers has never experienced the joy of a well-timed pratfall shared with a hundred faceless "live studio audience" members. It's a darned shame, it is.
That big swing connected with audiences and ratings, and NBC renewed the fledgling series a scant few weeks after its premiere in January. But with that jaw-dropping, game-changer finale, where will they go with Season 2?
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Night Court Season 1 Episode 16.
With the universal agreement that John Laroquette is the comedic foundation upon which the revival is built, it came as a shock on the finale when he follows through on his intention to leave Manhattan for a judgeship in Louisiana.
- 8/24/2023
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
Night Court, the follow-up to the classic legal sitcom, will air on NBC in the 2022-23 season.
When the series, which stars and is exec produced by The Big Bang Theory’s Melissa Rauch, was first ordered, the broadcast network had yet to decide whether it would air in midseason or in the next season.
After launching its midseason schedule today, Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, confirmed that it will bow next season.
“We love Night Court and really do believe in it. It will be on next year’s schedule,” she told Deadline on a post-midseason schedule call.
Multicamera series Night Court comes from Rauch and Outmatched and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt co-ep Dan Rubin. It was first developed last December, scored a pilot order in May and was picked up to series in September.
Based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, Night Court...
When the series, which stars and is exec produced by The Big Bang Theory’s Melissa Rauch, was first ordered, the broadcast network had yet to decide whether it would air in midseason or in the next season.
After launching its midseason schedule today, Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, confirmed that it will bow next season.
“We love Night Court and really do believe in it. It will be on next year’s schedule,” she told Deadline on a post-midseason schedule call.
Multicamera series Night Court comes from Rauch and Outmatched and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt co-ep Dan Rubin. It was first developed last December, scored a pilot order in May and was picked up to series in September.
Based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, Night Court...
- 11/12/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist‘s Kapil Talwalkar has been tapped as a series regular in NBC’s half-hour pilot Night Court, a follow-up to the classic legal comedy series that’s headlined and executive produced by Melissa Rauch, with the original series’ John Larroquette reprising his Emmy-winning role.
Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, who 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 (Larroquette).
Talwalkar will play Neil. As the court’s clerk, it’s his job to keep things moving — a job that got a lot harder ever since a new idealist judge showed up.
Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, who 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 (Larroquette).
Talwalkar will play Neil. As the court’s clerk, it’s his job to keep things moving — a job that got a lot harder ever since a new idealist judge showed up.
- 7/7/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lacretta is set as a series regular in NBC’s half-hour pilot Night Court, a follow-up to the classic legal comedy series that’s headlined and executive produced by Melissa Rauch, with the original series’ John Larroquette reprising his Emmy-winning role.
Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, who 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 (Larroquette).
Lacretta will play Donna “Gurgs” Gurganous, the court’s bailiff, who takes her job very seriously. Big-hearted, intense and not big on boundaries, Gurgs is easily riled up and fiercely protective of her night court colleagues.
Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, who 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 (Larroquette).
Lacretta will play Donna “Gurgs” Gurganous, the court’s bailiff, who takes her job very seriously. Big-hearted, intense and not big on boundaries, Gurgs is easily riled up and fiercely protective of her night court colleagues.
- 6/16/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ana Villafañe (Younger) is set as a series regular in NBC’s half-hour pilot Night Court, a follow-up to the classic legal comedy series which is headlined and executive produced by The Big Bang Theory’s Melissa Rauch, with the original series’ John Larroquette reprising his Emmy-winning role.
Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, who 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 (Larroquette).
Villafañe will play Monica, the court’s assistant district attorney. Type A, superficial and tightly wound. Monica sees the night court as a stepping stone to bigger and better things.
Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, who 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 (Larroquette).
Villafañe will play Monica, the court’s assistant district attorney. Type A, superficial and tightly wound. Monica sees the night court as a stepping stone to bigger and better things.
- 6/8/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC is stepping back into Night Court.
The network has handed out a pilot order to a sequel series of the '80s comedy series, with The Big Bang Theory's Melissa Rauch set to lead.
"Unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (series star Melissa Rauch), 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 (series star John Larroquette)," reads the official logline.
Yes, John Larroquette is set to return to the series, which he won four consecutive Emmys for from 1985-1988.
"My intention was purely to be behind the camera on this project, but my plans quickly changed after falling in love with the incredible script from the brilliant mind of Dan Rubin," said Rauch.
The network has handed out a pilot order to a sequel series of the '80s comedy series, with The Big Bang Theory's Melissa Rauch set to lead.
"Unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (series star Melissa Rauch), 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 (series star John Larroquette)," reads the official logline.
Yes, John Larroquette is set to return to the series, which he won four consecutive Emmys for from 1985-1988.
"My intention was purely to be behind the camera on this project, but my plans quickly changed after falling in love with the incredible script from the brilliant mind of Dan Rubin," said Rauch.
- 5/4/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Big Bang Theory” alum stars as the daughter of Harry Anderson’s character from the original series
NBC has given a pilot order to the “Night Court” sequel series starring Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette, the network said Monday.
Put into development last year, the project from Rauch’s After January production company centers on Judge Abby Stone, an “unapologetic optimist” who follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court.
Larroquette will reprise his role as former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding, with “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” writer Dan Rubin serving as writer and executive producer.
“My intention was purely to be behind the camera on this project, but my plans quickly changed after falling in love with the incredible script from the brilliant mind of Dan Rubin,” Rauch said in a statement. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to join forces with Dan,...
NBC has given a pilot order to the “Night Court” sequel series starring Melissa Rauch and John Larroquette, the network said Monday.
Put into development last year, the project from Rauch’s After January production company centers on Judge Abby Stone, an “unapologetic optimist” who follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court.
Larroquette will reprise his role as former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding, with “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” writer Dan Rubin serving as writer and executive producer.
“My intention was purely to be behind the camera on this project, but my plans quickly changed after falling in love with the incredible script from the brilliant mind of Dan Rubin,” Rauch said in a statement. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to join forces with Dan,...
- 5/4/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
NBC has given a pilot order to Night Court, a follow-up to the classic legal comedy series, starring The Big Bang Theory’s Melissa Rauch and the original series’ co-star John Larroquette, reprising his Emmy-winning role.
Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, who 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 (Larroquette).
Melissa Rauch and Winston Rauch executive produce via their After January production company; Larroquette is a producer. After January produces in association with Warner Bros. Television, which was also the studio behind the original series, and Universal Television.
This marks...
Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, who 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 (Larroquette).
Melissa Rauch and Winston Rauch executive produce via their After January production company; Larroquette is a producer. After January produces in association with Warner Bros. Television, which was also the studio behind the original series, and Universal Television.
This marks...
- 5/4/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Night Court is back in session: NBC has officially handed a pilot order to a follow-up series to the ’80s comedy hit, with Big Bang Theory alum Melissa Rauch set to star, TVLine has learned.
Rauch will play “unapologetic optimist” Abby Stone, the daughter of Judge Harry Stone, who was played by the late Harry Anderson in the original 1984-92 NBC comedy. (Anderson passed away in 2018.) Abby “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,” per the official synopsis.
Rauch will play “unapologetic optimist” Abby Stone, the daughter of Judge Harry Stone, who was played by the late Harry Anderson in the original 1984-92 NBC comedy. (Anderson passed away in 2018.) Abby “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,” per the official synopsis.
- 5/4/2021
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
NBC is returning to Night Court.
The network has handed out a formal pilot order to a sequel of its Emmy-nominated comedy series with original star John Larroquette joined by Big Bang Theory grad Melissa Rauch at the top of the call sheet.
The new Night Court is based on the original series from creator Reinhold Weege and revolves around Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone (the late Harry Anderson), who is following in her father’s footsteps as she presides over a Manhattan arraignment court and its oddballs and cynics, including former night court prosecutor Dan ...
The network has handed out a formal pilot order to a sequel of its Emmy-nominated comedy series with original star John Larroquette joined by Big Bang Theory grad Melissa Rauch at the top of the call sheet.
The new Night Court is based on the original series from creator Reinhold Weege and revolves around Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone (the late Harry Anderson), who is following in her father’s footsteps as she presides over a Manhattan arraignment court and its oddballs and cynics, including former night court prosecutor Dan ...
NBC is returning to Night Court.
The network has handed out a formal pilot order to a sequel of its Emmy-nominated comedy series with original star John Larroquette joined by Big Bang Theory grad Melissa Rauch at the top of the call sheet.
The new Night Court is based on the original series from creator Reinhold Weege and revolves around Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone (the late Harry Anderson), who is following in her father’s footsteps as she presides over a Manhattan arraignment court and its oddballs and cynics, including former night court prosecutor Dan ...
The network has handed out a formal pilot order to a sequel of its Emmy-nominated comedy series with original star John Larroquette joined by Big Bang Theory grad Melissa Rauch at the top of the call sheet.
The new Night Court is based on the original series from creator Reinhold Weege and revolves around Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone (the late Harry Anderson), who is following in her father’s footsteps as she presides over a Manhattan arraignment court and its oddballs and cynics, including former night court prosecutor Dan ...
NBC is reopening the doors of Night Court. Original star John Larroquette is stepping back into the role of Reinhold Daniel Fielding Elmore for a sequel series to the classic sitcom, our sister site Deadline reports.
This updated take on Night Court, now in the early stages of development, will center around an “unapologetic, optimistic” judge named Abby Stone (yet to be cast), who happens to be the daughter of the original series’ Harry Stone (played by the late Harry Anderson). Following in her father’s footsteps, Abby will take the night shift, presiding over a Manhattan arraignment court where...
This updated take on Night Court, now in the early stages of development, will center around an “unapologetic, optimistic” judge named Abby Stone (yet to be cast), who happens to be the daughter of the original series’ Harry Stone (played by the late Harry Anderson). Following in her father’s footsteps, Abby will take the night shift, presiding over a Manhattan arraignment court where...
- 12/16/2020
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
A sequel to “Night Court” is in development at NBC from “Big Bang Theory” alum Melissa Rauch.
John Larroquette is set to return as Don Fielding. The project currently has a script development deal.
Here is the logline, per NBC: Unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (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 (Larroquette).
Rauch will produce with her husband, Winston Rauch, for After January Productions. Warner Bros. TV is the studio. Dan Rubin will write the series.
The original series, created by Reinhold Weege, aired for nine seasons on NBC from 1984-1992. It took place during the night shift at a Manhattan municipal court. Harry Anderson played the young, unorthodox judge Harry Stone.
John Larroquette is set to return as Don Fielding. The project currently has a script development deal.
Here is the logline, per NBC: Unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (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 (Larroquette).
Rauch will produce with her husband, Winston Rauch, for After January Productions. Warner Bros. TV is the studio. Dan Rubin will write the series.
The original series, created by Reinhold Weege, aired for nine seasons on NBC from 1984-1992. It took place during the night shift at a Manhattan municipal court. Harry Anderson played the young, unorthodox judge Harry Stone.
- 12/16/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
A sequel series to “Night Court” is in development at NBC, Variety has confirmed.
The followup to the classic sitcom will see original series star John Larroquette return as Dan Fielding. “Big Bang Theory” alum Melissa Rauch is attached as an executive producer on the series.
The new multi-cam show would follow unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone, daughter of the original series character Harry Stone, as she follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court. She tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Fielding (Larroquette). Harry Stone was played by Harry Anderson in the original series. Anderson passed away in 2018.
Dan Rubin is attached to write and executive produce the project. Rauch and her husband Winston Rauch will executive produce under their After January Productions banner. Larroquette will produce in addition to starring.
The followup to the classic sitcom will see original series star John Larroquette return as Dan Fielding. “Big Bang Theory” alum Melissa Rauch is attached as an executive producer on the series.
The new multi-cam show would follow unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone, daughter of the original series character Harry Stone, as she follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court. She tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Fielding (Larroquette). Harry Stone was played by Harry Anderson in the original series. Anderson passed away in 2018.
Dan Rubin is attached to write and executive produce the project. Rauch and her husband Winston Rauch will executive produce under their After January Productions banner. Larroquette will produce in addition to starring.
- 12/16/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Night Court is back in session. NBC is developing a follow-up to the classic legal comedy series, with co-star John Larroquette set to reprise his Emmy-winning role and produce. The Big Bang Theory alumna Melissa Rauch executive produces the reboot for Warner Bros TV.
Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin (The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on the unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone, daughter of the late Harry Stone, who 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 (Larroquette).
The original Night Court, which aired on NBC for nine seasons from 1984-92 and earned three Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy nominations, followed the proceedings during the night shift of a Manhattan municipal court,...
Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin (The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on the unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone, daughter of the late Harry Stone, who 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 (Larroquette).
The original Night Court, which aired on NBC for nine seasons from 1984-92 and earned three Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy nominations, followed the proceedings during the night shift of a Manhattan municipal court,...
- 12/16/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC is eyeing a return to Night Court.
The network and Warner Bros. TV are developing a sequel to the 1980s comedy series, with John Larroquette set to reprise his role as attorney Dan Fielding. He’ll also be a producer on the multi-camera project, which has a script deal at NBC.
The Big Bang Theory alum Melissa Rauch brought the project to Warner Bros., which also produced the original, and will executive produce via her After January Productions. Dan Rubin (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) will write the script.
The sequel would center on Abby Stone, daughter of the original’s central character,...
The network and Warner Bros. TV are developing a sequel to the 1980s comedy series, with John Larroquette set to reprise his role as attorney Dan Fielding. He’ll also be a producer on the multi-camera project, which has a script deal at NBC.
The Big Bang Theory alum Melissa Rauch brought the project to Warner Bros., which also produced the original, and will executive produce via her After January Productions. Dan Rubin (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) will write the script.
The sequel would center on Abby Stone, daughter of the original’s central character,...
- 12/16/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBC is eyeing a return to Night Court.
The network and Warner Bros. TV are developing a sequel to the 1980s comedy series, with John Larroquette set to reprise his role as attorney Dan Fielding. He’ll also be a producer on the multi-camera project, which has a script deal at NBC.
The Big Bang Theory alum Melissa Rauch brought the project to Warner Bros., which also produced the original, and will executive produce via her After January Productions. Dan Rubin (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) will write the script.
The sequel would center on Abby Stone, daughter of the original’s central character,...
The network and Warner Bros. TV are developing a sequel to the 1980s comedy series, with John Larroquette set to reprise his role as attorney Dan Fielding. He’ll also be a producer on the multi-camera project, which has a script deal at NBC.
The Big Bang Theory alum Melissa Rauch brought the project to Warner Bros., which also produced the original, and will executive produce via her After January Productions. Dan Rubin (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) will write the script.
The sequel would center on Abby Stone, daughter of the original’s central character,...
- 12/16/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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