I thought it was OK. I'll see how it develops over this first half-season.

Liked Laroquette as Dan, interesting that he's now a widower and a recluse who comes back as the public defender.

Melissa Rauch was pretty good, channelling Harry Anderson's Judge character in her own way, but we'll see how things progress.

Like most new shows, it has to find its way and it usually takes a first season to work things out, like the original show.

I really hope this show can succeed, I was a big fan of the original.

I've seen the first two episodes, and the humor seems really strained. If they don't develop some chemistry soon, I don't think this reboot has a big future.

After just two episodes I felt the jokes were predictable and the laugh track sounded like it was recorded through a funnel.

I really hope this show can succeed, I was a big fan of the original.

I've seen the first two episodes, and the humor seems really strained. If they don't develop some chemistry soon, I don't think this reboot has a big future.

Well, the original show went through some cast changes the first few seasons so it would not be unreasonable for the reboot to do the same.

I have to admit, the original show has not aged well for me.

Loved it back in the day, but the reruns don't have the same effect on me anymore.

But I'll see how this show develops in its first half-season.

Like most sitcoms, the first season usually isn't the best one.

We shall see.

Well, the original show went through some cast changes the first few seasons so it would not be unreasonable for the reboot to do the same.

It took about four seasons for the original show to have a stable cast going forward (Harry, Dan, Bull, Christine, Mac, and Roz).

It took about four seasons for the original show to have a stable cast going forward (Harry, Dan, Bull, Christine, Mac, and Roz).

I just realized all of the cast changes to the original series were replacing female cast members.

Karen Austin - fired
Selma Diamond - died during production
Florence Halop - died during production
Sheila Gardiner - ?
Paula Kelly - ?
Ellen Foley - ?

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The original Night Court was a product of its time. If the new series can avoid cheap laughs, it could match or even surpass its predecessor.

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The original Night Court was a product of its time. If the new series can avoid cheap laughs, it could match or even surpass its predecessor.

I agree with the basic premise of the source you cite. Sensitivity seems to trump so many things these days.

Having now seen all 3 episodes of the reboot, there is something seriously "off" in the basic fabric of this show. I believe it is more serious than just "shifting senstivities"

Fielding doesn't seem believable as a defender, the Judge is not self assured enough, and the laugh track seems poorly calibrated.

How long before Jamie Pressly and Kristen Johnston are recruited to resuscitate this series? ;)

I liked the first two episodes. Episode three wasn't as good.

Well, the original show went through some cast changes the first few seasons so it would not be unreasonable for the reboot to do the same.

Yes, but these days if a show isn't a hit right away, the networks won't give a show time to find its way creatively and to build an audience.

NBC in the 1980s renewed shows that initially had bad ratings, like Cheers, and Family Ties, because execs like the late Grant Tinker and the late Brandon Tartikoff saw that these shows had a certain quality to them and gave them a chance to find their audience.

I don't know what the original Night Court's ratings were, but they were either pretty good or someone at the network gave them a chance based on the potential they saw in the show.

That kind of thing doesn't happen anymore in our one miliion channels, streaming, instant gratification time we live in now.

I agree with the basic premise of the source you cite. Sensitivity seems to trump so many things these days.

Having now seen all 3 episodes of the reboot, there is something seriously "off" in the basic fabric of this show. I believe it is more serious than just "shifting senstivities"

Fielding doesn't seem believable as a defender, the Judge is not self assured enough, and the laugh track seems poorly calibrated.

How long before Jamie Pressly and Kristen Johnston are recruited to resuscitate this series? ;)

While I understand that Dan Fielding is older, a widower, and at a different stage of his life, his character seems neutered.

The sarcastic, angry wit is still there, but I would think a little bit of the old letch would have resurfaced. People change somewhat as they get older, but some things never change.

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Fielding's dearth of principles, imo, is part of the humor of him being prosecutor, just doesn't have the same dynamic as a defender.

They should replace the bailiff with the harsh old guy from B-Positive who went on the road trip with Drew (perhaps with a thick eastern european accent)
Put Jaimie Pressly into the court reporter's position, and the eccentric black lawyer from Seinfeld as the public defender.

That's my strategy.

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Twitter fans agree that Episode 3 of Night Court is much better

Though the first few episodes of the new "Night Court" engage in bringing together a cast of characters and establishing some basic history and dynamics, most new shows usually take a little bit of time to get off the ground. So far, audiences have seen Judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch), the daughter of the judge from the original "Night Court," ease into her role. In the most recent episode, she takes a bit of a different approach than what viewers have seen, which results in a temporarily more serious version of Judge Abby. However, as mentioned earlier, it seems as if viewers of this new show are starting to really warm up to this revival.

Some "Night Court" fans converged on Twitter, with @BuffaloDan1 tweeting, "#NightCourt is getting even better. Better pacing. Letting things breathe more. Characters can shine more, and interact more. Bring on the rest of the season!" @Captainstark_2 agreed with this sentiment, writing, "Episode 3 was better than Episodes 1 and 2! #NightCourt gets better with each episode. Please give it a chance!" @ChaoticSoul5 also had a similar thought as these comments, and said, "Episode 3 of the new #NightCourt is already ten times better than the first two." @MerlinMarshall1 wondered if the laugh track was turned down, and stated that Episode 3 of "Night Court" is a significant improvement over the first two episodes. Over on Reddit, "Night Court" watchers were also heaping praise on this brand-new episode.

Fans of Night Court on Reddit are starting to see echoes of the original show

While discussing Episode 3 on Reddit, u/Stabstone wrote, "MUCH better episode! I get it the first episode usually they are still feeling out the characters, the second episode did not give me much hope. However, this episode has me on board and if the next episode is just as good I am looking forward to the rest of the series." u/darth_henning replied and expressed their similar thoughts, saying that the entire show felt like it was smoother and had a better balance between characters. They added that they thought that Episode 3 definitely felt much closer to the tone of the original series.

Others also were on board with the development of Episode 3, with u/PowerHour1990 saying that Episode 3 was much better than the first two, and that they had a few laugh-out moments. They also said that they are really appreciating the character development, but that the cast could probably use one more major player. u/bceagle91 also shared their thoughts, saying that the new episode seems to have placed the show on better footing. "I'll definitely keep watching – there's potential here, I think," the Redditor said.

Between all of these comments, a trend seems to have emerged that audiences are starting to really enjoy this fresh take on "Night Court."

I watched the first two episodes and I thought the show got off to a very good start both episodes were good. Melissa Rauch did a great job and of course John Larroquette still has the touch. The supporting cast is fine and even if some fine tuning needs to be done there's time.

All that is the good news, there are a couple of red flags, first the type of crimes covered in this show are for the most part largely being ignored in big cities around the country much to the chagrin of many of those cities residents. My point, people may not find the humor or may not be in the mood to deal with this type of setting. I don't know, it might become an issue.

The ratings for the third episode showed a big dip, down 32% from the first episode and 26% from episode 2 so there's that.

I hope viewers give it a chance.

I would further make a running gag where co-workers suspect the new bailiff lied about his age and based upon his personality that he's really a fugitive WWII concentration camp guard,

Add a Ms Swan type character as a cafeteria employee devoted to installing order among the flock,

Periodically feature a parody guest-criminal famous from another sitcom. One week you might have Ward Cleaver for outstanding parking tickets, , a few weeks later an Ernest T Bass on a vandalism charge, or Peggy Bundy for soliciting, stuff like that. Build some suspense in the audience as to who the next guest criminal might be.

Fielding's dearth of principles, imo, is part of the humor of him being prosecutor, just doesn't have the same dynamic as a defender.

They should replace the bailiff with the harsh old guy from B-Positive who went on the road trip with Drew (perhaps with a thick eastern european accent)
Put Jaimie Pressly into the court reporter's position, and the eccentric black lawyer from Seinfeld as the public defender.

That's my strategy.

That would make it much better.

And I want to see Dan Fielding resume his lecherous ways. Maybe not as over the top as he was when he was younger and before his marriage, but people generally don't change that much -- even in old age.

So I'm streaming the third episode as I type this and Holy Crap!! This is just not a funny show, what the hell is the audience laughing at there is nothing to laugh at here!!!

I'm really trying to give it a chance but except for Dan Fielding the other characters have no personality and everything seems cliche I think this court has to close session.



I don't know what the original Night Court's ratings were, but they were either pretty good or someone at the network gave them a chance based on the potential they saw in the show.

Seasons 4 through 7 really was the peak of the show and I'm thinking being sandwiched between Cheers and Hill Street Blues didn't hurt either.

Night Court rankings in the annual Nielsens (1984-1992): 41, 20, 11, 7, 7, 21, 28, 50, 46

The first year is its half season. It started on Wednesday nights, them moved to Thursday in the summer, which set up The Cosby Show's arrival by stringing together Family Ties, Cheers, and Night Court. Night Court mostly stayed on Thursday nights through its top ten years, then moved to Wednesday and spent a little time on Friday in its last years.

I half watched the third episode it was so bad, I lost interest before the end.

The only thing I like is that to me, the lady playing the prosecutor is beautiful. I will revisit it to see if it gets better but it probably wont.

So I'm streaming the third episode as I type this and Holy Crap!! This is just not a funny show, what the hell is the audience laughing at there is nothing to laugh at here!!!

I'm really trying to give it a chance but except for Dan Fielding the other characters have no personality and everything seems cliche I think this court has to close session.


Seasons 4 through 7 really was the peak of the show and I'm thinking being sandwiched between Cheers and Hill Street Blues didn't hurt either.

That Thursday Night lineup was Must See TV before the term even existed. Throw in Cosby, Family Ties, and it was a peak era for prime time comedy.