Small Details You Missed In Season 1 Of The Night Court Revival

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BY LARISSA ZAGERIS/MARCH 20, 2023 7:47 AM EST

Peacock's "Night Court" is a quirky courtroom comedy inspired by the original that ran on NBC for nine seasons during the mid-'80s through the early '90s. What made the comedy classic ripe for a reboot? We can't say for sure, but its revised edition, starring (and produced by) "Big Bang Theory's" Melissa Rauch is a fun, almost absurdist entry in the current comedic TV slate.

The new "Night Court" focuses on Rauch's character, Abby Stone, taking the bench in NYC's bizarrely real night court. While Abby is new to the job, her family isn't — she is following in the footsteps of her dad, the main character of the original show, Harry Stone, played by renowned actor and magician Harry Anderson. Abby and Harry share a similar warm-hearted approach to their caseload, but while Harry erred on the side of dry humor and wacky stunts, Abby sits somewhere between Anna Faris on "Mom" and Amy Poehler on "Parks and Rec."

Abby quickly recruits original "Night Court" star John Larroquette to take up a role as a public defender, though he spent nine seasons playing a ruthless, selfish prosecutor. Twists like this distinguish the new "Night Court" from its predecessor. The new show hides more subtle nods to the old one throughout Season 1. It also incorporates little details like Lacretta's Gurgs stuffing blueprints into vents in the event of a "Die Hard" situation. Try not to scare the birds in the rafters as you review these small details you missed in the "Night Court" revival's Season 1.