The Christmas gift can’t be better because Manhattan Criminal Court‘s night shift will soon be back in session.
The hilarious courtroom antics and witty dialogue will grace the television screens once again, having been a fan favorite since its original run in the 1980s. This time around, the new generation will join in on the laughter as they follow the misadventures of Abby Stone, the daughter of the late Harry Stone, and her eccentric colleagues. So, if you’re one of those who want to get clarification about the release date, among other details, then look no further!
To find all of your answers about NBC’s Night Court Season 2, keep reading until the very end.
Night Court Season 2 Release Date: When will it return?
The popular sitcom is a revival of the 1980s series that originally aired from 1984 to 1992. Due to this, the network was able to quickly renew it for a second season, which is now set to make its way with brand new episodes next year. Firstly, a holiday special, “A Night Court Before Christmas,” is scheduled to air on Sunday, December 23, 2023, at 8:30 pm, its first new episode to air post-strikes.
Per the logline: “It’s Christmastime at Night Court. Abby enlists Dan on her quest to track down a little girl’s letter to Santa. Gurgs’ gift for Dan isn’t what she expected. Olivia is haunted by a witness who believes herself to be ‘The Ghost of Christmas Present.;”
Additionally, NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins in a guest-starring role. After the premiere of this special episode, the second season is scheduled to air on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 8:00 pm on NBC, and later on Peacock. Check out the official teaser as shared by Melissa Rauch on Instagram, quote: “Night Court is coming back at you on January 2nd to @NBC and streaming on @Peacock. And join us on December 23rd for a special holiday episode!”
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Night Court Season 2: What to expect from the new season?
From executive producer and writer Dan Rubin, Night Court is based on the original hit series that ran for nine seasons on NBC. As a result, the new season will follow Judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, as she follows in her father’s footsteps presiding over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court. Throughout Season 1, she tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding (John Laroquette).
Apart from Melissa Rauch as Abby Stone, the series stars who will return are India de Beaufort as Olivia, Kapil Talwalkar as Neil, Lacretta as Donna “Gurgs” Gurganous, and John Larroquette as Dan Fielding. Melissa Rauch and Winston Rauch executive produce through their After January Productions. Mona Garcea oversees for After January Productions and John Larroquette also serves as an executive producer.
Night Court is produced by Rauch’s After January Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
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Night Court Season 2 Episodes and Streaming Options
The second season is reported to include at least 13 episodes with an average runtime of 21–23 minutes. We’d also like to point out that the official title of the first episode is “The Roz Affair.” But the synopsis has not been disclosed in order to avoid early spoilers. On the bright side, the official synopsis of each episode will be released soon.
When released, Night Court Season 2, will be able to stream on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock. On the other hand, the readers can also watch the show by renting or purchasing on Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, Google Play, and iTunes, with a vast number of membership plans according to the preference and location the users can choose from.
In addition to this, Night Court: The Complete First Season was released in Region 1 on October 17, 2023, by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
Night Court Season 2 Official First Look from “Holiday Episode”
