Night Court: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Night Court Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Hello, Goodbye
Sep 26, 1985 · 24 min
Everyone tries to adjust to Selma's death as Harry interviews possible replacements, but Bull goes on a drinking binge instead.
The Hostage
Oct 3, 1985 · 24 min
A strange little man charged with stealing electronic parts takes Dan hostage and demands the rest of the parts he needs to communicate with his home planet of Saturn.
Dad's First Date
Oct 17, 1985 · 24 min
Christine's father has his first date in eight years and ends up before Harry, along with the tenants of a clothing-optional building.
Mac and Quon Le: No Reservations
Oct 24, 1985 · 24 min
Mac tries to hide Quon Le from his prejudiced grandfather, who's trying to decide who to leave his millions of dollars.
Halloween, Too
Oct 31, 1985 · 24 min
Harry falls hook, line and sinker for a beautiful woman.
Best of Friends
Nov 7, 1985 · 24 min
Dan has a real problem when his high school buddy comes to visit as a decidedly changed man.
Dan's Boss
Nov 14, 1985 · 24 min
Dan's life becomes a living hell as he tries to butter his new boss; a little person with a very nasty personality.
Up On the Roof
Nov 28, 1985 · 24 min
Harry tries to free a rock star literally imprisoned by his overly solicitous entourage.
The Wheels of Justice (1)
Dec 5, 1985 · 24 min
Everyone is in a financial crisis when the city can't pay its employees, Harry has to evict a woman and son, and a homeless couple from West Virginia tells their tale of woe.
The Wheels of Justice (2)
Dec 12, 1985 · 24 min
Everyone is in a financial crisis when the city can't pay its employees, Harry has to evict a woman and son, and a homeless couple from West Virginia tells their tale of woe.
Walk Away, Renee
Dec 19, 1985 · 24 min
Nobody wants to break the news to Bull that his new girl friend is a prostitute.
Dan's Escort
Jan 9, 1986 · 24 min
Dan takes a job as a paid escort for a wealthy, lonely woman who expects a lot for her money, and Yakov appeals to Harry for help when his wife is arrested on a visit to the US.
The Night Off
Jan 16, 1986 · 24 min
A crazy judge brought in to substitute for Harry imprisons Dan and Mac for contempt and appoints Florence and Phil the wino as the defense and prosecuting attorneys.
Harry and Leon
Jan 23, 1986 · 24 min
Harry takes pity on the building shoeshine boy, who seeks refuge from a social worker trying to place him in another foster home.
The Apartment
Jan 30, 1986 · 24 min
Harry throws a surprise birthday for Dan whose date is extremely anxious to be home by midnight.
Leon, We Hardly Knew Ye
Feb 6, 1986 · 24 min
Harry's concern with Leon's imminent adoption blinds him to the presence of Mel Torme in the courthouse.
The Mugger
Feb 20, 1986 · 24 min
Christine decides to quit after she's mugged in the cafeteria, but a man takes her hostage in the courtroom before she can leave.
Could This Be Magic?
Feb 27, 1986 · 24 min
Harry decides to help his idol, a down-and-out magician, who goes on to help himself to Harry's possessions.
Monkey Business
Mar 6, 1986 · 24 min
Bull tries to save a baby orangutan from animal-research experiments.
Flo's Retirement
Mar 13, 1986 · 24 min
The staff tries everything they can think of to postpone Flo's mandatory retirement.
Hurricane (1)
May 1, 1986 · 24 min
The courtroom becomes a delivery room when Hurricane Mel traps four pregnant women.
Hurricane (2)
May 8, 1986 · 24 min
The courtroom becomes a delivery room when Hurricane Mel traps four pregnant women.