Night Court: Season 9
Season 9 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 8.
- 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 9 Progress Shield
A Guy Named Phantom (1)
Sep 18, 1991 · 24 min
Harry and Christine are both confused over their feelings for each other, but before they can work them out, the deranged Dan kidnaps Christine at a courthouse costume party.
A Guy Named Phantom (2)
Sep 25, 1991 · 24 min
Dan's plan takes an unexpected turn when he "kidnaps" Christine Sullivan (Markie Post), leading her to the courthouse's subterranean levels. As the night unfolds, the mystery deepe
My Life as a Dog Lawyer
Oct 2, 1991 · 24 min
Harry brings the country to the brink of war by jailing a diplomat from a small but belligerent nation, and Dan returns to duty.
Puppy Love
Oct 9, 1991 · 24 min
Roz stuns her co-workers when her uptown husband pays a visit to secure a divorce so he can marry again.
Pop Goes the Question
Oct 16, 1991 · 24 min
Wanda learns on the anniversary of their first date that Bull must perform a miracle before he can marry her.
Guess Who's Listening to Dinner?
Oct 30, 1991 · 24 min
Dan tries to break up with the daughter of a crime boss, who insists Dan reconsider over dinner-and that he bring along Christine.
Looking for Mr. Shannon
Nov 6, 1991 · 24 min
Bull's bachelor party turns into a disaster when the guys are stranded at a motel with no money and no transportation, and where Bull is kidnapped.
Teacher's Pet
Nov 13, 1991 · 24 min
Christine is disillusioned by a law professor she once idolized and Bull undergoes an unusual ceremony to regain his virginity.
The System Works
Nov 17, 1991 · 24 min
Harry has his hands full when he agrees to teach a law course with a eclectic group of students and Dan hires an artist to do some very special sketches of Christine.
Get Me to the Roof on Time
Nov 20, 1991 · 24 min
Bull's wedding day threatens to fall apart when bride Wanda refuses to wear Mother Hank's wedding gown, Harry and Art quarrel over being best man and Christine over-organizes every
Santa on the Lam
Dec 11, 1991 · 24 min
On Christmas Eve Dan tries to show a disillusioned Santa that the holiday spirit still exists as Harry tries to get away from a depressing lonely soul he's befriended.
Shave and a Haircut
Jan 8, 1992 · 24 min
Harry goes all out to get Mel Torme to accept a man-of-the-year award unaware that it's all a prank and Dan and Will turn into bounty hunters.
A New York Story
Jan 15, 1992 · 24 min
Harry uncovers a city financial snafu when a defendant proves he owns several prominent landmarks and Dan enjoys being a beauty pageant judge.
Undressed For Success
Jan 22, 1992 · 24 min
Mac considers doing an underwear commercial for some quick cash and Roz entrusts some personal treasures to Dan.
Poker? I Hardly Know Her
Feb 5, 1992 · 24 min
Roz hosts a makeup-poker party while Harry redecorates his office and Dan dallies with a courtroom cutie.
Party Girl (1)
Feb 12, 1992 · 24 min
A political consultant persuades Christine to run for Congress, Dan becomes a sexual surrogate, and Mac's video of Bull's wedding achieves a certain distinction.
Party Girl (2)
Feb 12, 1992 · 24 min
Christine Sullivan (Markie Post) confronts her political opponent's office to address his aggressive campaign tactics. Despite their initial adversarial relationship, they find com
To Sir With ... Ah, What the Heck ... Love
Feb 26, 1992 · 24 min
Dan begins kissing up to Harry as part of his campaign to replace Harry on the bench when he becomes a full time law professor and Art the handyman becomes a surrogate dad to Bull
P.S. Do I Know You?
Mar 4, 1992 · 24 min
Roz dreads meeting a male pen pal who's expecting someone just a little different than the real Roz.
Opportunity Knock Knocks (1)
May 13, 1992 · 24 min
Harry contemplates a variety of job offers, Dan anticipates life on easy street with a wealthy bride, Bull deals with some really out-of-town visitors, and Christine contemplates t
Opportunity Knock Knocks (2)
May 13, 1992 · 24 min
In this penultimate episode of the series, Dan Fielding (John Larroquette) attempts to secure an interview with a high-society newspaper columnist to boost his social standing. How
The 1992 Boat Show
May 31, 1992 · 24 min
Roz steals the show and Dan's spot with the in-crowd when a gossip columnist discovers her and Lisette tries to deal with her erotic dreams about Harry.