More Cases! 'Night Court' Renewed for Season 2
The hilarious ensemble cast of the No. 1 broadcast premiere will back for season 2.
Judgement for the reboot! After airing just four episodes of the new Night Court—what producers are calling a new-boot—NBC renewed the series for season 2.
Night Court came out of the gate strong reaching 25.7 million viewers across all platforms in its first four weeks on the air.
As the No. 1 comedy premiere of the 2022-23 season on broadcast or cable, Night Court has the highest total viewers for any comedy premiere since The Connors in 2018 and the best comedy premiere on NBC since Will & Grace in 2017.
“It’s so rewarding to have audiences respond and return to a show in which they have such incredibly warm feelings, and, more broadly, it’s testament to how broadcast is still a huge driver of communal viewing,” Lisa Katz, president, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, said in a release. “A huge thank you to our studio partners, a wonderful cast, incredibly talented writers and producers, and a crew that has transformed a lower Manhattan courtroom into a true family.”
The new series is a restart of the classic series that ran on NBC from 1984-1992. The original sitcom was centered around the night shift at a Manhattan courthouse and the wacky characters that came through the system.
The 2023 version features unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone (Harry Anderson), as she follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding (John Larroquette).
Here's everything to know about Night Court Season 2.
Is the Night Court reboot coming back for season 2?
Yes! NBC renewed the reboot of the classic sitcom Night Court on Feb. 2, 2023.
Will John Larroquette be back for Night Court season 2?
That's a good question! Larrouqette initially said no to joining the reboot—and the grueling pace of TV, but executive producer and co-star Melissa Rauch ultimately convinced him to say yes. He told Parade in January that it was "an interesting idea to revisit a character 35 years later in his life and see what happened to him.” At 75, he might not be up for another season of TV or might return in a limited role. Only time will tell.
Will Richard Moll be in season 2 of the new Night Court?
Richard Moll has not been confirmed to return for the Night Court reboot. Moll played beloved bailiff Nostradamus "Bull" Shannon in the original series.
Will Marsha Warfield be in season 2 of the new Night Court?
No word yet on new cast or guest stars for season 2 of Night Court. Marsha Warfield played bailiff Rosalind "Roz" Russell from 1986 until the series ended. She and Moll are sadly among the few original cast still living. Seeing her and Bull back in the courtroom even as guest would be a great nostalgic throwback.
Where can I watch Night Court reboot?
The Night Court reboot is currently airing at 8 p.m. ET. Tuesdays on NBC. It is also available to stream on Peacock starting on the following day.
When is the season 2 Night Court reboot release date?
Since Season 1 is still airing, we don't have a premiere date for season 2. Considering how well the mid-season pickup has been received, we can expect the series to get a full-season order for the 2023-2024 fall season. We'll update this space as more details become available.
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Who will star in the Night Court reboot season 2?
No casting details have been released for season 2, but we can expect to see the Night Court reboot cast to return, including:
Melissa Rauch as Judge Abby Stone
Melissa Rauch of The Big Bang Theory stars as Abby Stone, daughter of Judge Harry Stone, the lead star of the original series. Rauch is also serving as an executive producer on the series. The late Harry Anderson starred as the fan-favorite Judge Harry Stone in the original Night Court.
John Larroquette as Dan Fielding
John Larroquette returns as Dan Fielding. He is reprising his role from the original series, where he served as an arrogant prosecutor for the nightly court sessions.
India de Beaufort as Olivia
India de Beaufort plays Olivia, one of the prosecutors serving the court. Beaufort replaced actress Ana Villadane, who played the lead prosecutor in the pilot.
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Kapil Talwalkar as Neil
Kapil Talwalkar stars as Neil, the court's clerk whose attention to detail sometimes gets on Judge Abby's nerves. Talwalkar previously starred on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.
Lacretta as Donna "Gurgs" Gurganous
Lacretta stars as the bailiff Donna "Gurgs" Gurganous, who is described as having a big heart but a short fuse. Lacretta has previously appeared in Broad City and 30 Rock.
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Where can I watch Night Court 2023?
Season 1 of the Night Court reboot is currently airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m.ET on NBC. The show is available on Peacock for streaming the following day. New episodes will drop weekly.
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What network is the new Night Court on?
Night Court airs on NBC. The original Night Court also aired on NBC.
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Is there a Night Court season 2 trailer?
We'll likely have to wait a while for a season 2 Night Court trailer, but this heartwarming clip from the reboot pilot episode will certainly bring back fond memories.
