‘Night Court’: Judge Abby Stone Presides in Premiere Episode First Look (PHOTOS)
NBC‘s Night Court revival arrives soon, and while fans of the original ’80s favorite may recognize John Larroquette‘s Dan Fielding, there are plenty of new faces to encounter when the court’s back in session.
Following in the footsteps of her late father, Judge Harry Stone (who was played by the late Harry Anderson), Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch) is stepping up to the plate to preside over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court. Of course, she can’t do it without the help of Dan, who returns as a public defender following his former stint as the night court district attorney.
Taking up that job this time around is Olivia (India de Beaufort), who joins fellow new faces, including clerk Neil (Kapil Talwalkar) and bailiff Donna “Gurgs” Gurganous (Lacretta). Before the show’s January 17 debut, we’re rounding up a few photos from the premiere that will excite viewers old and new.
Scroll down for a peek behind the curtain, and don’t miss the premiere episode when it airs on NBC.
Night Court, Premieres Tuesday, January 17, 8/7c, NBC
Melissa Rauch resides over the courtroom as Judge Abby Stone
John Larroquette reprises his role as Dan Fielding in the comedy. The former district attorney will now serve as a public defender
Kapil Talwalkar plays clerk Neil in the updated show
Meanwhile, Lacretta plays baliff Donna “Gurgs” Gurganous
Viewers get a taste of Abby and Dan’s courtroom dynamic
It’s Olivia (India de Beaufort) who will make Dan and Abby’s job just a little bit harder as a driven and ambitious district attorney who sees night court as a stepping stone
While Abby seems to have a good time, Neil looks a little stressed standing in the background
Dan appears to be caught in the middle between Abby and Olivia
Things get silly in the courtroom when Olivia goes up against a mascot of some kind
Gurgs watches Abby unpack items from a box belonging to her late father Judge Harry Stone
Neil has a chat with Abby as she settles into her office
Abby keeps a smile in place while speaking to the chaotic courtroom
Abby finds her place among new colleagues Neil and Gurgs
Dan looms large in the courtroom, bringing a warm vibe to the nighttime shenanigans
Abby Stone ushers in a new era for NBC’s beloved comedy
Dan and Gurgs exchange words amid court proceedings
Dan vouches for a defendant that Olivia doesn’t look too sure about
