Abby Stone, the daughter of the late Harry Stone, takes over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and hires former prosecutor Dan Fielding as public defender.
When train is delayed, Abby sees an opportunity to serve underground justice. Gurgs tries to start the proceedings so Abby can meet her two favorite celebrities.
Gurgs' tween nephew and some of his fellow students visit the court for a school project; things get out of hand for Abby, Dan and the night court team when the kids reveal their true motive is to grind the wheels of justice to a halt.
Abby tries to get the court featured on a popular podcast, but the host only has eyes for Dan, who soon learns that being the center of attention can have its downside.
When sealed records reveal an innovative founder's history of deception, a lawyer weighs exposing the truth against preserving client confidentiality, while her partner's investment company eyes a lucrative but dubious deal.
Christmastime at Night Court. Abby recruits Dan to find a child's Santa letter. Gurgs gives Dan an unexpected gift. A witness believing she's the Ghost of Christmas Present haunts Olivia.
A blood moon brings out some of the weirdest cases New York has to offer along with a surprise visitor: Abby's mom, who's carrying some secrets; Gurgs suspects Dan knows more than he's letting on; Olivia and Neil stumble on the truth.
Abby's fiancé Rand is in town to help her train for a marathon which Olivia decides to join. Meanwhile Gurgs helps Dan try to save a bench that has sentimental value.
Abby lands a meeting with the New York City district attorney to discuss criminal justice reform ideas. Dan inserts himself into the meeting, eager to flex his political muscles. Meanwhile, Gurgs gives Neil a pep talk on self-assurance.
Neil's crush on Abby makes very uncomfortable for everyone, But Abby looks for a way out when she meets a love from his past. Gurgs fails to protect Dan from an unruly member of the gallery.
Dan gets an opportunity to become a judge in Louisiana, and Abby throws a party in his honor (which he tries to escape). Olivia helps Gurgs prepare for a test. Rand wants to spend more time with Abby but something always pops up.
Abby is on trial, and she and Dan are fighting for her professional life. District Attorney Jeff Dewitt returns and forces Olivia to choose sides. Abby and Rand find their relationship at a crossroads.
Dan helps Roz with an investigation which lands them both in front of Abby. Gurgs fills the court with stories of her time spent in London. Olivia establishes a possibility of her being a sports agent.
Abby and Dan try to undo some drastic budget cuts by taking on City Hall and a bureaucrat who lives to say "NO!". Olivia and Gurgs stumble on a business opportunity and quickly realize why friendship and discontinued soda don't mix
A cyber criminal hacks the courthouse server, Abby and everyone races to figure out who the culprit is before their secrets are revealed. Gurgs welcomes Wyatt, the new clerk, by immediately identifying him as their prime suspect.
Abby has second thoughts about Rand, her ex-fiance. Olivia tries hard to get with a lawyer from the many TV commercials. Gurgs tries to get Dan and Flobert to eat healthier.
Abby's childhood friend comes down to New York City to visit her. Things go haywire when Dan tries to escape from Julianne, a woman he had prosecuted in the past. Wyatt tries to find a sitter for his kids so he can attend Comic-Con.
It's Fashion Week in New York as Abby gets caught in a whirlwind romance with a famous fashion designer; a high-profile defendant offers to make Dan's dreams come true, but it comes at a cost to Olivia.
