The Season 2 finale ofNight Courtis almost here and, while the reboot has yet to be picked up for a third season, there’s much to look forward to before the Manhattan Municipal Court goes dark.Marsha Warfield’sRoz is getting marriedand using her old courtroom stomping grounds as her venue, but while love is in the air, Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch) wants to keep things casual with her boyfriend Jake (Ryan Hansen). Ahead of the episode tonight, Collider can share an exclusive sneak peek showing the couple’s chemistry as Dan (John Larroquette) teases them about their public display of affection.
Abby’s snarky side comes out in the clip as she critiques Roz and Loretta’s (Indira G. Wilson) vows. While Jake finds it all cute as they exchange a kiss,the oft-grumpy Danis nauseated by their sweet talk and is quick to let them know about it. Although they say they’re not getting married anytime soon, the veteran public defender isn’t buying it, especially notwhen he believes in the power of weddings to kick relationships into high gear. Considering how closely he works with Abby, he dreads having to learn “Chester’s” name.
As sparks fly (casually) between Abby and Jake, the Season 2 finale, titled “The Best Dan,” will also see Dan’s reputation come back to bite him after connecting with a wedding guest who also hasa connection to his past. He’ll also have the honor of walking his old friend fromthe originalNight Courtdown the aisle on her big day as everyone around tries their best to ensure Roz has the best ceremony possible. Gurgs (Lacretta). meanwhile, will investigate foul play surrounding the floral arrangements with help from Olivia (India de Beaufort), Wyatt (Nyambi Nyambi), and Flobert (Gary Anthony Williams). Rounding out the guest list for the finale areJulia Duffy,Gigi Rice, andKenneth Mosley.
What’s Next for ‘Night Court’ After the Season 2 Finale?
Since its debut, theNight Courtreboot has become a fixture in NBC’s comedy slate, most recently sharing a night with theJon Cryer-ledExtended Family. From the get-go, it seemed destined for great things under Emmy-nominatedUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidtwriter and producerDan Rubin, who took the reins from the late originalNight CourtmastermindReinhold Weege. The Season 1 premierebecame NBC’s best debut comedyin terms of viewership since the return ofWill & Gracein 2017 and, while it hasn’t maintained those heights, it’s still kept steady with the Season 2 premiere even pulling in9 million viewers across all platforms. The new episodes have also brought with them plenty of exciting guests besides the returning Warfield, including Rauch’sThe Big Bang TheorycolleaguesKunal NayyarandKate Micucci, as well asthe original series’s Wheeler family-Brent SpinerandAnnie O’Donnell- andRichard Kindamong others.
Although Season 1’s success was enough to warranta quick renewal, the fate ofNight Courtbeyond Season 2 is still up in the air. Chances of a third season for Rauch, Larroquette, and company seem strong given the ratings, but there’s been no indication either way from anyone involved whether the Manhattan Municipal Court will remain open any longer. Until then, the Season 2 finale will look to bring a bit more chaos toNight Courtfans when it airs at 8 p.m. ET.
New episodes of the NBC comedyare available to stream on Peacock the day after airing. After tonight’s episode, theNight Courtreboot can be viewed in its entirety on the platform. Check out the exclusive sneak peek at the finale above.
Night Court
Unapologetically optimistic judge Abby Stone, the daughter of the late Harry Stone, 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.
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