NBC Is Developing a NIGHT COURT Sequel Series with John Larroquette and Melissa Rauch

The classic ‘80s sitcom Night Court is getting a sequel series at NBC, and original series star John Larroquette is set to return as Dan Fielding. Big Bang Theory alum Melissa Rauch is attached as an executive producer on the series.

I’m a huge fan of Night Court! That’s one of those shows that I enjoyed watching when I was growing up. The movie was created by Reinhold Weege and ran on NBC for nine seasons from 1984-1992, and there were nearly 200 episodes.

The original series followed Honorable Judge Harry T. Stone, “a young, hip, jeans-wearing liberal eccentric presiding over the night shift of a Manhattan courtroom -- which means his views on various cases aren't always normal, nor are his judgments. Helping him manage the chaos is not-so-bright yet softhearted courtroom guard Bull and egotistical prosecutor Dan Fielding.” Harry Stone was played by Harry Anderson in the original series. He passed away in 2018.

The new series will follow “unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone, daughter of the original series character Harry Stone, as she follows in her father’s footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court. She tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Fielding (Larroquette).”

Dan Rubin is attached to write and executive produce the project, and I’m actually looking forward to seeing how this sequel series turns out!

Source: Variety