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Night Court Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1986 - 1987
Episode 1
The Next Voice You Hear...
Thu, Oct 2, 198630 mins
In this pivotal episode in the series, a long lost letter is delivered to Harry from his mother who abandoned him. After learning she's passed away, he receives a visit from his stepfather, Buddy, who was married to her for twenty-three years. This is the first of many episodes to feature Buddy, played by the wonderful John Astin, known for his role as Gomez on the original Addams Family. More importantly, this is the episode that introduces Roz, the third female bailiff (following Selma Diamond and Florence Halop), who completes the final character lineup that will remain through the series finale.
Episode 2
Giving Thanks
Thu, Oct 9, 198624 mins
Dan saves Christine from choking in the cafeteria. Convinced that she owes him her life, Christine asks how she can repay him. His answer is simple: sleep with him.
Episode 3
Author, Author
Thu, Oct 16, 198630 mins
Bull is horrified to be told that his entry in a children's book contest was unintentionally violent, horrifying, and obscene. He breaks both hands punching holes in the wall, then goes to hide at the Natural History Museum. Dan is enticed by a woman with Dissociative Identity Disorder whose personality switches without warning from a prude to a sexpot, and back again.
Episode 4
Halloween II: The Return of Leon
Thu, Oct 30, 198630 mins
Harry learns that Leon is back in town. He anticipates his arrival and he still doesn't want to be placed in foster care. Dan learns that his boss is having a party and a lot of important people will be there. But his boss tells him he's not invited. Dan decides to sneak in.
Episode 5
Dan's Operation: Part 1
Thu, Nov 6, 198630 mins
Dan is hospitalized for surgery on a minor ulcer, but refuses to stay in the hospital. Insisting on returning to work, he eventually collapses and must return to the hospital in an even more serious condition. After foolishly attempting relations with Sheila while in his hospital bed, he falls into a coma.
Episode 6
Dan's Operation: Part 2
Thu, Nov 13, 198630 mins
Dan awakens from his coma, and Harry confronts him about his selfish and self-destructive behavior.
Episode 7
The New Judge
Thu, Nov 20, 198630 mins
Harry's temporary replacement carries a huge revolver with him everywhere he goes. When the new judge offers Dan a bribe, Dan becomes the reluctant pawn in a sting operation.
Episode 8
Contempt of Courting
Thu, Nov 27, 198624 mins
While Harry's away a female judge fills in for him. And Christine talks back to her in court which leads to her being thrown in jail. Harry returns just as Christine's being taken away. Harry goes to see her and suggests that she apologize to the judge but she refuses. Harry offers to talk to the judge. And in the end, Harry spends the night with her. And when Christine learns about it she feels betrayed.
Episode 9
Earthquake
Thu, Dec 4, 198630 mins
Dan quickly goes to pieces when an earthquake traps him in an elevator with Roz and a pair of sumo wrestlers.
Episode 10
Prince of a Guy
Thu, Dec 11, 198624 mins
A woman arrested for swimming naked in Central Park claims to be a princess from a tropical island; Harry is convinced to help her escape her arrogant brother, the Prince, and her arranged marriage with the trollish Ogg. Meanwhile, the prince becomes smitten with Christine.
Episode 11
New Year's Leave
Thu, Dec 18, 198630 mins
On New Year's Eve, a sweet old man brought into court on a minor charge turns out to be a convicted felon who has escaped prison to visit Times Square in memory of his wife; another man runs around the courthouse in a diaper, claiming to be the spirit of the new year.
Episode 12
Murder
Thu, Jan 8, 198730 mins
A sweet old lady comes into the courtroom and cheerfully confesses to murdering her husband. Harry is not sure he believes her.
Episode 13
Baby Talk
Thu, Jan 15, 198730 mins
When Mac learns that the restaurant he and Quon Le own is damaged beyond repair, he freaks out. And when she comes to court and it appears she went shopping, Mac gets upset. But when she tells him why she went shopping, he loses it and runs away. The gang tries to find him.
Episode 14
The Modest Proposal
Thu, Jan 29, 198730 mins
Christine is engaged to Bill, the world's most boring human being. When she gives signs of cold feet (including throwing up in Dan's briefcase) the others try to gently (or not-so-gently) talk her out of it.
Episode 15
A Day in the Life
Thu, Feb 5, 198730 mins
In the first of several "day in the life" episodes, the court has to process an unusually large docket (200 cases) before midnight - in this episode, to head off a federal judge's general amnesty setting free all defendants not arraigned by then.
Episode 16
Rabid
Thu, Feb 12, 198730 mins
After there's a fire at Harry's; he needs a place to stay and it's Dan who takes him in. He also brings with him a dog who saved him from the fire. When Dan is expecting some female company, he asks Harry to leave for awhile. When he comes back he finds Dan being treated by a doctor. It seems like the dog bit Dan and the doctor needs to know if the dog has rabies. Problem is the dog ran away. So they all scurry to find the dog.
Episode 17
Christine's Friend
Thu, Feb 19, 198730 mins
Dan and Harry compete for the attentions of Christine's attractive friend Heather.
Episode 18
Caught Red Handed
Thu, Feb 26, 198730 mins
Christine accuses her boss of sexual harassment; Harry and Bull participate in an elaborate scheme to get proof.
Episode 19
Paternity
Wed, Mar 18, 198730 mins
Dan is being sued by a woman who claims he fathered her child. While Dan doesn't remember the woman he says he's been so many. Her lawyer a sleaze shows up and threatens to air Dan's dirty laundry. They boy shows up and latches on to Dan and tries to bond with him. Bull runs for a position and the incumbent an old bailiff tells Bull this means war.
Episode 20
Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson
Wed, Mar 25, 198730 mins
While swearing in a group of immigrants as U.S. citizens, the gang is interrupted when Quon Le goes into labor at the same time Mac is struck down by appendicitis, and both are rushed to the hospital.
Episode 21
Her Honor: Part 1
Wed, Apr 29, 198730 mins
Dan confidently expects to be nominated as a judge, but takes a blow when the committee picks Christine instead. Everyone else is happy for her, until they are told that Harry has been turned down for re-appointment.
Episode 22
Her Honor: Part 2
Wed, May 6, 198730 mins
Christine tries to convince Harry to fight for his job, but Harry rejects her advice, planning instead to play the ultimate prank, a stunt so outrageous and crazy that it will get the attention of the entire city.