Night Court: Season 9

1991 · 22 episodes

What Season 9 of Night Court

Season 9 opens with Harry and Christine confused about what they feel for each other. Before they can sort it out, Dan kidnaps her during a costume party at the courthouse. Harry, meanwhile, jails a diplomat from a tiny but very belligerent nation, pushing the country to the brink of war. Bull and Wanda plan their wedding amid setbacks, and Roz receives a visit from her husband, who wants a divorce so he can remarry. Dan goes from one romantic adventure to the next, while Christine launches a campaign for Congress that pits her against an aggressive rival.

22episodes

Sep 18, 1991premiered

May 31, 1992latest episode

8.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 9 Episodes

9x01
9x01 A Guy Named Phantom (1)
Sep 18, 1991 · 24 min
Harry and Christine are both confused over their feelings for each other, but before they can work them out, the deranged Dan kidnaps Christine at a courthouse costume party.
Directing: Jim Drake · Starring: Mike Finneran, Gilbert Gottfried, Raye Birk, John Bear Staible
9x02
9x02 A Guy Named Phantom (2)
Sep 25, 1991 · 24 min
Dan's plan takes an unexpected turn when he "kidnaps" Christine Sullivan (Markie Post), leading her to the courthouse's subterranean levels. As the night unfolds, the mystery deepens, and the true identity of the thief is revealed.
Directing: Jim Drake · Starring: Dorothy Andrews, William Utay, Gilbert Gottfried, Raye Birk
9x03
9x03 My Life as a Dog Lawyer
Oct 2, 1991 · 24 min
Harry brings the country to the brink of war by jailing a diplomat from a small but belligerent nation, and Dan returns to duty.
Directed by: Jim Drake · Starring: Dorothy Andrews, Stephen Lee, Catherine MacNeal, Paul Collins
9x04
9x04 Puppy Love
Oct 9, 1991 · 24 min
Roz stuns her co-workers when her uptown husband pays a visit to secure a divorce so he can marry again.
Directed by: Jim Drake · Written by: Kevin Kelton · Starring: Mike Finneran, Dorothy Andrews, John Bear Staible, Roger E. Mosley
9x05
9x05 Pop Goes the Question
Oct 16, 1991 · 24 min
Wanda learns on the anniversary of their first date that Bull must perform a miracle before he can marry her.
Directing: Jim Drake · Starring: Mike Finneran, Dorothy Andrews, Cathy McAuley, William Utay
9x06
9x06 Guess Who's Listening to Dinner?
Oct 30, 1991 · 24 min
Dan tries to break up with the daughter of a crime boss, who insists Dan reconsider over dinner-and that he bring along Christine.
Directed by: Jim Drake · Starring: Dorothy Andrews, Tony Jay, Teresa Parente, Andrew Hill Newman
9x07
9x07 Looking for Mr. Shannon
Nov 6, 1991 · 24 min
Bull's bachelor party turns into a disaster when the guys are stranded at a motel with no money and no transportation, and where Bull is kidnapped.
Directed by: Jim Drake · Starring: Mike Finneran, Dorothy Andrews, William Utay, Gilbert Gottfried
9x08
9x08 Teacher's Pet
Nov 13, 1991 · 24 min
Christine is disillusioned by a law professor she once idolized and Bull undergoes an unusual ceremony to regain his virginity.
Directed by: Jim Drake · Starring: Dorothy Andrews, George Coe, Ralph Bruneau, Nicholas Worth
9x09
9x09 The System Works
Nov 17, 1991 · 24 min
Harry has his hands full when he agrees to teach a law course with a eclectic group of students and Dan hires an artist to do some very special sketches of Christine.
Directed by: Jim Drake · Written by: Lee Maddux · Starring: Dorothy Andrews, Walter Olkewicz, Paul Sand, Miriam Flynn
9x10
9x10 Get Me to the Roof on Time
Nov 20, 1991 · 24 min
Bull's wedding day threatens to fall apart when bride Wanda refuses to wear Mother Hank's wedding gown, Harry and Art quarrel over being best man and Christine over-organizes everything.
Directed by: Jim Drake · Starring: Mike Finneran, Dorothy Andrews, Cathy McAuley, Paddi Edwards
9x11
9x11 Santa on the Lam
Dec 11, 1991 · 24 min
On Christmas Eve Dan tries to show a disillusioned Santa that the holiday spirit still exists as Harry tries to get away from a depressing lonely soul he's befriended.
Written by: Lee Maddux · Starring: Mike Finneran, Mel Tormé, Dorothy Andrews, Hansford Rowe
9x12
9x12 Shave and a Haircut
Jan 8, 1992 · 24 min
Harry goes all out to get Mel Torme to accept a man-of-the-year award unaware that it's all a prank and Dan and Will turn into bounty hunters.
Directed by: Tim Steele · Written by: Kevin Kelton · Starring: Mel Tormé, Dorothy Andrews, William Utay, Walter Olkewicz
9x13
9x13 A New York Story
Jan 15, 1992 · 24 min
Harry uncovers a city financial snafu when a defendant proves he owns several prominent landmarks and Dan enjoys being a beauty pageant judge.
Directed by: Jim Drake · Starring: Dorothy Andrews, Stephen Root, Donna Lynn Leavy, Lee Arenberg
9x14
9x14 Undressed For Success
Jan 22, 1992 · 24 min
Mac considers doing an underwear commercial for some quick cash and Roz entrusts some personal treasures to Dan.
Directed by Jim Drake · Starring: Denice Kumagai, Dorothy Andrews, Phil Proctor, Deborah Strang
9x15
9x15 Poker? I Hardly Know Her
Feb 5, 1992 · 24 min
Roz hosts a makeup-poker party while Harry redecorates his office and Dan dallies with a courtroom cutie.
Directed by: Jim Drake · Starring: Mike Finneran, Denice Kumagai, Dorothy Andrews, Lisa Robins
9x16
9x16 Party Girl (1)
Feb 12, 1992 · 24 min
A political consultant persuades Christine to run for Congress, Dan becomes a sexual surrogate, and Mac's video of Bull's wedding achieves a certain distinction.
Starring: Dorothy Andrews, Don Amendolia, Cristine Rose, Robert Starr
9x17
9x17 Party Girl (2)
Feb 12, 1992 · 24 min
Christine Sullivan (Markie Post) confronts her political opponent's office to address his aggressive campaign tactics. Despite their initial adversarial relationship, they find common ground and get along well. However, after Christine leaves, her opponent unexpectedly dies of a heart attack.
Directed by: Jim Drake · Starring: Dorothy Andrews, Don Amendolia, Cristine Rose, Nancy Marchand
9x18
9x18 To Sir With ... Ah, What the Heck ... Love
Feb 26, 1992 · 24 min
Dan begins kissing up to Harry as part of his campaign to replace Harry on the bench when he becomes a full time law professor and Art the handyman becomes a surrogate dad to Bull when he starts dating Bull's mama.
Directed by: Jim Drake · Starring: Mike Finneran, Dorothy Andrews, Walter Olkewicz, Eddie Barth
9x19
9x19 P.S. Do I Know You?
Mar 4, 1992 · 24 min
Roz dreads meeting a male pen pal who's expecting someone just a little different than the real Roz.
Directed by: Jim Drake · Starring: Dorothy Andrews, Alex Henteloff, James McDonnell, Biff Yeager
9x20
9x20 Opportunity Knock Knocks (1)
May 13, 1992 · 24 min
Harry contemplates a variety of job offers, Dan anticipates life on easy street with a wealthy bride, Bull deals with some really out-of-town visitors, and Christine contemplates the agony of defeat.
Directed by Jim Drake · Starring: Mike Finneran, Mel Tormé, Dorothy Andrews, Oliver Theess
9x21
9x21 Opportunity Knock Knocks (2)
May 13, 1992 · 24 min
In this penultimate episode of the series, Dan Fielding (John Larroquette) attempts to secure an interview with a high-society newspaper columnist to boost his social standing. However, his plan backfires when the columnist becomes more interested in Roz Russell (Marsha Warfield) instead.
Directing: Jim Drake · Starring: Ralph Manza, Mike Finneran, Phil Leeds, Jacalyn O'Shaughnessy
9x22
9x22 The 1992 Boat Show Season Finale
May 31, 1992 · 24 min
Roz steals the show and Dan's spot with the in-crowd when a gossip columnist discovers her and Lisette tries to deal with her erotic dreams about Harry.
Starring: Dorothy Andrews, Glenn Shadix, Kathleen Doyle, Dona Hardy