NBC Releases First-Look Photos from the Upcoming ‘Night Court’ Holiday Special

Written by John Edward Betancourt

NIGHT COURT -- "A Night Court Before Christmas" Holiday Special -- Pictured: John Laroquette as Dan Fielding -- (Photo by: Nicole Weingart/NBC)

One thing that fans of television can agree upon, is that the Newboot (as Melissa Rauch put it) of Night Court on NBC is an outright refreshing series, one that absolutely surprised us this year. Courtesy of the fact that this show is a respectful sequel. One that truly pays tribute to what came before while also taking the time to forge annew path for the franchise. The kind that is grounded in depth and meaning and messaging that few sitcoms express in the modern era of television, and the wonder of having this show on the air, has left us hungry for more. 
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To the point where we’ve been counting down the days until the season two premiere of the show, which is just around the corner. But since it is the holiday season, NBC thought it would be worthwhile to send a bevy of gifts our way regarding this show. First by announcing that a special holiday episode will debut this Saturday on the network, and by also offering up, some first-look photos from said special, and some details regarding this wondrous holiday special. All of which, we will share with you now. Because if you’re here, you’re a fan of this show and ready to know what Saturday will bring, so here are those incredible gifts, courtesy of NBC.

“A Night Court Before Christmas"
Airing Dec. 23 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC

It’s Christmastime at Night Court. Abby enlists Dan on her quest to track down a little girl’s letter to Santa. Gurgs' gift for Dan isn’t what she expected. Olivia is haunted by a witness who believes herself to be The Ghost of Christmas Present. 

A jolly ho, ho…no!! From naughty naked carolers to drunken St. Nicks, the spirit of the season has festively found its way to “Night Court” in a special stand-alone holiday episode airing on Saturday, Dec. 23 (8:30 p.m. ET/PT).  NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes a guest-starring appearance.

The season two premiere of “Night Court” then kicks off after the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 2 (8-8:30 p.m. ET/PT).

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