NBC’s Night Court revival brought a fresh comedic spark to prime time with its quirky courtroom antics, offbeat characters, and nostalgic nods to the original 1984 classic. Starring Melissa Rauch as Judge Abby Stone—daughter of the late Judge Harry Stone—the show balanced zany humor with heartwarming moments, winning over longtime fans and new viewers alike. After a successful three-season run and decent viewership, fans were hopeful for a fourth. However, the gavel has dropped on Night Court for good—NBC has officially canceled the series, and while there was a brief effort to shop it around for a season 4, things aren’t looking promising for a return. Here’s a full breakdown of what we know.
Will there be a Night Court Season 4?
NBC’s revival of Night Court delivered three seasons of light-hearted legal hijinks, nostalgic callbacks, and charming performances, especially from Melissa Rauch as Judge Abby Stone and the returning John Larroquette as Dan Fielding. The show managed to carve a space for itself in a crowded comedy landscape, offering the familiar structure of its predecessor with a more modern comedic twist. However, after wrapping its third season in March 2025, fans eager for news of a fourth outing were met with disappointment. NBC officially canceled Night Court in April, and while the series was briefly being shopped to other platforms, no new home has been found. Here’s everything we know about the show’s status.
What happened in Night Court Season 3?
In Season 3, the show leaned further into character development while maintaining its signature episodic structure. Abby Stone continued to grapple with living up to her father’s legacy while injecting her brand of empathy into the courtroom. The season gave more emotional depth to returning character Dan Fielding, who wrestled with retirement and rediscovered purpose in Abby’s mission. Supporting characters like Olivia, Gurgs, and Neil also found more space to shine, creating a richer ensemble dynamic.
The season finale left fans with potential romantic threads, personal crossroads, and just enough unresolved business to warrant a fourth season—one that now sadly won’t happen.
Has Night Court been renewed for Season 4?
As of now, Night Court has officially not been renewed for Season 4. In fact, NBC has canceled the series after its third season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this was part of a larger network-wide reduction in scripted programming. Despite being relatively cost-effective and steady in ratings, Night Court didn’t meet the internal performance metrics NBC hoped for.
Reports from Collider confirmed that Warner Bros. Television attempted to shop the show to other platforms, but the outlook remains grim. While not entirely off the table, a revival seems unlikely at this point.
Everything we know about Season 4:
There are no current plans to produce a fourth season of Night Court. The cast and crew have not publicly commented on the show’s potential return, and insiders suggest no platforms have expressed serious interest in picking up the canceled NBC series.
If Season 4 had gone forward, fans could have expected deeper exploration of Abby’s evolving leadership, Dan’s mentorship arc, and perhaps new courtroom chaos from unexpected guest appearances. Sadly, unless there is an unexpected turn of events, it seems Night Court has officially adjourned.
