Night Court: The Complete Third Season DVD Review


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Synopsis: This season, life in Judge Harry Stone’s court starts with a tear (as the gang says farewell to Selma) and a horselaugh (as they welcome wiseacre Flo to the municipal menagerie). And it’s all fun from there in 22 absurdly hilarious episodes as Harry and his staff (including another newcomer, Legal Aid attorney Christine Sullivan) contend with New York’s zaniest nuts and dolts: the usual winos, weirdos, hookers and con artists, plus an orangutan, a rock star, a man from Saturn and a gorgeous witch who has Harry under her spell. The 3-Disc Set of Season 3 ends on a dark and stormy night, when four expectant moms fulfill their expectations with the panic-stricken assistance of the whole Night Court crew. Lullaby and good Night Court!

Review: This is the season where Night Court as I remember it really began.  You remember Night Court, right?  It was a great show.  There was Harry the wisecracking, magic-doing judge...Dan Fielding the slimey district attorney..and who could forget Christine..the public defender with a heart of gold.  Don't forget the lovable court baliff, Bull!

This season is when Christine joined the show, and therefore set off the character dynamics that would carry Night Court through to its end in 1992

The show was a bit more like Barney Miller in the early days, but it progressed to a slapstick style that would do anything for a joke.  The humor got zanier and zanier just to keep things interesting.  It turned more into a situation comedy than a deadpan drama.

The love triangle between Harry, Dan and Christine begins this year.  It really drives the rest of the show's six seasons thereafter, too.  I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this show, and I'm so glad they're finally getting it out on DVD!  I highly recommend picking it up.

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Links:  www.nightcourtdvd.com

Video: You can watch a clip HERE