Abby Stone, la hija del difunto Harry Stone, se hace cargo del turno de noche de un tribunal de comparecencias de Manhattan y contrata al ex fiscal Dan Fielding como abogado de oficio.
Gurgs' tween nephew and some of his fellow students visit the court for a school project; things get out of hand for Abby, Dan and the night court team when the kids reveal their true motive is to grind the wheels of justice to a halt.
When train is delayed, Abby sees an opportunity to serve underground justice. Gurgs tries to start the proceedings so Abby can meet her two favorite celebrities.
Una luna de sangre saca a la luz algunos de los casos más extraños que Nueva York puede ofrecer junto con un visitante sorpresa: La madre de Abby, que esconde algunos secretos; Gurgs sospecha que Dan sabe más de lo que dice.
Abby intenta que el tribunal aparezca en un popular podcast, pero el presentador sólo tiene ojos para Dan, que pronto aprende que ser el centro de atención puede tener su lado negativo.
Rand, el prometido de Abby, está en la ciudad para ayudarla a entrenar para una maratón a la que Olivia decide apuntarse. Mientras tanto, Gurgs ayuda a Dan a intentar salvar un banco que tiene un valor sentimental.
Abby lands a meeting with the New York City district attorney to discuss criminal justice reform ideas. Dan inserts himself into the meeting, eager to flex his political muscles. Meanwhile, Gurgs gives Neil a pep talk on self-assurance.
When sealed records reveal an innovative founder's history of deception, a lawyer weighs exposing the truth against preserving client confidentiality, while her partner's investment company eyes a lucrative but dubious deal.
Neil's crush on Abby makes very uncomfortable for everyone, But Abby looks for a way out when she meets a love from his past. Gurgs fails to protect Dan from an unruly member of the gallery.
Dan gets an opportunity to become a judge in Louisiana, and Abby throws a party in his honor (which he tries to escape). Olivia helps Gurgs prepare for a test. Rand wants to spend more time with Abby but something always pops up.
Abby is on trial, and she and Dan are fighting for her professional life. District Attorney Jeff Dewitt returns and forces Olivia to choose sides. Abby and Rand find their relationship at a crossroads.