Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for Night Court season 1, episode 6, "Justice Buddies."The Night Court revival copied a trend from the original series, tackling current events and topical issues with a comedic twist. While primarily remembered as a screwball sitcom with reality-breaking gags like Wile E. Coyote being arrested for harassing the Road Runner, the original Night Court frequently addressed real-world issues like discrimination and social justice. The new Night Court continues this tradition with an episode centering around bailiff Donna "Gurgs" Gurganous (Lacretta) and a protest organized by her 12-year-old nephew, Xavier.
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