Abby Stone, the daughter of the late Harry Stone, takes over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and hires former prosecutor Dan Fielding as public defender.
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.
A blood moon brings out some of the weirdest cases New York has to offer along with a surprise visitor: Abby's mom, who's carrying some secrets; Gurgs suspects Dan knows more than he's letting on; Olivia and Neil stumble on the truth.
Abby tries to get the court featured on a popular podcast, but the host only has eyes for Dan, who soon learns that being the center of attention can have its downside.
Abby's fiancé Rand is in town to help her train for a marathon which Olivia decides to join. Meanwhile Gurgs helps Dan try to save a bench that has sentimental value.
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.
