Abby’s matchmaking attempts gospectacularly sideways in “The Judge’s Boyfriend’s Dad, Part 2.” Instead of fostering a heartwarming connection between her boyfriend, Jake, and her curmudgeonly colleague, Dan, Abby managed to exclude herself entirely. It’s a sitcom staple – good intentions paving the road to comedic hell – and Night Court handles it with its usual blend of absurdity and warmth.
This week’s installment picks up where last week’s cliffhanger left off, with the fallout from Abby’s well-meaning but ill-fated plan. The core issue? Jake and Dan, left to their own devices, discovered they have… gasp… things in common. Suddenly, Abby’s the odd one out, relegated to the sidelines while the guys bond. It’s a relatable scenario, even if it plays out in the heightened reality of a late-night courtroom. The episode works because it taps into that universal experience of feeling like a third wheel, even when you’re the one who brought the other two wheels together.
Meanwhile, Gurgs continues her crusade for fresh air, this time confronting Julianne about her indoor smoking habit.
“The Judge’s Boyfriend’s Dad, Part 2” airs Tuesday, November 26, at 8:30 PM EST on NBC. The half-hour episode is the second installment in this two-part storyline and the second of an eighteen-episode season.
