Night Courtis about to adjourn for Season 3, but there are still two more episodes to go before Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch) and her overworked colleagues clock out. A double-feature finale will air this Tuesday that will send the season off with a big bang (pun intended), including several exciting guests and potentially big developments for the Manhattan Municipal Court’s judge. Collider can exclusively share a new sneak peek at one of the new additions — Critics' Choice Award-winningShrinkingstarMichael Urie— who will be making his debut as “The Funnest Judge in the City” in Episode 17. Abby will come face to face with her new rival, determined to prove that he isn’t as fun as everyone believes he is.
In the sneak peek, Judge Toby Nulman (Urie) is taking selfies with his adoring fans during a session that ran a bit later than expected. When Abby tries to speak with him, he assumes she’s another one of his admirers and takes a selfie with her. In reality, she’s there to scope out the competition, who appears to have the entire courthouse rocking with his presence. Abby says she’s plenty fun herself, which leaves Nulman curious to see what her sessions are like on the bench. Although she gets a bit too gross in trying to sound cool, he decides to stick around to experiencethe chaos of a typical Night Court shiftfor himself.
Urie comes into the NBC sitcom fresh off dazzling viewers with his performance inShrinkingSeason 2 as Brian. He not only won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy, but was also nominated for a SAG Award as part of the show’s star-studded ensemble. Beforeplaying oppositeJason SegelandHarrison Ford, however, he was best known for his role as the gossipy Marc St. James on ABC’s hit seriesUgly Betty. More recently, his voice could be heard inDan Harmon’s animated Fox seriesKrapopolis, where he voiced the Greek god Hermes, and he could be seen on the big screen last year with theMichael Keaton-led dramedy,Goodrich.
Who Else Will Be Guest-Starring in the ‘Night Court’ Season 3 Finale?
While Urie packs even more comedy into the courtroom, he’s justone of many big namesfilling out the final two episodes. Episode 17 will also welcome backNight CourtveteranMarsha Warfieldas Roz Russell, who will be starring in Gurgs’s (Lacretta) new courthouse welcome video. As Abby deals with Judge Nulman, Gurgs will be fighting for control of her project as it begins to take on a life of its own. Episode 18, which will cap off the night, meanwhile, will be an homage to an episode of the original series that featured a pivotal guest appearance fromMichael J. Fox. Instead of Fox, however, the new installment will center onYoung SheldonstarRaegan Revord, who is trying to run away and get married to her soulmate at Judge Stone’s courthouse.
After that’s handled, and Dan (John Larroquette) and Julianne (Wendie Malick) reckon with the fact that they may be becoming friends, the episode will welcome the guest everyone has been waiting for —Simon Helberg. Rauch’sTheBig Bang Theoryromantic partnerwill be playing Spencer, a mysterious new character that’s set to be a “game-changer” for Judge Stone. Helberg’s appearance has been much anticipated, consideringthe long relationshipbetween Bernadette and Howard on theChuck LorreandBill Pradysitcom, but finer details are being kept as a surprise for when the show hits the air.
Night CourtSeason 3, Episodes 17 and 18 air back-to-back tomorrow night on NBC. Check out the sneak peek at Urie’s new character in the player above.
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