Ep 7. Once In Love With Harry

Once In Love With Harry is the seventh episode of the first season of Night Court. The episode follows the night court of Judge Harry Stone (played by Harry Anderson) as they navigate the usual bizarre cases that come through their doors.

The episode begins with an odd case about a man who is attempting to sue his doctor for making him shorter. The man claims that after visiting the doctor to get a colonic, he lost two inches in height. The case is dismissed by Judge Stone, who explains that it is unlikely that the man lost any height at all.

Next up is a case about a woman who has been arrested for stealing a fur coat. When the woman, Edna, appears before the court, she insists that she did not steal the coat, but rather that she bought it from a man on the street. The man she bought it from, however, has disappeared, leaving her in a tight spot.

As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that Edna is not only an expert shoplifter, but she is also in love with Judge Stone. She repeatedly flirts with him throughout the proceedings and is disappointed when he is unable to give her any special treatment.

Meanwhile, a man named Frank appears before the court. He is a businessman who has been charged with impersonating a police officer. Frank claims that he was only pretending to be a cop in order to catch a mugger who had been terrorizing the neighborhood. Despite his good intentions, Frank is still guilty of breaking the law, and Judge Stone must decide what to do with him.

The final case of the night involves a group of nuns who have been arrested for causing a disturbance. The nuns are protesting the fact that a park is being built on the site of their convent. As the nuns testify before the court, it becomes clear that they are not just upset about losing their home, but they are also being harassed by the construction workers.

Throughout the episode, Judge Stone does his best to juggle all of these cases while also dealing with Edna's romantic advances. He is tempted by her flattery and her good looks, but ultimately realizes how inappropriate it would be to get involved with her.

In the end, Judge Stone is able to make fair decisions in all of the cases before him. The man who claimed to have lost two inches of height has his case dismissed, while Edna is found guilty of stealing the fur coat. Frank is given a suspended sentence and is ordered to perform community service, and the nuns are granted a temporary restraining order to prevent any further construction on their property.

Once In Love With Harry is a fun and fast-paced episode that showcases the talents of the Night Court cast. The ridiculous cases and quirky characters are what make this show so memorable, and this episode is no exception. Fans of the show will appreciate the wacky humor and the unique twists and turns of the various cases, while newcomers will get a taste of what Night Court is all about.