Ep 17. Battling Bailiff

In Night Court season 2 episode 17, titled "Battling Bailiff", the courtroom of Judge Harry T. Stone (played by Harry Anderson) is thrown into chaos when his trusty bailiff Nostradamus "Bull" Shannon (played by Richard Moll) suddenly resigns from his post. With the court in desperate need of a new bailiff, the judges and court staff brainstorm potential candidates, but their search proves difficult.

Meanwhile, a young man named Lester (played by Michael J. Pollard) is brought before the court on charges of theft. Lester is a bit of an oddball, with an even stranger accomplice in tow - a large iguana named Sid. As the case unfolds, Harry and his team must navigate Lester's bizarre behavior and his seemingly genuine plea of innocence.

As the day wears on, tensions rise among the court staff. While the judges are busy interviewing potential bailiffs, the remaining employees find themselves at odds with one another. Court clerk Mac (played by Charles Robinson) clashes with public defender Christine (played by Markie Post) over a seemingly trivial matter, while court reporter Lisette (played by Ellen Foley) struggles to keep the peace.

Just as things are reaching a breaking point, Bull makes a surprise return to the court. But Bull isn't content to just resume his old post - he has a bone to pick with Harry, and challenges him to a boxing match in order to settle their score. With the entire courtroom watching, Harry and Bull face off in an epic battle - but who will come out on top?

"Battling Bailiff" is a classic episode of Night Court that showcases the show's signature blend of zany humor and heartfelt moments. From Lester's strange predicament to Bull and Harry's boxing match, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. And in the end, the characters we've come to love emerge stronger than ever.