The series is a revival of the series of the same name that originally aired from 1984 to 1992. It premiered on January 17, 2023, and received generally positive reviews from critics. Melissa Rauch plays Abby Stone, the daughter of late Harry Stone, who fills her father's former position as judge on the night shift at the Manhattan Criminal Court.
Judge Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch) comes to New York City to take a job as magistrate for Manhattan Criminal Court's night shift. Also part of the night shift are prosecutor Olivia Moore (India de Beaufort), bailiff Donna "Gurgs" Gurganous (Lacretta) and public defender Dan Fielding (John Larroquette)