Ep 11. Ready or Knot

Night Court season 1 episode 11 is titled "Ready or Knot". This episode follows the daily work of Judge Harry T. Stone and the rest of the night shift staff at Manhattan's Municipal Court as they listen to a number of bizarre cases that come through the doors of the court.

In "Ready or Knot", the court sees an unusual lawsuit brought forth by a wealthy man named Mr. Dunne who is suing a dressmaker for creating a wedding dress that led to his fiance, Wendy, jilting him at the altar. While the dressmaker, Ms. Cone, tries to explain that Mr. Dunne's bride-to-be must have backed out for other reasons, the man is intent on holding her responsible for his broken heart.

As Harry and the rest of the court staff try to navigate this odd case, they also have to deal with a number of other strange characters that come in and out of the courtroom. There's a man named Eddie who claims to be a vampire and wants to be legally recognized as one so that he can stay up all night without getting in trouble. There's also a woman who believes that she is the reincarnation of Marilyn Monroe and is looking for compensation from the government for her past suffering. And of course, there are the usual petty criminals who have been brought in for things like stealing hubcaps or swiping wallets.

Throughout the episode, the court staff has to juggle all of these cases while also trying to maintain some semblance of order and professionalism in the courtroom. Harry, in particular, is determined to keep things running smoothly even as he deals with his own personal issues, including a failed romantic entanglement and a hidden fear of commitment.

Overall, "Ready or Knot" is a lighthearted yet entertaining episode that showcases the quirkiness of the night court and its staff. It's a fun watch for fans of legal dramas and comedies alike, and provides a unique glimpse into the daily life of those who work in the justice system.