Ep 5. The Apartment

The Apartment is the fifth episode of the first season of Night Court. The show is a comedic look at a night court in Manhattan where Judge Harry T. Stone presides over a cast of crazy and unusual characters. In this episode, Harry is dealing with an unusual case - a man who is on trial for stealing his own apartment back from his ex-wife.

The episode starts with Harry getting ready for the case, but his attention is drawn away by an unusual new arrival at the court. An eccentric woman by the name of Selma Hacker has arrived at the courthouse and is demanding to see Harry. Selma is a strange character who is obsessed with Harry, constantly sending him gifts and flowers. Harry is completely thrown off by her presence and tries to get her to leave, but Selma insists that she has seen something terrible and needs Harry's help to stop it.

Meanwhile, in the courtroom, Harry is having trouble with Mr. Hackett, a man who is accused of breaking into his own apartment. Hackett is adamant that he did nothing wrong and that his ex-wife is the one who has been stealing from him. As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that Hackett is not the only one with a key to his apartment, and that there are other people involved in the thefts.

Throughout the episode, Harry must juggle his court duties with his strange encounter with Selma. He tries to get her to go home and forget about her obsession with him, but Selma is relentless. Eventually, Harry finds out what Selma has been so worried about - her pet fish have gone missing. Harry and the court staff band together to try and find the fish, and Selma is eventually rewarded when they are found safe and sound.

As the trial continues, Harry is forced to make a tough decision about Hackett's fate. The case presents some interesting legal challenges, and Harry is forced to weigh the evidence carefully. In the end, the court reaches a surprising verdict, one that leaves both Hackett and his ex-wife shocked.

The Apartment is a great episode of Night Court that showcases the show's unique blend of comedy and drama. The episode is funny and engaging, with some great moments between the characters. It also features some interesting legal challenges that keep the audience on their toes. Overall, this is a great episode that fans of the show are sure to enjoy.