Ep 19. Married Alive

Harry T. Stone presides over the chaotic proceedings of a New York City night court in Season 2 Episode 19 of Night Court. In this episode, entitled "Married Alive," the court's employees find themselves caught up in a tangled web of love and deceit.

The episode begins with a woman named Joanna, played by guest star Mare Winningham, entering the courtroom and informing Harry that she is there to marry him. Joanna is a beautiful young widow who has just inherited a fortune from her deceased husband, and she has decided that Harry is the man with whom she wants to spend the rest of her life. Despite Harry's protests, Joanna insists that they get married, and the court's employees are shocked by the sudden turn of events.

Meanwhile, the court's clerk, Mac Robinson, is dealing with his own romantic problems. Mac is in love with a woman named Quon Le, who is from Vietnam. However, Quon Le is still legally married to her abusive husband, Tuan, and Mac is desperately trying to find a way to help her escape from the violent man. Mac enlists the help of Christine, the court's public defender, in his mission to rescue Quon Le and start a new life with her.

As Harry tries to come up with a way to get out of marrying Joanna, the situation becomes even more complicated when Joanna's ex-husband shows up. The ex-husband, who is also wealthy, wants Joanna back and is willing to pay Harry to annul their marriage before it even begins. Harry is torn between his principles and the opportunity to make some quick cash, and he must make a decision that will affect the rest of his life.

Meanwhile, Quon Le's husband has found out about Mac's plans and is determined to stop them at all costs. Mac and Christine find themselves in a race against time to save Quon Le and get her and Mac out of harm's way.

All of these plotlines come to a head in a hilarious and chaotic finale, as Harry tries to fend off Joanna and her ex-husband, Mac and Christine try to save Quon Le, and the other court employees get caught up in the action. "Married Alive" is an episode full of twists and turns, as the characters navigate their way through the complicated world of love and marriage. With its fast-paced action and laugh-out-loud moments, this episode of Night Court is a must-watch for fans of the classic sitcom.