Ep 13. Baby Talk

Title: Night Court - Baby Talk (Season 4, Episode 13)

In the episode "Baby Talk" of Night Court, the chaos never stops in Judge Harry Stone's courtroom as usual. But this time the episode revolves around a young mother named Denise (Karen Kopins) who has been charged with shoplifting for stealing baby formula. But things aren't as simple as they seem. As the story unfolds, we find out that Denise is a homeless lady who was homeless with her baby son before she was arrested.

Denise doesn’t have money to pay bail and she needs her baby's formula. Harry, of course, takes pity on the young mother and even tries to babysit her son, whom he names "Mr. Chips". In the meantime, Harry and his team of attorneys are trying to find a way to keep the infant fed while gathering enough evidence to defend the young mother's case. Denise has nowhere to go, so Harry makes arrangements for her to stay at a shelter.

Meanwhile, Dan is upset when he overhears Roz and Christine talking about his weight behind his back. Determined to prove them wrong, Dan goes on a crazy diet of low-calorie food and workouts. His erratic behavior reaches its peak when he shows up in the courtroom wearing a clown costume with only a fig leaf of lettuce covering his genitalia. Harry, who has seen Dan doing this before, takes it in stride and tries to get him back on a sensible diet.

Meanwhile, Mac is dealing with his own issues. A woman named Marsha (Barbara Cason) has lost her parrot and believes that Mac has kidnapped it. With the help of the characters, a furry creature is made to act like a parrot to return to Marsha and the true thief is revealed.

Overall, "Baby Talk" is a heartwarming episode of Night Court that showcases the compassion of Judge Harry Stone and his team. The episode doesn't focus on comedy or the usual wacky characters, but rather on the heart of the show. Fans will love seeing the characters working together and doing their best to help someone. The episode also deals with important issues, such as homelessness and the difficulties new mothers face.

In the end, "Baby Talk" is a great example of the unique blend of humor and humanity that made Night Court a beloved classic sitcom. The episode has a happy ending and leaves the audience with a warm, fuzzy feeling.