Ep 19. Jung and the Restless

When a well-known professor of anthropology named Harold Jung appears before Judge Harry T. Stone in Night Court season 5 episode 19 titled "Jung and the Restless," things get a little heated. Jung has gotten into hot water for apparently stealing an artifact from a local museum.

The courtroom is packed with fans and colleagues of the esteemed professor, and Judge Stone is determined to remain impartial throughout the trial. But this proves to be a difficult task when the attractive but conniving prosecutor, Ms. Porter, starts to turn up the heat.

Ms. Porter, played by the talented John Astin, is often at odds with Judge Stone, who can't resist making wisecracks at her expense. But in this episode, she decides to manipulate the court in a different direction by bringing up the issue of Jung's mental health.

At first, the professor appears calm and collected, but as the proceedings go on, it becomes clear that he is struggling with some personal issues. A testy exchange with his young assistant reveals that there may be something going on in his home life that is causing him to act out.

Meanwhile, Harry is dealing with his own personal issues. In a subplot, he is having trouble sleeping and is convinced that he is being haunted by the ghost of a young boy he once sent to the electric chair. He seeks counsel from his fellow judges, but they are all too caught up in their own problems to help him.

As the trial heats up, Harry finds himself drawn to the attractive prosecutor, even though he knows it's a bad idea. Meanwhile, Jung's assistant starts to crack under the pressure, exposing the professor's dark secret.

Despite Ms. Porter's best efforts, Judge Stone remains determined to give Jung a fair trial. But when the truth about the artifact theft comes out, it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems. Will justice be served? Or will the professor be able to use his influential friends to escape punishment?

Overall, "Jung and the Restless" is a classic episode of Night Court that showcases the show's trademark humor and heart. With plenty of witty banter, surprising plot twists, and charming characters, it's a must-watch for fans of the series.