Dan's Operation: Part 2

Night Court wouldn't be the same without John Laroquette as Dan Fielding; he's a fine actor, capable of a nuanced performance but equally effective in broad comedy. Fine actors aren't always enough to sustain a plot though; there has to be good balance between performers and story. For me this episode was a fail from that angle.

The clichés of Dan's established personality are exaggerated beyond the point of return. In earlier seasons, his lecherous behaviour was considerably dialled down. When it's no holds barred, the element of believability that makes the best humour great is lost.

It's ludicrous to think Dan could attempt sexual relations while hospitalized with a grave ulcer. This episode becomes fantasy because of its absurd twists. The final scene with Harry is a tender moment that redeems the story somewhat but not enough of a payoff for the contrivances that led to it.

Rating based on performances rather than storytelling which is poor.

Great show for the Era, really compared to TV today with all the bs in them, it's still a fantastic show. Just wonder why in list a the cast why some are left out like Peg, the first offender in from of the judge. They deserve to b noted like everybody else.

If only for the heartfelt ending. Not all of the jokes aged well, but this some good character development for Dan Fielding and Harry.