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Two of Night Court‘s most memorable defendants are returning to the courtroom.
Brent Spiner and Annie O’Donnell will reprise their roles as hard-luck couple Bob and June Wheeler on next Tuesday’s episode of NBC‘s sequel series. NBC has released a series of photos from the episode as well, which you can check out here.
Spiner and O’Donnell guest-starred in six episodes of Night Court’s original NBC run as the Wheelers, a dirt-poor couple who always seemed to get the short end of the stick. Plus, Big Bang Theory alum Kate Micucci will play the Wheelers’ daughter Carol Ann, who’s now all grown up. (Micucci joins fellow Big Bang star Melissa Rauch on Night Court, although Micucci’s Lucy and Rauch’s Bernadette never crossed paths on Big Bang.)
“Huge surprises are in store for Dan when he’s tasked with representing Bob and June Wheeler, the notoriously unfortunate couple from the original iteration who resurface — this time with daughter Carol Ann in tow,” per the official synopsis. “While 30 years may have elapsed, their bad luck undoubtedly continues to plague them.”
Spiner, of course, went on to play android lieutenant Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation, a role he reprised in four Star Trek movies and then on Paramount+’s Star Trek: Picard. O’Donnell’s other TV credits include Days of Our Lives, Big Love and… yes, two episodes of The Big Bang Theory.
Along with the Wheelers, Night Court will also welcome SNL vet Julia Sweeney in the March 12 episode (8/7c, NBC), with her playing a psychic who helps Abby settle a longstanding argument she had with her late father. Read on to see more photos from the episode, and then hit the comments and tell us if you’re excited to see the Wheelers again.
Yes!!!!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been waiting for their return!!!
Well the Wheelers can’t helped but be seduced by the glamour of it all. I welcome them back.
I have been waiting for this since the reboot was announced! Bob and June Wheeler made me howl with laughter when I first discovered the original
This show has improved alot this season.
I’ve said it before and I will say it again.
When Bob comes out, and stands before the judge, he needs to stand to Dan’s left, like in the past.
Dan says “No no … on my right. I’m defending you”
Bob looks at Dan for about 10 seconds, says “you’re….defending me? Judge, I’m guilty. Please be nice, like the old Judge”
And if we see this happen, we know the writers are spying on the message boards. ;)
I grew up watching the original Night Court show…
I loved that show….
Selma was adorable…
May she rest in peace 🕊️.
The Wheelers are
😂 hilarious….
Looking forward to
seeing them….
Kate Mucucci crossed paths with Bernadette in big bang, her boyfriend lived in Bernadette’s home and there are at least two episodes where they are in the same room.
Actually there was an episode of TBBT where Penny confronted Lucy on Raj’s behalf at the Cheesecake Factory with Amy and Bernadette in attendance.
Melissa Fumero’s character should be Christine’s daughter.
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And, yay! The Wheelers!
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I’d love to see Christine’s son Charlie come on as a cop involved in a case.
Why don’t you mention Brent Spiner’s guest role as himself on Big Bang Theory?
Yes!!!! Huzzah!! This is great news. I love Brent Spiner. The Wheelers were so danged hilarious.
They really need to bring back John Astin as Abby’s grandpa.
Great idea, if he’s still around.
My favorite Buddy line: “Then there was the incident with the Cheez Whiz… but I’m feeling muuuch better now!”
I would like that too, but he is 93 years old and listed as retired. He is the only surviving cast member of the Adams Family tv show.
Is he still alive?
You missed that Spiner appeared as himself on Big Bang Theory as well
Umm. Yes they did cross paths on Big Bang. Bernadette and Micucci had two scenes together. Do your research.
YES!!! This was one of the two items on my wishlist for the revival.
Now we just need a classic episode where they are forced to try an impossible amount of cases in one night. Those were some of the best episodes from the original. Maybe the Bob Wheeler episode will provide both.
Annie O’Donnell….a great actress! I know her, a fantastic person too!! Congrats, Annie!
Awesome news!!!Huge news!!!
I can’t wait. Season 2 has been a lot more fun to watch.
Fantastic. And Micucci seems like perfect casting, remembering Spiner and O’Donnell’s iconic performances.
I can’t wait for this episode! Some of my favorite eps of the original run include the Wheelers.
Looking forward to seeing The Wheelers
Interact with Abby Stone and Dan Fielding and Gurgs and Olivia and Wyatt and Flobert
Kate Mimucci as Their daughter Carol Ann
Brent Spiner and Annie O’ Donnell
As Bob and June Wheeler
Always are Funny in their original appearances
In Classic Night 🌉 Court
They will be great 👍 in Tuesday’s Night 🌉 Court Reboot Season 2 Episode 10
So happy to see the Wheelers back. They were such a fun part of the show.
Loved the Wheelers
Glad to hear that the Wheelers are returning! Enjoyed seeing them in their earlier episodes.