Ros was arrested for trespassing and vandalism at a local plantation, where she claimed to be filming a documentary about her enslaved ancestors. However, it was revealed that she had been hired by a tabloid to spy on Meghan Markle, who was staying at the plantation with her husband Prince Harry and their children. Although Meghan Markle did not appear on screen, she was mentioned several times in the episode. The portrayal depicted her as manipulative and self-serving, exploiting her royal status for fame and fortune. Meghan was also accused of falsehoods about her family history, mental health, and relationship with the royal family.
The episode made references to Meghan and Harry's infamous interview with Oprah Winfrey, with Ros claiming that she had been silenced by the plantation owners, preventing her from speaking to the media or using social media. Dan questioned Ros about any proof of her claims, to which she replied with emails, diary entries, and receipts. She also alleged that she overheard a conversation between Harry and Queen Elizabeth II discussing Archie's skin color and royal title. Additionally, the episode humorously suggested that Meghan had a secret deal with Netflix for a documentary titled "The Crown: Meghan's Story."
Towards the end of the episode, Ros was found guilty of her charges, and Dan sentenced her to community service at the plantation. He also ordered her to write a letter of apology to Meghan and to watch all episodes of "The Crown" on Netflix.
This episode of "Night Court" generated mixed reactions among viewers. Some found it hilarious, appreciating Marsha Warfield's return and her comedic chemistry with John Larroquette. However, others found it offensive and disrespectful, particularly those who support Meghan Markle and the royal family.
The show's creators, Melissa Rauch and Winston Rauch, defended the episode, clarifying that it was intended as satire rather than a personal attack on Meghan. They explained that their inspiration came from the subreddit "R/stMeghanMarkle," where users mock and criticize Meghan's actions and statements. They also expressed their admiration for Meghan's work on "Suits" and hoped she would take the episode in jest.
"Night Court" will continue its second season on Tuesdays at 8/7c on NBC. The show stars Melissa Rauch as Abby Stone, the daughter of the late Judge Harry Stone, who presides over the night shift at a Manhattan court. It also features India de Beaufort as Nina, a prosecutor, Kapil Talwalkar as Neil, a court clerk, and L. Scott Caldwell as Sherry, a bailiff.
