Yakov Korolenko is a fictional character portrayed by Yakov Smirnoff in the TV series Night Court.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Some Like It Hot (season 1), they were 33 years old.
They appear in 5 episodes out of a total of 193 aired
Episodes5
Some Like It Hot
episode S1.E10 march 1984A Russian immigrant threatens to set himself, and the courtroom, on fire.World War III
episode S2.E21 may 1985Yakov's brother wants to defect to the United States; in short order Harry's courtroom is overrun by a Russian circus troupe, agents of the KGB and CIA, and a pair of hot-tempered arms negotiators.Dan's Escort
episode S3.E12 january 1986Dan makes some extra money by hiring himself out as an escort to wealthy ladies, but is shocked when one of his clients wants him to go all the way and sleep with her. Yakov eagerly awaits the arrival of his wife and children from Russia, but panics when she doesn't show up.Russkie Business
episode S5.E18 march 1988Yakov needs a visa to re-visit the Soviet Union and see his sick mother. When he is denied, Harry takes up his cause, but is stunned by the arrival of a beautiful Russian consul. Christine is crippled by embarrassment when Harry makes an offhand remark about a near-invisible birthmark over her eye.The Glasnost Menagerie
episode S7.E19 march 1990Harry works on a visa extension for Yakov, and Mac buys a defective washing machine.
- Some Like It Hot
- World War III
- Dan's Escort
- Russkie Business
- The Glasnost Menagerie