• Air date: 09 Sep '13 260 episodes
      Judge Judy is an American arbitration-based reality court show presided over by retired Manhattan Family Court Judge Judith Sheindlin. The show features Sheindlin adjudicating real-life small claims disputes within a simulated courtroom set. All parties involved must sign contracts, agreeing to arbitration under Sheindlin. The series is in first-run syndication and distributed by CBS Television Distribution. Judge Judy, which premiered on September 16, 1996, reportedly revitalized the court show genre. Only two other arbitration-based reality court shows preceded it, The People's Court and Jones and Jury. Sheindlin has been credited with introducing the "tough" adjudicating approach into the judicial genre, which has led to several imitators. The two court shows that outnumber Judge Judy's seasons, The People's Court and Divorce Court, have both lasted via multiple lives of production and shifting arbiters, making Sheindlin's span as a television arbiter the longest. By 2011, Judge Judy had...
  • List of Episodes (260)
    • 76. Housemate Harassment; Child Support Fight

      19 Nov '13
      Former housemates feud over stolen property, unpaid rent and harassment; a woman demands that her ex pay for bail, a motorcycle and a loan.
    • 77. Let Them Eat Wedding Cake!; Hurricane Destruction

      20 Nov '13
      Newlyweds sue a chef for ruining their wedding by not providing enough food; a woman says her former friend totaled her car by driving it during a hurricane.
    • 78. Return My Chihuahua!; Doberman Daschund Attack

      20 Nov '13
      A woman sues her estranged daughter-in-law for the return of a dog, unpaid veterinary bills, and the pawning of a diamond ring; a rescued dog is accused of attacking a smaller one.
    • 79. Fight Over Horse; Tenant Tidiness

      21 Nov '13
      A married couple sue an erstwhile friend for vandalism to their vehicles and the cost to board a horse; a landlord sues for unpaid rent and cleaning fees.
    • 80. Flight From Crime; Art Studio Garage Damages; Teen Eviction

      21 Nov '13
      A motorist accused of a hit-and-run says her car had been stolen on the night in question; a landlord demands payment for rent and damages; a teen says her roommates-to-be were evicted and owe for rent.
    • 81. Camel Race Injuries; Bad Tenant?

      22 Nov '13
      A man whose collarbone was broken during a camel-race accident sues the race organizers; a landlord accuses a woman of moving out and leaving unpaid rent and damages.
    • 82. Rowdy Roommates; Vegas Trip Gone Bad

      22 Nov '13
      Former roommates feud over rent and belongings; teens argue over payment for a Las Vegas hotel room.
    • 83. Back Kicking a Toddler?!

      25 Nov '13
      Parents accuse a lodger of back-kicking their 2-year-old during an assault.
    • 84. Unwed Parents Want Payback!; Sister Sues Sister

      25 Nov '13
      Unwed parents and their moms fight with an ex-roommate over a loan and rent money; a woman sues her sister for credit-card loans.
    • 85. Weights Fall on Body Builder; Day Care Disaster

      26 Nov '13
      A man accuses a fellow gym-member of injuring him during an exercise; a woman says a day care provider gave the wrong child to a family member for pickup.
    • 86. Ex-Lovers' Blurred Lines; Dance Mom

      26 Nov '13
      A hairstylist/prep cook sues her ex-lover for repayment of loans, but he says the money was a gift; a dance teacher sues a former student's mother for unpaid tuition and fees.
    • 87. Soccer Fight!; Clueless Crash Into a Wall

      27 Nov '13
      A man sues a fellow soccer-player for defamation of character; a woman says her neighbor crashed his car into her retaining wall.
    • 88. Pekingese Loses Eye to Pit Bull; Abandoned Horse?

      27 Nov '13
      A landlord sues a pit bull's owners after an attack on his little dog; a horse's owner and former caretaker fight over custody.
    • 89. Minor's DUI Alcohol Run!; Brother-Sister Squabble; Pool Table Comes Between Exes

      02 Dec '13
      A minor denies destroying a friend's car after being arrested for DUI; a down-on-his-luck brother says his sister owes him money for helping her get a divorce; a woman sues her ex-lover for the return of a pool table.
    • 90. Pool Pierced by Arrow?; The Blame Game

      03 Dec '13
      Neighbors feud over damage to an above-ground pool; a former tenant sues landlords for the return of her security deposit.
    • 91. Bad Check, Bad Friend?; Baby Daddy Debt

      04 Dec '13
      A woman sues a former friend for a bad check; another woman sues her ex for his share of credit-card debt they accumulated while living together.
    • 92. Hostile Defendant Thrown Out of Court!; 1961 Comet Custody

      05 Dec '13
      Aggressive testimony in a case involving bipolar disorder, unpaid rent and damaged property; a man's written statement about selling a classic car does not match up with his testimony to the judge.
    • 93. Family Furniture Fight; Fighting Cousins

      06 Dec '13
      A man's sister says he owes for the cost to replace her furniture; a woman regrets lending her cousin money to buy a car.
    • 94. Real Estate Runaround; Entrapment?

      09 Dec '13
      A woman sues her former real-estate agent for making unauthorized changes to her home; a woman sues her ex for rent and lost tuition after she had to drop out of school.
    • 95. Murder and Medical Malpractice; Debt and Deployment

      10 Dec '13
      Birth-control complications, an arrest for failure to pay child support and a car connected to a murder come into play; a military wife invites a troubled friend to live with her, then sues her for loans to pay her rent and expenses.
    • 96. When the Inmate Is Away ... ; Relationship Rehab

      11 Dec '13
      The plaintiff says his ex-girlfriend totaled his SUV while he was in prison; a woman's car is impounded while she is in rehab.
    • 97. Grooming Gone Wrong; Father-Daughter Car Dispute

      12 Dec '13
      A dog's owners say the groomer gave it a heat stroke; a young woman sues her father for the money she paid for a car, and he countersues for the unpaid balance and impound fees.
    • 98. Emergency Move-Out; Stolen Shotgun?

      13 Dec '13
      Former roommates feud over property, a security deposit, hotel costs and a restraining order; a pawnshop owner sues a man for pawning a stolen shotgun, which was later confiscated by the police.
    • 99. Ladies' Night Out Limo Disaster; Harassing Car Deal?

      16 Dec '13
      Women say a limo service owner ruined their night on the town; a customer sues car dealership owners for the return of property, car repair bills and harassment.
    • 100. Mobile Home Manipulation?; Kia Crash!

      17 Dec '13
      A woman is accused of wanting more than a working relationship with her client; former friends fight over who is responsible for a wreck.