Judge Judy
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.
tv Seasons & Episodes
Defendant arrested
Sep 16, 1996
Dispute ends in assault
Sep 17, 1996
Vandals; car repossession.
Sep 18, 1996
Neighbor wrecks wall; policeman's civil complaint against a speeder.
Sep 19, 1996
Engagement ring; dog attack.
Sep 20, 1996
Lovers' dispute; unpaid loan.
Sep 23, 1996
Spinster misused, custody case.
Sep 24, 1996
Vandalism. child molester.
Sep 25, 1996
Sex discrimination, damaged car.
Sep 26, 1996
Diamond-ring dispute; roommates.
Sep 27, 1996
Noisy old lady; dog bite.
Sep 30, 1996
Deadbeat dad; unpaid loan.
Oct 1, 1996
Difficult break-up; medical-bill suit.
Oct 2, 1996
Lemon; real-estate transaction.
Oct 3, 1996
Culture Clash
Oct 4, 1996
Free-loading guests; dog kills rabbit.
Oct 7, 1996
Unsettled loan agreement; daughter's tattoo
Oct 8, 1996
A faulty toy.
Oct 9, 1996
Disturbing the peace; dog bites boy.
Oct 10, 1996
Guests debate the legalization of drugs.
Oct 11, 1996
Single mother sues her lover; airplane-ticket suit.
Oct 14, 1996
TV repairman; teen's phone bill.
Oct 15, 1996
Computer-dating service; married man has girlfriend buy him a car
Oct 16, 1996
Car trade turns violent; sick dogs.
Oct 17, 1996
Noisy granny; plumber cons woman
Oct 18, 1996
Dog fight; roommates split.
Oct 21, 1996
Vehicle title; restaurant sued.
Oct 22, 1996
Unpaid loans.
Oct 23, 1996
Estate contested; vacation expenses.
Oct 24, 1996
Animal cruelty (ft. Bea Arthur as a witness).
Showbiz animal trainer David McMillan is suing PETA for defamation after being accused of abusing his animals. Bea Arthur appears as a witness for PETA.
Oct 25, 1996
A damaged motorcycle; woman sues former boss.
Oct 28, 1996
A damaged truck; filmmakers sue music producer.
Oct 29, 1996
Business deal goes bust; racial slurs are scratched into a car.
Oct 30, 1996
Woman sues ex-husband; ruined wedding photos.
Oct 31, 1996
Man sues mother-in-law; an unpaid loan.
Nov 1, 1996
Landlord's sexual harassment.
Nov 4, 1996
Rape case.
Nov 5, 1996
Breast implants.
Nov 6, 1996
Fender bender; actor's compensation.
Nov 7, 1996
Brawl injuries.
Nov 8, 1996
Episode 41
Nov 11, 1996
Episode 42
Nov 12, 1996
Episode 43
Nov 13, 1996
Episode 44
Nov 14, 1996
Episode 45
Nov 15, 1996
Episode 46
Nov 18, 1996
Episode 47
Nov 19, 1996
Episode 48
Nov 20, 1996
Episode 49
Nov 21, 1996
Episode 50
Nov 22, 1996
Episode 51
Nov 25, 1996
Episode 52
Nov 26, 1996
Episode 53
Nov 27, 1996
Episode 54
Nov 28, 1996
Episode 55
Nov 29, 1996
Episode 56
Dec 2, 1996
Episode 57
Dec 3, 1996
Episode 58
Dec 4, 1996
Episode 59
Dec 5, 1996
Episode 60
Dec 6, 1996
Episode 61
Dec 9, 1996
Episode 62
Dec 10, 1996
Episode 63
Dec 11, 1996
Episode 64
Dec 12, 1996
Episode 65
Dec 13, 1996
Episode 66
Dec 16, 1996
Episode 67
Dec 17, 1996
Episode 68
Dec 18, 1996
Episode 69
Dec 19, 1996
Episode 70
Dec 20, 1996
Episode 71
Dec 23, 1996
Episode 72
Dec 24, 1996
Episode 73
Dec 25, 1996
Episode 74
Dec 26, 1996
Episode 75
Dec 27, 1996
Episode 76
Dec 30, 1996
Episode 77
Dec 31, 1996
Episode 78
Jan 1, 1997
Episode 79
Jan 2, 1997
Episode 80
Jan 3, 1997
Episode 81
Jan 6, 1997
Episode 82
Jan 7, 1997
Episode 83
Jan 8, 1997
Episode 84
Jan 9, 1997
Episode 85
Jan 10, 1997
Episode 86
Jan 13, 1997
Episode 87
Jan 14, 1997
Episode 88
Jan 15, 1997
Episode 89
Jan 16, 1997
Episode 90
Jan 17, 1997
Episode 91
Jan 20, 1997
Episode 92
Jan 21, 1997
Episode 93
Jan 22, 1997
Episode 94
Jan 23, 1997
Episode 95
Jan 27, 1997
people Cast
Judith Sheindlin
Self - Judge
Petri Hawkins-Byrd
Self - Bailiff
Steven Kamer
Self - Announcer (voice)
apartment Production Companies
CBS Studios