Best Episodes
This courtroom series stars former family court judge Judith Sheindlin. Each episode finds Judge Judy presiding over real small-claims cases inside a televised courtroom. Judge Judy brings her trademark wit and wisdom to the widely successful half-hour series where justice is dispensed at lightning speed.
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Unauthorized e-reader charges fuel a heated battle of words between brother and sister, and reported threats of arrest and death come into play; a woman accuses a mover of damaging and losing her property.
The episode was rated 8.31 from 13 votes.
A young boy is attacked by a dog that was supposed to be muzzled; property is allegedly sold for marijuana; a 29-year-old man says he has no idea what his own address is.
The episode was rated 8.30 from 20 votes.
An 11-year-old boy admits to lying to the police about vandalizing a neighbor's car after, he says, she stole his basketball; a makeup artist's no-refund policy is deemed to be outrageous by the judge.
The episode was rated 8.17 from 12 votes.
A muzzled dog that has a history of predatory behavior is accused of attacking a puggle at an animal control center; two dogs get into a vicious fight: one dog's owner requires surgery after being bitten.
The episode was rated 8.17 from 12 votes.
A man claims he sent a photo of his wife to his ex-girlfriend; a family friend pays for a girl's birthday party, but expects to be paid back; the judge reprimands a second-year law student.
The episode was rated 8.13 from 23 votes.
Parents feud over payment of the $4,000 bill for their troubled teen's behavioral camp.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 10 votes.
An 8-year-old boy is bitten by a pit bull while skateboarding on a playdate. His mother says he has recurring nightmares and sues for damages; a sports fan buys tickets from an old friend but when he shows up at the big game, the tickets are no good. He sues for damages.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 10 votes.
A gambler wins a cruise but makes the wrong choice in traveling companions; a woman insists that her former friend is fabricating texts when she tries to collect on a debt.
The episode was rated 8.09 from 23 votes.
A man, who admits to skipping out on over $5,000 in home payments, sues his landlord for invasion of privacy and harassment; a Maserati owner presents a list of damages supposedly inflicted on his new car by a vinyl-wrap installer.
The episode was rated 8.08 from 12 votes.
A woman accuses her siblings of lying to her about the sale of their father’s home; neighbors fight over the trimming of an 18-foot high hedge.
The episode was rated 8.08 from 12 votes.
A winning golfer at a fundraiser claims he was ripped off; a house cat escapes and ruins a $9,000 flooring job.
The episode was rated 8.06 from 17 votes.
An independent hairstylist accuses her landlord of treating her like an employee rather than a tenant; the judge admonishes a woman for waiting nine years to sue an ex-boyfriend for leaving a motorcycle on her property.
The episode was rated 8.05 from 21 votes.
A photographer's ex-lover says he is exploiting her by using photos he took of her on his website; a man says the new girlfriend he met online caused him to lose his job by taking his car without permission and totaling it while intoxicated.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 10 votes.
When a young mother tries to dictate custodial rights to her child's father, Judge Judy sets her straight; a woman sues a couple for breaching their contract to paint her house.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 28 votes.
A woman accuses her landlord of inappropriate behavior and denies owing him for rent and breaking her lease; a man demands that his former landlord pay him for landscaping and window treatments and return his security deposit.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 16 votes.
A woman accuses a teen of vandalizing her car; a cyclist admits that his view was obstructed when he ran into a young woman's car; when a man is accused of numerous acts of vandalism against his ex's vehicles, he says he just wanted his stuff back.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 14 votes.
A nervous father says the reason he is forced to have supervised visits with his child is because he has a suspended driver's license; a celebration in Maui ends with a man taking a cheap shot at his former best friend when party costs are disputed.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 11 votes.
An unlicensed driver takes a $10,000 chunk out of her school when she crashes a friend's truck into it.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 14 votes.
When unwed parents of six are accused of owing for a $5,000 electricity bill, the judge finds evidence that the landlord's son wired the home illegally; more than $7,000 is taken out of a man's paycheck when his ex-business partner fails to pay rent.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 16 votes.
A restaurant owner is accused of failing to pay disabled employees; a good Samaritan regrets the kindness she showed her lover's friend when he reneges on a promise to pay back thousands of dollars lent to buy a motorcycle.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 13 votes.
Last updated: nov 10, 2022
