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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 10, 2022.
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An angry car owner in hot pursuit of his repossessed car jumps on the tow truck and causes an accident, then sues for false charges of an assault; a dog breeder refuses to return a puppy deposit and claims the dog is still on its way.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 28 votes.
Drug abuse, prison time and thousands in arrears come into play when a woman sues her son's ex for an unpaid loan; a woman accuses a former neighbor of taking advantage of her daughter's drug addiction by buying property from her when she was high.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 24 votes.
Parents say their 4-month-old child broke his leg while in daycare; a woman says her hairstylist made her hair fall out.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 19 votes.
A puppy's new owner says its sale was rushed because the seller knew it was sick; a baby's parents fight over wedding rings, a tablet and credit-card charges.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 34 votes.
A car seller repossesses a vehicle over $60, the final amount owed; a woman says her ex-roommate owes her $5,000.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 28 votes.
A woman claims her manager illegally repossessed her car, and his excuse is that she was about to be fired; a man's ex-fiancee says he stole her camera.
The episode was rated 7.89 from 35 votes.
A man sues his ex-fiancee for the cost of an engagement ring, but she says he took it with him when he moved out; a mechanic says his drug problem didn't contribute to the theft of a car; a woman sues a longtime former friend.
The episode was rated 7.89 from 28 votes.
The judge learns about a new dog breed when an 8-year-old boy says a neighbor's pet attacked him; a man who has a passion for antique cars discovers that his '63 VW van has gone missing after his mechanic goes out of business.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 14 votes.
A man sues his unemployed ex for her share of their child's extracurricular activities and orthodontic bills; a mother puts her toddler in the wrong kind of car seat, causing her friend to get a ticket.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 28 votes.
A man readily admits that he beat up his sister-in-law's fiancée after, he says, they robbed his home of slot-machine money.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 32 votes.
A self-proclaimed nosy neighbor cares for a woman's Great Dane and is accused of spaying her unnecessarily; a woman says she was scammed out of more than $4,000 after answering a blind sales call.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 34 votes.
A man has buyer's remorse after spending over $8,000 on furniture, but the salesperson points to a no-refund policy clearly printed on the receipt; a woman sues an artist for a refund on a custom-built table, and he countersues for unpaid labor fees.
The episode was rated 7.96 from 24 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 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 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.
