This courtroom programme stars former family court judge Judy Sheindlin. Each episode finds Judge Judy presiding over real small-claims cases inside a televised courtroom. Her no-nonsense, wisecracking approach has been unsuccessfully copied by other TV court judges.
A teacher sues her former student for the value of a tablet computer that was stolen and damaged; the teenager denies all charges. S17, Ep27
A bicyclist claims she blacked out after being hit by a car and thrown to the ground; she sues for pain and suffering. S17, Ep31
A man confesses that he was driving his sister's car when it was destroyed but says he's not to blame because it's not his car. S17, Ep28
After a woman's boyfriend leaves her for another woman, they reconcile long enough to vacation in the Dominican Republic and then fight over trip costs. S17, Ep32
A woman accuses her ex of punching her in the face and claims he forgave a debt because she promised not to call the police on him.
Brandishing a gun around children, a bloody assault, and repossession of a truck come into play when ex-friends fight over money. S17, Ep33
A mechanic accepts $2,000 from a woman he has just befriended and says he has no intention of paying her back. S17, Ep37
Accused of lying about the paternity of her child and of vandalising her ex-lover's car, a woman countersues for false arrest. S17, Ep29
After a woman's boyfriend leaves her for another woman, they reconcile long enough to vacation in the Dominican Republic and then fight over trip costs.
After an 8-year-old vandalises 'wet' cement, a city contractor admits he didn't put up enough warning for the public because it encourages vandalism. S17, Ep34
A woman claims her ex-roommate's sons disrupted their shared living experience; she is sued for breaking their apartment lease.
A young man accuses his ex-stepfather's fiancée of being the instigator in a lawsuit against him for the balance owed on a student loan. S17, Ep36
A woman storms out of the courtroom in a rage after the father of her teenage son denies owing her for a 'loan'; she admits she never paid child support.
Teenage shoe collectors fight over a designer tennis shoe deal gone bad; a countersuit for harassment comes into play. S17, Ep30
A young mother loses it and is caught on tape beating her neighbour's door after an ugly round of name-calling. S17, Ep40
A woman storms out of the courtroom in a rage after the father of her teenage son denies owing her for a 'loan'; she admits she never paid child support. S17, Ep38
A frightening wreck in the rain involving a 9-year-old child leaves a car totalled, teenagers fighting, and a lawsuit over liability. S17, Ep39
Being called a 'princess' by his passengers is the last straw for a young driver on the way back from a national convention with a friend and her mom. S17, Ep163
An unsupervised teenager, alleged burglary and suspected drug use come into play when a woman sues her neighbour for stolen property. S17, Ep170
A mother of four sues her teen daughter's ex-boyfriend for allegedly getting her evicted from student housing; she thinks her daughter can do better. S17, Ep166
A woman claims her ex-lover requested sex a certain number of times per week in exchange for the use of his Jetta; he sues her for totalling the car. S17, Ep171
A newlywed being sued for wedding expenses by her mother claims it's all about vengeance and an alleged assault by her brother. S17, Ep164
A man sues for defamation of character after his church friend calls the police claiming he stole her car; he insists he paid her to use it S17, Ep165
A teenager sues his former friend for allegedly slashing his tires with a fishing knife. A woman accuses a man of setting off a smoke bomb in her van. S17, Ep168
Accusations fly when a man sues his ex-girlfriend for her share of unpaid loans to move and for the return of furniture and appliances. S17, Ep162
A woman and her boyfriend sue their former friend for an unpaid loan to move into an apartment. S17, Ep187
A woman says her son owes for a loan to buy a car; he claims his mom forgave the loan when he went to jail. S17, Ep191
A woman sue her ex-boyfriend for a loan to repair his truck and for damaging her car when he allegedly kicked it and jumped on it. S17, Ep188
A doctor sues his fraternity brother for an unpaid loan to go back to school. S17, Ep189
A woman is suing her ex-boyfriend for the unpaid balance on a car loan; he says she is the co-signer on the loan, and he can't afford to pay. S17, Ep190
After their mother passes away, a brother and teen sister fight over living expenses; his girlfriend and a new baby complicate matters. S17, Ep219
A Neapolitan Mastiff is put down after attacking a woman; she sues the dog's owner for medical bills and pain and suffering. S17, Ep206
A car catches fire, explodes and melts a nearby fence; neighbours fight over damages. S17, Ep192
Money tears a family apart when an alleged loan to buy a mobile home for a sick father-in-law is disputed. S17, Ep193
A man claims he was assaulted by his drug-abusing roommate, and a woman sues her ex for his share of missed mortgage payments on their house. S17, Ep194
A man accuses his son of assaulting him during an argument over a loan to fix his car; his son insists that his dad threw the first punch. S17, Ep169
A teen sues a family friend for money they paid for a car, and a woman sues her ex-boyfriend for missed payments for a truck she helped him buy. S17, Ep195
A man sues his ex-girlfriend for a loan for a down payment on a car that's in his name; she claims he repossessed it and owes her for repair costs. S17, Ep196
A woman accuses a former tenant of being a con artist, a heavy smoker and of overstaying his welcome. S17, Ep220
A man admits he ran over a curb while borrowing his roommate's car but denies owing for all the repairs she is suing him for. S17, Ep221
A woman claims her neighbour's dog attacked her chihuahua, and a woman demands that her ex pay her back for orthodontia work after he is turned down for a loan. S17, Ep198
After a heated dispute over a $25 babysitting fee, two nursing students take their anger out on the road and accuse each other of vandalism. S17, Ep197
A defendant with cancer is accused of cocaine use by her roommate, and two women change their minds about getting married and fight over their property. S17, Ep199
Tension escalates between two feuding litigants in a road rage case, and a woman claims her ex-boyfriend sold her car behind her back. S17, Ep200
A teenager sues for the return of a motorcycle that may have been stolen; the defendant insists the bike was a gift. S17, Ep207
After a night of partying, two women get into a catfight which ends in a burglarized home, bloody evidence, and possible DNA testing. S17, Ep209
A young woman claims a car dealership illegally repossessed her car; the dealership says the woman's mother told them to take the car. S17, Ep215
A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for assaulting her and breaking her TV, and a woman sues her ex for a loan to fix damage to his teeth. S17, Ep201
A man sues his sister's ex-boyfriend for maliciously smashing his windshield with a rock. He says he's innocent and countersues for harassment. S17, Ep204
An honorary house arrest, speeding tickets, and a mother's love for her son come into play when a family fights over an alleged loan. S17, Ep210
A man demands that the mother of his son pay him back for loans used for rent and a parking ticket. S17, Ep211
A woman accuses her former friend of stealing her mini-van and a valuable coin collection. S17, Ep212
A woman sues her estranged brother-in-law for an unpaid loan to fix his car after his engine blew up. S17, Ep205
A man accuses his ex-lover of growing marijuana illegally; she claims he won't return her motorcycle jacket, helmet, and riding chaps. S17, Ep202
A couple claims their former landlord illegally evicted them and then damaged their property. S17, Ep213
A 13-year-old boy is attacked by a Pit Bull and then is accused of instigating the dog's aggressive behaviour when his mother sues for damages. S17, Ep216
A man confesses that he was under the influence of morphine when he wrecked his roommate's motorcycle. S17, Ep208
After a teenager's mother dies, he sues his father for the return of his furniture; his father claims he abandoned the items. S17, Ep217
Black mould, financial stress and alleged jealousy come into play when a pair of ex-lovers fight over money, and a woman sues her ex for loans for rent and gas. S17, Ep203
Tempers flare when a father, son and stepmother fight over a failed, shared living experience. S17, Ep214
A man sues his former friend for a $3,000 loan to pay his bills. S17, Ep218