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 filmmaker and his girlfriend accuse their ex-landlord of discrimination and deny charges that their party fire burned the property. S20, Ep170
During a dog fight, a pet owner chooses not to activate his pet's shock collar; months later, he claims the injured dog's owner ambushed and harassed him. S20, Ep171
A married couple sue a teenager for allegedly reneging on an agreement to pay for car repairs; he insists that their teen son forgave his loan already. S20, Ep174
A woman sues the father of her four children for a false restraining order; he claims she beat him up in front of friends and family. S20, Ep175
After a man's daughter is attacked at knifepoint, the eBay sale of a 1949 Plymouth Coupe falls apart. S20, Ep178
After a young girl is hit by a truck, the driver is brutally assaulted; the girl's family members are accused of knowing and protecting the attacker. S20, Ep179
A 12-year-old, with a history of discipline issues, claims she was pinched and insulted by an adult visiting her classroom. S20, Ep187
After only 12 days into a relationship, a young couple makes a big, bad decision regarding custody of a truck. S20, Ep176
A woman takes issue with her boyfriend renting a car for a female friend; he defends himself by saying he's a sucker for those in need. S20, Ep188
A brother and sister sue their late father's girlfriend for property taxes, attorney fees and the return of their father's belongings. S20, Ep177
A professional artist and his attorney wife sue a car wash owner for allegedly damaging a $3,600 painting that was left in the trunk. S20, Ep172
A concerned neighbour takes a sick puppy to the vet to save its life ; she expects the dog's owner to pay her back for medical bills. S20, Ep189
After a teen motorist allegedly causes an accident, his father steps up to stop police intervention. S20, Ep167
A man claims his girlfriend broke out his car window and attacked him in a fit of rage and later went on a drunken rampage over his `likes? on Facebook. S20, Ep183
A man from the Cape who rents a vacation home in California take his ex-landlord to the mat over a bag of Christmas decorations. S20, Ep180
Kidney surgery, calls to the police and an alleged assault come into play when ex-lovers fight over a disastrous living environment. S20, Ep192
A woman witnesses her neighbour ramming into her gate and knocking it off the hinges; the neighbour denies she was involved. S20, Ep181
When a woman violates probation, her ex-husband comes to her rescue and saves her from 180 days in jail. He takes her to court for payback. S20, Ep184
A custom-made toy baby, alleged cyber bullying and fraud come into play when the sale of a valuable doll is disputed. S20, Ep182
A man claims the mother of his children emptied his bank account and sold his tools used to make cars for wounded warriors; she claims he abandoned her. S20, Ep185
A Great Dane attends a neighbourhood playdate and is accused of attacking several dogs while there; the Dane's owner sues for slander. S20, Ep169
When a man refuses to take a drug test at his sober living house, he is evicted and accused of property damage; he sues for emotional distress. S20, Ep200
A teenage girl rams her mom's uninsured car into a neighbour's vehicle; her mother sues the neighbour for $5,000 for harassing them about it. S20, Ep193
A man is accused of destroying a fence with his car but points the finger at his brother who allegedly stole his car the night of the accident. S20, Ep190
A near-collision in a driveway due to alleged recklessness escalates into a heated exchange and vandalism. S20, Ep191
A drag racer with full custody of his two children acknowledges that he defrauded the government and accepted money from his ex for car parts. S20, Ep194
A broken finger, alleged love for hire, and a broken computer come into play when ex live-in lovers call it quits. S20, Ep198
A boat owner claims the Captain of the SS Enterprise damaged his smaller vessel after a fishing `turf war? on the high seas. S20, Ep186
Family drama takes to the street when an ex-con is accused of sucker punching a woman in front of her child; he claims his car was vandalized. S20, Ep199
A man makes all kind of accusations against his ex-wife while suing her for breaking a lease and reneging on a loan to buy a Ford Mustang. S20, Ep195
A woman with a history of chemical dependency is jailed several times before she sues her roommate for allegedly taking advantage of her while serving time. S20, Ep197
A struggling mother denies trying to scam the government when she hires a friend to take care of her four children. S20, Ep205
Unwed parents of a 9-month-old boy fight over hospital costs, alleged cheating and child visitation. S20, Ep214
When unwed parents fight over a car accident, a young mother's motivation for keeping her ex-lover's car in her name is called into question. S20, Ep201
A woman claims her boyfriend suffers from seizures and should never have taken her car; he admits he totalled the vehicle after a heated argument. S20, Ep202
A woman sues her late mother's widower for the return of a truck; the legitimacy of his prison marriage to her mother is debated. S20, Ep207
A motorcycle shop owner for 17 years admits he didn't provide a much-needed estimate to family members trying to salvage an old bike. S20, Ep203
A man sues his cousin for trashing their shared apartment with a baseball bat; his cousin admits to heavy drinking and not remembering what happened. S20, Ep204
A woman pays over $5,000 for glamour shots of her grandchildren when her estranged daughter-in-law allegedly uses her credit card. S20, Ep208
Cat Wars! - The feeding of feral cats leads to an outright battle between angry neighbours who accuse each other throwing cat droppings and of assault. S20, Ep215
A six-year-old bouncing on a bed is accused of throwing dice at a TV and causing $2,000 in damage. S20, Ep173
A woman seeks relief from her 3-year-old to get some errands done and ends up fighting with her babysitter over the cost of childcare. S20, Ep213
Ex friends dispute a fender bender after a leased vehicle is allegedly rented without full insurance coverage. S20, Ep210
A newlywed sues his wedding videographer for the return of her fee plus damages for aggravation; the nuptial video is played in court. S20, Ep168
A woman on disability sues the father of her child for a loan, money owed for a truck and property damage. S20, Ep206
A man living off of social security claims his ex-landlord illegally evicted him, damaged his property and filed false charges against him. S20, Ep196
The Judge has little patience for a landlord who takes payments in cash and only occasionally provides a receipt. S20, Ep209
A woman demands payment for her broken-down car after her brother repairs it and gets it running. S20, Ep211
After a man loses his job, his relationship falls apart and he's sued for apartment damages caused by his dog. S20, Ep212