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 party planner claims 660 people showed up to celebrate a girl's 15th birthday and that she was not properly compensated for such a large crowd.
A woman claims she was sleeping when her roommate scarred her for life; cops at the scene report that she was high on PCP.
An 11-year-old boy admits to lying to the police about vandalising a neighbour's car after she allegedly steals his basketball.
A woman submits video evidence of four pigs destroying her backyard; her pig-owning neighbour refuses to acknowledge the animals are hers. S21, Ep116
When a young woman sues her parents, one of whom served time in jail, the Judge educates lawmakers regarding social support. S21, Ep120
A man claims he caught his girlfriend cheating but forgave her four days later when she bought him a motorcycle. S21, Ep121
A singer performs at a veterans' charity event but insists he never agreed to play for free.
A woman flies from California to Minnesota to purchase a short-haired, Devon Rex only to find that the cat's minor infection is not so minor. S21, Ep123
After allegedly threatening to stab her ex-daughter-in-law in the back, a woman fights for visitation with her granddaughter.
A man is accused of filing a retaliatory restraining order against a co-worker who loses his job because of his actions.
A man with over a dozen arrests related to assault is incensed when his own mother and sister accuse him of theft and assault. S21, Ep129
Parents sue a motorist for hitting their daughter while she was crossing the street; they admit that they were not watching her when she was injured.
During a custody exchange, a mother's temper gets the best of her, and she allegedly damages property on her way out the door.
What begins as one-on-one time between a father and son, ends with screaming parents and alleged vandalism. S21, Ep145
A woman accuses her foster child of stealing from her home; allegations of voter fraud and pet theft come into play. S21, Ep146
A teenager must convince the Judge that he was not at fault in an accident with another motorist. S21, Ep147
A woman makes the ill-fated decision to co-sign for a $28,000 car with her retired ex-boyfriend. S21, Ep148
A security guard is accused of pulling a gun and a knife on his roommate after a heated exchange about his girlfriend. S21, Ep149
A woman visits her incarcerated boyfriend and convinces him to place her cable bill in his name; a change of heart awaits him when he gets out. S21, Ep150
Theft of a water heater and copper piping from a home leaves a woman without a place to live; she sues her ex-landlord-to-be for emotional distress. S21, Ep151
A married couple sues day care owners for medical bills after their four-month old child allegedly breaks his leg while in their care. S21, Ep152
A mother tries to prepare her family for a future without her, but her daughter is accused of taking advantage of the situation prematurely. S21, Ep153
A woman admits that she gave her daughter to family services because of behavioural problems; she sues her years later for an electric bill. S21, Ep154
An uninsured motorist rear-ends another vehicle and offers the driver his car title in exchange for settling matters without the police. S21, Ep155
Tension builds in a small living space and leads to violence. S21, Ep156
After meeting on a dating website, ex live-in lovers fight over rent, property and the cost of a moving van. S21, Ep157
A woman leaves her children in the backseat of her car in order to seek child support to buy diapers; her actions lead to a nasty fight with her ex. S21, Ep158
After seeing a resemblance to an ex-girlfriend's baby, a man takes a paternity test; the mother of his newfound child sues him for vandalism. S21, Ep159
A man videotapes his ex-fiancee allegedly slamming his computer in a car door as she drives away; she sues him for damages to her vehicle. S21, Ep160
A verbal contract in the amount of $14,500 for a Harley ends badly when the barter portion of the deal gets lost in translation. S21, Ep161
Winners of a pool tournament say they were promised trophies, a banquet, and $600 in cash but were allegedly assaulted by the league manager instead. S21, Ep162
A woman accuses her country singer ex-fiancé of infidelity and of stealing her engagement ring; he claims he just had a lot of groupies. S21, Ep163
A dog breeder is accused of filing a retaliatory restraining order after a dissatisfied customer calls the attorney general to complain about her puppy's medical condition. S21, Ep164
A teenager accuses his landscaping boss of stealing money from his bank account; his boss claims he was fired after being verbally abusive to his wife. S21, Ep165
Alleged child abuse, an ankle monitor and a restraining order come into play when a father and son sue their former roommate for return of property. S21, Ep166
A family fight over workout DVDs leads to a brawl between brothers and a $2,000 medical bill. S21, Ep167
A single mother is offered refuge in a woman's home; she later sues for damaging a lamp and unlawful eviction. S21, Ep168
A woman regrets hiring family friends to help with a move when her vehicle is involved in a police chase and work hours are disputed. S21, Ep169
The Judge dispenses wise advice when a driver issued for not one, but three, limo accidents. S21, Ep170
A marine goes out of his way to help a homeless man only to be sued by him for changing the locks on his own home. S21, Ep171
A five-year-old child recovering from a tonsillectomy is allegedly upset by his mother's behaviour; she denies all vandalism charges. S21, Ep172
Stolen property, 'door wiggling', and a fear of roaches come into play when two women fight over alleged vandalism. S21, Ep173
When a young mother tries to dictate custodial rights to the alleged father of her child, Judge Judy sets her straight. S21, Ep175
When police execute a warrant for a man charged with assault with a deadly weapon, a landlord demands compensation for a busted-down door.
A woman sues her former tax-business partner for allegedly vandalising her office and stealing her client files.
A motorist admits he ran a stop sign and accidentally killed a small dog; pet owners sues for the cost of a new dog and cremation expenses.
A $13,000 family trip to Disneyworld ends with ex-lovers fighting over who owes for what; a man insists he never agreed to shell out so much money.
An incident in juvenile hall leaves a teen with a 25K settlement; he claims his father sold his newly purchased vehicles when he was jailed again.
A landlord is accused of taking sides in a domestic dispute between her tenants; she claims the man she locked out was not a legal tenant. S21, Ep181
A woman allows her brother to rent-to-own her home but then she decides to move back in and sue him for rent, damages, and allegedly stolen property.
A man demands payback for a business loan from a woman who claims he sent indecent pictures and threatened to kill her.
A 19-year-old sues her ex-boyfriend for allegedly holding her against her will and destroying her new phone.
A motorist admits he ran a stop sign and accidentally killed a small dog; pet owners sues for the cost of a new dog and cremation expenses. S21, Ep178
A woman sues her former tax-business partner for allegedly vandalising her office and stealing her client files. S21, Ep177
Underage drinking, party games, and a full grown Pit Bull that's not potty-trained come into play when ex-roommates go their separate ways. S21, Ep187
A woman grieves her loss of musical enjoyment when her violin teacher allegedly sells her a subpar violin. S21, Ep192
When police execute a warrant for a man charged with assault with a deadly weapon, a landlord demands compensation for a busted-down door. S21, Ep176
Threats of wage garnishment, a guilty plea in an auto accident, and alleged auto theft come into play when a mother sues her son. S21, Ep190
A self-proclaimed nosy neighbour cares for a woman's Great Dane and is accused of spaying her unnecessarily. S21, Ep191