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 man shares the dark side of the rideshare business as he prepares to file for bankruptcy after being sued for car-related damages.
A woman's assault charges send a man to prison for three years; the man's wife allegedly assaults her once he is out.
A woman sues the father of her son after he and his new lover allegedly take advantage of her offer to buy Christmas gifts for their children. S23, Ep60
The Judge says anyone foolish enough to co-sign on a lease for a bunch of kids can't get one on their own! S23, Ep61
A mechanic makes the mistake of parking a client's car on the street instead of in his shop; he is sued for damages when the vehicle is stolen.
A woman claims the father of her daughter illegally evicted her; he countersues for harassment.
As police allegedly escort a son from his father's property, tensions escalate; the ailing father sues for emotional distress. S23, Ep77
When a dog damages doors, carpet and banisters, the pet's owners give him to an animal shelter; their landlord comes after them for repair costs.
Vet bills for a sick puppy, soap dish custody and a catfight come into play in this completely misguided lawsuit between ex-roommates.
A storage agreement with an elderly lady is null and void when relatives take over her property and a neighbour's '5K of antiques' get in the way.
After a break-up, a woman sues for emotional distress when her roommate allows her ex-lover to visit their apartment.
After a driver has trouble following registration laws, her car is involved in a narcotics bust, and she spends 90 days in prison. S23, Ep85
A woman sleeps in parks before moving in with her niece whom she sues for illegal eviction and stolen property.
Beautiful trees and bushes are allegedly chopped down by a tenant who insists that they were half-dead and demands money for clean-up.
A woman denies any wrongdoing when a client claims she did shoddy work and damaged his business. S23, Ep91
A woman accuses her neighbour of stalking her, selling drugs and threatening her with a firearm.
After a major accident, a woman sues a mechanic for failing to fix her beloved truck and for causing more damage in the process. S23, Ep93
A grandmother fights with her young neighbours over a fence that her deceased husband built 40 years ago; a video and an alleged assault come into play. S23, Ep94
The Judge is outraged that a tenant was allegedly forced to live in a place where a large dog relieved itself in her home for over a year. S23, Ep95
A woman claims her neighbour brandished a firearm and terrorised her niece; he says he was concerned about a rash of recent burglaries. S23, Ep96
While a man serves time for federal fraud, his wife dates another man accepting jewellery, shoes and a car she refuses to return. S23, Ep97
Questions arise when a gifted youngster allegedly neglects to tell his father that he has been accused of vandalising a neighbour's property. S23, Ep98
A student accuses a former friend of exaggerating his student visa issues and of stealing his property while he was out of the country. S23, Ep99
A fight in Costa Rica leaves a flight attendant with an alleged £20,000 in medical bills; she and her ex dispute custody of 'engagement' jewellery. S23, Ep100
It's the ultimate 'he said, she said' when ex-lovers disagree about everything from living together to how long they dated. S23, Ep101
When a homeowner sees the 'illegal renovations' her rent-to-own tenants have made, she immediately sets in motion a plan to evict them. S23, Ep102
Judge Judy admits that she was once the owner of six cats as she chastises a pet owner for letting her felines harass a neighbour. S23, Ep103
An unlicensed driver takes a £10,000 chunk out of her school when she crashes a friend's truck into it. S23, Ep104
A woman finances her ex-lover's dreams by buying him a camper and an ATV but demands payback after they break up. S23, Ep105
A man, who admits to skipping out on over £5,000 in home payments, sues his landlord for invasion of privacy and harassment. S23, Ep106
An Australian Dingo dog is accused of mauling a woman's beloved miniature Shepard; the illegality of owning a Dingo comes into play.
A teenager and a young nanny butt heads about a trip to Alaska; the nanny allegedly takes off and is accused of damaging the family car. S23, Ep108
A car flipper looking for a deal claims the father and son owners of an auto body shop came after him with a pipe and knocked him to the ground. S23, Ep109
A muzzled dog with a history of predatory behaviour is accused of attacking a Puggle at an animal control centre; a horrified owner is traumatised. S23, Ep110
A cyclist going the wrong way collides with a motorist who doesn't stop at a stop light; they both try to convince the Judge that they're not to blame.
A stubborn teenager claims it was the colour of her skin not her poor driving skills that lead to complications after a dangerous wreck. S23, Ep112
A pet sitter claims her client's dog is terrified of him; the Judge orders an 'exchange plan' amenable to both parties.
Two women fight over the same man, but one ex-girlfriend takes her jealousy a step too far after being accused of vandalism.
A car travels between buyer and seller multiple times after the vehicle is allegedly repossessed before one final payment could be made. S23, Ep115
A young alarm technician says his boss paid to have his car repaired because he was such a profitable worker; his ex-boss disagrees.
A homeless mother is taken in by an old friend and throws a party while she is out of town; alleged property damage is quick to follow. S23, Ep117
Unwed parents of six are accused of owing a $5,000 electricity bill; the Judge uncovers evidence that the landlord's son illegally wired the home. S23, Ep118
A man borrows thousands from his own mother to help his girlfriend celebrate her big birthday; he expects to be paid back. S23, Ep119
The Judge clarifies to two young college freshman that pigs, not people, leave property in the state of filth they are accused of creating. S23, Ep120
A pet sitter claims her client's dog is terrified of him; the Judge orders an 'exchange plan' amenable to both parties. S23, Ep113
A dog breeder makes every effort to appease a new Papillon owner but the threat of dehydration and holiday drama upset their plans. S23, Ep122
A woman buys over $600 in school clothes for her former employee's daughter who complains that she spent too much when asked for payback. S23, Ep123
A man not only asks a driver to pay for his ride but also to pay for he and his girlfriend's fast food dinner. S23, Ep124
Vicious pit bulls are caught on tape mauling a small poodle; a neighbour jumps over a fence to come to the rescue. S23, Ep125
A man, who denies being intoxicated, claims a car was trying to run him over when he busted the windshield in self-defence. S23, Ep126
A man admits that he is afraid of the Judge, who dresses him down for making poor business decisions; he said an online ad 'tricked' him. S23, Ep127
A man is grilled by the Judge when he allegedly threatens a woman's credit score; he claims it's all a money grab. S23, Ep128
A man admits to cheating on his lover while living at her parents' home, but claims only four of his phones contributed to her $4,800 bill. S23, Ep129
A man is accused of lighting his ex-fiancé's mother's car on fire and then hiding in the shrubbery; he denies all claims. S23, Ep130
A man suffers multiple stab wounds to the head and face as his tires are slashed when a couple allegedly gang up on him over money. S23, Ep131
An award-winning equine writer denies awareness of a horse slaughter operation in Mexico and sues for alleged bullying on an animal rights blog. S23, Ep132
A man claims his eight-year-old son needs a therapy dog, but his pet sitter says it's just a way for him to have a dog in a 'no pets' building. S23, Ep133
A neighbour is accused of invading a family's privacy as a result of pointing surveillance cameras into their backyard; he claims he had good reason. S23, Ep134
A woman takes in a friend and her children only to discover that she allegedly has alcohol and drug issues; she sues her for stealing her car. S23, Ep135
A woman's 26-year-old car fuels a feud between her son and daughter, as she tries to recover in a nursing home. S23, Ep136
The Judge is incredulous that a man would consider buying annual passes to Disneyland when he owes so much in support. S23, Ep137