Divorce Court 1999
What is Divorce Court?
The television series "Divorce Court" is a courtroom show that features real-life divorcing couples. The show premiered on August 30, 1999, as the third incarnation of the series, which initially premiered in 1957.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 1,861
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 8, 1999
- Last aired
- Oct 3, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
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Overview
The television series "Divorce Court" is a courtroom show that features real-life divorcing couples. The show premiered on August 30, 1999, as the third incarnation of the series, which initially premiered in 1957. The program has had several presiding judges, including former Los Angeles prosecuting attorney Mablean Ephriam, former municipal court judge Lynn Toler, former NYC prosecutor Faith Jenkins, and former Brooklyn A.D.A. The show focuses on the stories of the soon-to-be exes, who present their cases to the judge. The judge then renders a ruling, settling the divorce issues.
Should you watch it?
“Real-life divorcing couples present their stories to a judge for a ruling by the end of each episode.”
- features real-life divorcing couples
- delivers a judge ruling by the end of the episode
- addresses real-life divorcing couples which may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy courtroom shows that resolve disputes by the end of the episode.
The show carries a TV-PG rating and focuses on real-life divorcing couples.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 50 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Spread the Germs Jul 8, 1999
- E2 Bye Bye Cash!
- E3 Socially Distanced Marriage
- E4 Stingy Deadbeat Dad
- E5 False Positive
- E6 Respect Me!
- E7 Cheater Be Gone
- E8 Age and Love Gap
- E9 A Fortnight Lover
- E10 Sloppy Fights, Clean Break?
- E11 Garden of Secrets
- E12 Contractually Obligated
- E14 Married to the Drama
- E15 Fists of Mablean
- E16 You Got Everything!
- E17 Dad in Error
- E18 I Do to Divorce!
- E20 Go Big or Go Louise
- E21 Throw in the 27-Year-Old Towel
- E22 Call Me on The Burner Phone
- E23 Womanly Desires
- E24 Fort Patrick
- E25 Demonic Nuptials
- E26 Clinging to What's Mine!
- E27 Under the Microscope
- E28 Eating Your Words
- E29 Toxic Waste
- E30 Contesting the Record
- E31 New Year, New Body
- E32 Whatever It Takes
- E33 Cheating Times Ten
- E34 Divorce Court Regulars
- E35 Married the Fam
- E36 Secrets Can Kill
- E37 She's My Bestie
- E38 Lifetime Bachelor
- E39 Mama in the House
- E40 Boo Hoo Babysitter
- E41 I Packed For You
- E42 Temper Tantrum
- E43 Memory Lapse?
- E44 Jailhouse Brawls
- E45 Glued to the Barstool
- E46 Rico Not So Suave
- E47 Charles-zilla
- E48 The Bad Type of Surprise
- E49 Off the Handle
- E50 Neither Can Hang
- E51 Unconsummated
- E52 Tragedy Strikes
Frequently asked questions
What is Divorce Court (1999)?
It is a courtroom show that examines real-life divorcing couples telling their stories to a judge.
How are issues resolved?
The judge gives a ruling and settles the divorce issues by the end of the episode.
Is this the first version of the show?
No, this is the third incarnation of the show, following previous versions that began earlier.
When did this incarnation premiere?
This current incarnation premiered on August 30, 1999.
Who presides over the cases?
The show has featured different presiding judges over its run.