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Divorce Court 1999

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
July 8, 1999
Last Aired
October 3, 2024
Format
27 seasons · 1,861 eps
Total Runtime
~682.4 hours (22 min/ep)
Network
FOX
Where to Stream
Hulu, FOX One Amazon Channel
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★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 9 votes TV-PG Reality 27 seasons · 1861 eps Returning Series
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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
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 9 votes
Format
27 seasons · 1,861 episodes
Episode runtime
~22 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
FOX
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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.

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Should you watch it?

“Real-life divorcing couples present their stories to a judge for a ruling by the end of each episode.”

Reasons to watch
  • features real-life divorcing couples
  • delivers a judge ruling by the end of the episode
Keep in mind
  • 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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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.

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