Judge Judy 1996
What is Judge Judy?
Judge Judy is an American arbitration-based reality court show that premiered on September 16, 1996. The series features retired Manhattan Family Court Judge Judith Sheindlin as she adjudicates real-life small claims disputes within a simulated courtroom environment.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 2,190
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 16, 1996
- Last aired
- Jul 23, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Crime
- Updated
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Judge Judy is an American arbitration-based reality court show that premiered on September 16, 1996. The series features retired Manhattan Family Court Judge Judith Sheindlin as she adjudicates real-life small claims disputes within a simulated courtroom environment. All participants involved in the cases are required to sign contracts agreeing to arbitration under Sheindlin. The program is distributed by CBS Television Distribution and is presented in first-run syndication. In these proceedings, Sheindlin utilizes a no-nonsense approach to resolve cases where damages of no more than 5,000 dollars can be awarded. The series, which was created by Sandi Spreckman and Kaye Switzer, features appearances by Petri Hawkins Byrd, Jerry Bishop, and Jean Fuentes. The show is credited with revitalizing the court show genre, following only The People's Court and one other arbitration-based reality court show that preceded it. The production ran from 1996 until 2021, documenting Sheindlin as she makes judgments on various legal conflicts brought before her.
Should you watch it?
“A retired judge resolves real small claims disputes with sharp wit and firm authority.”
- Quick resolution of everyday disputes
- Judge Sheindlin's commanding presence
- Entertaining and educational
- Cases are pre-selected and staged
- Limited legal complexity
You enjoy straightforward courtroom drama with strong personality clashes.
Suitable for general audiences; focuses on civil disputes without graphic content.
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Season 1 · 95 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Defendant arrested Mytharc Sep 16, 1996
- E2 Dispute ends in assault Core Sep 17, 1996
- E3 Vandals; car repossession. Core Sep 18, 1996
- E4 Neighbor wrecks wall; policeman's civil complaint against a speeder. Core Sep 19, 1996
- E5 Engagement ring; dog attack. Core Sep 20, 1996
- E6 Lovers' dispute; unpaid loan. Core Sep 23, 1996
- E7 Spinster misused, custody case. Core Sep 24, 1996
- E8 Vandalism. child molester. Core Sep 25, 1996
- E9 Sex discrimination, damaged car. Core Sep 26, 1996
- E10 Diamond-ring dispute; roommates. Core Sep 27, 1996
- E11 Noisy old lady; dog bite. Core Sep 30, 1996
- E12 Deadbeat dad; unpaid loan. Core Oct 1, 1996
- E13 Difficult break-up; medical-bill suit. Core Oct 2, 1996
- E14 Lemon; real-estate transaction. Core Oct 3, 1996
- E15 Culture Clash Core Oct 4, 1996
- E16 Free-loading guests; dog kills rabbit. Core Oct 7, 1996
- E17 Unsettled loan agreement; daughter's tattoo Core Oct 8, 1996
- E18 A faulty toy. Core Oct 9, 1996
- E19 Disturbing the peace; dog bites boy. Core Oct 10, 1996
- E20 Guests debate the legalization of drugs. Core Oct 11, 1996
- E21 Single mother sues her lover; airplane-ticket suit. Core Oct 14, 1996
- E22 TV repairman; teen's phone bill. Core Oct 15, 1996
- E23 Computer-dating service; married man has girlfriend buy him a car Core Oct 16, 1996
- E24 Car trade turns violent; sick dogs. Core Oct 17, 1996
- E25 Noisy granny; plumber cons woman Core Oct 18, 1996
- E26 Dog fight; roommates split. Core Oct 21, 1996
- E27 Vehicle title; restaurant sued. Core Oct 22, 1996
- E28 Unpaid loans. Core Oct 23, 1996
- E29 Estate contested; vacation expenses. Core Oct 24, 1996
- E30 Animal cruelty (ft. Bea Arthur as a witness). Core Oct 25, 1996
- E31 A damaged motorcycle; woman sues former boss. Core Oct 28, 1996
- E32 A damaged truck; filmmakers sue music producer. Core Oct 29, 1996
- E33 Business deal goes bust; racial slurs are scratched into a car. Core Oct 30, 1996
- E34 Woman sues ex-husband; ruined wedding photos. Core Oct 31, 1996
- E35 Man sues mother-in-law; an unpaid loan. Core Nov 1, 1996
- E36 Landlord's sexual harassment. Core Nov 4, 1996
- E37 Rape case. Core Nov 5, 1996
- E38 Breast implants. Core Nov 6, 1996
- E39 Fender bender; actor's compensation. Core Nov 7, 1996
- E40 Brawl injuries. Core Nov 8, 1996
- E41 Episode 41 Core Nov 11, 1996
- E42 Episode 42 Core Nov 12, 1996
- E43 Episode 43 Core Nov 13, 1996
- E44 Episode 44 Core Nov 14, 1996
- E45 Episode 45 Core Nov 15, 1996
- E46 Episode 46 Core Nov 18, 1996
- E47 Episode 47 Core Nov 19, 1996
- E48 Episode 48 Core Nov 20, 1996
- E49 Episode 49 Core Nov 21, 1996
- E50 Episode 50 Core Nov 22, 1996
- E51 Episode 51 Core Nov 25, 1996
- E52 Episode 52 Core Nov 26, 1996
- E53 Episode 53 Core Nov 27, 1996
- E54 Episode 54 Core Nov 28, 1996
- E55 Episode 55 Core Nov 29, 1996
- E56 Episode 56 Core Dec 2, 1996
- E57 Episode 57 Core Dec 3, 1996
- E58 Episode 58 Core Dec 4, 1996
- E59 Episode 59 Core Dec 5, 1996
- E60 Episode 60 Core Dec 6, 1996
- E61 Episode 61 Core Dec 9, 1996
- E62 Episode 62 Core Dec 10, 1996
- E63 Episode 63 Core Dec 11, 1996
- E64 Episode 64 Core Dec 12, 1996
- E65 Episode 65 Core Dec 13, 1996
- E66 Episode 66 Core Dec 16, 1996
- E67 Episode 67 Core Dec 17, 1996
- E68 Episode 68 Core Dec 18, 1996
- E69 Episode 69 Core Dec 19, 1996
- E70 Episode 70 Core Dec 20, 1996
- E71 Episode 71 Core Dec 23, 1996
- E72 Episode 72 Core Dec 24, 1996
- E73 Episode 73 Core Dec 25, 1996
- E74 Episode 74 Core Dec 26, 1996
- E75 Episode 75 Core Dec 27, 1996
- E76 Episode 76 Core Dec 30, 1996
- E77 Episode 77 Core Dec 31, 1996
- E78 Episode 78 Core Jan 1, 1997
- E79 Episode 79 Core Jan 2, 1997
- E80 Episode 80 Core Jan 3, 1997
- E81 Episode 81 Core Jan 6, 1997
- E82 Episode 82 Core Jan 7, 1997
- E83 Episode 83 Core Jan 8, 1997
- E84 Episode 84 Core Jan 9, 1997
- E85 Episode 85 Core Jan 10, 1997
- E86 Episode 86 Core Jan 13, 1997
- E87 Episode 87 Core Jan 14, 1997
- E88 Episode 88 Core Jan 15, 1997
- E89 Episode 89 Core Jan 16, 1997
- E90 Episode 90 Core Jan 17, 1997
- E91 Episode 91 Core Jan 20, 1997
- E92 Episode 92 Core Jan 21, 1997
- E93 Episode 93 Core Jan 22, 1997
- E94 Episode 94 Mytharc Jan 23, 1997
- E95 Episode 95 Mytharc Jan 27, 1997
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc
- E2 Episode 2 Core
- E32 Episode 32 Core
- E38 Episode 38 Core
- E53 Episode 53 Core
- E87 Episode 87 Core
- E135 Episode 135 Core
- E139 Episode 139 Core
- E156 Episode 156 Core
- E188 Episode 188 Mytharc
Season 3 · 2 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc
- E2 Episode 2 Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
Is Judge Judy a real judge?
Yes, Judith Sheindlin is a retired Manhattan Family Court judge.
Are the cases real?
The disputes are real, but the proceedings are structured as arbitration.
How much can be awarded?
Damages are capped at $5,000 per case.
When did the show premiere?
The show first aired on September 16, 1996.
Is the show still airing new episodes?
No, the show concluded in 2021 after 25 seasons.
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